Sentences with phrase «against harm resulting»

We examine the nature and prevalence of such risks, and evaluate the evidence regarding the factors that increase or protect against harm resulting from such risks, so as to inform the academic and practitioner knowledge base.

Not exact matches

As the DOJ's complaint against the merger argues, the resulting conglomerate might «use its control of Time Warner's popular programming as a weapon to harm competition» by raising the prices it charges other cable networks for Time Warner entertainment or limiting distribution of content from other producers.

Further, the shift in the focus of his argument from opposing capital punishment to opposing violence generally, even when it is exercised by the civil government against aggressors who would harm innocent people, would result in real injustice.

The only element of a felony assault charge that his defense might be able to argue against was intent to cause physical injury but unless they go for an incapacity defense that's going to be a hard sell to a jury because only a total retard would believe that hurling a heavy metal dolly through a glass bus window wouldn't likely result in harm to someone.

The United Nations defines violence against women as «any act of gender - based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.»

«Bias against transgender people takes an enormous toll on their health through direct harm, lack of appropriate care and a hostile environment, and through transgender people's avoidance of the medical system as a result of discrimination and lack of respect,» Dr. Stroumsa says.

ONE — this study found that applying vitamin C topically resulted in substantial protection against the harm from UV rays.

I hereby agree to absolve and hold harmless the staff of Stone Mountain Pet Lodge and any parties connected with the services being provided in any way, singly or collectively, from and against any blame and liability for any injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience, or damage suffered or sustained as a result of participation in the services or any actions therewith.

Those main conclusions are that climate is changing in ways unusual against the backdrop of natural variability; that human activities are responsible for most of this unusual change; that significant harm to human well - being is already occurring as a result; and that far larger --- perhaps catastrophic — damages will ensue if serious remedial action is not started soon.

It is rather part of an ideology that they are attempting to sell which would harm humans, particularly less affluent humans, and ultimately result in less environmental improvement and less protection against the only realistic climate change we really need to fear — a new Little Ice Age or ultimately even a new ice age.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, and accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against conviction dismissed — Although trial judge did not address analytical steps in order, he properly analyzed evidence and concluded that injuries sustained by victim were not accidental and could not have occurred in any other fashion than as stated by victim — Having provided reasons for accepting victim's evidence, trial judge was entitled to reject accused's evidence — Trial judge's reasoning, though skeletal, permitted accused and appellate court to determine how and why finding resulted.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was remote.

(iii)(Wellington case): Special Investigation Unit's duty to investigate police action (whether or not a «crime») in a way that produces evidence that can be used by the person, or family of the person, harmed by the police in a civil action against the police (or possibly that results in some kind of legal sanction against the police involved.)

If it happens to you and you are injured as a result, know that you may be entitled to seek relief for your injuries against any negligent party that caused you harm.

The Ontario Victims» Bill of Rights states that a person convicted of one of a prescribed list of crimes of violence against persons «is liable in damages to the victim of crime for emotional distress and bodily harm» that has occurred as a result.

When a person or entity fails to exercise a certain level of care to protect others against the risk of unreasonable harm, they may be deemed negligent and could be held liable for any resulting damages should an accident occur.

The party requesting an interim measure under paragraphs 2 (a) to (c) shall satisfy the arbitral tribunal that: (a) harm not adequately reparable by an award of damages is likely to result if the measure is not ordered, and such harm substantially outweighs the harm that is likely to result to the party against whom the measure is directed if the measure is granted; and (b) there is a reasonable possibility that the requesting party will succeed on the merits of the claim.

(2) If an organization has been convicted of an offence under this Act and the conviction has become final as a result of there being no further right of appeal, a person affected by the conduct that gave rise to the offence has a cause of action against the organization convicted of the offence for damages for actual harm that the person has suffered as a result of the conduct.

57 (1) If the commissioner has made an order under this Act against an organization and the order has become final as a result of there being no further right of appeal, an individual affected by the order has a cause of action against the organization for damages for actual harm that the individual has suffered as a result of the breach by the organization of obligations under this Act.

If you have been harmed as a result of your employer's age discrimination against you, talk to the knowledgeable New Jersey age discrimination attorneys at Phillips & Associates.

A typical attorney who self - identifies as an «employee rights» attorney will usually have much more experience (as compared to the typical attorney identified as an «employment attorney» or an «employer defense» attorney) with: (1) representing workers on a contingency - fee basis (where no fee is paid unless the case wins or settles) and offering risk - sharing fee arrangements generally; (2) playing offense, so to speak — analyzing, identifying and prosecuting specific legal violations (whereas employer - side attorneys tend to have more experience in broader - stroke compliance / employer - training matters, and reactive work in litigation that responds to claims they are presented); and (3) identifying with the «little guy» who has been harmed by a larger opponent, often having well - tested strategies that have worked while representing individuals against large organizations and wind up with good case results.

For example, many Indiana auto insurance underwriters offer comprehensive auto insurance policies which provide protection against vandalism, fire damage and bodily harm that resulted from a vehicle accident.

If a client suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result of something you did or didn't do during the course of your transaction, that client could choose to file a malpractice claim against you.

Child physical abuse has been defined by the World Health Organization as the intentional use of physical force against a child that results or has a high likelihood of resulting in harm for the child's health, survival, development or dignity.2 Legal definitions of physical abuse typically require physical harm to have occurred; governmental definitions of abuse and neglect are not uniform.

The notice is required to include the following information: • A brief description of the breach, including the date of the breach and the date of its discovery, if known; • A description of the type of Unsecured Protected Health Information involved in the breach; • Steps you should take to protect yourself from potential harm resulting from the breach; • A brief description of actions we are taking to investigate the breach, mitigate losses, and protect against further breaches; • Contact information, including a toll - free telephone number, e-mail address, Web site or postal address to permit you to ask questions or obtain additional information.

The notice is required to include the following information: • a brief description of the breach, including the date of the breach and the date of its discovery, if known; • a description of the type of Unsecured Protected Health Information involved in the breach; • steps you should take to protect yourself from potential harm resulting from the breach; • a brief description of actions we are taking to investigate the breach, mitigate losses, and protect against further breaches; • contact information, including a toll - free telephone number, e-mail address, Web site or postal address to permit you to ask questions or obtain additional information.

Regardless of whether Mia Farrow is truthful, or Woody Allen, the net result is that their children were harmed, and ended up split against each other, and against their parents.

The Board shall indemnify any or all officers and directors against expenses incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, suit, or proceeding in which they are made a party in which such persons shall be adjudged to have been responsible for misconduct resulting in harm or damages.

While many children suffer physical injury as a result of being in the line of fire, children who witness violence by one parent against another often are harmed psychologically.

Parent alienation is a crime for the children who suffer such an aweful act of hate against the other parent the mental harm and alienation could be and usually is unreversable for the child to which the results can be seen in drug addiction, suicides, and crime cause by a child being separate from there loving parent by the parent who just wants revenge.

The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation.

Situations like this one have the potential to cause serious harm to CREA's trademark entities, as a result of what amounts to insidious negative advertising against our industry, as a result of being connected to such a: Court Decision, so worded, Case Summary.