Sentences with phrase «chilling effect as»

These changes will have a chilling effect as legal aid providers simply do not have the financial resources to take on work «at risk» and, as indicated by the difficulties of obtaining Exceptional Funding (discussed below), the potential for the Legal Aid Agency to exercise its discretion in the provider's favour offers little comfort.

(That ban was about a specific gacha variant and not lootboxes in general, but I imagine it's had a chilling effect as companies are wary of getting too close to the system banned by the rule.)

Not exact matches

Marijuana doesn't have the same addictive effects as other drugs, but the possibility remains that, as its cost rises, users will find their thrill (or chill) elsewhere.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

In an alert to clients, attorneys from the law firm Olshan describe the scope of the legislation as «unduly burdensome, excessive and inequitable,» and warn that «it could have a chilling effect on shareholder activism and proxy advisory work that have a specified presence in Texas, which, in turn, would help entrench management and the Boards of underperforming Texas - based companies.»

Just as other once - charismatic religious movements have followed the path of overinstitutionalization and over-regulation, which in turn has discouraged much of the original charisma, the Assemblies of God could suffer the chilling effects of routinization.

They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.

Without getting into a great deal of song and dance about a side topic, I'll just say that I believe our GDP growth would explode as companies rushed to establish operational headquarters in the US, and the changes in the individual income tax codes would have a chilling effect on both the Wall Street money churners (people would be rewarded for going long with their investments instead of shuffling money around to chase pennies) and the out - of - control executive compensation at the expense of the long - term health of the company.

The smoothie was not as cold as usually but still with a chilling effect:) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

It looks like the temperature of the water has a strong effect here, as well as chilling?

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It seems that the anti-science, anti-technology, and anti-GMO movements that are hindering the use of transgenic crops in India, such as Bt brinjal (eggplant) and pro-vitamin A-fortified Golden Rice (GR), are having a chilling effect on our students.

«These measures, if confirmed, may have a potentially chilling effect on journalists» freedom of expression as guaranteed by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights [ECHR],» chief executive Thorbjorn Jagland wrote.

Citizens Union, as well as other groups, say that could have a chilling effect on free speech and their ability to fund raise.

Despite endless discussion and Cabinet Secretary Gus O'Donnell's rather creative warning that officials are «working on Brexit plans in their head» to avoid FOI, we found the chilling effect to be a myth (as did a Parliamentary committee).

According to the New York Times, the two cases have had a «chilling effect in the Capitol,» with lawmakers afraid to do much legislating for fear that what they consider «business as usual» will be interpreted as corruption by investigators.

According to the organisation, «The bill will also have chilling effect on freedom of expression in the country, as it will create an atmosphere of fear among bloggers and online activists who may not post critical commentary on Facebook or other social media platforms for fear of being sent to jail.

ICE should treat courthouses as sensitive locations, like it does schools and houses of worship, to allow everyone free access to our justice system and stop the chilling effect felt by victims and witnesses.»

«This bill will have a chilling effect on unscrupulous landlords renting out affordable housing units as illegal hotels,» Johnson added.

Some Lobbyists, as well as government reform groups, say a new rule approved by New York State's ethics commission that would require them to report contact with the news media in some cases, violates first amendment rights and would have chilling effect.

... Liberal Democrat sources said the government will retreat on some parts of the lobbying bill as early as next week, after charities raised serious concerns that it would have a «chilling effect» on their ability to campaign.»

«The notice, as proposed, is likely to have a chilling effect not only on those required to submit additional information, but indirectly on all international travelers to the United States,» the letter said.

«Medical ethicists challenge court ruling on lethal injection in Alabama case: Ruling in death penalty case would have a chilling effect on physicians» willingness to serve as experts in capital punishment trials.»

They argue that threats such as Hare's «strike at the heart of the peer review process» and «may have a chilling effect on the values at the core of academic freedom.»

The smoothie was not as cold as usually but still with a chilling effect:) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

That said, Wesley Snipes» return as slayer of the undead still is fairly anemic, relying on blood, glossy effects, high - kicking combat and a head - banging soundtrack rather than authentic chills and scares.

The sound editors have done their jobs exceptionally well (I was fond of the chilling howl of the tsunami sirens), and the sound mixers have made good use of those efforts to create a massive soundscape — the effects are so precisely oriented that you feel you can perceive their distance as well as their vector as they emanate from deeper in the city.

And this is but one isolated example of Kwaidan's sonic inventiveness, as Takemitsu executes similar techniques — the muffling or extreme selectiveness of atmosphere noise, the dialing up of psychologically motivated sound effects — to mesmeric results in scene after scene of Kobayashi's chilling anthology film.

It's hard to imagine now: with the benefit of hindsight (and, more importantly, repeat viewings), The Thing has emerged as one of our most potent modern terrors, combining the icy - cold chill of suspicion and uncertainty with those magnificently imaginative, pre-CG effects blowouts.

And as other studios frantically copy the franchise formula, there's an overall chilling effect on any other kind of production.

Munley also ruled that the «threat of prosecution has a chilling effect on plaintiffs expressing themselves by appearing in photographs, even such innocent photographs as those in bathing suits.»

A story in the June 16, 2010, issue of Education Week about the Arizona law SB 1070 mischaracterized the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe as barring schools from determining students» immigration status because of a potential «chilling» effect on their right to an education.

As per a related announcement released by the ASBA, this «could have a chilling effect on the free speech rights of school and district officials» throughout the state but also (likely) beyond if this continues to catch on.

AFT President Randi Weingarten cites that case as having a chilling effect on further investigations.

Courts have long recognized that reader privacy must be protected to avoid a chilling effect on freedom of expression, as well as to maintain consumer trust.

I would imagine that would act as a chilling effect on reinstituting an identical deal when the prohibition is up.

Even though Denver is famous for its chill vibe, its residents take the Great Outdoors very seriously — even the most laid - back visitors will find that a side effect of Denver travel is an overwhelming urge to get active, as the city offers scenic trails and parks perfect for hiking and mountain biking.T + L's Denver Travel Guide dives deep on these attractions and much more.

Floating Point is a wonderfully chilled out grappling hook - based platformer that sees you gracefully swinging from place to place, balancing the effects of gravity and buoyancy as you traverse air and water.

«Bauhaus, Dessau,» taken from a photograph taken by the artist of a stairway in the Weimar - era school with the human figures entirely removed, serves as a chilling reminder of the effects of authoritarianism, globalism, right - wing populism and what the gallery calls «the locusts of power.»

And in even more interesting news, Joy Garnett just gave me a heads up that the Warhol Foundation has actually filed an amicus brief in Cariou v. Prince, warning the courts that if Judge Batts» ruling were to stand, it would put works by other artists in jeopardy, and would cause «such uncertainty in the field as to cause a chilling effect on the creation of new works.»

However chilling the effect of such government scrutiny upon his art and life, Norman's paintings stand as a testimony to his talent, determination, unfaltering conscience, and to his ultimate belief in humanity.

As crowds gathered around the installation, the effect on viewers of the gaze of his subjects — families and strangers with uncertain futures peering out across time and geography — was both poignant and chilling.

Aside from government - ordered muzzling on climate scientists (as happened to Hansen and others), there is a «chilling effect» on people's speech regarding climate science.

«Science as Symbol: The Media Chills the Greenhouse Effect.»

In this section, we show four ways that jobs can be destroyed or prevented by KXL — higher petroleum prices, environmental damage such as spills, the impact of emissions on health and climate instability, and the chilling effect KXL approval could have on the emerging green economy.

~ We're continuing to prepare for trial, both for Mann's defamation suit against me for calling his stick «fraudulent», and my countersuit against him for his chilling effect on free speech, a chilling effect that, as we saw, now reaches all the way to elderly Swedes across the ocean.

But carrying out such an action would be as unprecedented as it would have a terribly chilling effect on U.S. democracy.

However, as a noted human - rights activist in Canada and elsewhere, he believes that the cause of freedom of expression in the United States would best be served by dismissing the amended complaint, and that a trial would have a significant «chilling effect» in America of the kind the Anti-SLAPP laws are specifically designed to prevent.

One person commenting on the Frontiers» website asked for the «full details of the investigation,» saying the paper had been «derogatory and insulting» by naming people as conspiracy theorists who were «merely pointing out errors in the previous paper»... John Cook, a researcher at the University of Queensland and a co-author of the second paper, said the Frontiers» decision to retract the work might have a «chilling effect» on research.

Steyn's second counterclaim, for constitutional tort, is appropriate because Mann's lawsuit infringing on Steyn's First Amendment rights qualifies as state action under the Fourteenth Amendment, and the lawsuit by its very existence creates a chilling effect on free speech.