Sentences with phrase «civil claims action»

The US Justice Department received $ 48 million from the sale of 144,336 bitcoins in September 2017, following the forfeiture of Ulbricht's parallel civil claims action.

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The Enrollment Program also authorizes a superior court to have jurisdiction over enrollees by allowing it to «appoint a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court for a defendant or the defendant's assets,» as well as authorizes the Commissioner of Business Oversight to «include in civil actions claims for ancillary relief, including restitution and disgorgement, on behalf of a person injured, as well as attorney's fees and costs, and civil penalties of up to $ 25,000» for up to four years after the purported violation occurred and «refer evidence regarding violations of the bill's provisions to the Attorney General, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the United States Department of the Treasury, or the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, who would be authorized, with or without this type of a reference, to institute appropriate proceedings.»

A former Archbishop of Canterbury has called for urgent action to end the civil war in South Sudan which has already claimed more than 300 lives this month.

Though the foreign policy recommendations of his Farewell Address were taken, after the Civil War, to promote isolationism, he was in fact, claim the authors, arguing the advantages of neutrality for independent action.

Finally, after her country endured a decade of civil war that claimed the lives of over 200,000 people, and with the help of Leymah Gbowee and the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, Johnson - Sirleaf was elected president in 2005.

«A restaurant or similar retail food establishment shall not be liable in any civil action in Federal or State court (other than an action brought by the United States or a State) for any claims arising out of an alleged violation of this clause or any State law permitted under section 403A (a)(4).»

Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude, who is responsible for the Civil Service, said: «Our official estimates are that fewer than half a million took part in this strike action — well short of the inflated claims of union leaders.

News Corporation chief executive James Murdoch's full statement on the resignation of News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks: I am writing to update you on the actions we have been taking as a company to solve the problems at News International relating to the News of the World, in addition to continuing to cooperate fully and actively with the police and settling civil claims.

The former Lib Dem chief executive Lord Rennard is considering taking civil action against the party after being suspended and facing another inquiry after refusing to apologise over sexual harassment claims.

Eliminate the 90 - day notice of claim currently required for civil actions against public institutions.

A woman who claims she was sexually harassed by the peer refused to rule out legal action, while a statement issued on behalf of Rennard confirmed he was «having to take legal advice with a view to civil action» following an internal investigation into whether he has brought the party into disrepute.

The subpoena, a copy of which was obtained by MidHudsonNews.com, calls for: «All original documents, including all correspondence, e-mails, memoranda, and / or notes pertaining to disability claims, disability hearings, and disciplinary actions, potential disciplinary actions or hearings, regarding (a city police officer), including all such documents, generated, possessed or received from any Elected or Appointed City Officials, including the City Comptroller, Civil Service Commissioner, Corporation Counsel or attorneys working for the city... for the period of June 1, 2014, to the present.»

Topics to be discussed include: Court Procedure: An understanding of the civil litigation process in New Jersey as it pertains to negligence claims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school distclaims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school distClaims Act on negligence claims against school distclaims against school districts.

Characterizing its practice as a «general practice for a specialized clientele,» the firm provides legal advice and expertise to handle any and all needs of a school district, including fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Providing a general law practice for a specialized clientele, Harben, Hartley & Hawkins meets all of the legal needs of school districts including: fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

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Joseph «Joe» Hoffer's practice areas include: (1) civil litigation; (2) labor and employment; (3) board governance including due process hearings and grievances, open meetings act and public information act; (4) business transactions including public procurement and contracting, False Claims Act, trademark and copyright, and inter-local and shared services arrangements; (5) student law including special education, discipline, civil rights and grievances; and (6) administrative law, including appeals of state agency action.

(b) The offeror understands that any inaccurate data provided to the Department of Transportation may subject the offeror, its subcontractors, its employees, or its representatives to: (1) prosecution for false statements pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001 and / or; (2) enforcement action for false claims or statements pursuant to the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, 31 U.S.C. 3801 - 3812 and 49 CFR Part 31 and / or; (3) termination for default under any contract resulting from its offer and / or; (4) debarment or suspension.

Plaintiffs thereupon brought this action claiming inter alia that defendants» exercise of the «due - on» clause in these circumstances constituted an unreasonable restraint on alienation within the meaning of Civil Code section 711, and that as a result they were damaged in the amount of the difference between what the Nolls owed them under the installment land contract and what they in turn owed Lassen on the original loan.

And this adjunct to the story, from the Brisbane Times: «The ACCC is taking civil action against Holden GM, supplier of Saab cars in Australia, over claims it made last year that 17 native trees would be planted for every vehicle sold, which would offset carbon dioxide emissions for the life of the car.

There is still time though and as evidence mounts certain organisations or persons will have enough information to probably file civil claims for damages and future governments could probably consider some kind of strong action.

This has led to criminal and regulatory investigations by US and UK authorities as well as a litany of civil actions for, amongst other things, negligence claiming that Equifax ought to known that its systems were fragile after previous breaches and that it failed to take adequate or reasonable care in its data security arrangements.

(The suits are referred to as a mass action because they involve multiple suits that raise similar claims, but they don't seek to be certified as a class action under the federal rules of civil procedure.)

The employee commenced a civil action for wrongful dismissal, claiming aggravated and punitive damages and damages for intentional infliction of mental shock.

If an employer suddenly terminates an employee because he asserts his civil rights, the employee might have a claim of retaliation against his employer, based on the timing of the employer's actions.

As large civil claims for alleged overseas human rights violations find receptive courts in Canada, it is critical for Canadian multinational employers to take stock and commit to action.

Employment Law: Mr. Anderson defends employers in civil actions involving various types of employment - related claims including wrongful termination, whistle - blower actions, discrimination, harassment, pay stub claims, wage and hour claims, and contract actions.

A lawyer at our firm can take immediate action to assist you in filing an insurance claim or civil suit against the driver who caused your injuries or loss.

On December 14, 2012, our office filled the Notice of Civil Claim commencing this action.

Chicago civil defense attorney professionals are knowledgeable in all areas of general civil practice defense, including but not limited to civil actions, mass torts claims and professional negligence claims in Chicago Illinois.

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A civil lawsuit for compensation, which is also known as an «action», is typically started by way of a formal court document called a «Statement of Claim».

He has represented a broad spectrum of clients in products liability and class action matters, breach of warranty claims, wrongful death claims, tort and personal injury claims, professional liability claims and other areas of civil litigation.

She specialises in inquests, public law claims and civil actions against the police, prison service and Home Office.

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Closed Head Injury Auto, Truck and Vehicle Accidents Aviation Litigation Bucket Truck Litigation Civil Rights Litigation Commercial / Business Litigation Consumer Fraud Consumer Law / Mortgage Modification Criminal Defense Employment Discrimination Environmental Litigation Immigration Litigation Mass Torts / Class Action Medical Negligence Municipal Liability Product Liability Pharmaceutical Litigation Personal Injury Premises Liability Police Misconduct Professional Negligence Maritime Litigation Workers» Compensation Nursing Home Negligence Social Security Disability Claims Wage & Hour / Overtime Disputes Wrongful Death

«A leading name in civil actions against the police, who has a particular focus on malicious prosecution, police negligence and human rights claims.»

Despite the three - year time frame for most civil actions, if you plan to file a claim for assault, you have just one year after the incident to file your complaint.

During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling, litigation, and arbitration, international litigation and arbitration, antitrust litigation and arbitration, products liability litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and securities fraud.

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«(A) any claim in a civil action brought under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code, if the conduct underlying the claim constitutes a violation of section 1591 of that title;

«I think a court is going to look very critically at a claim that these actions amounted to a violation of civil rights,» he says.

In Michigan, discovery is not allowed in small - claims court or civil - infraction actions.

In circumstances where benefits are received prior to an election to advance a civil action, WSIB will often not commence its own separate action for reimbursement of the benefits paid, but rather, will seek reimbursement by having you advance a subrogated claim on its behalf.

If there is a subrogated claim at issue, instructions should be obtained from the subrogated entity at the outset to protect and advance its interests in the civil action, as failing to do so will only lead to detrimental consequences to you and all others involved.

He also handles complex civil matters such as equity disputes, securities litigation, product - liability claims, malpractice claims and wrongful death actions.

Disability and insurance claims, automobile, personal injury, accident claims, class actions, employment law, wrongful dismissal claims, real estate litigation, commercial and shareholder / business disputes, mortgage enforcement, condominium litigation, construction lien and commercial tenancy disputes are examples of the depth and variety of civil litigation matters successfully handled by the lawyers of Landy Marr Kats LLP.

Although SLAPPs can take a variety of forms, many come in the form of a legal action for defamation or libel or for other civil claims including interference with contractual relations.

[1] This procedure is similar to a motion to strike a claim under Rule 21 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure on the basis that it fails to disclose a cause of action.

For more details of bringing a civil claim for damages see our «Civil actions» civil claim for damages see our «Civil actions» Civil actions» page.