Sentences with phrase «courts against the commission»

The Progressive People's Party (PPP), which is already in court against the Commission's filing fees for presidential and parliamentary nominees, has indicated it will sue the Commission again for contempt, over its decision to accept their Flagbearer's filing fee, despite an injunction prohibiting that action.

The Progressive People's Party (PPP), which is already in court against the Commission's filing fees for presidential and parliamentary nominees, has indicated it will sue the Commission again for contempt, over its decision to accept their Flagbearer's filing fee, despite an...

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority to take enforcement actions against firms dealing in digital currencies was upheld in court.

On April 11, 2018, Patrick K. McDonnell — a defendant in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's case against CabbageTech, Corp (DBA Coin Drop Markets)-- submitted a letter to Judge Roanne L. Mann of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

A federal judge has fined Apple $ 25,000 per day for failing to produce court - ordered documents to Qualcomm for use in its defense against a U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released details today surrounding a federal court enforcement action filed against several parties related to the cryptocurrency My Big Coin (MBC).

Judge Brendan Shannon of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., indicated he would sign off on the plan, subject to changes, despite attorneys for the U.S. trustee and Securities and Exchange Commission arguing against the broad protections offered to third parties that could shield them from future litigation.

Plaintiffs in the court case that threw out the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule declared «complete victory» against the rule and said the way is now clear for the Securities and Exchange Commission to create a new standard that would apply across financial disciplines.

On March 6, 2018, Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ruled that virtual currencies are commodities under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and therefore subject to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) anti-fraud and anti-manipulation enforcement authority.1 Granting the CFTC's request for a preliminary injunction against the defendants who allegedly engaged in deception and fraud involving virtual currency spot markets, Judge Weinstein noted that «[u] ntil Congress clarifies the matter,» the CFTC has «concurrent authority» along with other state and federal administrative agencies and civil and criminal courts over transactions in virtual currency.2

A Christian - owned bakery chain in Northern Ireland is fighting to get a similar case to the UK Supreme Court after losing a suit against the nation's equality commission.

The Metcash victory in the Federal Court against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is a rare and welcome victory that should force the competition regulator back to the drawing board.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited (Ramsay) for alleged anti-competitive conduct involving misuse of market power and exclusive dealing in the Coffs Harbour region.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against A Whistle (1979) Pty Ltd, the franchisor of the Electrodry Carpet Cleaning business, alleging that it was involved in the posting of fake online testimonials.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles).

The Full Federal Court today handed down its decision in relation to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's appeal against the judgment in ACCC v Lux Distributors Pty Ltd..

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd and Grocery Holdings Pty Ltd (together, Coles) alleging that Coles engaged in unconscionable conduct in relation to its Active Retail Collaboration (ARC) program, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

For example, in case number 87 C 10746, Gutzmacher v. Public Building Commission, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District ofIllinois, Eastern Division, Senior Federal District Judge James B. Parson ruled on Dec. 4, 1989 that the Public Building Commission was enjoined from discriminating against all forms of religious expression and ordered the Public Building Commission to permit Gutzmacher to erect a nativity scene display during the Christmas season,» added Scholten.

Recently in Montreal, Canada, a young mother was awarded $ 2500 in damages in an out of court settlement, when the Quebec Human Rights Commission ruled that she had been discriminated against when asked to leave a shopping mall for breastfeeding her child.

Most of the protesters who were interviewed were surprised the British government will be extending courtesies to a man who had a serious case against him, together with the country's electoral commission before the Supreme Court of Ghana.

At the resumed hearing, Rotimi Oyedepo, the prosecution counsel, informed the court that the commission had amended the charges against the accused persons.

Azibaola and his wife told the court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the prosecuting agency, had failed to establish a prima - facie case against them.

Some individuals have even initiated court proceedings against the Commission at the Supreme Court aimed at ensuring that a new register was procured or the existing one clecourt proceedings against the Commission at the Supreme Court aimed at ensuring that a new register was procured or the existing one cleCourt aimed at ensuring that a new register was procured or the existing one cleaned.

Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), has challenged the warrant of arrest issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, to compel his appearance in court to answer to the criminal charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Court sitting in Lagos, to compel his appearance in court to answer to the criminal charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, court to answer to the criminal charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Nader's lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission, over the FEC's refusal to even ask various state Democratic Parties and various law firms to respond to his complaint will be argued on January 14, 2013, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.

The media trial and court cases against the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison - Madueke on allegations levelled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are clear examples.

Titled «FR VS Danladi Umar (CR / 109/18) request for Briefing,» the query read in part: «The attention of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation was drawn to news report that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed charges of corruption against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Hon. Justice Danladi Umar, before the FCT High Court.

(Albany, NY)-- New York State Senators Brian Kavanagh and Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon today joined advocates including New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, the New York Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, along with other legislators, to form a coalition supporting legislation (S7133 / A8976) that would establish a new court - issued order of protection to reduce gun violence.

Despite his frail health, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh on Wednesday showed up at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for his trial which borders on a seven - count charge of criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of N400m brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of Lagos State High Court, Ikeja has convicted Adeosun Olarewaju, after he was pronounced guilty of a two - count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent document and forgery preferred against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Court Jails Fraudster One Year for $ 4,100 Internet Scam Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of Lagos State High Court, Ikeja has convicted Adeosun Olarewaju, after he was pronounced guilty of a two - count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent document and forgery preferred against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The statement said the Electoral Commission (EC) used the electoral laws as an oppressive tool against them, forcing them to spend six weeks in court to litigate the injustice.

«Therefore, if EFCC has any evidence of corruption against Dr. Babangida Aliyu, the commission should simply charge him to court and use the evidence (s) to prosecute him.

Justice Buba had on January 14 issued a bench warrant against Tompolo and ordered his arrest for failing to honour a court summons dated January 12 in respect of a 40 - count of alleged N34bn fraud levelled against him and nine others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The statement read in part, «The commission, which preferred 24 charges against the ex-banker before Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, accused him of transferring N78, 521, 431.61 from the Federal Government Pension funds into private accounts held by nonpensioners in contravention of Section 15 (2)(b) of the Money Laundering Act 2011.

The commission had earlier arraigned Olaniyan before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court 7, Maitama - Abuja, but had to seek for the transfer of the case to another trial judge due to the criminal charges preferred against Ademola by the Federal Government.

The two, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako Gunn, allegedly threatened to «finish» the Supreme Court judges if they made any judgment against the Electoral Commission in the ongoing court case challenging the validity of the voters» regiCourt judges if they made any judgment against the Electoral Commission in the ongoing court case challenging the validity of the voters» regicourt case challenging the validity of the voters» register.

Mr. Pelpuo made the comment on Citi FM's news analysis programme, The Big Issue when the Progressive People's Party's (PPP) victory against the Electoral Commission in court was being discussed.

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 dismissed the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Robert Azibaola, a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Former Assemblyman Richard Brodsky has scored a victory in his long - running battle against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Entergy, the owner of Indian Point, thanks to a federal appeals court that reversed a lower court ruling on the commission's responsibility to involve and notify the public before exempting the Hudson Valley nuclear power plant from health and safety reqCommission and Entergy, the owner of Indian Point, thanks to a federal appeals court that reversed a lower court ruling on the commission's responsibility to involve and notify the public before exempting the Hudson Valley nuclear power plant from health and safety reqcommission's responsibility to involve and notify the public before exempting the Hudson Valley nuclear power plant from health and safety requirements.

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Friday, challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to charge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh to court if the commission was sure of evidences of fraud against him, saying «the EFCC appears to be operating a system in which an accused person is first arrested, detained endlessly while the anti-corruption agency goes about looking for evidenCommission (EFCC) to charge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh to court if the commission was sure of evidences of fraud against him, saying «the EFCC appears to be operating a system in which an accused person is first arrested, detained endlessly while the anti-corruption agency goes about looking for evidencommission was sure of evidences of fraud against him, saying «the EFCC appears to be operating a system in which an accused person is first arrested, detained endlessly while the anti-corruption agency goes about looking for evidence.»

The mischief embarked upon by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to discredit the Electoral Commission (EC), has backfired in the party's stronghold of Ashanti Region, with many people disenfranchised from voting in the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections by the Supreme Court decision in the Abu Ramadan and Evans Nimako case, against the electoral body.

At stake is not only an Obama break with the Bush - Cheney «dark side» here and abroad, but enough understanding among Americans that this current president has consistently and insistently maintained that he has the power to indefinitely imprison a terrorism suspect who can not be brought before a military commission or into one of our federal courts because the purported evidence against him or her can't be admitted.

The Welsh secretary previously argued its «whites - only» membership policy was currently being changed following an aborted court case against it by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (ECHR), but that while it was not reformed, it remained an illegal group.

The court victory by the Progressive People's Party (PPP) against the Electoral Commission on Friday, 28 October, shows «ours laws are working», flag bearer of the All People's Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga has said.

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, who is currently being tried by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned the jurisdiction of the Abuja Federal High Court to entertain the criminal charges filed against him by the anti graft agency.

Mrs Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has been ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to pay N50, 000 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after she withdrew her suit against the EFCC.

The senior advocate added, «My own understanding is that based on the Supreme Court decisions on former governor Peter Obi versus the Independent National Electoral Commission, and former governor Rasheed Ladoja against the (Oyo) state House of Assembly, Fayose is not eligible to contest another term.

Judge Alan Simon, who presided over the Spring Valley Village Court and the Ramapo Town Court in Rockland County, was found by a judicial oversight commission to have a history of bullying and verbally abusing court staffers, and has been suspended with pay pending a review of the allegations againstCourt and the Ramapo Town Court in Rockland County, was found by a judicial oversight commission to have a history of bullying and verbally abusing court staffers, and has been suspended with pay pending a review of the allegations againstCourt in Rockland County, was found by a judicial oversight commission to have a history of bullying and verbally abusing court staffers, and has been suspended with pay pending a review of the allegations againstcourt staffers, and has been suspended with pay pending a review of the allegations against him.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has slammed 14 charges against a Federal High Court judge, Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, who was cleared and reinstated by the National Judicial Council last week.

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, had a case to answer in respect of the money laundering charges involving the sums of N400m and $ 2m instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.