Sentences with phrase «chilling effect for»

The amendment, sponsored by the late GOP Rep. Jay Dickey of Arkansas, has exerted a chilling effect for decades.

Could this rule have a dangerous chilling effect for law firm employees?

Corwin's struggles in what has long been a GOP district may provide a chilling effect for Republicans who were already hesitant to embrace the entitlement reform.

«This case has broad implications, even if the verdict is close, and could have a chilling effect for companies like Yahoo, Facebook, or Google, because they have data on so many people,» says Maurice Schweitzer, a professor of management at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.

Turning your fan counter-clockwise during the summer helps create a wind chill effect for a more comfortable living environment.

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The nonprofit industry organization said in a statement that there are «mounting signs» of «a broad chilling effect on demand for international travel to the United States.»

In acting this way, Chick - fil - A is setting an example for other companies, and contributing to an overall pattern that is liable to have a chilling effect on free speech and entrepreneurship.

Mr Hammond, who warned of the «chilling effect» of Brexit on the economy in February, refused to be drawn on whether he thought the country was heading for another recession.

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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.

Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs forecast the lawsuit will have a chilling effect on the next generation of talent, with one telling Recode that Benchmark will now undoubtedly have to answer «awkward questions in a lot of deals for the foreseeable future.»

Mrs Williams also said: «If the tribunal is suggesting that there are places in which an individual does not enjoy the fundamental right to freedom of religious expression, this is a cause for concern and could have a chilling effect on freedom of belief and expression.»

«We are concerned that news reports about NYPD's presence on our campus have a chilling effect on the intellectual freedom necessary for a vibrant academic community,» it read.

Imagine hearing this text for the first time, uninsulated from its chilling effect by a lifetime of such language in church.

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!

Try chilling the shake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving if you want a more cooling effect.

Woolworths chief executive Grant O'Brien has again warned against introducing an effects test for the misuse of market power prohibition, claiming it would create uncertainty which would chill investment.

Former competition minister, Chris Bowen, addressed the National Press Club yesterday and took the opportunity to voice his opinion that the proposed effects test for s 46 may chill competition.

The Lobbying Act has been widely criticised for the chilling effect it is having on the lawful raising of issues by third party campaigners which legitimately require airing at election time.

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.

Mr. Specter's move to the Democratic column is likely to have a chilling effect on other potential Democratic candidates for the Senate.

«This means that his nomination will have a chilling effect on labor, labor organizing and the fight for workers to get what is right and just,» Mark - Viverito said.

Ahead of a key speech from the prime minister on Friday, the Liberal Democrat leader said the clamour for an in - or - out referendum was having a «chilling effect» on growth.

There is no doubt that creating a substantial costs risk for interveners would have a chilling effect.

Trump's plan for a moratorium on refugee resettlement in the U.S. had a chilling effect on a Syracuse nonprofit that has helped thousands of refugees start a new life in the city.

The Guardian opposes any attempts to force it to join Impress and believes the proposed amendment on section 40, introducing punitive legal costs for those who don't sign up to the officially sanctioned regulator, would erode press freedom and have a chilling effect on its own public interest investigative journalism.

The Senate already passed legislation to increase penalties for bias - related graffiti and graffiti on religious property when the act of vandalism occurs at a house of worship, a chilling effect occurs.

«That chilling effect is there,» he said, but for the most part, career officials have adapted to it semantically rather than substantively.

Closing down science communication Scientists contacted by LiveScience said they weren't personally concerned about prosecution for sharing their scientific opinions with the public, though some said they worried about a chilling effect on scientific openness in Italy.

Demands by a House committee chairman for all documents and communications related to research by a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration distract from the reality of climate change and can have a chilling effect on scientific discovery, AAAS CEO Rush Holt and Carnegie Institution global ecologist Chris Field wrote in a 16 March op - ed for LiveScience, an online news site.

A chilling effect on even scientists» usual disagreements that lead to better and better science, because they're always having to look over their shoulders at the blood - dripping fangs of the denialists close on their heels, looking for some climate scientist to break from the pack so they can attack.

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

This one does double - duty, combining the power of Urban Decay's classic setting spray with a cooling effect for keeping it chill all day long.

Even the mood - setting narration, lifted almost directly from the story and used to chilling effect in the original film, has been jettisoned for no apparent reason (some changes are just trivial: all character names are the same save Neeson's, which was Markway in the story and first film).

Quite reminiscent of Frozen, this first trailer for the Joe Carnahan action - drama will undoubtedly give you chills and I'd like to bet, come January 27th, the full feature will have a similar effect.

An arresting array of chilling images worthwhile for the scary visual effects alone.

Plus, in what appeared to be another show of solidarity, The New York Times said in a statement Tuesday that it would also boycott Disney screenings: «A powerful company punishing a news organization for a story they do not like is meant to have a chilling effect.

The add - ons for Mass Effect 2 are exemplars, letting you take Shepard on a snarky James Bond / heist adventure or a chilling experience tinged with sci - fi horror flavor.

The National Head Start Association responded by bringing suit against the administration in federal court for threatening local programs and trying to create a «chilling effect» on actions that parents and Head Start staff might take to save Head Start.

Most disconcertingly, it was bound to have a chilling effect on discipline in some of America's toughest schools, with perverse consequences for classroom order, learning, and student safety.

This isn't mere speculation; it has already had a chilling effect: Doug Preston describes how dozens of bestselling authors declined to sign an Authors United letter last summer for fear of retaliation from Amazon.

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.

But the lower court disagreed, alarming many in the art world, who warned that the decision could have a chilling effect on a tradition of artistic appropriation and adaptation that has thrived for decades.

The demand for internal communications associated with their research places a burden on NOAA scientists, imposes a chilling effect on future communication among scientists, and potentially disrupts NOAA's critical efforts to protect life and property.

The adjustments you've identified are simply accounting for the chill introduced by the ISBGCE (Individual Slurpee Big Gulp cooling effect).

~ 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.

I can understand their enthusiasm for this but for me the priority has always been the broader cause of free speech... The «chilling effect» is a bigger threat to civilized society than all Dr Mann's warming.

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.