duties

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Other cities have different models for the city attorney’s office: Long Beach has a similar model with bifurcated duties, while New York City has legal representation split up several ways.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It’s just the latest company to move to the Lone Star State, where business courts have different rules regarding issues like fiduciary duties of directors.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The U.S. government accused First Brands Group of tariff fraud, alleging the bankrupt auto-parts supplier undervalued imported goods from China to avoid paying higher duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Each role carries distinct duties and powers of oversight.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

“As for you, young man, one of my duties will be making sure you do much better in science class this year.”

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon