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subpoena

[suh-pee-nuh, suhb-] / səˈpi nə, səb- /




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She scheduled a July 8 date to hear additional evidence before she decides on whether to grant a preliminary injunction, blocking the subpoena through the end of the litigation.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

The subpoena requests documents and sworn testimony covering pharmacy contracts, reimbursement rates, “differential treatment of own versus independent stores,” and the company’s expansion plans, according to a press release.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

County Sheriff’s Department — can subpoena law enforcement agencies for whistleblower inquiries, a court ruled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The company was served with a subpoena seekingr documents covering a wide range of its activities and impact on users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

If the request for subpoena power was commonplace, the circumstances were not.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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