Sentences with phrase «argued on behalf of the government»

And in another case that week, Chavez - Meza v. United States, involving a sentencing issue, «[e] mbattled Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein ``, argued on behalf of the government, as he participated in the tradition of a high - ranking Department of Justice Official arguing a case in front of the Court.

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Libertarian populism seeks to reverse that impression by arguing that higher taxes, greater regulation, and big government generally work on behalf of the politically connected and against the average person.

The academic nullifiers and insurrectionists with whom Wills seems to have the least patience are, to be sure, arguing against strictly expert, elite and wholly delegative government, but they have done so on behalf of a full measure of amateur, popular and participatory government.

And Amar and others such as his colleague Bruce Ackerman (leaders of what Wills terms the «Yale school of nullification») have been arguing that the Federalists were not altogether successful, leaving room in our constitutional government for exceptional moments of popular intervention on behalf of a fundamental reorientation of American politics.

First, because the solicitor general who argued the case on behalf of the U.S. government, Theodore Olson, mounted a vigorous case for retaining the God - phrase.

Chairman Howie Hawkins authored a 1,500 - word statement on behalf of the Green Party that champions many of Consensus» recommendations while arguing that the proposed metropolitan government isn't comprehensive enough.

My view is that Cameron should leave it to the Scottish secretary to argue on behalf of the UK government and for Alistair Darling to speak for Better Together.

The legal team arguing on behalf of The Sun newspaper has claimed an article published accusing former government chief whip Andrew Mitchell of a foul - mouthed rant at the gates of Downing Street was «substantially true».

An attorney for Peter Galbraith Kelly, Jr., for instance, who lobbied on behalf of Competitive Power Ventures, an energy company once seeking certain regulatory approvals in New York, has argued that there are at least four schemes alleged by the government.

Before joining the federal government, Lhamon was a civil rights lawyer who argued cases on behalf of students who saw constant teacher churn.

Student loan companies have argued that because they service loans on behalf of the federal government, they shouldn't have to comply with state regulations.

By way of example, Jay has: (1) obtained a $ 16.5 million settlement in In re Ski Train Fire in Kaprun, a disaster which caused the deaths of 155 persons and which resulted in a settlement which included compensation from the Austrian Government; (2) obtained an $ 11 million estate litigation settlement; (3) obtained a $ 7.1 million judgment for a homeowner based upon the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act; (4) argued on behalf of Dairy Stores the landmark commercial libel case before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The provincial government attempted to block the application by arguing judges are unable to sue the government, since justices of the peace act on behalf of the Crown when they exercise judicial functions.

In trying cases to juries and arguing with judges as an attorney, in testifying in depositions and in court as an executive, and in tangling with government agencies on behalf of my clients as their lawyer — I have found that legal institutions are not always just and fair.

First, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, a government - sponsored program that argues cases of discrimination on behalf of employees, sent out a mass press release broadcasting the decision.

It was argued on behalf of the supposedly LGBTI - friendly UK Government (represented by Nicky Morgan, the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities) that the High Court should follow two anti-LGBTI decisions from 2006.

The firm's lawyers have had the opportunity to orally argue cases on behalf of employers and municipal governments before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States and have handled numerous cases involving discrimination claims and employment contracts, as well as the related issues of immunity.

Steve has over 40 years» experience arguing on behalf of a diverse range of clients, including manufacturing, food services, government services and construction industry employers.

For example, as arguing counsel, Tom has prevailed on behalf of bond purchasers, corporate civil defendants (three times), corporate civil plaintiffs (three times), a debtor, employees (twice), a habeas petitioner (three times), an immigrant, investors, an individual civil defendant, an individual criminal defendant, a local government, persons with disabilities, and shareholders.

Those speaking at the hearing next week on behalf of bitcoin will try their best to ensure the government realises the many benefits and opportunities digital currency offers while arguing against any protestations that it is damaging to society.