violated

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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

Due to the fact that they mostly run on crypto rails, a perpetual futures positions faces instant liquidation when margin requirements are violated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The Motion Picture Association said the move would impose “discriminatory investment obligations” on its members, arguing it violated Canada’s trade obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Last January, the SEC announced it had settled charges against McMahon alleging he had violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose a pair of settlement agreements to WWE worth $10.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“He broke his contract with the Circle, and he violated our trust. Is there anything more this Circle can reasonably do?”

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen