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legal

[lee-guhl] / ˈli gəl /


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And a company could face legal exposure if it approaches people who it knows, or should know, have confidentiality agreements or assignments of copyright, says Justin Nelson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Heath Hirschi wanted out of paying $2,700 a month in spousal support payments after his ex married someone his legal team called a “well-known Hollywood actor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Iqbal and Khan, both from Leyton, and the 17-year-old from Walthamstow, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This bundle of fees includes mortgage-application charges, title insurance and legal fees that typically add up to 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They’d form a not-for-profit legal entity whose sole purpose was to sue Moody’s and S&P, and donate the proceeds to investors who lost money investing in triple-A-rated securities.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis