Sentences with phrase «against the acting attorney»

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If a client seeks their lawyer's advice on a matter that could be illegal or expose them to criminal liability, and the client uses the advice to commit a crime or act of fraud, the attorney could be asked to testify against their client.

While no suit has been officially filed, bidding documents from the Attorney General's office indicate that the state is preparing to hire outside counsel for «commencing legal action against Theranos, Inc. and its closely related subsidiaries for violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act arising out of Theranos Inc.'s long - running scheme of deceptive acts and misrepresentations relating to the capabilities and operation of Theranos blood testing equipment.»

«The revocation increases the possibility that one of the 93 U.S. attorneys will act against an entity in a state that has legalized cannabis.

Nevertheless, acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Joon Kim called it a win for New York City, saying that it represented «one of the first federal racketeering charges ever brought against a Russian vor,» another name for «mob boss.»

That investigation led to Gothard's resignation; however, the IBLP board of directors later found that Gothard had acted inappropriately but not criminally, and it critiqued the women's attorney for «us [ing] the media to propagate false and misleading statements» against current IBLP leaders.

Wheaton Park District officials Monday welcomed an announcement by the Du Page County state «s attorney «s office that it would not take legal action against the district for alleged violations of the state Open Meetings Act.

Acting on behalf of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, representatives of the Illinois attorney general's office last week were granted the restraining order against Yvonne Cryns, 49, of the 5700 block of Hillcrest...

The case against the park district, brought in a civil action filed last May by the Cook County state's attorney's office, alleges that park district officials improperly took office in the Southwest suburb, misspent hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayers» money, failed to hold any recreational events and violated numerous governmental codes, including the Open Meetings Act.

Her over 20 years of practice as an attorney includes serving as litigation coordinator for the Women Against Abuse Legal Center in Philadelphia, and on Planned Parenthood's trial team in its challenge to the constitutionality of the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act.

«Now, he could issue a so - called standing referral and unilaterally expand the ability of the Attorney General to act against corrupt public officials and others who abuse the public trust.

His role in the so - called Troopergate scandal (he acted as the former governor's in - house attorney during the investigation, conducted by none other than then - AG Andrew Cuomo, against whom Maloney ran in the 2006 Democratic AG primary), cost him the New York Times endorsement.

However, pressure group OccupyGhana claimed five charges levelled against the suspects were too soft and petitioned the Attorney General to charge the suspects under the Minerals Act.

«After careful deliberation, given the totality of the circumstances here and absent additional evidence, we do not intend to bring federal criminal charges against the Mayor or those acting on his behalf relating to the fundraising efforts in question,» said Joon Kim, the acting U.S. attorney.

Barbara D. Underwood is seeking to remain as the state's acting attorney general until the end of 2018 and to continue as a buffer against some of Trump's most controversial policies.

His longtime colleague, Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim, said that «the evidence presented at the trial was sufficient to prove all the crimes charged against Silver, even under the new legal standard.»

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, co-founders of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, said: «Extreme Risk Protective Orders can save lives by preventing an act of violence before a shot is ever fired.

Legislation announced Monday by Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas would broadly criminalize threats of mass violence against schools and religious institutions, closing a loophole in state law forcing prosecutors to prove the conduct constitutes a terroristic act.

Voters in North Brooklyn can also cast ballots on who the Democratic nominee will be in the crowded Brooklyn district attorney race, where Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez will run against a host of other candidates including former prosecutor Annattorney race, where Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez will run against a host of other candidates including former prosecutor AnnAttorney Eric Gonzalez will run against a host of other candidates including former prosecutor Anne Swern.

Despite the Lagos State Attorney General's simplistic and foolhardy assertion that the State Government would «pursue the case against TB Joshua and his Church to a logical end», the truth is that what the government is dealing with is a premeditated and well - orchestrated act of terror carried out by highly proficient, skilled and experienced operatives and not one of involuntary manslaughter which came about as a consequence of negligence on the part of the Church authorities or a faulty foundation.

The Lopez scandal, which includes claims of sexual harassment made against him by two other women, is the subject of probes by the state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics and Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan who is acting as a special prosecutor.

Mayfield resident Douglas Kampfer, who has spent the last two years fighting New York's SAFE Act — unsuccessfully — in court, acting as his own attorney and funding his effort by collecting bottles and cans, has already filed for a rehearing after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his case, accusing the court of bias against the AR - 15.

A lawsuit has been filed by acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood against Bell Pet Company, LLC, and its owners, Theodore and Sheila Bell - who own The Pet Zone store in...

Just before last week's unanimous passage of a Senate bill making it easier for 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia and other foreign terror sponsors, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and other proponents of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act stuffed an amendment into the final draft allowing the attorney general and secretary of state to stop any litigation in its tracks.

State AG Eric Schneiderman, leading a coalition of 15 state attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the EPA and its administrator, Scott Pruitt, for failing to meet the Clean Air Act's statutory deadline for designating areas of the country impacted by unhealthy levels of ground - level ozone (commonly referred to as smog).

Feminists battered Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Lower Manhattan today over their plans to cut grant programs created under the Violence Against Women Act.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim announced earlier this month they would not press charges against de Blasio over his political fundraising, although they highlighted a number of ways the mayor had apparently circumvented election law and delivered public favors for donors.

After year - long investigations into a potential pay - to - play scheme involving his definition political nonprofit Campaign for One New York and his failed 2014 fundraising effort for State Senate Democrats by now - former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara — eventually taken over by acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim — and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, the pair decided not to bring federal charges against de Blasio or his aides.

«It will be recalled that following relentless media attack on my person by the EFCC acting in concert with some powerful families with known ties to the government which culminated in the filing of phantom money laundering and corruption charges against me, I made spirited efforts to engage with relevant officials of government including the EFCC, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Presidency to furnish them with all the information in respect of the OPL 245 Settlement Agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Malabu Oil & Gas Limited which was brokered by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR.

The case, handled under the leadership of Western New York District U.S. Attorney William Hochul, is only the second successful criminal trial against the Clean Air Act in the nation.

The county district attorney's Office in 2014 said Budimlic would not face criminal charges because he «reasonably perceived threats of deadly force against himself and others and acted accordingly.»

New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood will serve as the state's acting attorney general after abuse allegations against Eric Schneiderman triggered his abrupt resignation.

The dossier cites several of Hochul's votes against the Affordable Care Act, and her vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress, a vote that included just 17 Democrats and was scored by the National Rifle Association.

In March, Joon Kim, the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced that they would not file charges against de Blasio over a potential pay - to - play scheme involving de Blasio's now - defunct political nonprofit Campaign for One New York and his failed 2014 fundraising effort for the State Senate Democrats, respectively.

The federal case against Walsh began when DeMarco went to federal prosecutors with concern about Walsh's time sheets after, DeMarco said, Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota declined to act.

New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood will serve as the state's acting attorney general, a spokeswoman for the office said Tuesday, after abuse allegations against Eric Schneiderman triggered his abrupt resignation.

Lev Dassin, the acting United States attorney for the southern district of New York, and Tony West, the assistant attorney general for the civil division of the Department of Justice, announced today that Westchester County has agreed to fund the building of 750 units of affordable housing in areas with low racial and ethnic diversity in order to settle a lawsuit brought against it by the United States under the False Claims Act as well as the Housing and Community Development Act.

Putting an end to separate, yearlong probes, Acting US Attorney Joon Kim — who took the reins last week when Preet Bharara was fired by President Trump — and Manhattan DA Cy Vance Jr. released coordinated statements saying they were dropping cases against de Blasio and his aides

In February, Cuomo signed another order that gave the attorney general specific authority to probe Abelove and to pursue charges against any person for unlawful acts «in any way connected with the incident and its subsequent investigation, including its grand jury presentation.»

A perjury charge against an acting district attorney «taints the very essence of who we are as prosecutors and goes against all that we strive to do to ensure the public's trust in the criminal justice system,» said DAASNY president and Oneida County District Attorney Scott Mattorney «taints the very essence of who we are as prosecutors and goes against all that we strive to do to ensure the public's trust in the criminal justice system,» said DAASNY president and Oneida County District Attorney Scott MAttorney Scott McNamara.

All of these attorneys general expanded their power at least partially on the basis of a single 1921 statute known as the Martin Act, which gives the New York AG vastly greater latitude in prosecuting financial crimes against shareholders.

Feminists battered President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Lower Manhattan today over their plans to cut grant programs created under the Violence Against Women Act.

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Topics to be discussed include: Court Procedure: An understanding of the civil litigation process in New Jersey as it pertains to negligence claims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school districts.

Whenever any civil action has been brought against any officer of the Florida College System institution board of trustees, including a board member, or any person employed by or agent of the Florida College System institution board of trustees, of any Florida College System institution for any act or omission arising out of and in the course of the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities, the Florida College System institution board of trustees may defray all costs of defending such action, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses together with costs of appeal, if any, and may save harmless and protect such person from any financial loss resulting therefrom; and the Florida College System institution board of trustees may be self - insured, to enter into risk management programs, or to purchase insurance for whatever coverage it may choose, or to have any combination thereof, to cover all such losses and expenses.

However, any attorney's fees paid from public funds for any officer, employee, or agent who is found to be personally liable by virtue of acting outside the scope of his or her employment or acting in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property may be recovered by the state, county, municipality, or political subdivision in a civil action against such officer, employee, or agent.

Much of the litigation our school attorneys handle involves allegations that a school district discriminated against an employee or a student, including claims pursuant to the Missouri Human Rights Act, Kansas Act Against Discrimination, Title VI or Title VII / Tiagainst an employee or a student, including claims pursuant to the Missouri Human Rights Act, Kansas Act Against Discrimination, Title VI or Title VII / TiAgainst Discrimination, Title VI or Title VII / Title IX.

12.1 The User agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Auto & General, its partners, affiliates, contractors, officers, directors, employees and agents harmless against, all liabilities, damages and costs including attorney fees and costs payable to third parties arising out of a claim or dispute against Auto and General arising directly or indirectly from the User's acts and / or omissions to act in using the Services pursuant to the Terms.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights secured by this title, and that the pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny the full exercise of the rights herein described, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint (1) signed by him (or in his absence the Acting Attorney General), (2) setting forth facts pertaining to such pattern or practice, and (3) requesting such preventive relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full enjoyment of the rights herein described.

-- On the application of a State or local government, the Attorney General may, in consultation with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, and after prior notice and a public hearing at which persons, including individuals with disabilities, are provided an opportunity to testify against such certification, certify that a State law or local building code or similar ordinance that establishes accessibility requirements meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of this Act for the accessibility and usability of covered facilities under this title.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights secured by this title, and that the pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny the full exercise of the rights herein described, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint (1) signed by him (or in his absence the Acting Attorney General), (2) setting forth facts pertaining to such pattern or practice, and (3) requesting such relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full enjoyment of the rights herein described.