upheld

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The lawsuits, which accuse the insurers of violating the state’s antirust and unfair competition laws, were largely upheld in a decision Thursday by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Samantha Jessner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The court's decisions are binding but it has no power to ensure that they are upheld.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The trade groups are currently appealing in federal circuit courts after a judge upheld the law in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It wasn't until July 2025 that Lee Jae-yong was finally cleared, when the Seoul High Court upheld his acquittal over alleged fraud related to the merger deal widely thought to have secured his succession.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The objection was upheld, and the witness dismissed.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote