misconduct

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At the same time, Lively has framed the dispute as a test case for California’s relatively new law protecting people who speak publicly about sexual misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The panel concludes that “there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of misconduct measured against the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"I would have been mistaken for thinking I'd done some serious misconduct or some criminal offence - instead I told a bad joke for which I've apologised," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A more effective way to protect us from AI-related misconduct would be to strengthen the capacity and technical expertise of investigative and prosecutorial agencies to address AI-related misconduct when appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It seemed to me that no one should need those kinds of credentials to complain about misconduct by police officers.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson