Phrases with «primary jurisdiction»

The term "primary jurisdiction" refers to the legal authority or responsibility that a specific government agency or court has over a particular issue or area. It means that this agency or court is given the main authority to handle and make decisions regarding that particular matter. Full definition

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Sentences with «primary jurisdiction»

«Mr. Dinallo continues to support Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's call for legislation granting the attorney general primary jurisdiction over public corruption cases, but with the stroke of a pen the governor can, and should, immediately provide the attorney general greater authority,» a statement from him says. (gothamgazette.com)
Although the High Court in England can exercise its inherent jurisdiction, such jurisdiction is temporary and the case should then be remitted to the court with primary jurisdiction which more often than not begins a jurisdictional tussle between Scotland and England and Wales. (morton-fraser.com)
However, Arnold Friede, senior food and drug law attorney with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A in Miami, predicted that «Plaintiffs will not allow these cases to be dismissed on primary jurisdiction grounds without a huge fight.» (foodnavigator-usa.com)
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Phrases with «primary jurisdiction»

Sentences with «primary jurisdiction»

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