Sentences with phrase «attorneys practice their trade»

The family law professional most often needs to be a skilled litigator, with talents in and out of the courtroom, in mediation, depositions, and every other forum where attorneys practice their trade.

Not exact matches

«The TPP, which has been demonized by President Trump, was essentially the renegotiation of NAFTA,» said Andy Shoyer, co-chair of the international trade practice at Sidley Austin and former trade attorney during the initial NAFTA agreement.

«The Attorney General, unlike a private litigant... is required only to prove that unfair or deceptive acts or practices took place in trade or commerce; she is not required to prove or quantify resulting economic injury,» the judge wrote.

After all, Lighthizer has spent his career as a trade attorney, putting trade theory into practice, and he does have experience under Reagan negotiating bilateral trade agreements.

From 1976 - 78 he was a legal officer with the Attorney - General's Department and from 1979 worked as barrister, advising on trade practices, commercial, administrative, equity and constitutional cases.

The four prosecutors involved in the first Silver trial have left the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan — Carrie H. Cohen entered private practice; Andrew D. Goldstein joined the office of Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election; Howard S. Master became a senior enforcement counsel for the New York attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman; James M. McDonald now heads enforcement for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — and a new team has taken over.

(B) «Credit repair services organization» does not include: (i) Any person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States; (ii) Any bank or savings and loan institution whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Savings Association Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (iii) Any nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (iv) Any person licensed as a real estate broker by this state if the person is acting within the course and scope of that license; (v) Any person licensed to practice law in this state if the person renders services within the course and scope of his or her practice as an attorney; (vi) Any broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission if the broker - dealer is acting within the course and scope of those regulatory agencies; or (vii) Any consumer reporting agency as defined in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 - 1681t).

(1) The following shall be exempt from the Credit Services Organization Act: (a) A person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; (b) A bank or savings and loan association whose deposit or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (c) A credit union doing business in this state; (d) A nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (e) A person licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1217.

«Credit Services Organization» does not include any of the following: (i) a person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this State or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this State or the United States, or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1701 et seq.); (ii) a bank or savings and loan association whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (iii) a credit union doing business in this State; (iv) a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, [FN1] provided that such organization does not charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior to or upon the execution of a contract or other agreement between the buyer and the nonprofit organization; (v) a person licensed as a real estate broker by this state if the person is acting within the course and scope of that license; (vi) a person licensed to practice law in this State acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (vii) a broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (viii) a consumer reporting agency; and (ix) a residential mortgage loan broker or banker who is duly licensed under the Illinois Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987.

After graduating from law school, she spent several years in private practice at a mid-size law firm in Minneapolis before transitioning to in - house attorney positions at large publicly traded companies.

And they also cite the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, claiming the companies engaged in «deceptive trade practices» — an allegation similar to the Massachusetts attorney general's investigation currently underway into Exxon.

The Napa attorney, who has both worked in and concentrated his practice on the wine industry, said the law surrounding it is rife with issues involving the 21st Amendment, intellectual property, land use planning and international tradeSee his interview on The Wine Trade Dispute Between the United States and the European Union.

Mr. Stellabotte is a registered patent attorney and has extensive experience litigating patent, copyright, trade secret, antitrust, contract, tort, trademark, false advertising, and information technology related matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts, including case preparation and strategy, fact and expert discovery, depositions, motion practice, Markman hearings, preliminary injunction hearings, bench and jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals, and settlement negotiations.

For example, an attorney with years of experience in the courtroom has learned certain tricks of the trade he or she routinely uses in practice.

2014) is a situation where a Massachusetts appellate court held that trial judges have discretion to award attorney fees for work performed by in - house counsel for claims brought under the state's unfair trade practices law.

He is an active member of the firm's White Collar Crimes & Government Investigations practice group and, in this capacity, regularly advises clients in connection with investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state attorneys general and other government regulators.

Sheppard Mullin's Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade practice group includes 50 attorneys firmwide, the firm's Healthcare practice includes 70 attorneys firmwide, and the firm has 50 attorneys based in its Washington, D.C. office.

If you believe that you have been the victim of false product claims, deceptive trade practices, or any other type of consumer fraud, our experienced attorneys and our support team at Arias, Sanguinetti, Wang & Torrijos can effectively protect your rights and help you seek compensation.

David Adler is an attorney with Adler Law Group, an author, an entrepreneur and a nationally recognized speaker with 17 years of experience in counseling businesses across the interrelated areas of Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret, Privacy, Information Security, Marketing & Advertising, Social Media, and Digital business practices.

If your business financially suffered due to deceptive trade practices, bad faith or tortious interference, our business litigation attorneys can help.

When appropriate, on matters requiring an interdisciplinary approach, attorneys often consult with other attorneys within Scarinci Hollenbeck's comprehensive Corporate Transaction & Business, Commercial Real Estate, Crisis & Risk Management, Insurance & Liability, eDiscovery, Environmental & Land Use and, in some instances, International Law & Trade practice groups.

