Sentences with phrase «public justice presents»

Each year, Public Justice presents its Trial Lawyer of the Year Award to the attorney (s) who made the greatest contribution to the public interest within the past year by trying or settling a precedent - setting, socially significant case.

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Novak argues that the present task of the Catholic Whig tradition is to «form a new synthesis of philosophical conceptions and practical institutions that do justice, together, to private rights and public happiness.»

The present task of the Catholic Whig tradition is to form a new synthesis of philosophical conceptions and practical institutions that do justice, together, to «private rights» and «public happiness.»

This effort, like that of the NCBCPS, relies heavily on the distinction made by Justice Thomas Clark in the 1963 Supreme Court decision forbidding devotional reading of the Bible in public schools: «Nothing we have said here indicates that such study of the Bible or of religion, when presented objectively as part of a secular program of education, may not be effected consistently with the First Amendment.»

«While we are disappointed in the decision and will weigh our appellate options, we look forward to a prompt retrial where we will have another opportunity to present the overwhelming evidence of Dean Skelos and Adam Skelos's guilt and again give the public the justice it deserves,» Acting US Attorney Joon H. Kim announced Tuesday following the circuit court's decision.

The state Ministry of Justice, while rendering its activities in the second quarter of the present administration, added that the state Citizen Mediation Centre, CMC and the Office of the Public Defender, OPD and the Directorate for Citizens Rights, DCR assisted residents of the state to recover over N309 million (N309, 943, 513), through debts settlement and compensations for clients in various matters.

In a statement following Tuesday's ruling, federal prosecutors in New York's Southern District said they will seek a second trial «where we will have another opportunity to present overwhelming evidence of Dean Skelos and Adam Skelos's guilt and again give the public the justice it deserves.»

«While we are disappointed in the decision and will weigh our appellate options, we look forward to a prompt retrial where we will have another opportunity to present the overwhelming evidence of Dean Skelos and Adam Skelos's guilt and again give the public the justice it deserves,» Kim said.

«We look forward to a prompt retrial where we will have another opportunity to present the overwhelming evidence of Dean Skelos» and Adam Skelos» guilt and again give the public the justice it deserves,» Kim said.

In her judgment Justice Shagari agreed with SERAP that «the Federal Government has a legally binding obligations to tell Nigerians the names of all suspected looters of the public treasury past and present.»

Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Southampton, Will Jennings, recently presented the findings in full at an event at the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies.

The mission of CFS is to provide excellent laboratory services in support of the administration of justice and public safety for the citizens of Ontario by: 1) providing scientific examinations and interpretations in cases involving injury or death in unusual circumstances, and in crimes against persons or property; 2) presenting independent objective expert testimony to courts in Ontario; 3) conducting research; and 4) presenting educational programs on forensic science for agencies using forensic science services.

«[O] ur constitutions, past and present, have limited governmental authority over the public education of Georgia's children to that level of government closest and most responsive to the taxpayers and parents,» Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein wrote in the decision in Gwinnett County School District v. Cox.

Nearly two - thirds of the nation's secondary public schools have sworn officers on site, but most are not present all day, according to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics.

For the prekindergarten program alone, they identified $ 92,220 in present value benefits and $ 8,512 in present value costs in 2007 dollars — a benefit - cost ratio of 10.83 to 1.22 The benefits derived mainly from reduced public education expenditures due to lower grade retention and use of special education, reduced costs to the criminal justice system and victims of crime due to lower crime rates, reduced expenditures on child welfare due to less child abuse and neglect, higher projected earnings of center participants, and increased income tax revenue due to projected higher lifetime earnings of center participants.

She has been an activist for public education and underrepresented populations at the national, state, and local level, including marching on Washington on a «Journey for Justice», presenting at conferences, giving testimony at legislative sessions, and being published on topics related to educational equity.

Creative Time presents the most innovative art in the public realm, providing new platforms to amplify artists» voices, including the Creative Time Summit, an international conference convening at the intersection of art and social justice.

Marshall's vision for social justice reaches its apotheosis in the central gallery, where seven paintings present idealised versions of public housing projects.

Under her leadership, MoAD annually presents over 80 public programs, igniting diverse and inclusive conversations on race and culture in the arts and disruptive public programming connecting social justice with the arts.

MANIFEST: JUSTICE, which opens Saturday and runs through May 10 at Baldwin Theater, presents an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to engage with the events unfolding in Baltimore through artistic expression and public discussion.

Creative Time presents the most innovative art in the public realm, providing new platforms to amplify artists voices, including the Creative Time Summit — an international convening at the intersection of art and social justice.

Thus, for example, in the present case the president of the Queen's Bench Division observed: «Courts and Tribunals acting judicially are generally required to give reasons for their decisions, and further normally required to publish them for the proper public administration of justice so as to comply with Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.»

A940325, April 26, 1999, Mr. Justice Henderson declined to make any award for costs where the Public Trustee had asked for special costs payable from the estate, where a novel application had been made and presented to the court that was something akin to a «test case».

It is difficult to imagine how public confidence can be maintained in the rule of law when police officers present false evidence against accused person... [o] ur justice system can not function unless courts can rely on the willingness of witnesses to... tell the truth.

The commission presented three main findings: «(A) despite sustained efforts to expand the public's access to legal services, significant unmet needs persist; (B) advancements in technology and other innovations continue to change how legal services can be accessed and delivered; and (C) public trust and confidence in obtaining justice and in accessing legal services is compromised by bias, discrimination, complexity, and lack of resources.»

