legal action
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It caused waves in the global car industry, ensnaring several other top carmakers and leading to legal action in multiple countries, including Britain, France, South Korea and the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mamdani last week also issued a 23-point plan to address a variety of other renter complaints, including strengthening the city’s ability to take legal action against negligent landlords with numerous safety violations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Anyone who refuses to pay could face a £100 penalty or legal action, while those caught littering could be fined £1,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The state had also threatened legal action against seven other municipalities, including Artesia, La Habra Heights and Malibu, but were able to reach settlements before going to court, the attorney general’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
On July 7, five days after the shooting, Corkhill announced that he wouldn't start formal legal action until he learned whether the president lived or died.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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