The company’s claim of patent infringement was on shaky legal ground.
to have a weak or uncertain legal basis for an argument or claim
Despite the evidence against him, the wealthy businessman got off scot-free.
to avoid punishment or consequences for a wrongdoing or crime
Yet, here lies a spot to which we cannot turn a blind eye.
to deliberately ignore or overlook something, often due to convenience or a desire to avoid confrontation
As a law unto himself, he rarely followed protocols established by the organization.
to follow one’s own rules or principles without regard for established laws or norms
A Chinese entrepreneur may have got himself in legal hot water over his claims about a bitcoin tycoon, also from China.
to be in trouble with the law; facing legal problems or potential legal action
Once the documents were submitted, the judge called it an open-and-shut case.
a legal case or problem that is easy to resolve because the evidence is clear
The judge decided to throw the book at the repeat offender.
to punish or reprimand someone as severely as possible
The company hired a team of legal eagles to represent them in the high-profile case.
to be an exceptionally skilled or knowledgeable lawyer or legal professional
Tax lawyers are experts at finding legal loopholes to minimize their clients’ tax burdens.
to be an ambiguity or exception in a law that allows for an unintended or exploitative interpretation.
The judge was a stickler for being a letter of the law, even in cases where it seemed unjust.
to strictly adhere to the literal interpretation of the law, without considering the intent or spirit of the law