Sentences with phrase «civil liability claims»

He is willing to act as a mediator in compensation claims involving medical advice and treatment, abuse, and general personal injury / civil liability claims where all parties are represented by lawyers.

She also defends general civil liability claims and represents several privately held companies in corporate matters.

She also defends general civil liability claims and engages in other civil litigation.

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«State attorneys general told five of the nation's largest banks on Tuesday they face a potential liability of at least $ 17 billion in civil lawsuits if a settlement isn't reached to address improper foreclosure practices» a «figure [that] doesn't cover additional billions of dollars in potential claims from federal agencies,» the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Advisers who presently are fiduciaries may be especially likely to fully satisfy the PTEs» Impartial Conduct Standards before January 1, 2018, in the ERISA - plan context, because advisers who make recommendations to plans and plan participants regarding plan assets, including recommendations on rollovers or distributions of plan assets, are already subject to standards of prudence and loyalty under ERISA and a violation of the Impartial Conduct Standards would be subject to claims for civil liability under ERISA.

In February 2014, JPMC agreed to pay $ 614,000,000 to settle charges asserted by the United States Attorney's Officer for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Housing Administration, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the United States Department of Veteran Affairs resolving False Claims Act, FIRREA and other civil and administrative liability for FHA and VA insurance claims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlClaims Act, FIRREA and other civil and administrative liability for FHA and VA insurance claims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlclaims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlement.

The government recently announced a revised Civil Liability Bill which is in the early stages of going through Parliament, and it is anticipated that the small claims limit will be increased at the same time that the Bill comes into force.

If a new report truly is a false statement of fact that causes harm to someone's reputation, and if the news reporter has no actual factual basis for the factual claim, the First Amendment does permit the courts to impose both civil and criminal liability for the false statements, with civil suits brought by someone who is harmed and criminal liability enforced by the government.

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.

Peers queried government assertions about fraudulent whiplash claims and raised concerns about definitions as they began the Second Reading of the Civil Liability Bill this week.

Jason Pettus is a civil litigation defense attorney with a strong litigation background through the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in the resolution of all manner of construction issues, including construction / design defect claims, environmental claims and contractual disputes, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents in both state and federal courts, as well as insurance coverage analysis, advisement of clients, and coverage litigation.

We represent individuals and professionals, municipalities and their agencies, business entities, trucking companies, insurers and their insureds from claims and lawsuits for catastrophic losses and personal injuries, civil rights, construction losses and contracts, employment related practices, property damage and wrongful death arising from the transportation function and commercial motor vehicle activity; the ownership, use and control of land (including environmentally related or toxic exposure claims); the design, manufacture, sale or use of industrial and consumer products; and liability claims against licensed professionals, including lawyers, engineers, accountants and architects, in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

These reforms are a giant leap forward for civil sexual assault claims: there is no longer any ambiguity or room for perpetrators to escape liability based on the technicality of an arbitrary time limit.

Stephen has a broad civil litigation practice with extensive experience in breach of trust claims, commercial disputes, construction liens, construction and environmental liability claims, First Nations consultation rights in land development, insurance coverage, product liability, professional liability and subrogation.

She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases on a wide variety of claims, including breach of contract, fraud, defamation, and civil liability for cyberstalking.

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He has also defended clients in complex civil litigation involving premises liability, employment disputes, habitability, and intellectual property claims.

Emma specializes in civil litigation, focusing primarily on commercial litigation, environmental claims, insurance law, real estate litigation, municipal liability, product liability and personal injury.

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As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and inductee into the International Society of Barristers, Eric Kahn handles a broad spectrum of significant and complex claim including automobile negligence, trucking accident, construction site accidents, product liability claims, medical malpractice cases, and claims against public entities.

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.

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

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We are experienced in all manner of civil claims based on dishonesty, including those based on misrepresentation or on accessory liability for a breach of fiduciary duty, both at the corporate and individual level; and in the various techniques of asset recovery, including tracing, the imposition of constructive trusts, claims against third parties who have participated in or received proceeds from the fraud and piercing of the corporate veil.

Kelsey's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, including defense of personal injury and product liability claims as well as representation in real property and commercial disputes.

The Appellate Practice Group moved for summary judgment on a number of grounds, including the federal Communications Decency Act, which immunizes interactive computer services for civil liability, including claims of defamation.

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.

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

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

As part of her practice in employment and labor, civil rights, and directors and officers (D&O) liability, Tina has successfully represented many clients in claims brought under federal, state, and local laws governing fair - employment practices, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, negligent hiring, and defamation.

Scott focuses his practice on general commercial litigation, including: bank regulatory and enforcement matters; defending directors and officers of failed banks in FDIC actions; commodities and securities regulatory enforcement and civil actions; professional liability claims; directors and officers liability insurance matters; and employment and restrictive covenant matters.

Prior to joining Brown Law Group, Ms. Nicholas worked as an associate attorney at San Diego law firm Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos, a civil litigation defense law firm with her practice emphasizing in employment claims, personal injury, premises liability, and corporate matters.

Brian Brown manages, supervises and handles the defense litigation cases involving automobile negligence, products liability, premises liability including lead - based paint poisoning, civil assaults, construction accidents, insurance coverage, insurance fraud and claims of negligent security, including ATMs.

Stuart is a partner of Fillmore Riley LLP and practises primarily in the areas of civil litigation and insurance law, with an emphasis on commercial liability insurance, general insurance defence matters, aviation law, professional errors and omissions insurance, life and disability claims, product liability, fire claims, and coverage disputes.

We suggest that as in Scotland with the introduction of the Simple Court Procedure in September 20153, workers injured on duty should be excluded from the proposed new RTA small claims limit and from the scope of the Civil Liability Bill and, in our view, the same should apply to vulnerable road users.

A determination of insurance liability by an accident investigation may help in pursuing compensation for these damages, but it is not necessary when pursuing a claim in civil court.

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

Most civil claims have a benchmark of liability that requires proof based on a «preponderance of evidence», as opposed to guilt «beyond a reasonable doubt.»

Stewart Sokol & Larkin's general liability defense spans the distance from individual policy holders to large corporations, and we are committed to helping our clients through liability scenarios ranging from personal injury / wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, uninsured / underinsured motorist liability, insurance coverage litigation, civil rights claims, construction defect to patent / trademark infringement.

This paper is a guide for defence lawyers and insurers as they confront insurance fraud in civil liability and accident benefits claims, including detecting, reacting to, and proving fraud.

In 1987 Bob started his own firm to offer a personal level of service with John Sullivan and to concentrate exclusively on civil litigation disputes, primarily involving products liability claims and employment issues.

Meghan has also represented clients in wide array of civil lawsuits concerning construction accidents, labor and employment laws and regulations, professional liability and malpractice claims, constitutional claims, embezzlement, fraud, and best banking practices and standards.

J. Owen Todd, a partner in the firm, serves as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolution of civil disputes, including matters of product liability, environmental issues, complex commercial litigation, employment discrimination and harassment, patent and copyright claims, divorce, probate litigation, and personal injury claims.

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Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Ms. McClatchey handled a variety of civil litigation matters involving insurance defense, including wrongful death, premises, and product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, and surety and construction law matters.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) unveiled sweeping reforms to whiplash claims and the discount rate this week in its Civil Liability Bill.

Tort Claim: a claim for damages based on a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, that injures another and for which the law imposes civil liabiClaim: a claim for damages based on a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, that injures another and for which the law imposes civil liabiclaim for damages based on a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, that injures another and for which the law imposes civil liability.

They claimed that the aboriginal rights that were not yet recognized or established could not create civil liability on the part of third parties.

Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, interpreting two topics under the New BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, the test of «proportionality» and the circumstances permitting a Court to sever liability (the issue of fault) from quantum (the value of a personal injury claim).