Drawing on attorneys from across practice areas and offices, Weil has developed an impressive track record advising with respect to shareholder claims and demands for litigation, internal whistleblower complaints, class and collective actions brought by employees relating to pay, worker classification, and discrimination claims, product liability issues and recalls, privacy rights, intellectual property disputes (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), regulatory investigations commenced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, and state attorneys general, and major disputes with suppliers and competitrade secrets), regulatory investigations commenced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, and state attorneys general, and major disputes with suppliers and competiTrade Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, and state attorneys general, and major disputes with suppliers and competitors.

Buchalter's Health Care and Life Sciences attorneys provide timely, expert and business - oriented counsel to clients in every aspect of the health care industry, including health systems, hospitals, independent practice associations, medical groups, physicians, provider trade organizations, health care lenders and drug and device companies.

A Martindale - Hubbell AV ® Preeminent rated attorney, Tim concentrates his practice in transactional business law and has represented private equity funds and their portfolio companies, publicly traded companies, big box retailers, franchisors & franchisees, physician practice groups, commercial real estate developers, financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and companies raising capital.

Government authorities, including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office, and a coalition of state Attorneys General, have reportedly launched investigations into Facebook's privacy practices.

Our attorneys regularly litigate complex unfair trade practices, antitrust, business torts and contract actions against major regional and national law firms and often serve as local counsel to out - of - state firms engaged in litigation in Connecticut state and federal courts.

Represented the Audit Committee of a major publicly traded company in a criminal investigation by DOJ and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia into drug pricing and accounting practices.

Our attorneys help individuals and small to medium - sized businesses who are facing certain business contract issues, fraud claims, allegations of deceptive trade practices, or any other legal issues that typically arise in the increasingly complex business environment.

«The Practice Alchemy Blog gives attorneys a framework for creating a legal business that serves both them and their clients instead of just trading time for money.»

Peter also represents securities brokers and investment advisors before the SEC, all self - regulatory organizations, state securities regulators and attorneys general in investigations relating to supervision, suitability, sales practices and insider trading.

Our attorneys have spent years protecting some of the world's most recognizable brands, so we are well - versed in best practices and strategies for protecting a company's product design and trade dress rights.

With in - depth knowledge of key trade laws and regulations, a sophisticated understanding of the political and policy contexts in which these measures are implemented, and a wealth of experience dealing with the administrative agencies, federal courts, and other bodies involved in adjudicating international trade disputes, the attorneys in FB's International Trade practice have been assisting clients in developing effective strategies to achieve their goals for dectrade laws and regulations, a sophisticated understanding of the political and policy contexts in which these measures are implemented, and a wealth of experience dealing with the administrative agencies, federal courts, and other bodies involved in adjudicating international trade disputes, the attorneys in FB's International Trade practice have been assisting clients in developing effective strategies to achieve their goals for dectrade disputes, the attorneys in FB's International Trade practice have been assisting clients in developing effective strategies to achieve their goals for decTrade practice have been assisting clients in developing effective strategies to achieve their goals for decades.

Violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act — Texas has a strong, consumer - oriented deceptive practices law, and business found guilty of violation of the Texas DTPA can be forced to pay treble damages and attorney's fees to a successful plaintiff.

Hannah is an attorney with the firm's litigation group, focusing her practice on the growing areas of trade secrets law, restrictive covenants, employee mobility, and unfair competition.

Additionally, recognizing that a cyber - or privacy - related development can expand to encompass a number of other significant legal issues, our group works hand - in - glove with attorneys in our White Collar Defense, Regulatory and Investigations, Securities Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Business Finance & Restructuring and Employment Litigation practices, among others, to address subsequent risks such as government or regulatory inquiries, shareholder, consumer, or employee class action litigation, trade secrets theft, funding or financial issues, and disputes with vendors, service providers and other third parties.

In the event that you have a legal malpractice claim in Massachusetts, the 93A demand is against an attorney for unfair and deceptive trade practices in the attorney client relationship.

Memberships: North Carolina Bar Association (Judicial District Representative for Young Lawyers Division; Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation and Antitrust and Trade Regulations); American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Labor and Employment Law; Torts and Insurance Practice); North Carolina State Bar; Defense Research Institute; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

Our attorneys have experience prosecuting and defending claims involving trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, unfair trade practices, and false advertising.

Our attorneys regularly defend companies, organizations and associations, and their directors and officers, in matters involving restraint of trade / antitrust, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, business / corporate torts, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, usurpation of corporate opportunity, among other claims.

Nominated through a survey of more than 30,000 attorneys, honorees are selected through interviews with attorneys in the field, and extensive research including review of trade journals, periodicals, databases, and other online sources to determine an attorney «s contribution to the practice.

Since then the two countries have taken major steps to normalize their relationship including re-establishing diplomatic relations and loosening trade and travel restrictions, and as our relations with Cuba have thawed, many attorneys are seeing opportunities for their own practices in that thawing and many of their clients are seeing opportunities for their businesses.

