Sentences with phrase «brought on behalf of the state»

Qui Tam case brought on behalf of the State of California against Caremark for: restocking / resale of prescription medications; changing receive dates for prescription drugs; dispensing drugs without obtaining prescriber approval; and submitting fraudulent bills seeking repayment from the State of California for these fraudulent activities.

Not exact matches

Under Article II of the Constitution, only Officers of the United States may bring litigation on behalf of the Executive Branch.

The Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project (NEDAP), which brought the suit against Chase on plaintiffs» behalf, says banks shouldn't be willing to let online payday lenders take money out of customer accounts in states where such loans are illegal.

There is long - running legal action in the United States brought on behalf of former child slaves who worked on cocoa plantations.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday announced no charges would be brought following the investigation into de Blasio's efforts on behalf of Democratic state Senate candidates by seeding county committees in key legislative races as well as an inquiry into the Campaign For One New York, a non-profit that backed his agenda.

He on behalf of the people commended the government for the numerous development projects brought to Anlo State over the years towards the improvement of the lives of the people.

Bernard, on behalf of my other frustrated UHAS landowners, I sincerely appreciate your station's efforts in bringing our plight on your programs from the beginning and further appeal once again to your outfit to help us by means of your programs either on the Citi Breakfast Show, Eyewitness News or any other platform to help get what is due us from the state.

The Observer overheard State Senator Diane Savino, another backer of Ms. Harris, telling the nominee she would reach out on her behalf to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to ensure the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee bring its wealth of funding and endorsements to bear in the race.

A challenge to Zephyr Teachout's ballot status brought on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo is invalid, a state Supreme Court judge ruled today.

Marty Connor, the election lawyer and former state senator who brought the petition on behalf of the Cuomo campaign, pointed to numerous documents filed by Teachout with state governments and the federal government that gave out - of - state addresses.

A state Supreme Court judge on Monday tossed out a residency challenge against Teachout brought on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

«On behalf of the people of Lagos State, I bring you good felicitation in Ogun State, my closest neighbor among the south - western States.

Whether it's for education, defense or agriculture, I will continue to use my seniority in the United States Senate to help bring home funding on behalf of the hard working people of Kentucky.

The Colorado Court of Appeals on Feb. 3 upheld a state trial court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the Denver Parents Association on behalf of 3,400 parents in the city.

«On behalf of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, including our state's 600 - plus charter schools serving approximately 160,000 students, we are pleased that today's opinion by Attorney General Brnovich brings much - needed clarity when it comes to budget cuts to be endured in the next year by small, public charter schools.

Last week, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, which is located in Louisiana, ruled in favor of a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of about 7000 New Orleans public school employees who were wrongfully terminated when the State of Louisiana took control of 107 New Orleans public schools following Hurricane Katrina.

The case against the state, brought on behalf of nine students from schools throughout California, is being pushed by Students Matter, led by Silicon Valley entrepreneur David Welch.

We are a trusted source who brings the most promising innovation and evidence - based practices and research to the state on behalf of Georgia's youngest children.

Yet the state legislature is prepared to enact a bill that would virtually ensure that the state loses out on $ 40 million dollars through Race to the Top, and a much - needed ESEA waiver that would bring flexibility for state spending of $ 350 million in federal dollars on behalf of students statewide.

Last week, a hard - fought legal case brought on behalf of nine California public - school students resulted in a stunning and, for many, exciting decision: A number of the state's teacher - tenure violate the state constitution by depriving California students of the equal opportunity for a quality education.

The advocacy group that brought the Vergara case on behalf of California students has called the ruling a game - changer and says it could be a template for similar court battles in other states.

On Friday Macmillan actually agreed to settle three lawsuits all at once — the ebook pricing case brought by the Department of Justice, but also the parallel case led by a consortium of attorneys general for the states and even the class - action case filed on behalf of consumerOn Friday Macmillan actually agreed to settle three lawsuits all at once — the ebook pricing case brought by the Department of Justice, but also the parallel case led by a consortium of attorneys general for the states and even the class - action case filed on behalf of consumeron behalf of consumers.

Point Three: The complaint reads: «The Plaintiffs also brings this action on behalf of all members of the following classes (collectively the «State Classes) with respect to claims under the antitrust statues of each of the following jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North California, North Dakota, Oregon, South California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont West Virginia and Wisconsin.»

Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of himself and a Class consisting of all persons in the United States who established an account with NoteWorld LLC (or any subsidiary thereof) from which NoteWorld processed any payments related to any debt settlement program.

«I accept this award on behalf of the many professional students, interns, residents, graduate students, fellow faculty and research collaborators who have brought recognition to the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and to me personally,» said Breitschwerdt.

California law allows certain state and local officials, including the San Francisco city attorney, to bring lawsuits on behalf of all state residents.

Defending technology company and its board of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf of executive terminated in breach of his employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation agreements.

That theory, known as «state - created danger,» dates to the 1989 Supreme Court case DeShaney v. Winnebago County, brought on behalf of a 4 - year - old boy who suffered brain damage after being beaten by his father.

When the Chaparros filed their lawsuit against Carnival arising out of their daughter's death, and also brought a claim on behalf of her brother for the intentional infliction of emotional distress, the United States District Court Judge dismissed the claim, ruling that under the federal pleading standards, the Plaintiffs had failed to properly state a claim for relief.

Other landmark decisions involving Mr. Minami include: United Pilipinos for Affirmative Action v. California Blue Shield, the first class action employment lawsuit brought by Asian Pacific Americans on behalf of Asian Pacific Americans; Spokane JACL v. Washington State University, a class action on behalf of Asian Pacific Americans to establish an Asian American Studies program at Washington State University; and Nakanishi v. UCLA, a claim for unfair denial of tenure that resulted in the granting of tenure after several hearings and widespread publicity over discrimination in academia.

Consumer class actions are civil federal or state court cases brought by one or more individuals on behalf of themselves and a larger group or «class» of individuals who have suffered the same harm.

These lawsuits are similar to «class actions» commonly used in the United States, whereby cases can be brought on behalf of large groups of individuals, all of whom have allegedly been wronged by a company in the same way.

In Tuesday's opinion, written by appellate Judge Janice Rogers Brown on behalf of the three - judge panel, she referred to the constant back - and - forth as «Sisyphean labor,» stating that the case must be brought to a close in «the interest of procedural fairness and judicial finality.»

Lead counsel for gasoline refining company regarding state - wide gasoline price - fixing claim brought in federal court in Hawaii by state attorney general as parens patriae on behalf of all citizens against several refining companies

On behalf of United Technologies Corporation, helped to overturn on appeal a nearly $ 700 million damages award in a False Claims Act case brought by the United StateOn behalf of United Technologies Corporation, helped to overturn on appeal a nearly $ 700 million damages award in a False Claims Act case brought by the United Stateon appeal a nearly $ 700 million damages award in a False Claims Act case brought by the United States.

The Act states that «it is not a defense that the death was caused in whole or in part by the contributory negligence of one or more of the beneficiaries on behalf of whom the action is brought, but the amount of damages given shall be reduced...» 740 ILCS 180/2 (g).

Lawyers will continue to be needed in the federal government to prosecute or defend civil cases on behalf of the United States, prosecute criminal cases brought by the federal government, and collect money owed to the federal government.

The Court's decision in California State Teachers» Retirement System v. Alvarez — a suit brought on behalf of Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. — refused to adopt the Delaware Court of Chancery's recommendation that, as a matter of federal due process, a judgment in one derivative action should not bind the corporation or its stockholders in another derivative action unless either (i) the first action has survived a motion to dismiss because a pre-suit demand on the corporation's board of directors would have been futile or (ii) the board has given the plaintiff authority to proceed on the corporation's behalf by declining to oppose the derivative suit.

Criminal charges are brought by the state on behalf of society as a whole; the goal of criminal charges is not to help or compensate the victim, it's to punish the offender and benefit society.

If an application overcomes the hurdles in CA 2006, s 263 (2) the court will then take into account the discretionary factors set out in s 263 (3) which states: «(3) In considering whether to give permission (or leave) the court must take into account, in particular --(a) whether the member is acting in good faith in seeking to continue the claim; (b) the importance that a person acting in accordance with section 172 (duty to promote the success of the company) would attach to continuing it; (c) where the cause of action results from an act or omission that is yet to occur, whether the act or omission could be, and in the circumstances would be likely to be --(i) authorised by the company before it occurs, or (ii) ratified by the company after it occurs; (d) where the cause of action arises from an act or omission that has already occurred, whether the act or omission could be, and in the circumstances would be likely to be, ratified by the company; (e) whether the company has decided not to pursue the claim; (f) whether the act or omission in respect of which the claim is brought gives rise to a cause of action that the member could pursue in his own right rather than on behalf of the company.»

The Chicago Tribune reports the lawsuit filed by Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx on behalf of Illinois residents brings one consumer fraud count each against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.

Yesterday, a 2 - 1 decision, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in a case brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of several Texas abortion providers, ruled against Texas women and allowed abortion restrictions to eviscerate women's access to safe and legal abortion in the state.

Contempt of court is a criminal legal action usually brought by the state child support agency on behalf of the custodial parent against a non-paying parent.

Amy has brought two cases on behalf of parents against the State and the Department of Health and Human Services for violations of parents» right to familial integrity and in one of those cases a law that did not specifically require the State to notify a non-custodial parent that their child was placed in foster care was declared unconstitutional.