legal action
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legal actions
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Green Gen's proposals have previously sparked protests and legal action, as well as a pledge from the Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government to prohibit the use of large-scale steel pylons.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
Can some delicious MACtion legal action be far behind?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Previously, they were emails or letters sent to website owners claiming they owned the copyright to photos used online, and asking for money to avoid legal action.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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