legal action
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legal actions
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The Justice Department said in July 2025 that it took legal action against the operators of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Significant changes may only be prompted by legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The release is part of an agreement with 9/11 Health Watch, a victims' advocacy group that had taken legal action to compel the city to make the documents public.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Leaseholders charity, the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership, believes there are "too many" similar cases, where taking legal action against the developer becomes difficult, if not impossible.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Even though Bobby felt Paramount’s behavior was unethical and unfair, he took no legal action.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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