legal action
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legal actions
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The legal action follows successful lawsuits brought against the tech giants by California and others that have resulted in massive civil settlements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Villa were angered to the point of threatening legal action when Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said Emery would want to manage an elite club, with Manchester United admirers.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Since her fan art is based on existing intellectual property, she doesn’t intend to pursue legal action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
He said any legal action would not be about compensation, but about protecting creators now and in the future.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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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