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[fahyl] / faɪl /






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Newsom’s office has encouraged Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office, which has independent authority to file such suits, to find a resolution out of court.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

“I will file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

California candidates, elected officials, judges and some public employees also file annual economic interest statements.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Fedorova's lawyer Emmanuel Piwnica has said his client will file an appeal.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

He holds the saw and file out to me.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

A Notice of Default was filed on behalf of Mountain Trails Community Association after monthly dues started going unpaid in January 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The claims, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, span 17 states and Washington, D.C., and represent the first legal step required before individuals can sue the federal government.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Raman raised just over $170,000 in the same reporting period, which covers contributions through June 30 and were filed late Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

On Friday, Pirro filed documents seeking dismissal of the case, saying new revelations "undermine the evidentiary basis for the indictment."

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

On April 2, the nation’s largest subprime mortgage lender, New Century, was swamped by defaults and filed for bankruptcy.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

The legal filing also said Chinese companies have been “partnering” with U.S. companies to obtain data on Americas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Only two lines, in a 2017 federal filing, indicate $26,925 for “Student’s Constitutions, Printing” and $5,670 for “Book Donations, Shipping & Supplies.”

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

“We are pleased that the Bankruptcy Court recognized GLAZA’s bankruptcy filing as yet another bad-faith attempt to derail the ongoing litigation for its own benefit,” City Atty.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

But in a court filing on Friday, Pirro said new revelations "undermine the evidentiary basis for the indictment," and moved for dismissal.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Jakob gasps, slamming his hand against a filing cabinet.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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