Sentences with phrase «as by legal counsels»

This «Digital Associate» is now a well - established solution within the legal sector and is used by eight of the ten largest law firms, as well as by legal counsels and auditing firms.

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It's the second major hire by Uber's new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who in October appointed Tony West, PepsiCo Inc.'s general counsel and a former U.S. Justice Department official, as Uber's chief legal officer.

The Committee shall receive appropriate funding from the Company, as determined by the Committee in its capacity as a committee of the Board, for the payment of compensation to its compensation consultants, outside legal counsel and any other advisors.

Wright brings more than 15 years of legal experience to Credit Karma, most recently as deputy general counsel at SolarCity (acquired by Tesla).

The Foreign Exchange Professionals (FXPA), a Washington DC based organization that represents the collective interests of foreign exchange industry participants, has also hired Mercury Strategies, represented by Justin Slaughter, as its new legal counsel.

The writers of the report are, perhaps, most disturbed by the fact that «even when legal, abortion is often prevented or delayed by obstacles to the access of appropriate services, such as the widespread use of conscientious objection, medically unnecessary waiting periods or biased counselling»; and calls on Member States to «regulate and monitor the use of conscientious objection in the key professions, so as to ensure that reproductive healthcare is guaranteed as an individual's right.»

But frequently it is done in a muted and nervous tone, in part because bishops do not want to be viewed as «controversial,» and in part because they are intimidated by the USCC legal counsel, which is embarrassingly timid about IRS regulations regarding anything that touches on electoral politics.

Although I dispute his apparent view that recognized» as opposed to fanciful» norms of international law or codes of professional conduct would restrict actual practice under the regimen ridiculously called «enhanced interrogation,» as described in the Office of Legal Counsel memoranda profligately disclosed by the current administration, I have nothing against «conscientious reflection» on the issue and lively discussion of it.

An attorney by trade, he also serves as its legal counsel.

From the stipulation in the present case, it appears that the term «exclusive use» had, up to that time, been uniformly held by the Commissioner of Patents to mean «rightfully exclusive» as distinguished from «sole and exclusive,» and that the application was signed on the assurance of reputable counsel, that, in the legal sense of the word, the Mcllhenny use had been exclusive.

A one - minute call made from the university - issued phone of Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze to a number associated with a female escort service was raised as a potential issue in the back - and - forth between the university's legal counsel and the attorney for former Rebels football coach Houston Nutt, according to records and correspondence obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

While the purpose of a 504 plan is essentially the same as that of an IHCP, a 504 Plan is a legally binding document that offers procedural due process safeguards not afforded by traditional IHCPs, including due process hearings (with representation by legal counsel, if so desired) and parental notice and review requirements.

Since the Supreme Court has now prevented itself from acknowledging the question of whether Barack H. Obama is or is not an Article II «natural born citizen» based on the Kenyan / British citizenship of Barack Obama's father at the time of his birth (irrespective of whether Barack Obama is deemed a «citizen» born in Hawaii or otherwise) as a prerequisite to qualifying to serve as President of the United States under the Constitution — the Court having done so at least three times and counting, first before the Nov 4 general election and twice before the Dec 15 vote of the College of Electors — it would seem appropriate, if not necessary, for all Executive Branch departments and agencies to secure advance formal advice from the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen&raLegal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen&ralegal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen».

The trio gives Trump a broader legal stable as he faces the special counsel, Robert Mueller, and the threat of an investigation by Manhattan federal prosecutors into his longtime personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen.

Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa, seated at front right, answers a question asked by Erie County Legislator Edward Rath III during Thursday's hearing into a $ 25,000 expense for outside legal counsel in a query regarding Legislator Joseph Lorigo's brief stint as the West Seneca Town Prosecutor earlier this year.

«In the circumstances, we humbly urge that these orders be given effect by recognising that only the National Executive Committee of the PDP, as represented by its National Chairman (Sheriff), National Secretary (Oladipo) and National Legal Adviser can act for the PDP to prosecute this appeal and to instruct counsel to act on behalf of the PDP.»

The group does not have any legal counsel standing by to help potential whistleblowers, and instead handed DEC workers information on their rights as whistleblowers under state law.

The complaint, brought by the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, focuses on Silver's outside legal work, primarily for the law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, where Silver served as of counsel.

The new programs are expected to increase college access and support degree completion by providing wraparound services for students such as child and elder care, transportation, health care services, family and / or employment counseling, legal aid, and more.

Next came the legal fireworks when prosecution counsel, Prince Ben Ikani shocked the capacity - filled court house as he made frantic efforts to stop the court from hearing the application for bail even before it could be moved and argued by the former minister's lead counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkstown hereby authorizes the Town Attorney's office, along with special counsel as may be deemed necessary by the Town Attorney to explore whether legal action should be taken against the Town of Ramapo and others, in connection with the proposed zone change and development of the Pascack Ridge site.

Chief Legal Counsel Anna Hörnlund, who wrote a letter in this week's The Lancet, says Macchiarini's work needed to obtain ethical approval from one of six regional ethical review boards, as required by Swedish law — and neither Macchiarini nor his former employer, Karolinska Institutet, did so:

Later, as the team of journalists scramble to reassemble the un-numbered pages of the classified study, they're paid a visit by Senior legal counsel Roger Clark (Jesse Plemons).

As Robert and Frances work through the stages of parting (counseling, mediation and acquiring venomous legal counsel), there are momentary — almost obligatory — glimmers by the sixth episode that love might prevail.

As Robert Holster, superintendent of the Passaic, New Jersey, school district for more than 16 years, lamented, «I run a lot of decisions by legal counsel, getting input as to, «Is this the legal decision to make?&raquAs Robert Holster, superintendent of the Passaic, New Jersey, school district for more than 16 years, lamented, «I run a lot of decisions by legal counsel, getting input as to, «Is this the legal decision to make?&raquas to, «Is this the legal decision to make?»

In addition to the expert opinion, legal arguments pertaining to mootness and ripeness, as well as a strong defense of CCJEF's legitimate standing in the case, the reply brief was offered by counsel for the plaintiffs, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), with assistance from the Yale Law School Education Adequacy Clinic, both of which serve pro bono in this action.

The CARFAX Vehicle History Report can be used by a legal representative to assess your initial claim however we recommend should you wish to use the report as evidence in court to seek independent counsel by a certified legal practitioner.

Whether or not the publishers» corporate counsel were earning their keep back in early 2010, there are certainly some serious legal costs now as all of the Defendants are being represented in federal court by some of the highest - billing law firms in the country.

Persons seeking legal advice should consult with legal counsel familiar with their particular situation as consumer credit laws vary by state.

As specified in legal statutes regarding real estate, both the home seller and the home buyer have a three - day window, while the Offer to Purchase (PDF) is being reviewed by legal counsel, to back out of the deal.

Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, each Fund is responsible for the payment of the following expenses among others: (a) the fees payable to the Adviser, (b) the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Adviser or Distributor (as defined under the section entitled («The Distributor»)(c) the fees and certain expenses of the Custodian (as defined under the section entitled «Custodian») and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent (as defined under the section entitled «Transfer Agent»), including the cost of maintaining certain required records of the Fund and of pricing the Fund's shares, (d) the charges and expenses of legal counsel and independent accountants for the Fund, (e) brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes chargeable to the Fund in connection with its securities transactions, (f) all taxes and corporate fees payable by the Fund to governmental agencies, (g) the fees of any trade association of which the Fund may be a member, (h) the cost of fidelity and liability insurance, (i) the fees and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Fund and of shares with the SEC, qualifying its shares under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the Fund's registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes, (j) all expenses of shareholders and Trustees» meetings (including travel expenses of trustees and officers of the Trust who are not directors,

The Wired GC reports that General Electric's in - house legal department was selected as tops in the nation by Corporate Counsel magazine.

Legal OnRamp: Legal OnRamp was launched by the general counsel of Cisco and other major companies as an outlet for participating law firms to share expertise in a community environment.

Suncor can not, simply by having legal counsel declare that an investigation has commenced, throw a blanket over all materials «created and / or collected during the internal investigation» so as to clothe them with solicitor - client or litigation privilege.

