legal action
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Her lawyers said she was initiating legal action to uncover the identity of the hackers.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Indian government have not issued an official statement on the issue but Bihar police late Monday evening said "no adverse legal action" would be initiated against any protester.
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
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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