legally
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In his dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas argued that pharmaceutical companies “cannot, in any legally relevant sense, be irreparably harmed by a court order that makes it more difficult for them to commit crimes.”
From Salon • May 15, 2026
This issue is especially stark in the U.S., as it is one of the few developed nations where there is no federal, legally mandated paid time off.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The verdict is not yet legally binding, as the company has a month to appeal.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The city ignored the demand, instead announcing it had discovered the IG had “unapproved and unfettered access” to legally protected confidential work product and communications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Jefferson’s relationships with Jupiter and the other people he legally owned would prove that—and so do his actions regarding slavery.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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