legal action
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The IAL previously said it was "not quite there yet" in Europe and was "exploring all options, including legal action and litigation" regarding what it called disruption to the league.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The civil suit cites neighbors’ complaints about “a voluminous amount of noxious excrement” as a major reason for the legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The legal action comes during a tumultuous time for the Kennedy Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“Alibaba is not a Chinese military company nor part of any military-civil fusion strategy. We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company,” a company spokesperson said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
My first letter, Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not seen fit to pay me what you owe me I may be forced to resort to legal action.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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