statute
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Although Musk argued that he had delayed taking action because he trusted Altman, the jury found that his claims were filed outside of the statute of limitations.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The nine-person jury rejected the claims because the statute of limitations for bringing charges had expired.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
In announcing the move, Exxon noted that Texas has established specialized business courts “designed to resolve complex disputes efficiently” and that “apply clear, statute based standards.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The nine-person jury unanimously found that Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit and missed the deadline for the statute of limitations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It was a proposal to extend the statute of limitations on environmental crimes.
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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