If the collateral estoppel argument were to be successful, it would shorten the litigation process by months, even years, and could lead to early settlements.

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Cuts in the education budget will probably shorten the school year by a week, require teachers to be laid off and cause classes to get bigger.

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That's why creating your own job opportunity by presenting a profitable project can be a great way to shorten your job search and maintain your salary in a tough market.

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