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Amicus curiae

An amicus curiae (lit. 'friend of the court'; pl. amici curiae) is an individual or organization that is not a party to a legal case, but that is permitted to assist a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case. Whether an amicus brief will be considered is typically under the court's discretion. The…

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related to Canada · 14
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related to World Trade Organization (WTO) · 14
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related to United States Supreme Court · 8
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Amicus curiae → lawyer, lawyer who is asked by the court to provide legal submissions regarding issues that would otherwise not be aired properly

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