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The company said it “maintains a robust compliance program and is committed to full adherence to all applicable U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations,” in a statement last month.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War remain unwavering in their commitment to the highest standards of ethics and strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations,” he wrote.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The themes of the debasement trade, the store of value, central banks’ accumulation and the diversification of reserves in the aftermath of the freezing of Russian assets in 2022 are all still applicable, he said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
The Stanford School of Medicine prohibits “unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law,” a spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Baird, the prosecutor, had his skepticism—about what the facts would show and whether there was applicable law.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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