in bad faith
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But she determined in Monday’s ruling that she still had inherent authority to impose sanctions because the original lawsuit was filed in bad faith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Among its accusations, the labor group also said that guild management has “surveilled workers for union activity, terminated union supporters, and engaged in bad faith surface bargaining.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Unionized Post-Gazette editorial staff have been on strike since October 2022, pushing for better wages and healthcare benefits and accusing the company of years of bargaining in bad faith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
"I must also stress that some tweets have been completely misunderstood, seemingly in bad faith," he added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
He demanded the return of his gifts, which she had accepted in bad faith.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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