legal action

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A representative of the RN party told AFP: "Jordan Bardella naturally denies these accusations levelled against him in the current political climate, and reserves the right to take legal action for defamation and slander."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

And when they are, and families take legal action, the cases are typically filed in county courts, where few are ultimately heard and often settled out of court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Vera ordered the government not to deport Romero León pending the resolution of his legal action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Several states have taken legal action against the platforms, alleging the operations violate state gambling laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

On July 7, five days after the shooting, Corkhill announced that he wouldn't start formal legal action until he learned whether the president lived or died.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow