Sentences with phrase «alleged breaches of law»

He identifies and mitigates risks to Nokia by managing and conducting internal investigations into alleged breaches of law and Nokia's code of conduct.

It will also investigate how the police respond to alleged breaches of the law, «especially the treatment of those whose communications have been intercepted».

Not exact matches

They «allege their businesses have been placed at risk due to the cybersecurity incident and generally assert various common law claims such as claims for negligence and breach of contract, as well as, in some cases, statutory claims.»

In 2015, Facebook faced a class - action lawsuit in Vienna over alleged breaches of EU privacy law.

Four years after the BHA complained to the European Commission (EC) alleging that UK law breaks European law in allowing widespread discrimination in employment by faith schools, and two years after the EC took the matter up as the subject of a formal investigation, the Commission has decided that there is no breach of current legislation.

In a joint statement from the litigator and law firm, they said this morning the class action would allege that Treasury Wine Estates misled the market and breached its continuous disclosure obligations in relation to the financial impact of over-stocked US distributors.

May responded by saying that when breaches of international humanitarian law are alleged, «we require those to be properly investigated.»

Four years after the British Humanist Association (BHA) complained to the European Commission (EC) alleging that UK law breaks European law in allowing widespread discrimination in employment by «faith» schools, and two years after the Commission took the matter up as the subject of a formal investigation, the Commission has decided that there is in fact no breach of the relevant legislation.

At a press conference held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu alleged that Ofori Atta single - handedly, approved the loan facility, in breach of the country's financial laws.

Amidst boiling tensions over an upcoming public referendum that, if successful, would alter the mayor's powers, Norman Rosenblum, the village of Mamaroneck's Republican mayor, will sue three Democrats on the Board of Trustees over alleged breaches in the New York state Open Meetings Law.

In a case that explores questions of academic integrity and the intricacies of copyright law, biotech entrepreneur Andrew Mallon is suing Brown University professor John Marshall, Mallon's former postdoc adviser, for an alleged breach of copyright.

Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer BewareIn April, the law firm of Giskan Solotaroff Anderson & Stewart filed a class action lawsuit against Author Solutions Inc. and its parent, Penguin Group, on behalf of three plaintiffs, alleging breach of c... -LSB-...]

The complaints allege that between 1999 and 2001 a number of stock option grants were backdated, and that as a result the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to Ditech Networks and violated provisions of federal securities laws and California statutory and common law.

The Underwriting Agreement between the Trust and Ceros Financial Services Inc. («Ceros») provides that the Registrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Ceros, its several officers and directors, and any person who controls Ceros within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending such claims, demands or liabilities and any reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) which Ceros, its officers and directors, or any such controlling persons, may incur under the Securities Act, the 1940 Act, or common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon: (i) any untrue statement, or alleged untrue statement, of a material fact required to be stated in either any Registration Statement or any Prospectus, (ii) the breach of any representations, warranties or obligations set forth herein, (iii) any omission, or alleged omission, to state a material fact required to be

Basically, AGW theory involving alleged warming of the oceans from increased DLR is itself in breach of the Laws of Thermodynamics.

In December 2008, an International Rivers press release alleged that German utility RWE, one of the biggest carbon dioxide emitters in Europe, planned to buy carbon credits from the Xiaoxi dam in Hunan — which failed to meet World Commission on Dams guidelines — and that would be a breach of EU law.

In a blog post discussing the involvement of solicitors in pseudonymous law firms like those alleged to be used by the banks, Richard Moorhead has observed, among other things, that «there is a substantial risk that the solicitors who signed or were involved in the production of the letters have breached their obligation to act with integrity» and that «there is a question over whether Outcome 11.1 (rule 11.1 in effect) has been breached that is solicitors must not, take unfair advantage of third parties [the debtors] in their professional capacity.»

Redish and his colleagues posit that the use of cy près illegitimately transforms enforcement of the underlying substantive law (the laws that are alleged to have been breached by the defendant) from a compensatory framework into the practical equivalent of a civil fine.

U.S. supplier of advanced LED panels in Hong Kong arbitration against Chinese manufacturer for breach of warranty resulting in defective products and defending counterclaim alleging breach of trade secret laws

Since EE's right to terminate was exercised independently of any alleged breach, its claim for damages for loss of the contract at common law therefore failed.

John has counseled clients in actions based on violation of state and federal securities laws relating to the sale of unregistered securities and fraudulent investment schemes, and in employment controversies that focus on non-solicitation agreements and alleged breach of fiduciary duty.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

This brings me to U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren's proposal for an «Aaron's Law» that would decriminalize breaches in the terms of service within the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (which is what Aaron is alleged to have done in downloading too many JSTOR articles that had, one should note, already been published and purchased when they originally circulated in print, before being added to this digital archive named for journal storage).

The breach of fiduciary duty claim, which relies on New York State law, alleges that the Mortmans stripped IQT, Ltd. of assets and prevented IQT, Ltd. from paying employees their termination entitlements.

All this spells the end of the s 47 power of arrest for non-molestation under the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) in relation to any alleged breach of an order made after 30 June 2007.

We also successfully represented the Company's Board in related shareholder derivative litigation in the same court alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, and unjust enrichment, all of which the Court dismissed for failure to make a pre-suit demand or allege demand futility with the particularity required by Delaware law.

Dispute between two leading US based management consultancies over a team move in Dubai (UAE): High Court claim in England based entirely on UAE law, including alleged breaches of contract (governed by UAE law) article 64 of the Commercial Transactions Code, articles 120 and 127 of the UAE Labor Law, articles 246 and 282 of the Civil Transactions colaw, including alleged breaches of contract (governed by UAE law) article 64 of the Commercial Transactions Code, articles 120 and 127 of the UAE Labor Law, articles 246 and 282 of the Civil Transactions colaw) article 64 of the Commercial Transactions Code, articles 120 and 127 of the UAE Labor Law, articles 246 and 282 of the Civil Transactions coLaw, articles 246 and 282 of the Civil Transactions code.

Two further decisions impacted on the right to education: in Re JR 17 [2010] UKHL 27 (the appeal from Northern Ireland) the Supreme Court confirmed that a school principal has no common law power to suspend a pupil from school for an alleged breach of discipline, and in A v Essex County Council [2010] UKHL 33 the court ruled (by 3 to 2) that autistic children have no absolute right to an effective education under Protocol 1 to the ECHR.

AMTF alleges that law firm MMGR induced the former clients to issue proceedings in Germany in breach of the exclusive jurisdiction and applicable law clauses in their contracts.

In addition to cases originating in Italy, Germany alleges that Italian courts have acted in breach of international law by enforcing, in Italy, the judgment of the Greek courts in the Distomo massacre case.

In Allen v. Aspen Group Resources Corporation, Strathy J. refused to summarily dismiss a class action against a law firm, and held that the law firm may be vicariously liable under the Partnership Act for alleged breaches of s. 131 of the Securities Act by one of its partners in his capacity as a corporate director.

When one views such measures together with the «ramping up» of the US Department of Justice's investigations of alleged breaches of US anti-corruption laws by foreign companies, it is clear that companies which ignore the potential for US / EU law and the recent changes in UK law to apply to their conduct do so at their peril.

Peters & Co issued a statement of claim alleging breach of contractual, common law and fiduciary duties.

He has litigated a wide variety of disputes, including consumer class actions (including alleged violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act), trade secret misappropriation and employee mobility disputes, breach of contract, fraud, and product liability cases, and earn out, working capital, indemnification and other post-closing M&A disputes.

The Claimant, Mr Chambers, alleged that TfL had breached its public law duties and acted unfairly in its conduct of the procurement, with the effect of depriving him, and his company, of a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a contract.

Representing PepsiCo, Inc. and Bottling Group, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, in litigation alleging claims under the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Robinson Patman Act, the Lanham Act and Iowa competition law, and for tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, business defamation and, on behalf of a putative class, breach of contract.

James has advised Magic Circle law firms in connection with a number of regulatory investigations concerning alleged breaches of conduct rules, conflicts of interest and confidential information.

Former employers often file cases against former employees and their new employers alleging breach of non-competition covenants, and the Mavrick Law Firm has successfully defended the new business or new employer.

Mr Smith alleged that the proceedings as a whole, both criminal and civil, that had been brought against him in France were contrary to Article 6.1 and / or Article 6.3 of the ECHR and / or a breach of natural justice under English law.

He litigates in multiple areas of employment law and defends against individual and class action lawsuits alleging violations of wage and hour laws, discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, breach of contract, labor code section 132a claims, and other related matters.

Arkin v Borchard and ors [2003] 2 Lloyd's Rep 225; [2004] 1 Lloyd's Rep 88, 636, [2005] EWCA Civ 655: Commercial Court litigation raising important competition law issues in the context of the activities of two liner shipping conferences; claim for damages based on alleged breaches of Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty.

The franchisees» action alleged that GM breached the duty of good faith and fair dealings under the Act and at common law.

The claim alleges that Shoppers Drug Mart has breached certain terms of the Associate Agreement, as well as its statutory and common law duty of good faith and fair dealing regarding the operation of the franchise system.

Many investigations we handle involve alleged securities fraud, benchmark interest - rate manipulation, bribery, money - laundering, breaches of environment law and anti-competitive behaviour.

In the past, the majority of competition law private actions have been commenced for alleged breaches of the criminal conspiracy or criminal misleading advertising provisions (e.g., in relation to alleged price - fixing conspiracies, misleading representations in relation to the sale of products or on occasion misleading claims in relation to wider business or investment opportunities).

It was held that the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty were no more than the equitable counterparts of the claims at common law and that:

Wong v. Grant Mitchell Law Corp. et al. 2015 MBQB 88 Barristers and Solicitors — Medicine — Professional Occupations Summary: The plaintiff sued a law firm, alleging that his lawyers did not provide him with appropriate advice with respect to a limitation period such that he lost his opportunity to sue a psychologist for breach of duty of disclosuLaw Corp. et al. 2015 MBQB 88 Barristers and Solicitors — Medicine — Professional Occupations Summary: The plaintiff sued a law firm, alleging that his lawyers did not provide him with appropriate advice with respect to a limitation period such that he lost his opportunity to sue a psychologist for breach of duty of disclosulaw firm, alleging that his lawyers did not provide him with appropriate advice with respect to a limitation period such that he lost his opportunity to sue a psychologist for breach of duty of disclosure.

INDEMNITY AND INFIDELITY: ADVANCEMENT OF DEFENCE COSTS IN ACTIONS - Canadian Business Law Journal - Indemnification of corporate directors refers to the financial protection provided by the corporation to its directors.1 It shields directors from expenses and liability of legal proceedings alleging breaches of their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinOF DEFENCE COSTS IN ACTIONS - Canadian Business Law Journal - Indemnification of corporate directors refers to the financial protection provided by the corporation to its directors.1 It shields directors from expenses and liability of legal proceedings alleging breaches of their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinof corporate directors refers to the financial protection provided by the corporation to its directors.1 It shields directors from expenses and liability of legal proceedings alleging breaches of their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinof legal proceedings alleging breaches of their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinof their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinof concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggerinof funding an adequate defence can be staggering.

Such excerpt must contain, at least: (a) the sources of law that form the basis of the sanctioning proceeding, (b) the alleged facts and the breach of law, (c) a short indication of the proceeding's acts, and (d) Consob's Board decision], with the indication of the person sanctioned, the confirmed breach, the type and the severity of the imposed sanction, and the criteria on the basis of which the sanction was determined.

In Bennett v Lenovo, the plaintiff alleged breach of contract, breach of the implied condition of merchantability, the tort of intrusion upon seclusion, and breach of provincial privacy laws as a result of the factory installation of an alleged adware program «Virtual Discovery» on certain Lenovo laptops.