retaliation
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The attorneys also argued that the settlement and the parties’ joint statement issued Monday undermined earlier claims that Lively fabricated allegations of harassment and retaliation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
That left in place three claims - breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation - with a civil trial in New York scheduled for 18 May.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Last July, the EU had laid the groundwork for possible retaliation if talks with Washington fell through -- preparing a list of US goods that could be targeted.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“The retaliation we’ve seen against Americans who chose to lawfully record DHS activities should alarm everyone,” said Rush Atkinson, a former Justice Department attorney who is representing the two people in the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Was Constance organizing the retaliation correctly without him?
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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