Sentences with phrase «action on a matter involving»

«Here, the instructions did not convey to the jury that an official action must be a decision or action on a matter involving the formal exercise of government power akin to a lawsuit, hearing, or agency determination,» Cabranes wrote.

Not exact matches

As is the case with most wars, there's never agreement on who fired the first shot; not that it really matters in a hot war or the currency front, which is rapidly engulfing the world and should soon involve action by Australia.

I often ask my wife if what i did or said was evil and i more often then not get «yes» so as i said before, i believe its a matter of perspective of those involved and the society it takes place in — but now in the modern day where your actions are on youtube in a seconds notice — the world is the final judge... and that does» t bode well for the U.S.

He said persons such as Hon. Ken Agyapong who vilified him in 2012 for his action must be heard on this matter involving his own NPP.

Prosecutors in New York said they were hopeful that their evidence would stand up under the narrower definition of official action, which the Supreme Court defined as a decision or action on a «question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding or controversy» involving «a formal exercise of governmental power.»

This by extension and in the opinion of CADA means that no private or state institution can directly or indirectly get involved in matters of elections without the express permission of EC and once the permission is given, EC must have oversight responsibility to ensure that activities, actions and inactions of any private, public institution or individual involved in elections do not impinge on the integrity of the electoral process.

We would like to ask the CID and other institutions involved in resolving this issue to expedite action on the matter in order to show that we can win the fight against corruption and to restore public confidence in the institutions of state.

Retired Spring Valley Police Officer Francis Brooke has filed a lawsuit against Rockland County, Director of the Rockland County Police Academy Steven Heubeck, The Sheriff's Dept., Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco, Spring Valley Police Chief Paul Modica and a half dozen or so other individuals and entities, many involved in law enforcement activities, claiming he has been the victim of illegal «retaliatory actions» against his speaking up on «matter of public concern regarding issues at the Rockland Police Training Academy.»

The purpose of the hearing is to gain a better understanding of the current actions on space weather from the relevant stakeholders involved in these matters.

Cannavale (Danny Collins) is wasted in a role that doubles both as the hapless husband to Lang's ex father to the daughter Lang is trying to reconnect more with, and the face of the cops who get involved in the mix of things (and, conveniently, seems to be the first cop on the scene no matter where the action takes place).

When she seeks a little help in the matter from a forest - dwelling hag, she learns to be careful what she wishes for, as it sends her — and her mother — on a life - or - death adventure involving action; monolithic, fang - baring bears; and an unexpected dose of magic.

IDRA's Quality Schools Action Framework focuses change on what research and experience say matters: parents as partners involved in consistent and meaningful ways, engaged students who know they belong in schools and are supported by caring adults, competent caring educators who are well - paid and supported in their work, and high - quality curriculum that prepares students for 21st Century opportunities.

The June 2016 Supreme Court decision said had said an official can't be convicted for taking bribes unless he or she takes action or makes a decision on a matter involving a formal exercise of government power.

Mr. Marx focuses on white collar criminal matters and regulatory enforcement actions, and has considerable experience with investigations and prosecutions involving healthcare fraud, securities fraud, commercial bribery, accounting improprieties, research misconduct, export violations, antitrust violations and conflicts - of - interest.

Notable mandates: Successfully represented Toronto mayor Rob Ford in a libel and defamation action; representing former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj in litigation proceeding contesting election in Etobicoke Centre; acting on the establishment of a large residential real estate private equity fund; a complex reorganization of an existing real estate private equity fund into private REIT, the investors in which include several of Canada's largest pension plans and mutual funds; acted for the purchaser in excess of 230 quick service restaurants in Ontario, B.C., and Quebec; acted for management in a proxy dispute involving an interlisted TSX and ASX company, involving various interest holders in several international jurisdictions; represented Pharmascience Inc. at Federal Court of Canada; represented clients such as Apotex Inc. in trademark dispute; represented Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association in matters before the Trademark Opposition Board.

E.g. Bloggs v. Snooks is quite evidently a civil matter involving mostly likely a private law dispute between two parties where there needs to be a judgment and a legal remedy; Re Bloggs Estate on the other hand is an equitable cause of action where this is no lis between the parties, and is mostly likely calling on the court for the interpretation of the terms of a will.

(d) actions brought by students involving academic matters may be dismissed even where a student has been successful on a prior application for judicial review.

Additionally, Lorelei has helped forge positive business resolutions of complex matters, including a long - standing dispute and litigation between a Palm Beach County hospital and a group of physicians who held a ground lease on hospital property and provided services at the hospital; a long - standing lawsuit between two groups of physicians over the breakup of their practice group; a prominent sports figure's multimillion dispute over a license agreement; a sports broadcaster's claims against a video company for unauthorized use of his name and likeness; and class actions involving consumer debt collection services.

Mr. Geftic prosecuted matters on behalf of seriously injured clients involved in automobile collisions, fall downs, defective products, construction accidents, as well as wrongful death and survivor actions.

Gillian focuses on proceedings involving disclosure, securities class actions, and defending investment dealers and brokers in trading - related matters.

Notable mandates: Successfully represented former Toronto mayor Rob Ford in a libel and defamation action; representing former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj in litigation proceeding contesting election in Etobicoke Centre; acting on the establishment of a large residential real estate private equity fund; a complex reorganization of an existing real estate private equity fund into private REIT in a matter involving investors such as Canada's largest pension plans and mutual funds; acted for the purchaser in excess of 230 quick - service restaurants in Ontario, B.C., and Quebec.

He acts primarily on behalf of insurers defending claims involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall actions, property claims, errors and omission claims, and other related matters.

Wilson Barmeyer defends class action lawsuits, complex business litigation matters, and governmental regulatory examinations and audits, with a focus on litigation and regulatory matters involving financial services, life insurance and annuities, and broker - dealers.

She also has considerable experience as an advocate in the employment tribunals and EAT and has acted in, and advised on, cases involving the full range of employment law issues, including discrimination, whistle - blowing, TUPE, agency workers, trade union matters, strike action, working time etc..

Notable mandates: successfully represented former Toronto mayor Rob Ford in a libel and defamation action; representing former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj in litigation proceeding contesting election in Etobicoke Centre; acting on the establishment of a large residential real estate private equity fund; acted on a complex reorganization of an existing real estate private equity fund into private REIT in a matter involving investors such as Canada's largest pension plans and mutual funds; acted for the purchaser in excess of 230 quick - service restaurants in Ontario, B.C. and Quebec.

Generally the line where law society regulation needs to come in seems to be where a firm is sending demands threatening suit based on dubious or greatly exaggerated cause of action, seeking a settlement amount greater than the client would likely be entitled to at law, with the goal that a significant portion of recipients of the demands will settle to avoid the costs of court and embarrassment of the subject matter (the copyright claims often involve allegations of downloading various forms of pornography).

Our leading expertise in dispute resolution and international trade litigation has also involved litigation against both the federal and provincial governments on matters relating to international trade regulations, government measures, and actions and policies that impede access to the Canadian and foreign markets.

Mark practices in all areas of workplace law, advising and representing employers on issues involving discipline and discharge, wrongful dismissal actions, occupational health and safety, human rights, and workers compensation matters.

This case involved a large firm in Saskatchewan, McKercher LLP («McKercher»), that had accepted a retainer to act against the Canadian National Railway Company («CN») in a class action lawsuit notwithstanding the fact that it was acting for CN on a variety of unrelated matters.

«Legal research» beyond the «how do I do X, now» matters only to those in the profession whose role involves opinining on the validity of some action or proposed action.

The Commission will submit its conclusions on the question of whether the actions set out in paragraph 1 and their objectives, as well as additional matters involved therein, were in conformity with the rules of international law.

It also argued that the action should be stayed based on the act of state doctrine, which limits courts from adjudicating matters that involve other governments within their own respective territory.

Many presenters referenced the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as the reason to hear the voices of children and youth; others referenced children's views as a cornerstone consideration in establishing the course of action in their best interest, while others framed the expression of children's views as an ethical obligation of adults involved in judicial processes, as an aspect of promoting children's wellbeing or as a matter of children's fundamental rights.

Attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants will find comprehensive coverage of such matters as: the advantages and disadvantages of suits based on strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty; the use of state consumer protection statutes; the duty to warn and its innumerable ramifications; the liability of the manufacturers, retailers and other potential defendants in the distribution chain; successor liability; federal preemption of common law claims; monitoring product safety during design, manufacturing and distribution; causation theories in actions involving multiple manufacturers; product misuse and alteration; the elements of proof needed in an action; recovery for economic loss; punitive damages; and the government contractor defense.

Our Asia practice includes successful representations involving: (i) numerous companies of varying size, both publicly traded and privately held, in connection with FCPA - related internal investigations and government enforcement actions involving the DOJ, the SEC, and multiple foreign enforcement agencies, (ii) numerous publicly - traded companies» boards of directors, audit committees, and special committees of the board, with regard to the conduct of internal reviews of securities disclosure and accounting concerns and other compliance, enforcement or regulatory matters, and (iii) U.S. and Chinese companies in connection with private plaintiff and U.S. government antitrust litigation and investigations, including providing advice on dealing with Chinese government antitrust investigations and enforcement actions.

If the team invite you to meetings, include you in group emails, ask for your opinions on business matters, these actions all add up to leave you feeling involved and valued.