Sentences with phrase «as a defense in»

The WTO allows a national security exemption from its rules, but it has never been used as a defense in a trade dispute.

The Arizona bill would allow people who object to same - sex marriage to use their religious beliefs as a defense in a discrimination lawsuit.

Hancock's career accomplishments include working on the1990 antitrust case, United States v. Baker Hughes, in which the D.C. Circuit Court set a standard for establishing entry into a market as a defense in a merger challenge, and Omega Environmental v. Gilbarco, a Ninth Circuit case involving the legality of exclusive dealing arrangements.

It remains to be seen whether standing will be raised as a defense in any of the cases filed against Intel.

A person's susceptibility to injury may not be used as a defense in a personal injury case.

«Over the course of the semester I had the chance to write federal court motions regarding the applicability of arbitration clauses, work on legal memos in Spanish for foreign clients, and co-author an article on corruption as a defense in investment arbitration to be published in the McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution.

The provisions regarding special programs can not be used as a defense in place of a service provider's responsibility to accommodate disability short of undue hardship.

He certainly can not claim ignorance of the law as a defense in this case, can he?

Not exact matches

About 125 boys, some as young as 11, race back and forth across the grass, kicking footballs in a complex choreography of attack and defense.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Areas where positions are available: The aerospace and defense company is hiring across its global network in areas such as engineering, advanced manufacturing, engine assembly, field service, program management, quality and supply chain management.

The Defense Alliance is one of 10 economic «clusters» selected by the SBA in September 2010 as part of a pilot program to aid regional businesses.

PARIS, May 3 - France's Thales posted a 7.2 percent underlying rise in first - quarter sales, lifting its shares to record highs, as growth in defense and transport systems boosted turnover.

Bergdahl's defense team filed a last - minute motion on Oct. 23 to completely dismiss the case against him, citing past statements in which Trump had referred to the sergeant as «a no - good traitor who should have been executed» during his presidential campaign.

«During the Trump Administration, we will shift from playing defense at the FCC to going on offense,» Ajit Pai said in December last year, a month before president - elect Donald Trump appointed him as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Taiwan's defense ministry accused China of using «cheap verbal intimidation and saber rattling» to threaten them as China began a massive live - fire military drill in the Taiwan Strait, stoking tensions in the area.

As part of the deal, which still needs approval from Congress, Saudi Arabia «expressed its intent» to spend $ 28 billion on defense technologies and programs by Lockheed Martin, which estimated the deal would support 18,000 jobs in the U.S. over 30 years — a figure that falls dramatically below Trump's estimate.

• Speaking of Time's Up... Attorney Tina Tchen, who Bloomberg describes as «arguably the most well - connected person working in women's rights today, thanks to her six years as an assistant to President Barack Obama and as first lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff,» talks about why it was so important that Time's Up include a legal defense fund: «The fastest way to make sure that someone isn't getting bullied by a lawyer for someone rich and powerful is to make sure that person has a lawyer, too.»

Though his effort may wane on defense at times, and he preserves energy for a late postseason run — he's now played into June seven years in a row — part of it is that no player in the NBA carries as much responsibility as James.

In the Oval Office, President Trump signs the Republican - back tax bill with sweeping reforms into law, as well as bills for missile defense and the short - term funding of the government to avoid a shutdown.

Two came on great reads by the Seahawks» defense (though one throw he probably should have held onto), and the last, as mentioned, came in an end - of - game, desperation situation.

Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom Price: N / A Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: N / A Square footage: N / A Martello Tower Y in Suffolk began life in 1808 as a defense tower, to guard the shoreline and store ammunition.

It can function as a bunker in a nuclear attack, has the ability to repel airborne missiles and its electronic defense system can gridlock the radar of enemies.

The unilateral statement issued by the White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, initially caught some defense, military, and intelligence officials off guard, NBC News and BuzzFeed reported late Monday, and struck many as President Donald Trump's attempt to draw a red line for US military intervention in Syria — something he had criticized President Barack Obama for doing in the past.

As TIME's Zeke Miller noted, Trump's team didn't back up the $ 4 billion figure and that the tweet may be «a time - honored ploy to demonstrate a desire to cut costs in the bloated Defense Department.»

You have to set the reductions in stone,» Redburn quotes an economist from Environmental Defense as saying.

«There has been significant debate surrounding the FDA letter that KIND received, as many in the nutrition community rose to KIND's defense,» said Joe Cohen, SVP of communications at KIND in a statement to Fortune.

The national security strategy the Trump administration released in December made no mention of climate change whatsoever, despite the fact Defense Secretary James Mattis has acknowledged it as a threat.

«These fighters will have a positive impact on Taiwan's self - defense and would act as a necessary deterrent to China's aggressive military posture across the Asia - Pacific region,» Senators John Cornyn, the assistant majority leader, and James Inhofe, a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, said in a letter to President Donald Trump.

The technology is being applied in numerous ways, such as developing a vaccination that includes the follow - up dose; taste - masking oral pills to neutralize flavor; and even working with antimicrobials for the U.S. Department of Defense to improve ready - to - eat meals for the Army.

WASHINGTON, March 20 - President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised U.S. defense sales to Saudi Arabia as a boost to American jobs, even as lawmakers criticized Riyadh's role in the war in Yemen where a humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Troops had also stumbled upon a Hamas tunnel ahead of a smaller - scale 2012 operation in the Gaza Strip, known in Israel as Pillar of Defense.

While the majority of the credit for their success over the first half of the season goes to their defense, Case Keenum has done an admirable job filling in as the starter.

The Department of Defense has only classified these figures once before — in 2015, when the Obama administration «was trying to portray the war in Afghanistan as all but over,» as the New York Times put it; today, the Afghan government appears to be playing defense, aDefense has only classified these figures once before — in 2015, when the Obama administration «was trying to portray the war in Afghanistan as all but over,» as the New York Times put it; today, the Afghan government appears to be playing defense, adefense, as well.

The Trump - Xi phone call came as Japan set up a missile - defense system in western areas of the country, following a threat by North Korea to fire missiles over Japan toward the U.S. territory of Guam.

The US casualties happened as President Donald Trump prepares to send thousands of more troops into Afghanistan, according to The Hill, despite defense experts saying it won't make much of a difference in breaking the current stalemate.

Already, there are as many as 250 servicemembers in the process of transitioning to their preferred genders or who have been approved to formally change gender within the Pentagon's personnel system, according to several defense officials.

Obama said in the letter the strikes were taken «in self - defense, as necessary and appropriate, to address further threats.»

It's usually a knee - jerk reaction to some uncomfortable modern issue or in defense of one of the many historical myths children in the mainland are taught as unshakeable facts about the world.

Mainland courts inclined to support Puerto Rico's sovereignty have precedents that can be used as a basis for rulings in favor of the defense.

However, on the other hand, the argument could be made that parodies in the adult context would qualify for a fair use defense, as with other parodies.

«As ISIS - K's losses have mounted, they are using IEDs, bunkers, and tunnels to thicken their defense,» Gen. John W. Nicholson, the commander of US forces in Afghanistan, said in the statement.

PARIS, May 3 - France's Thales posted a 7.2 percent underlying rise in first - quarter sales on Thursday as growth in defense and transport systems offset a slight dip in aerospace revenues.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

But Obama fired Flynn as the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2014 — and Flynn's security clearance would have been renewed at the DIA level rather than by the upper echelons of the White House.

Republican Presidents, including Trump, have promised to balance future budgets with gigantic reductions in discretionary spending, a category that includes both outlays for defense, and all other areas that are voted each year (as opposed to entitlements that provide benefits guided by a fixed formula).

The new air - defense system, designed to defend Russia's borders, can be turned into combat mode in less than five minutes, Interfax news agency quoted Viktor Sevostyanov, a commander with Russia's air forces, as saying.

«It is possible that the acquisition of COL is the first step in separating UTX into two entities: a Commercial Operation and a Defense and Aerospace Group,» Howard Rubel, equity analyst at Jefferies, said in a note last week as speculation about a deal being struck by the two companies increased.

CNBC's John Harwood reports on Defense Secretary Ash Carter's remarks on Capitol Hill and President Obama's remarks in Cuba about the attacks in Brussels, as well as those from current presidential candidates.

A ballooning sexual harassment scandal in Westminster claimed its first victim late Monday as Secretary of State for Defense Michael Fallon, saying his conduct had fallen below the high standards demanded of his position.