WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12624) on April 4, 2024, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:

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Expediting Cases and Setting Deadlines for Court Actions

Federal court litigation is subject to various deadlines. Often, statutes or procedural rules set time limits for actions by the litigants. For instance, statutes of limitations require cases to be filed within a certain tim . . .

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