Pearson's Bjarne Philip Tellmann was named general counsel of the year for overhauling the company's legal team and culture, reducing controllable legal spend by almost half and saving millions of pounds on non-controllable spend such as M&A.

A few years ago I was doing some work for a professional association on guidelines for dealing with litigants without counsel and I was struck by the extent to which some legal professionals regard litigants without counsel as interlopers who gum up the finely tuned, well - oiled machine that is their justice system.

He is also dedicated to legal education, serving on the alumni board at the University of Chicago and on its Law School Council, and is respected as one of the industry's leading thinkers, underscored by his acclaimed book: Building an Outstanding Legal Team: Battle - Tested Strategies from a General Coulegal education, serving on the alumni board at the University of Chicago and on its Law School Council, and is respected as one of the industry's leading thinkers, underscored by his acclaimed book: Building an Outstanding Legal Team: Battle - Tested Strategies from a General CouLegal Team: Battle - Tested Strategies from a General Counsel.

Jeff has earned great respect within the legal community as a successful advocate by focusing first on cooperative communication with the opposing party and their counsel.

I will conclude this article as I always do by providing sound legal advice — seek the counsel of an attorney if you have any questions about e-discovery.

By selecting Elliott T. Dennis as your legal counsel, you can rest assured he will aggressively and diligently enforce your legal rights until a satisfactory resolution has been achieved.

In granting A.B.'s application for personal constitutional exemption, Judge Perell considered the affidavit evidence provided by A.B., his wife and daughter, physicians, a geriatric psychiatrist and a legal assistant of A.B.'s counsel, as well as legal argument from A.B.'s lawyers.

The corporation claimed that it required a minimum of four weeks to prepare the meeting notice and information packages, have them reviewed by legal counsel, printed and mailed out to owners at least 15 days prior to the meeting, as required by the Act.

What constitutes «legal advice» has been widely defined as anything done by a lawyer (including foreign lawyers and in - house counsel acting in a legal capacity) with a relevant legal context.

These instances then become subject to dueling legal arguments as to fault which are best addressed by retaining legal counsel familiar with CA law and who is able to review the police accident report or obtain other evidence such as witness statements that can support an allegation of negligence and provide a means for collection of damages for medical costs, lost wages and emotional distress.

Tony also views himself as a legal quarterback for in - house counsel by matching the needs of his clients to the resources of Thompson Hine in order to ensure success.

The Third Circuit in In re Bevill Bresler & Schulman Asset Management Corp., developed a five - part test (the Bevill test) to examine the merits of such an assertion by an individual employee against company counsel.50 Under this test, employees must show that (1) they approached corporate counsel for the purpose of seeking legal advice; (2) they made it clear that they were seeking advice in their individual capacity; (3) counsel sought to communicate with the employee in this individual capacity, mindful of the conflicts with its representation of the company; (4) the communications were confidential; and (5) the communications did not concern the employee's official duties or the general affairs of the company.51 The Bevill test has been recognised by other jurisdictions as a means of assessing whether a company employee may assert attorney — client privilege in an individual capacity arising out of communications with corporate counsel.52 (See also Chapter 13 on employee rights.)

Amy is also the founder and co-organizer of Legal Hackers LA, which programs around the intersection of law and technology; was named one of the one of ten women to watch in legal technology by the American Bar Association Journal in 2014; and was nominated as a Finalist for the Corporate Counsel of the Year Award 2015 by LA Business JouLegal Hackers LA, which programs around the intersection of law and technology; was named one of the one of ten women to watch in legal technology by the American Bar Association Journal in 2014; and was nominated as a Finalist for the Corporate Counsel of the Year Award 2015 by LA Business Joulegal technology by the American Bar Association Journal in 2014; and was nominated as a Finalist for the Corporate Counsel of the Year Award 2015 by LA Business Journal.

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Defining what exactly qualifies as «routine» legal work can clarify which tasks can be handled by in - house counsel in order to maintain legal cost control.

In 1992, as legal counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, she was part of a six - member team that investigated allegations that campaign workers for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush tried to undermine the 1980 re-election prospects of President Carter by delaying the release of the Iranian hostages, according to the Boston Herald.