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The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act provides an exception for suits over the expropriation of property taken in violation of international law.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2024 -
The expropriation of assets from Danone and Carlsberg is just the beginning, as the Kremlin likely plans more corporate seizures to benefit Putin’s allies in retaliation for the use of Russia’s Central Bank assets.—
Nezir Sinani,
Fortune Europe,
21 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who flew south as Trump reignited talk of tariffs and annexation.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 2013, Crimea's annexation seemed unthinkable; by 2022, a full-scale invasion was a reality.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's seizure of Crimea, combined with his ambitious modernization program for Russia's armed forces, had to change how the U.S. government viewed Moscow.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Kansas City, just one seizure last year netted enough fentanyl to potentially kill more than 5 million people.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Facebook posts indicate that Ing’s fish was caught from a carp impoundment, and subsequently released into a different pond.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2025
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If the president acts unilaterally to withhold from expenditure funds lawfully provided, those actions could be considered impoundment—a practice prohibited by law.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, until The Friedkin Group’s takeover is approved, Everton will have to entertain offers for their assets, including Branthwaite.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Questions have been raised over the Italian banking group’s commitment to the deal by simultaneously launching an ambitious formal takeover offer for Italian peer Banco BPM in late November.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hydrogen using power from a plant that has recently added carbon capture and sequestration can also qualify.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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Today, scientists have discovered a way to boost the sequestration of atmospheric carbon through a new experiment by spraying fine clay particles on microalgae blooms—particularly Rhodomonas salina.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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That leaves just two more reliever spots up for grabs.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Corbet won the Golden Globe and probably has the most compelling narrative — the 36-year-old made his film for less than $10 million — but, not least because of the recent AI brouhaha surrounding the film, this prize remains up for grabs.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Somehow, the assumptions of this defense attorney have been treated with credence over the word of a veteran assistant state’s attorney dedicated to public service.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Use data to challenge assumptions, validate decisions and guide strategy.—
Mark Kane,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Confiscation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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