upheld

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Also on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld lawsuits by U.S. companies whose property was seized during the Cuban revolution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

An Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, capping a three year legal fight between the tech giant and Canberra.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The lawsuits, which accuse the insurers of violating the state’s antirust and unfair competition laws, were largely upheld in a decision Thursday by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Samantha Jessner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

If upheld, it would have allowed individuals "multiple bites at the cherry" and to "constantly abuse the system" by submitting new applications, Schreiber said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Tennessee and upheld the rights of states to present evidence about the character of the victim in a capital sentencing trial.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson