proceedings

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A number of recent legal proceedings have laid bare the extent to which the Justice companies may have knowingly violated environmental laws, a key threshold for bringing a criminal matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The production’s radical concept brings the queer audacity of Harlem Ballroom culture to these feline proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In December 2024, Badea and Stana were extradited from Romania to stand trial for the stabbing, but Andrei could not be extradited because he had to first face legal proceedings in Romania.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The hearing had been set in the late afternoon when there were no other proceedings scheduled.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson