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At the annual ICE Exchange held in San Antonio, Texas, November 11 - 14, 2014, House Counsel Balasa was the co-presenter for two education sessions: «Key Legal Issues for Certification Entities: Perspectives of General and Staff Counsel,» and «Special Arrangements: Accommodations 101.»

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Learn key strategies for start - up, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more.

«Now, we're not only key distributors for our manufacturers, but as their U.S. market grows we also help them with a variety of issues everything — from marketing to legal,» Oscar Mekhaya says.

Of course, I am for equal opportunity and equal rights when it comes to legal and public - sphere issues, but the fact is, from 0 - 5, especially with regard to breastfeeding, a mother plays a key role that is very different from a father.

The key to understand that crisis is that it is neither cultural (like Palestine vs Israel, where they do not know why they fight anymore), nor is it political (both UK and Argentina have well established geopolitical and legal experts for any international issue we could imagine).

At 9 a.m., the New York State Bar Association hosts a continuing legal educationprogram for lawyers on how to handle key issues when representing LGBT clients, in light of the Obergefell v. Hodges case that recognized same - sex couples» right to marry across the country, CUNY Graduate Center Recital Hall, 365 Fifth Ave., Manhattan.

Also at 9 a.m., the NYS Bar Association is hosting a continuing legal education (CLE) program for lawyers on how to handle key issues when representing LGBT clients in light of the recent Supreme Court decision, CUNY Graduate Center Recital Hall, 365 Fifth Ave., Manhattan.

Still, Ogden noted, a number of key issues central to the 2015 agreement remain unresolved — like what legal form the deal will take, how countries will prove they are making progress on mitigation targets and how much money wealthy nations will pony up to help poorer ones cut carbon and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

With more than 200 partners and 1600 staff, BLM is instructed on a broad spectrum of legal issues and acts for customers in key sectors such as construction and property, corporate risks, healthcare, insurance and indemnity, leisure, public sector, retail, technology, media and telecoms, transport and the London Market.

In the series of videos below, Legal Week writer and consultant Dominic Carman talks to Kroll global cybersecurity practice leader Jason Smolanoff and EMEA cyber practice head Andrew Beckett about the findings of the survey and the key issues for GCs to consider.

We discussed his new role as the creator of Mike Maslanka @ Your Desk for the Texas Bar, the organization's new YouTube channel designed to educate lawyers and members of the general public on key legal issues.

One such conventional legal principle is the duty of care, and in the recent case of Ogale Community v Royal Dutch Shell plc, the key issue was whether the parent company could be liable for damage caused by the actions of its subsidiary.

For further background — and my take on the key issues — you can download my submissions to the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

PH: Juniors do a lot of diligence work — reviewing contracts and other key documents — and draft red - flag reports for the client, which highlight problematic legal and commercial issues and recommend what to do about them.

The benefits here lie in the value that this additional capability brings to practice groups in respect of: increasing the opportunity for value add exchanges on key business issues with senior client leadership; providing joined up legal and business services - for example in respect of corporate transactions and restructuring, and complex commercial negotiations in respect of major B2B contracts; and extending the reach of the brand beyond general counsel.

As NSU explains, «This course provides hands - on experience for students on a number of key operational aspects of the practice of law, including the business foundation of successful law firm management; security and confidentiality of client information; marketing, public relations, advertising and social media; duties of technological competence under ABA «Ethics 20/20» amendments to the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility; predictive coding and other eDiscovery issues; client intake and case management; and issues related to the scope and composition of representation, including the unauthorized practice of law and unbundled legal services.»

The Task Force put a lot on the table, identifying five key problems: 1) a dysfunctional legal marketplace; 2) issues and challenges for both new and experienced lawyers; 3) inefficient and overly complex legal processes; 4) regulatory hurdles; and 5) cultural resistance to innovation.

As the representative body for the Bar, we have been working to identify the key legal issues which we believe need to be addressed by the Executive and the Legislature to facilitate a transition that minimises the risk of legal uncertainty, the loss of rights, and possible adverse consequences to the national economy, and that capitalises on the opportunities for post-Brexit global Britain.

Discussing the issues, personalities, and politics which have shaped Ontario's highest court, The Court of Appeal for Ontario offers appreciations of key figures in Canada's legal and political history — including John Beverly Robinson, Oliver Mowat, Bora Laskin, and Bertha Wilson — and a serious examination of what the right of appeal means and how it has been interpreted by Canadians over the last two hundred years.

Finding a chapter that seemed on point, I would read it for an overview of the key legal issues and considerations.

The key issue is the contradictory laws that make performing sex for money (prostitution) legal in Canada (that is, prostitution is not included as a criminal offence in the Criminal Code of Canada), while restricting where prostitutes can practise the trade safely, and severely limiting the people with whom they can associate.

What the team is known for: Extensive, expert coverage of partnership matters with key strengths in the legal and investment fund spheres and long experience advising UK and US firms on individual and team moves, restrictive covenants and discrimination issues.

LegalWeek will feature workshop boot camps, networking events, hundreds of exhibitors on the tradeshow floor and five conferences designed to address key issues at a functional level: LegalCIO, LegalMarketing, Legal Diversity & Talent Management Forum, Business of Law Forum and Legaltech, the world's largest and longest running trade show for legal technoLegal Diversity & Talent Management Forum, Business of Law Forum and Legaltech, the world's largest and longest running trade show for legal technolegal technology.

Thus, in cases where confidentiality is a key issue for the investigated entity, in order to establish privilege (and to make sure the investigation is made free of any conflicts of interest), it is in our view recommendable to having outside legal counsel lead the internal investigation.

Siobhan Hardy, senior partner at Forbes said: «We are delighted to announce these appointments as providing opportunities for progression for all our employees is a key priority for our business, however it is pleasing to see the number of women promoted as this is often seen as an issue across the legal sector.

In a paper prepared for the CBA's Legal Futures Initiative, Susskind notes six key issues facing the legal industry, many of them also noted by... [Legal Futures Initiative, Susskind notes six key issues facing the legal industry, many of them also noted by... [legal industry, many of them also noted by... [more]

A comprehensive research paper, published by the Society in October 2013, set out key objectives for a regulatory model that is responsive to current legal practice trends and issues.

Lawline Live CLE Webinar — The FAA, DOT, TSA, and NTSB: What You Need to Know About These Agencies McKenna Long & Aldridge and Dentons Aviation Roundtable — May 2015, New York City John was a guest speaker for a live video taped CLE webinar segment on the legal issues regarding these key federal aviation agencies presented jointly with McKenna Long & Aldridge Senior Counsel Allan Horowitz.

BC Legal's clients rate its «specialist understanding of the key issues that impact organisations in the disease arena», thanks in no small part to joint Leeds office heads Darren Goldthorpe and Gary Brankin, who have «operated at a high level in disease claims for many years».

Other key names include Jon Harris, who recently acted for Beaufort as the broker in numerous secondary fundraising matters by AIM - listed companies, and legal director Ross McDowall, who advised Kier on a wide array of property, environmental and planning law issues with regards to its operations in East Ayrshire.

On Monday, January 29, 2018, legal professionals will flood New York for Legalweek 2018, a conference featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and hundreds of exhibitors all designed to address key issues in the legal industry.

Costs management and financial certainty are key issues for in - house legal teams and businesses.

The key issue for independent legal counsel's involvement is no interference with the Committee's ultimate responsibility for making the decision and giving its reasons for the decision.

Alastair Clough handles environmental, health and safety and product safety matters as well as compliance issues, and fellow legal director Ailish Oxenforth is a key name for defending Environment Agency enforcements.

It is perhaps more comparable to the firm's usage fees for legal research facilities such as Westlaw, which would naturally still demand a junior lawyer to pore over what the search engine could find, read through it and isolate the key issues in the text.

Only then is it possible to make sure that key evidence is preserved for later use and that important legal issues that could affect, or limit, your recovery are addressed head on.

FRS is participating in a morning programme of interactive panel discussions organised by the Professional Practices Alliance on Key Economic, Strategic, Legal, Regulatory and Management Issues and Best Practices for US Law Firms in the UK Market

The Chambers and Partners Insurance guide provides expert legal commentary on key issues for businesses.

Green Justice will provide key services for individuals, communities and organizations that might otherwise not have access to important legal representation due to cost, the nature of the issue or other challenges.

These statements, according to the government website on the issue, «are intended to provide legal information to the public» on «some of the key considerations that inform the review of a proposed bill for consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.»

The National Reporter System is a comprehensive set of law reports that contains the decisions of state courts and the federal court system with headnotes that include the topic and key number from the American Digest System for each legal issue addressed in each headnote.

We discussed the e-discovery issues with which clients are struggling, key best practices for navigating the current market for discovery, the power of analytics, and where the legal industry is headed in 2017, among other topics.

Practical Law Canada Competition has published a new Legal Update, which discusses key issues that can arise in Canadian contests (with practice tips for counsel to advise their clients).

The key business and legal issues and documents involved in fundraising for emerging companies, plus important «venture math» calculations.

We will review the duty of preservation and its triggers, key case law on legal holds, required elements of an effective hold, processes and tools for hold issuance and tracking, and other issues.

Choose from the list of topics below for overviews of key highway safety issues, along with compilations of IIHS and HLDI research, news and legal information on each topic.

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