"Needless Cost Increases" from "Both Counsels' Choices to Follow the Path of Most Resistance"

Judge April Perry in Doe v. Thomas criticized both parties for unnecessarily escalating legal costs by not reaching a compromise. This case highlights the broader issue of excessive legal expenses stemming from adversarial tactics that could have been avoided. It matters because it underscores a trend in the legal system where resistance often leads to higher costs and less efficient outcomes, suggesting a need for more collaborative approaches to reduce both expenses and conflicts.