Firstly, the Supreme Court in Mentuck held that once information has entered the public domain of the courtroom, access to disseminate this information should be denied only where its publication would present a real and substantial risk to the proper administration of justice (e.g. a risk to the accused's section 11 (d) Charter right to a fair trial), and where the salutary effects of denying access outweigh the deleterious effects.

Four attorneys with the The Cochran Firm — Dothan were chosen as finalists for the 2008 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award presented by the Public Justice Foundation.

The Trial Lawyer of the Year Award is presented annually by the Public Justice Foundation to the trial attorney or attorneys who have made the greatest contribution to the public interest within the past year by trying or settling a precedent - settingPublic Justice Foundation to the trial attorney or attorneys who have made the greatest contribution to the public interest within the past year by trying or settling a precedent - settingpublic interest within the past year by trying or settling a precedent - setting case.

Much of the present efforts toward justice reform is focused on improving public legal education, redesigning justice processes and integrating social services within justice processes.

In 2014, the award was presented to Kimberly Murray, who improved access to justice for Aboriginal Peoples as well as her public service as an educator, attorney and community leader for 20 years.

There is an obvious answer to the conundrum presented by Justice Abella: When we say, «It can't be done,» and the public asks, «Why not,» they want a better reason than «Because we've always done it this way.»

Speaker, «The Public Disclosure Bar in a Nutshell,» American Association for Justice 2011 Annual Convention, presented to Qui Tam Litigation Group, July 13, 2011

The only likely way in which that will happen is if Khrapunov is present in court in London in person: «the administration of justice is liable to be brought into disrepute if the court is disabled from enforcing a freezing order in the most effective way possible» and «The public interest in the court trying to give maximum practical effect to the freezing order it has granted against him and in being seen to do so is strong».

The use of section 11 is not limited to protecting the public interest in the administration of justice [60], or to cases where members of the public are present in court [61].

She is also an accomplished public speaker who presents regularly in the international justice technology arena and she was a finalist in the Australian Telstra business woman of the year awards.

Thirteen expert sessions presented over 3 days will bring together the legal profession, the public and the most influential and respected leaders of Canadian civil justice reform!

In December 14, 2001 and July 11, 2002 letters, the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission jointly urged the Bar to reconsider its opinions requiring lawyers to be physically present during real estate closings and refinancings, stating that the opinions would «likely harm the public,» and that the Bar «provided no factual data to support» its position.

In addition, we are proud to partner with The Action Group on Access to Justice (TAG) to present Connect Create Communicate 2016: Public Legal Education and the Access to Justice Movement, a conference on PLEI and A2J, on October 20 - 21.

The award is presented annually to attorneys who best exemplify the Justice's commitment to integrity and public service in the practice of law.

As a result of our efforts, the law firm's environmental team was chosen as a finalist for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award presented by the Public Justice Foundation.

Over the grant period, Equal Justice Works will partner with UNMSOL to share best practices, promote public interest curricula, present internship and postgraduate employment options, and counsel students on debt relief.»

[22] In public comments regarding the proposed rule, Thomas O. Barnett, United States Assistant Attorney General, et al., wrote, «The Justice Department and the [Federal Trade Commission] believe that the definition of the practice of law should be limited to activities for which specialized legal knowledge and training is demonstrably necessary to protect consumers and an attorney - client relationship is present.»

At present, its members include ministers of justice, public institutions, tribunals and research centers that integrate or use the Cyberjustice Community's software.

The crux of the article is that criminal justice minister Nick Herbert MP believes that the present criminal justice system is slow and «opaque, with lengthy, complex procedures which make little sense to the public»... More important to Herbert..»

The award, to be presented Feb. 17 at the Georgia Bar Center in Atlanta, was created in 1996 by then - Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Benham and others amid concerns that a decreasing number of the state's lawyers were active in leadership positions in public and community services.

[64] In 2008, the Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access was presented to the Chicago - Kent College of Law Center for Access to Justice & Technology for making justice more accessible to the public through the use of the Internet in teaching, legal practice and public access to tJustice & Technology for making justice more accessible to the public through the use of the Internet in teaching, legal practice and public access to tjustice more accessible to the public through the use of the Internet in teaching, legal practice and public access to the law.

Highlights Monitor the progress of various clients and institute adjustments when necessary Effectively communicate with parolees, fellow parole officers and representatives of the court Compile and analyze various court reports Ensure full compliance with State regulations and standard operation procedures of the facility Apply strong problem solving skills in different situations Assist parolees in securing jobs and other necessary resources to transition into civilian life Strong public relations skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience Probation Officer 1/1/2010 — Present Central Offender Services — Augusta, GA Manage the cases of several different parolees simultaneously Ensure that parolees have access to needed resources to make a successful transition out of the system Maintain an in - depth understanding of the criminal justice system and current and pending laws Hold periodic meetings with paroles to ensure that they are meeting all requirements for their parole Analyze various court reports to determine appropriate courses of action with clients Receive and address parolee issues to help keep them on the right path

PERSONAL SUMMARY Well presented, highly personable individual with a keen sense of justice and drive to enforce the law and provide reassurance to the public.

Once girls with mental health problems come into the juvenile justice system, says Cauffman, diverting them to community - based treatment programs would not only improve their individual outcomes, but allow the juvenile justice system to focus on cases that present the greatest risk to public safety.