statute

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In contrast to all other members of the executive branch, the federal criminal conflict of interest statute doesn’t apply to the president and vice president, nor to members of Congress, Painter said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Although Musk argued that he had delayed taking action because he trusted Altman, the jury found that his claims were filed outside of the statute of limitations.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

In announcing the move, Exxon noted that Texas has established specialized business courts “designed to resolve complex disputes efficiently” and that “apply clear, statute based standards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The nine-person jury unanimously found that Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit and missed the deadline for the statute of limitations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Alabama's capital statute requires that any murder eligible for the death penalty be intentional, but it was clear that Herbert had no intent to kill the child.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson