Sentences with phrase «chilling effect on other»

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

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

This has a chilling effect on other journalists who consciously or unconsciously learn that it is acceptable to criticize this or that policy but it is never acceptable to challenge the system that gives rise to that policy.

That, in turn, has a chilling effect on other commenters, ultimately resulting in less open dialogue on an issue.

Not exact matches

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.

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.

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

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.

«The fact that the party has suspended a high profile trade union member is bound to have a «chilling effect» on other members who may support one candidate or the other in the leadership contest and who may express critical political opinion or comments concerning one or both of the two leadership candidates.

«We have a system where some districts get far more than others and politics is the only explanation,» Stringer told reporters during a conference call, where he said the member item system creates a «chilling effect on open debate.»

That finding suggests these policies are having a broad chilling effect on the ability of health centers to reach out and provide help to the uninsured and others in the community.

Directed by James Wan, who gave us Saw, among other disgusting horrors, The Conjuring thankfully avoids any of the grossness of the gore - no genre, and instead focuses on the usual mix of spooky sound effects, chiaroscuro lighting, and its very own «the power of Christ compels you» moment to sell its chills (a moment spoofed so beautifully in This Is the End).

It is unclear, however, whether the Atlanta scandal will encourage others to speak up or whether its wide - ranging fallout will have a chilling effect on potential whistleblowers.

Chilling out on Discord or a Skype call with a friend whilst pooling your resources to try to keep each other alive against the increasingly brutal effects of the seasons.

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.»

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.

The last long lull in solar activity of this sort, the Maunder Minimum from 1645 to 1715, was accompanied (cause and effect are still not well understood) by a substantial and sustained chill (particularly in winter) that led, among other things to the «frost fairs» on the frozen Thames River in London:

Such a finding would be a happy discovery on any other island, but in Antarctica, it would mean that the ice is in danger of melting or breaking away — a very chilling effect of climate change.

I can't even imagine the chilling effect that Restaino's conduct will have on other defendants, who are already squeamish or fearful about showing up for court.

A source close to the case said: «The unintended consequence of this Judgment may well be that it has a «chilling» effect on the practice of internal corporate investigations and self - reporting from now on, as companies decide to put the onus on the SFO and other similar publicly funded bodies to carry out any investigation.

On the other hand, requiring disclosure of attorney assistance can have a chilling effect on a lawyer's willingness to provide «unbundled legal services,» i.e., legal services on an a la carte basis, with litigants picking and choosing what they neeOn the other hand, requiring disclosure of attorney assistance can have a chilling effect on a lawyer's willingness to provide «unbundled legal services,» i.e., legal services on an a la carte basis, with litigants picking and choosing what they neeon a lawyer's willingness to provide «unbundled legal services,» i.e., legal services on an a la carte basis, with litigants picking and choosing what they neeon an a la carte basis, with litigants picking and choosing what they need.

The underlying complaint, strenuously and consistently urged, is that New York's screening system focuses impermissibly on the political activities and viewpoints of Bar applicants, that the scheme thereby operates to inhibit the exercise of protected expressive and associational freedoms by law students and others, and that this chilling effect is not justified as the necessary impact of a system designed to winnow out those applicants demonstrably unfit to practice law.

Regardless, there may be a chilling effect on the idea that one can not say whatever one wants with impunity, regardless of truth and impact on others, just because it is on the internet.