Filed Under: Civil Procedure Tagged With: 2 - 207, American rule, attorneys» fees, battle of the forms, course of conduct, custom and practice, goods, invoices, mirror image, Porvaznik, trade usage, treaty, UCC, VLM

[22] In public comments regarding the proposed rule, Thomas O. Barnett, United States Assistant Attorney General, et al., wrote, «The Justice Department and the [Federal Trade Commission] believe that the definition of the practice of law should be limited to activities for which specialized legal knowledge and training is demonstrably necessary to protect consumers and an attorney - client relationship is presentAttorney General, et al., wrote, «The Justice Department and the [Federal Trade Commission] believe that the definition of the practice of law should be limited to activities for which specialized legal knowledge and training is demonstrably necessary to protect consumers and an attorney - client relationship is presentattorney - client relationship is present.»

Emily advises companies on a wide variety of data privacy laws and cutting - edge data practices and has extensive experience representing companies in privacy and cybersecurity matters before the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys» General.

Intellectual Property Practice of Goltsblat BLP is a big team represented by both IP litigators and IP advisors / trade mark attorneys with extensive experience in prosecution, consultancy and day - to - day advisory work, pre-trial work and litigation.

Chair of Houston Harbaugh's Intellectual Property Practice and Co-Chair of the Litigation Practice, Mr. Sneath is a trial attorney focusing on complex business litigation, intellectual property, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, DTSA, products and pharmaceutical liability, toxic torts, insurance coverage and bad faith, energy, catastrophic injury and tort litigation matters.

Geoffrey D. Ferrer, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Transportation & Trade Practice Group and Office Managing Partner of the New York Downtown Office, has been sworn in as a member of the Republic of the Marshall Islands bar becoming one of only 54 admitted and active Marshall Islands attorneys.

In addition to IRS matters, our taxation attorneys regularly appear in litigation related to contract disputes, fraud and conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair trade practices, partnership disputes, personal injury, gaming, intellectual property, administrative hearings, real estate, construction claims and professional malpractice.

I'm a Columbus, Ohio - based attorney with a national legal practice in trade secret, non-compete, and emergency litigation.

Some of our notable entertainment and media attorneys are: John Quinn, General Counsel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who has also represented entertainment and media clients in a number of high profile cases; Kathleen Sullivan, the former Dean of Stanford Law School, First Amendment scholar, and nationally renowned appellate advocate, who heads the firm's appellate practice group; Bob Raskopf, an expert in the sports, entertainment and media bars in New York, who is perhaps best known for his work on behalf of professional sports leagues and teams, newspapers and publishers; Claude Stern, who has represented a broad array of leading software developers, videogame manufacturers, online publishers and other media clients in all forms of intellectual property litigation, including copyright, patent, trade secret, trademark, and licensing disputes; Bruce Van Dalsem, who has tried and resolved disputes for studios, producers and performing artists in the film, television, music and finance businesses, securing a top five verdict in California based on the misappropriation of a film library; Gary Gans, an expert litigator in motion picture financing, production and distribution disputes, as well as copyright and idea theft cases, who has been named in 2012 by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America's «Top Entertainment Attorneys;» Jeff McFarland, who has litigated entertainment related cases for more than 20 years, including cases involving motion picture and television series profits, video game licenses, idea theft and the «seven year rule;» and Michael Williams, who represents a satellite exhibitor and other media clients in trademark, copyright, patent, antitrust and other commercial liattorneys are: John Quinn, General Counsel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who has also represented entertainment and media clients in a number of high profile cases; Kathleen Sullivan, the former Dean of Stanford Law School, First Amendment scholar, and nationally renowned appellate advocate, who heads the firm's appellate practice group; Bob Raskopf, an expert in the sports, entertainment and media bars in New York, who is perhaps best known for his work on behalf of professional sports leagues and teams, newspapers and publishers; Claude Stern, who has represented a broad array of leading software developers, videogame manufacturers, online publishers and other media clients in all forms of intellectual property litigation, including copyright, patent, trade secret, trademark, and licensing disputes; Bruce Van Dalsem, who has tried and resolved disputes for studios, producers and performing artists in the film, television, music and finance businesses, securing a top five verdict in California based on the misappropriation of a film library; Gary Gans, an expert litigator in motion picture financing, production and distribution disputes, as well as copyright and idea theft cases, who has been named in 2012 by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America's «Top Entertainment Attorneys;» Jeff McFarland, who has litigated entertainment related cases for more than 20 years, including cases involving motion picture and television series profits, video game licenses, idea theft and the «seven year rule;» and Michael Williams, who represents a satellite exhibitor and other media clients in trademark, copyright, patent, antitrust and other commercial liAttorneys;» Jeff McFarland, who has litigated entertainment related cases for more than 20 years, including cases involving motion picture and television series profits, video game licenses, idea theft and the «seven year rule;» and Michael Williams, who represents a satellite exhibitor and other media clients in trademark, copyright, patent, antitrust and other commercial litigation.