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His mother remarried, and his stepfather—one of us, a German Jew—eventually began legal proceedings to adopt his stepsons formally, which would entail changing their last name from Wilson to Rosenthal.
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Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In legal proceedings spanning California, New Mexico and West Virginia this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook are facing questions about privacy, free expression and safety — issues that tech’s biggest companies weigh in every feature release.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Gertler initiated legal proceedings, claiming almost $3 billion in past and future royalties.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
His practice has focused on matters involving workplace disputes, regulatory compliance, and legal proceedings that arise between employers, employees, and government agencies.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In legal proceedings spanning California, New Mexico and West Virginia this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook are facing questions about privacy, free expression and safety — issues that tech’s biggest companies weigh in every feature release.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Gertler initiated legal proceedings, claiming almost $3 billion in past and future royalties.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
His practice has focused on matters involving workplace disputes, regulatory compliance, and legal proceedings that arise between employers, employees, and government agencies.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Legal proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20proceedings. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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