As economic difficulties exacerbate the problem of unequal access to quality legal representation, the need is as great as ever, and we continue to respond to it.
In compiling a valuation, we will remain mindful of all of your losses as well
as the economic difficulties your family may face in the future.
Nevertheless, a Cameron minority government could easily inaugurate a long period of Conservative rule,
as the economic difficulties could be blamed on Labour.
Not exact matches
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders
as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production
difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the
economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global
economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters
as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such
as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Listed
as second highest on the Distressed Community Index and number four in America's top 10 dying cities, Cleveland is suffering through undeniable
economic difficulties.
But more seriously, despite the
difficulties in making accurate forecasts, we still need to understand
as best we can why the economy is performing the way it is, what that implies about the
economic outlook, and, how policymakers can respond to generate better outcomes.
The
difficulty is that the Fed can't act on these concerns because the
economic situation has started to decay
as well.
BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to
economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and
difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and
economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to
economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and
difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Another key
difficulty in forecasting personal income tax revenues is that the taxable base is much broader than its underlying
economic tax base,
as measured by Statistics Canada.
Companies looking to import from Brazil will also find
difficulties,
as, according to the Economist, the combination of a complex tax code, strict labour laws and
economic protectionism, Brazil's manufacturing base is the fourth - least productive amongst OECD countries.
The
difficulty for the ECB in managing market expectations on monetary policy in the face of stronger
economic growth was evident elsewhere in President Draghi's remarks,
as he repeatedly stressed the need to keep the region's interest rates at current levels while the central bank winds down its QE program.
There are
economic difficulties,
as well
as problems which arise due to people's incomprehension: until you are established, people refuse to put their trust in you.
As pressures on resources and accompanying
economic difficulties grow worse, the likelihood that all nations with nuclear potential will refrain from using their power grows less.
In the end, the failure to sell the war
as a necessary response to the real national and
economic threat foreshadowed Wilson's
difficulty in selling the idea of the league at home.
While our operations in Brazil continue to struggle
as a result of the country's
economic collapse, the currency devaluation, banking collapse and supply chain
difficulties, we have taken steps to limit further investment, streamline operations and continue to reduce costs to mitigate its effect on our overall business.
Often, there are
economic consequences,
as the addicted parent can have
difficulty holding a job or may miss work.
I suspect you'll have
as many
difficulties with such libertarian left
as Mutualists on
economic issues though...: --RRB-
During the years that filled the gap between that day in 1963 and the day in 2013 when he was sworn in
as the nation's fourth president, Kenya, like so many African nations, experienced periods of
economic difficulties and political turmoil.
Conference commits the National Executive to working with the TUC to challenge, using all appropriate means, including industrial action, any attempt by the Government, in response to and
as a remedy for
economic difficulties or recession, to worsen pension provisions for teachers or other public sector workers.
Highlighting the current global
economic hardship, the communique added that Osun is not alone in the
economic difficulties just
as participants noted that the dwindling
economic fortune will affect all tiers of government, including their business partners.
We have talked about Transport, Housing, and Aviation links which are extremely important
as we look to Lagos to really help to drive the economy of Nigeria and pull the country out of the current
economic difficulties and I assure that the United Kingdom will be your partner in this,» Arkwright said.
That criticism is likely to be repeated at the next general election
as the Conservatives claim Labour's kneejerk response to
economic difficulty is to ramp up public spending -
as was their response to the financial crisis of 2008.
The prime minister continued: «Amidst the global
economic difficulties and turbulence, the importance of China and our growing relationship is absolutely crucial to the success of the global economy
as a whole.»
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has blamed weaknesses in US
economic power
as a reason for the
difficulties in the global economy.
[8] Although commentators perceived Brown to have made some good decisions during the
economic crisis, such
as providing financial aid to several UK banks which found themselves in
difficulty, his fiscal policy of borrowing and spending led to a dramatic increase in the country's national debt.
The study examined the self - reported measures of childhood socio -
economic status, attachment orientations (such
as fear of abandonment or
difficulty in forming relationships), stress and adult health of 213 participants from 2005 to 2011.
Other measures such
as cognitive (i.e. IQ) ability, early linguistic skills, measures of the environment such
as socio -
economic status, and whether there is a family member with reading problems or dyslexia are all common early factors used to assess risk of developing reading
difficulties.
The Committee strove to clearly define the progressive nature of the obligations deriving from the ICESCR and, in doing so, it acknowledged a stark reality: the realization of ESCR faces huge
difficulties owing to the lack of
economic resources in many countries, hence their progressive nature;
as states become more developed, they will be better able to assume greater responsibility in the area of ESCR.
They understand that
difficulties and setbacks, such
as losing enrolments during the global
economic downturn, are not personal.
Structured Literacy is an approach to reading instruction that is beneficial for both general education students at risk for reading
difficulties due to a variety of factors (e.g. low socio -
economic status, status
as an English learner) and for students with disabilities.
However, he warns: «Boys can be more susceptible to becoming demoralised by all the
difficulties out there at the moment such
as the socio -
economic circumstances and all the
difficulties about getting into university.
Credit scores serve
as one of the key metrics in determining the
economic health of American consumers, reflecting the ease or
difficulty... Read More
On the other hand, the WSJ tells us to avoid financial stocks because they might suffer in an
economic downturn
as borrowers have
difficulty paying loans back.
Current
difficulties with «making a living» from one's art is purely due to the downturn in global
economic downturn and I,
as a single example, am struggling to keep my head above water until the art market picks up again — to drop my prices by up to 99 % just to get more sales, would be total artistic suicide!
Emmission trajectories are frought with the
difficulties especialy
as to
economic and technological futures.
As the interpretation of infinity in
economic climate models is essentially a debate about how to deal with the threat of extinction, Mr Weitzman's argument depends heavily on a judgement about the value of life... A lack of reliable data exacerbates the profound methodological and philosophical
difficulties faced by climate change economists... The United Nations conference in Paris this December offers a chance to take appropriate steps to protect future generations from this risk... http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2015/07/climate-change (MOST COMMENTING ARE NOT AT ALL IMPRESSED)
They underlined the
difficulty of assigning reliable probabilities to social and
economic trends in the latter half of the 21st century, the
difficulty of obtaining consensus range for quintiles such
as climate sensitivity, and the possibility of a non-linear geophysical response.
As hard as it might be to suss out the impact of extreme weather in 2017, yet harder is sussing out the impact of the changing climate, now and in the future — due to the difficulty of tying individual weather events to epochal changes like global warming, the inability of headline economic figures to capture the messy fullness of human life, and the inadequacy of the available data to measure changes in the natural and the economic worl
As hard
as it might be to suss out the impact of extreme weather in 2017, yet harder is sussing out the impact of the changing climate, now and in the future — due to the difficulty of tying individual weather events to epochal changes like global warming, the inability of headline economic figures to capture the messy fullness of human life, and the inadequacy of the available data to measure changes in the natural and the economic worl
as it might be to suss out the impact of extreme weather in 2017, yet harder is sussing out the impact of the changing climate, now and in the future — due to the
difficulty of tying individual weather events to epochal changes like global warming, the inability of headline
economic figures to capture the messy fullness of human life, and the inadequacy of the available data to measure changes in the natural and the
economic world.
Global weather changes will undoubtedly bring
economic difficulties as well
as threats to human, animal and plant life.
The
economic / political
difficulties are at least
as hard
as the technical ones of mass - scale removal, which is why I give it no chance.
America's Energy Challenge is
as much a sociological
difficulty as it is geologic and
economic.
On his return home in 1968, Snow found a community struggling with unemployment, the
difficulties of self - government and socio -
economic issues, such as inadequate housing, education and medical services (see: Indigenous People: Economic Conditions; Indigenous People: Social Conditions; Indigenous Women's
economic issues, such
as inadequate housing, education and medical services (see: Indigenous People:
Economic Conditions; Indigenous People: Social Conditions; Indigenous Women's
Economic Conditions; Indigenous People: Social Conditions; Indigenous Women's Issues).
The Commission was faced with the
difficulty of identifying the beneficiary undertakings of the STL regime in this case,
as it acknowledged that it was in principle possible to identify 5 major categories of actors: (i) the shipyards offering new built vessels or construction, repair and renovation services, (ii) leasing companies offering financing facilities, (iii) EIGs chartering out and selling vessels, (iv) the investors in those EIGs offering goods and services on a wide range of market (except if they are individuals not exercising any
economic activity, in which case the Commission recognised that they were not covered by the Decision), and (v) shipping companies offering maritime transport services buying vessels to the EIGs through the STL system (recital 126).
As we mentioned on Slaw a few months ago, Canada is in the process of negotiating a «Comprehensive
Economic and Trade Agreement» (CETA) with Europe, and one of the expected points of
difficulty is the European use of PGIs, a system not used within Canada, where trademark law is the typical source of protection for product names.
Secondly, the
difficulty in having the courts understand business
economic concepts and management realities that they are not normally familiar with; it is especially challenging (i) to encourage the members of the court to relinquish their original viewpoint, which is normally that of protecting the interest, and (ii) to have them understand concepts such
as the corporate profitability, the necessary return on shareholders» investments and the company's necessary competitive position.
And though the
economic calculation of bang for the buck will likely first be made by governments and quasi-governmental agencies charged with assessing the merits of this or that A2J solution, corporations can count too and, bless them, exist for no other purpose than to maximize their bottom lines, leading,
as it almost always does, to «good enough» approaches to the solution of
difficulty.
The employer experienced
economic difficulty and,
as a result, in April 2009 dissolved the pension plan and reduced all employees» wages by 10 %.
The most important
difficulty in relation to this form of
economic tort is: what counts
as unlawful means?
During the consultations, the
difficulty of implementing and monitoring agreements was identified by a number of respondents
as a substantial barrier to achieving
economic and social development.