Sentences with phrase «asking whether lawyers»

Rather than asking whether lawyers use it, it is a story when lawyers choose not to use it.

«It is almost as misleading as asking whether lawyers are more closely related to architects or to accountants,» says Marks.

Levin is a lawyer, but you'll note she never even asks whether lawyers could get by without lying.

In all the excitement, nobody thought to ask whether lawyers really ought to be starting blogs.

Henning asks whether a lawyer like Garcia had an obligation to speak out against perceived wrongdoing by his office and whether it was fair for his name to be attached to a decision that reflects office policy.

But first, Carolyn Elefant asks whether lawyers should shed bar association dues as an unnecessary expense?

Given that offshore document review is cheap and comparable in terms of productivity, Ross asks whether lawyers violate the ethical obligation to charge «reasonable fees» if they don't inform clients of cheaper alternatives.

Last week, I asked whether the lawyering process could be automated.

In Opinion 1142, the inquiring attorney asked whether lawyers are required to provide former clients with copies of their files in the format specified by said clients and, if the requested files are maintained in a digital format, can the law firm charge clients who request paper copies of their digital files for the cost of printing and mailing said documents?

Finally, ask whether the lawyer believes that your case is right for the collaborative process, and why.

Not exact matches

Judge Michelle T. Friedland, who was appointed by President Barack Obama and was one of three judges from the Ninth Circuit presiding over the immigration - ban case, asked Flentje, the DOJ lawyer, whether the government had any evidence connecting the seven nations targeted by the order to terrorism.

Emails sent between the opposing sides» lawyers ahead of the trial were published online, and it shows that Malofiy asked whether Page would agree to perform part of «Stairway to Heaven» during the trial.

Late last week, B.C. Premier John Horgan withdrew the threat to block Alberta's bitumen, saying that instead government lawyers will ask the courts for a ruling on whether British Columbia has the legal authority to make such a move.

Klosterman begins by asking Jay Wexler, a constitutional lawyer at Boston University, whether the Constitution might not be so perfect after all.

If a savvy lawyer informs a woman that her ex could get equal custody, thus putting the kabosh on her plans, and then asks if she ever feared him, whether he ever cursed at her, called her names, raised his voice or screamed in a fit of rage, «I'm so angry at you, I could kill you» — and what marriage doesn't have some sort of anger, yelling or threats?

While international lawyers will no doubt argue over whether this is true, accusations of unilateralism will likely ring hollow given that regional players were asking for French involvement, and the UN was claiming that the situation in Mali constituted «a direct threat to international peace and security» (as the current President of the Security Council confirmed today).

As reporters pressed further, asking whether he would resign, Mr. Silver's lawyers kept pushing through the crowd with the speaker as he was jostled by photographers and reporters.

Steve Coffey, a lawyer for Aiello, said the decision to put his client on the stand could rest with whether «the door is opened» by the judge to permit prosecutors to ask Aiello about Buffalo Billion - related issues.

It emerged that Turner and Levy had a meeting in 2006, an account of which was passed by her lawyers to the police, and the police were seeking clarification of whether Levy had asked Turner to «shape» the evidence she gave to Scotland Yard.

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, a Democrat from Rockland County, asked members of the industry a series of questions about possible regulations, including whether an age limit of 18 or 21 was appropriate (18, a FanDuel lawyer replied), whether information about problem gambling was made available (yes, through an outside link, Schiller said), whether there are prohibitions on employees of sporting teams who might have inside knowledge playing (no, because their knowledge would be a statistically insignificant advantage, the companies said) and whether players were limited in their number of entries they could make in a given day.

She asked their lawyers how they pleaded and whether they sought asylum.

It's normal for lawyers and others to ask questions whether the Supreme Court's decisions follow a legal pattern: that is, do the Court's decisions conform to legal precedent, ordinary norms of legal reasoning, and established constitutional and legal principles.

House Republicans asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Hillary Clinton, her lawyers and the company that housed her email account obstructed justice when emails were deleted from her personal server.

«I asked three FOIL lawyers how complicated it is and whether a layman could interpret the rules and they laughed.»

Asked whether he was representing Trump in a personal capacity on the Russia investigation, the president's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen replied in a phone interview, «I don't know if he's made a complete decision.

A defense lawyer asked Lacewell whether that was a concept the Cuomo expected all his staff to live by.

Aaron Schock's lawyers say witnesses in the case against the former congressman have been asked «distasteful, offensive,» and «prejudicial» questions about every part of Schock's sex life including whether he is ga... Read

Subsequently, in late May and early June, Peter Pope, a top lawyer for the governor, asked Mr. Dopp whether the matter of Mr. Bruno's use of state aircraft should be referred to the state inspector general, or even to federal prosecutors, who were investigating Mr. Bruno's outside business dealings.

Mr. Silver's lawyers point out that when Dr. Taub, who testified for the government under a nonprosecution agreement, was asked whether he had an explicit agreement to exchange referrals for grants, he responded, «I did not.»

When asked about the controversy, Paterson told Gambling that he'd been following the advice of his lawyers all along, but left it up to the commission to decide whether he violated state law.

Gibson asked that PubPeer turn over identifying information to her and scheduled another hearing next Tuesday to decide whether to give that information to Sarkar and his lawyer.»

Those that had were then asked whether they had referred the request to a lawyer, or to the clinic's institutional review board, which is supposed to act as an ethical guardian.

Rather than ask their legal teams whether a policy option is permitted, they incorporate lawyers into their planning process and ask them: How can we use the law to achieve our goals?

In an effort to undercut Berliner's testimony, plaintiffs» lawyer Josh Lipshutz asked whether regardless of in - school or out - of - school factors, ineffective teachers can have an adverse impact on teachers, and Berliner said, «Of course.»

«You need to stay and listen,» Baxter told one lawyer who asked whether he and his client needed to stay in the courtroom.

A preliminary hearing would be held at a later date if defense lawyers ask prosecutors to show their evidence and Judge Michael Lyon to decide whether a trial is warranted.

Chris, Well, if you ask a lawyer whether an agreement should be in writing, she will almost always say yes.

In fact, I have been known to ask my own annoying questions to people in other professions, such as asking a lawyer or two whether they have ever shouted in court, «You can't handle the truth!»

After the ReadyReturn bill failed, Dario Frommer asked a government lawyer whether the state tax agency (the FTB) could roll out ReadyReturn on its own.

When I was at the zoo last week, I asked a lawyer from the conservation society whether it might be best to think of these credits as «conservation credits,» given the persistent questions about the utility of carbon trading in limiting the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

I ask them what they want to do with their futures, and try to show how that profession or job, whether an auto mechanic, a school teacher or a lawyer, will be critical to solving this problem.

Do you lawyers sit around and endlessly argue if it is fair to count blacks as only 3/5 of a vote and whether separate but equal facilities are acceptable??? Why do you ask scientists to reargue current sea level rise based on 13 year old data?

Whether its timber, diamonds, oil or mineral deals, those with suspect money to hide need a bank that won't ask awkward questions; a lawyer to help them find loopholes and skirt laws; and a legal smokescreen so they can get it out of the country it came from.

When asked whether plaintiff or defense lawyers are more helpful, 38 percent said plaintiff, 9.5 percent said neither and no one said defense.

«All I heard was people asking whether anyone had heard anything,» said Paul D. Moore, a lawyer who helped circulate the letter of support.

As new research reveals lawyers are finding their jobs more stressful than ever, Georgina Stanley asks whether law firms are doing enough to combat work - based anxiety and other mental health issues Statistics on mental illness speak for themselves.

If you are unsure whether your employees are protected or if additional state laws may apply, you can ask a lawyer for advice about local employment laws.

Did the lawyers ask whether Sutherin had a business plan for further growth of the firm or office space or even a Web site?

The survey asked lawyers whether a client had ever retained them as a result of social media:

The survey also asked lawyers whether they offer clients access to a secure client portal.