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
If the notice is not dealt with, the council could seek government approval to acquire the mansion, subject to further legal action.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The measure will remain in force while the judge rules on a legal action filed by a citizen against the government and the armed forces over the alleged violation of the minors' fundamental rights.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The county’s action follows legal action by the state of California earlier this year against State Farm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 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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