requires

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Courts have ruled that the doctrine requires private utilities such as Edison to pay for property they destroy, even if they haven’t been found to have acted negligently.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It requires a long commute and frequent evening calls with overseas teams that often run until 10:00 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

State law, which favors voter participation over speed, requires that election officials verify and count every ballot that is postmarked by Election Day and arrives within a week after.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Marvell Technology and Flex joined the S&P 500, which requires a minimum market value of $22.7 billion, profitability, and U.S. domicile.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Cross-lots off the rez is called trespassing. Other people’s property requires provable permission and you better be able to present that proof at a moment’s notice.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith