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«We are very familiar with the changes in regulations concerning ownership and participation in law firms.

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Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

The discomfort with the agreement lies instead in the mandated changes to domestic regulations and the creation of investor — state dispute settlement mechanisms that may prioritize corporate concerns over local rules.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«In the 1980s, Exxon needed to understand the potential for concerns about climate change to lead to regulation that would affect Natuna [the gas field] and other potential projects,» Bernstein wrote.

While some of these factors, such as food safety concerns and technological innovations, are unpredictable in magnitude and timing, others are observable (e.g. income growth), constrained by supply side factors (e.g. lack of feed) and determined by institutional changes (e.g. harmonization of standards) and policies (e.g. agricultural subsidies and environmental regulations).

However, Brenner, who together with two others, has just received this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning «genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death,» maintains that nothing has changed for him.

The United States never signed the Kyoto Protocol, but growing concern in this country over climate change may soon bring some form of regulation here, too.

In the book, Conway and science historian Naomi Oreskes contend that with climate change there was even a «Potemkin village» effect created by disbelievers who «replaced science with its opposite» because of their concerns that environmental regulations would harm the free market and damage important business interests.

Their concerns have been sparked by two simultaneous developments: increasing public criticism by key Republicans of research funded by agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a congressional power shift that has placed many vocal so - called climate change sceptics and opponents of environmental regulations in positions of power.

For years scientists, consumers and concerned companies have been working hard to change the 1970s regulations that ushered in over four decades of heavy duty application of chemicals in furniture.

In response to this situation, the Institute of Acoustics (IoA) has written a letter to Andrew Stunell, the minister responsible for the building regulations, expressing the concern held by our profession on the effects of the proposed changes, together with the implications for future generations of school children and students, and teacher's health.

As an American Enterprise Institute survey found, private schools are concerned that such regulations could threaten their character or identity, would force them to change what and how they teach, and bog them down in paperwork.

Since 1998, U.S. regulations governing frontal crash performance have undergone major changes in response to concerns about deaths and injuries to people who are close to airbags when they deploy.

[And maybe the best Ben Graham - type market in the world, if you can't resist that sort of thing...] Of course, investor sentiment's improved accordingly — concern about the fate of the yen & Japan's debt burden has abated for now, and Shinzo Abe has generated new expectations of meaningful change and progress in terms of corporate regulation, shareholder value & governance, and investor activism.

In the 1980s, Exxon needed to understand the potential for concerns about climate change to lead to regulation that would affect Natuna and other potential projects.

But interestingly, back in February before the repeal announcement, Arkansas Public Service Commission Chair Ted Thomas told E&E News that he was concerned climate change regulations could snap back under a future administration if the current EPA doesn't get the CPP rollback right.

«This leaked proposal further confirms our concerns that, while the public is being kept in the dark, the EU - US trade deal is being used to trade away regulations that protect us from dangerous climate change,» said Natacha Cingotti, corporate campaigner for Friends of the Earth Europe.

The principal issues concerned whether Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union applied in the international air transport sector before those dates and / or whether Regulation 1/2003 changed the position as to the powers of a national court retrospectively in relation to those periods.

Linklaters and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are among a raft of major law firms set to raise concerns over proposed changes to Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations, amid fears the proposals will lead to a reduction in the number of listings taking place.

Whether you are an investment company seeking help responding to the ever - changing regulations, a financial institution recently contacted by the SEC or FINRA, a public or private company interested in growth through acquisitions, or an organization concerned about protecting its intellectual property or contract rights, Stradley Ronon lawyers bring both legal ability and business acumen to bear in addressing the challenges you face.

She suggests there have been many material changes to the facts since then, including other jurisdictions» moves towards regulation and decriminalization in the area of assisted suicide that provide new evidence on the risks and concerns about protecting vulnerable people.

In its proposed rule, SAMHSA states that while privacy concerns have not lessened, it believes that changes to the regulations are necessary to «better align them with advances in the U.S. health care delivery system,» and ensure that patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders are able to participate and benefit from new integrated care models which promote health care quality and reduce costIn its proposed rule, SAMHSA states that while privacy concerns have not lessened, it believes that changes to the regulations are necessary to «better align them with advances in the U.S. health care delivery system,» and ensure that patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders are able to participate and benefit from new integrated care models which promote health care quality and reduce costin the U.S. health care delivery system,» and ensure that patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders are able to participate and benefit from new integrated care models which promote health care quality and reduce costs.

There were concerns about the legality of the latter with the imminence of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/1031) from 1 October 2006 and so its phasing out was discussed in collective bargaining with the two principal unions, as part of much larger changes to a single status agreement.

But now this is completely changing: especially within the EU the General Data Protection Regulation taking effect in May 2018 is setting up very strict legal provisions concerning data processing and data protection.

Recent proposed changes to the Police Pension Scheme and the intention of government to repeal Section 2 of their Pension Regulations is causing great concern amongst those who are told that, as they do have contracts and are not employees, can be coerced in to joining a pension scheme which will cost them more, for longer whilst paying less benefit.

For that reason many judges and lawyers would cite to 37 C.F.R. § 205.22 (or a state equivalent) without indicating a year, again, unless the litigation concerned an earlier version or the regulation in question has undergone recent change.

Furthermore, consistent with similar exclusions under the marketwide regulations for Exchange - specific special enrollment periods, we are also clarifying that the triggering event described at § 155.420 (d)(6) will not create a special enrollment period to enroll outside the Exchange to the extent it concerns an individual who becomes newly eligible for APTC or who has a change in eligibility for cost - sharing reductions other than a total elimination of eligibility, since financial assistance is only available for coverage purchased through an Exchange.

Amid changing regulations, where the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) has expressed concern on mis - selling of products and called for higher protection of policy holders, these insurers are finding it difficult to push insurance products through executives in the bank branches.

All coins are concerned by changes in regulation on cryptocurrencies, hence the risk could hardly be diversified within the crypto - universe.

Answering a question on crypto regulation while giving future predictions he says as much as cryptos will change the world, they are also highly likely to be regulated partly because manipulation is a major concern in the market.

He pointed to the recent changes reflected in Regulation A + as a result of the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act as a unique policy decision that can enable entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions to address some of today's most pressing needs, concerns, or challenges.

Insofar as education is concerned, sample resumes in the field show that a career as an HR Officer requires a dedication to continuing education due to the ever - changing rules and regulations within the field.

• First - hand experience in collecting and summarizing timekeeping information to ensure correct payroll processing activities • Track record of accurately calculating garnishments and commissions and efficiently posting them to payroll systems • Competent at handling sophisticated payroll systems and databases by following state and federal rules and regulations • Proficient in calculating and depositing payroll taxes and processing employment verifications to ensure accurate payroll procedures • Adept at maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering payroll data into predefined company systems • Competent in determining payroll discrepancies and taking effective measures to ensure that they are corrected before they have an adverse effect on the system • Qualified to prepare payroll reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and nontaxable wages • Effectively able to update payroll information by recording changes such as insurance coverage, loan payments and salary increases • Proven ability to address employees» pay - related concerns and queries by remaining within the confines of company protocols • Hands - on experience in developing, maintaining and managing comprehensive payroll records by ensuring that both confidentiality and security of information is maintained

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRO MACH, Roswell, NM Dec 2012 — Present Payroll Clerk • Identify discrepancies in the payroll system before they could have a significant effect on the reporting systems • Introduce and implement a commissions system which decreased calculation time by 85 % • Collect and compile payroll data and ensure that it is complete and accurate • Punch in payroll information into the system using appropriate software • Review and verify the source of information to ensure accuracy • Investigate and correct discrepancies and errors and put into place systems to ensure that problems do not reoccur • Update payroll records by managing changes in insurance coverage and loan payments • Address employees» pay - related concerns and ensure that they are resolved by keeping within the parameters of company protocols • Develop and maintain comprehensive payroll records and ensure that all related information is kept confidential • Ascertain that compliance with federal and state regulations is constantly maintained • Audit payroll functions on a regular basis to ensure minimization of problems and discrepancies

[06 / 2005 — 07/2013] Accounts Payable Manager • Managed special projects as assigned, operated effectively under changing circumstances • Developed and maintained internal controls and provided guidance to staff on system issues and coordinated system upgrades • Recommended, developed and implemented new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department • Effectively managed a team by recruiting, developing, setting priorities and providing clear direction to the employees • Provided overall leadership to the department ensuring all deadlines are met and customer issues, concerns and questions are resolved in accordance with the company's and State's policies and regulations • Provided direction and planning to the department to ensure that all departmental processes are performed properly and in a timely manner and that department projects are kept on target

A number of concerns were raised (in submissions to the change process) about allowing regulations to prescribe not only the kinds of body corporate that may be determined (as a trust - PBC or an agent - PBC) but also the actual body corporate that will be the trust or agent - PBC.

Working with sector leaders and stakeholders the AECEO took the lead in sponsoring the development and circulation of an Open Letter addressed to the Minister of Education concerning the proposed regulatory changes (Regulation 262) to the DNA.

During a study to demonstrate the negative effects of sleep deprivation in children, Corkum found that, ``... We were able to demonstrate that they actually had difficulties with things like memory, paying attention, emotional regulation; they actually changed how they viewed pictures — they tended to see things in a less positive light... We're really concerned because this is a period when their brains are developing and skills are developing, and the impact that might have on the developing child could potentially be even more problematic as an adult.»

The proposed changes come after Congress passed legislation in 1996 to delay the regulations» effective date until July 31, 1997, to allow HUD to address concerns of trade groups, including the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®, regarding the issue of employers compensating employees for marketing affiliated services.

Responding to concerns raised by several real estate boards about proposed changes to MLS acceptance regulations and its legal defence fund policy, the Canadian Real Estate Association has significantly revised the proposals it is asking member boards to vote on at its special general assembly in Ottawa on October 26.

* The Canadian government was concerned with a rising debt - to - income ratio and changes to mortgage regulations in the past few years were a quick way to address the issue.