Sentences with phrase «case against the current»

This is an issue where we need a social democratic party to get out there and make the case against the current grain of public opinion.

His case against current scientific explanations of the relatively rapid appearance of the animal phyla rests on the claim that the origin of new animal body plans requires vast amounts of novel genetic information coupled with the unsubstantiated assertion that this new genetic information must include many new protein folds.

This thorough documentary outlines a shocking political situation in Russia, making a very strong case against the current government's dirty politics and then backing that up with the facts.

Not exact matches

«Based on current knowledge, the case for leaning against the wind is limited, as in most circumstances costs outweigh benefits.»

It's almost impossible to make a case against KLAC based on its current profitability.

Romney actually has a much stronger case to make against Obama on Obama's Medicare record and current Medicare proposal, and even on abortion.

Dodd's whole thesis with regard to a kerygmatic chronology fails for lack of the confirming evidence required to establish a position which would reverse the course of scholarship, and thus must move against the stream of current views as to the probabilities in the case.

See also Lucy Barbour, «Competition watchdog ACCC head Rod Simms (sic) denies claims an «effects test» would be «economically dangerous» (ABC Rural, 18 August 2014), in which the ACCC Chairman defends the ACCC's proposed effects test (and is also reported as saying that the current case against Coles was brought under the unconscionable conduct provisions rather than under s 46 because the misuse of market power prohibitions is a law that exists only between competitors...)

Professor Christine Parker, an expert in competition law from Monash University, says that this current investigation «only treats the symptoms and diverts attention away from the real cause of the problem: supermarket power»; and that because of the way the legal provisions are worded, it will be very hard for the ACCC to win any case against the supermarkets.

Yet the Atlantic Monthly created something of a furor on this subject with an article by Hanna Rosin, «The Case Against Breast - Feeding,» in its current issue.

He reiterated that «current office holders are as likely to be investigated and prosecuted by the Special Prosecutor if a case is made out against them as past office holders.

The current cases involve the looting and sharing of war fund, while our fighting soldiers were being humiliated and killed in hundreds for lack of appropriate weapons and equipment in the fight against Boko Haram.

(U.S. attorney Preet Bharara told The Buffalo News that he has seen evidence of corruption across New York state, and his current probes could lead to cases to against upstate lawmakers.

Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the Senate Democrats, hit right back, pointing to the Senate GOP's own issues with ethics in recent years, including the current case against Sen. Tom Libous.

For civil cases, a person would have until their 28th birthday to bring a lawsuit against a predator, up from the current 23.

Former top gubernatorial aide Joe Percoco is seeking to have the federal case against a number of current co-defendants severed from his own upcoming criminal trial, with his lawyer arguing that he had nothing to do with charges faced by six of them.

The bill would extend the time that criminal or civil cases against predators can be brought, treat public and private institutions equally when it comes to sex abuse cases, and provide a window to revive cases barred under current law.

In my assessment, the judiciary has done all anyone can reasonably expect in supporting the current fight against corruption - anti-corruption cases have moved very fast to trial; and judges have imposed especially severe and onerous terms on accused persons brought before them for corrupt acts, with bail terms typically including deposit of their international passports, sureties and bail bonds with assets equivalent to the amount allegedly embezzled; and very high qualifications for standing as surety.

The current controversy facing Paterson focuses on a possible domestic violence case against one of the governor's top aides.

Perhaps it was Valentine's Day spirit making me more benign — apparently against the current of critical opinion, in the case of Noah Baumbach's «Greenberg» — but all three films, moreover, afforded me pleasures of varying degrees.

The Case Against High School Sports In this article published by The Atlantic author Amanda Ripley, describes the role of high school sports in the American education system, how current resource allocations favor sports over academics and consequences as American students fall behind in international rankings and draws on Marguerite...

Apple has been quietly growing its share of the U.S. e-book market according to its testimony during the current e-book price - fixing court case against it, and now accounts for 20 percent of e-book sales overall stateside (via MacRumors).

For purposes of the means test, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code defines current monthly income as including: «any amount paid by any entity other than the debtor (or in a joint case the debtor and the debtor's spouse), on a regular basis for the household expenses of the debtor or the debtor's dependents (and in a joint case the debtor's spouse if not otherwise a dependent)...» Benefits received under the Social Security Act, payments to victims of war crimes or crimes against humanity on account of their status as victims of such crimes, and payments to victims of international terrorism or domestic terrorism on account of their status as victims of such terrorism are excluded from the means test.

To the extent a Fund sells securities short, it will provide collateral to the broker - dealer and (except in the case of short sales «against the box») will maintain additional asset coverage in the form of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities with its custodian in a segregated account in an amount at least equal to the difference between the current market value of the securities sold short and any amounts required to be deposited as collateral with the selling broker.

Just wanted to let you know that I have filed a class action lawsuit on global warming in the International Criminal Court in the Hague, against all current leaders on all nations on Earth, in behalf of all future generations not born yet, forever and ever, as long as this human species shall last...... and for US$ 1 billion in damages, to be donated if case is accepted and won to groups fighting global warming now!

Perhaps it was the lack of commitment to conservation in the current IWC «compromise» proposal that finally pushed them over the edge, but the Australian government has announced that it will move forward with an international court case against Japan in the hopes of seeking justice for whales.

So, once we clear away the underbrush, we can see that the case for a carbon tax or a cap - and - trade emissions rationing system is really that it would be a hedge against the risk that actual damages from warming would be much, much worse than current risk - adjusted projections indicate.

Today I offer this post as a «Summary for Policymakers» regarding my series of seven prior blog posts about a smear effort which took place back in 2007 that is a case study for examining other prior and current industry corruption accusations against skeptic climate scientists.

Strong wind may also play a factor in keeping sea ice up against an edge as opposed to growing out to sea, especially in the case of a warm current keeping the edge melted and soft.

The primary case against expansion of current fossil fuel use involves the risk from anthropogenic climate change.

Richard Horton, the current editor of the medical journal, The Lancet, recently stated that, «The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue.»

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One of the biggest challenges for all attorneys is balancing their current caseload against making sure new cases are coming through the door.

You would need professional legal advice, to evaluate the case that the seller has any responsibility in this instance, but insofar as it seems reasonably clear that they are not actually offering current email service, then «caveat emptor» would work against you: you should have known that you weren't getting immediate service.

Against that background, Apple only asked for 60 cents per device from Motorola (which still seemed too much for Judge Posner, though not for the appeals court), less than one - twentieth of its per - unit damages demand from Samsung in the current case, in which Apple pursued a broader claim construction that enabled it to claim ownership of the whole feature as opposed to a particular internal architecture that can be avoided.

The casus belli, which has prompted the current debate about the EU's judicial architecture, is the increase in the number of new cases brought before the GC (from 398 in 2000 to 912 in 2014); the stock of cases currently awaiting to be decided (1,423 in 2014 and expected to rise to 1,600 in 2015); and finally, the increasing number of actions for damages brought against the EU due to the excessive length of proceedings before the GC on the basis of Article 47 of the EU Charter, which guarantees a right to have cases heard within a reasonable time.

The current appeal time for family cases is 21 days (or seven days for appeals against an interim care or interim supervision order).

The current human rights code allows too many frivolous cases to proceed against citizens, when the Criminal Code already covers hate speech that could generate harm against an individual or group.

The NSPCC it is not clear on whether or not the levels of abuse against children is increasing, but it seems certain that current historically high numbers of these cases are likely to continue, with knock - on consequences to the civil legal aid and courts system.

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified and confirmed the principles of oppression remedy in a Quebec case that pitted a onetime company president against current directors after the former saw the proportion and value of his corporate shares reduced.

The current flurry of interest was caused by the hearing in the European Court of Human Rights of cases brought by Michael Marper, charges against whom were dropped after DNA was taken, and S, a juvenile acquitted of attempted robbery.

Case law and current legislation is frankly pretty easy to get, and any new entry into this marketplace is going to have to struggle against the ubiquity of its competition.

If you think you may have a case against a former or current employer, please do not wait another moment to get in contact with our firm.

One of the biggest challenges for attorneys is balancing their current caseload against making sure new cases are coming through the door.

In a case brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the partners of Clyde and Co solicitors admitted they allowed a client account to be used as a banking facility, acting against SRA accounting rules and in breach of existing obligations under the then - current money laundering regulations (2007).

In an article in the current New York Review of Books, «The Torture Memos: The Case Against the Lawyers,» Georgetown law professor David Cole examines the role and culpability of the lawyers of the U.S. Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, who, under the Bush administration, wrote memoranda approving of and authorizing torture by the CIA.

His prior experience defending corporate clients continues to inform his litigation strategies in his current capacity representing individuals pursuing civil cases against businesses who profit through the violations of consumer rights.

Our focus allows us to stay current on the changes in the law that may affect your case and counter the formidable legal opponent who is already working against you.

She is uniquely - positioned as a leader in the specialist field of pharmaceutical antitrust law and has acted for a range of pharmaceutical companies, both generics and originators, such as Merck in the seminal pay for delay cases of Lundbeck in the ECJ and paroxetine in the CAT; Pfizer, Teva and Roche in the series of High Court actions brought by Chemistree; and Flynn Pharma in the current UK appeal against the CMA on excessive pricing.

Current Employment Tribunal cases include acting for ex-directors of Swansea Football Club in their claims for constructive dismissal and age discrimination against the Club and its Chairman, and acting for an AIM - listed company in proceedings brought by its chief executive.