Sentences with phrase «civil suits as»

A pharmaceutical company can fudge their results but if the medication is harmful or ineffective the pharm company stands a chance at huge losses and civil suits as well as reputational damage to company image and loss of employment for the fudgers.

The offer generated more media attention when two defendants accepted Kinder Morgan's offer, but nothing like the media coverage when one defendant took Trans Mountain back to court arguing for recognition of the civil suit as a SLAPP suit and court costs.

The personal property protection takes care of your stuff and safeguards you against uncompensated losses, and the liability coverage ensures that you'll never face a civil suit as a renter without some backup.

Not exact matches

Previously, Flood worked under President George W. Bush as head of the White House Counsel's Office, and represented Vice President Dick Cheney in a civil suit.

Hedge funds such as Elliott Management Corp and D.E. Shaw are still looking for up to $ 5 billion ($ 5.6 billion) in damages in civil suits against Porsche SE, which is now only a holding company that owns a majority stake in the VW group.

Previous reports suggested the Mexican company might sue Apple for as much as $ 1.5 billion trademark infringement, but iFone executives did not return calls for comment on whether they planned to file any civil suit.

The new category of crime vaguely defined (and whimsically prosecuted) as the violation of civil rights removed the bar against double jeopardy; and the unchecked power of administrative commissions and civil suits reversed the presumption of innocence.

On March 26, a group of New York — based lawyers headed by Edward D. Fagan, who spearheaded successful suits on behalf of Holocaust survivors against European firms that collaborated with the Nazis in using concentration camp inmates as laborers, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn against FleetBoston Financial, the insurance giant Aetna, and railroad conglomerate CSX Corporation, on the grounds that these corporations are the successors of companies that profited from slavery before the Civil War.

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.

In the civil context, a lie that does not cause damage (and fulfill other requirements as well) can not be the basis for a tort suit.

If you truly do not recognize the Const!tution as being the Supreme Law that governs your physical life here in this country, then you have some options, like giving up your Citizenship and moving to a different country, or staying here and refusing to follow the law — in which case we can bring a tort action or other civil suit against you, file criminal charges against you, or have you committed to a psychiatric hospital.

This is why, in the face of the growing phenomenon of re-composed families, the mechanism was made more flexible in 2002 (Law no. 2002 - 305 of March 4, 2002, relative to parental authority) and now offers family law judges the possibility of organizing the sharing of parental authority as best suits the educational needs of the child and in accordance with parental wishes (article 377 - 1 Civil Code).

Lewis, a five - star linebacker who has been an anchor for Mississippi State's defense, has acted as a central witness in the NCAA's investigation into Ole Miss, a role that has landed him in a civil suit.

Evidence of plagiarism surfaced in 2011, as part of a civil suit against the university by a former Tar Heels football player.

Cuomo brought multiple civil suits against the Bronx pol, who lost the Sept. 14 Democratic primary to Gustavo Rivera, but did not bring criminal charges because, as I understand it, his office did not have jurisdiction to do so.

Howard Smith, a former American Insurance Group executive, is seeking them as part of his defense in an ongoing civil fraud suit started in 2005 by then - Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.

The Empire Center: New York laws encourage a proliferation of civil suits seeking damages for various kinds of alleged wrongful actions, known in legal terms as «torts.»

In New York, people who were sexually abused as children must initiate criminal charges or a civil suit by the time they reach 23 or they are barred from doing either.

Share this story Leave a comment What others are reading Special Prosecutor's Bill finally passed Police blame Kasoa violent attacks on under - staffing Cedi at 8 - month low as corporate dollar demand surges Special Prosecutor, staff to enjoy immunity from civil suit Source: myjoyonline.com

MRC Head Office was an interesting place to work: I count the experience as very valuable, although working for the scientific civil service doesn't suit everybody.

In civil cases, such as a lawsuit for damages from a vehicle accident or from a medical problem, testing and analysis by a qualified forensic scientist may be used by either side to address the validity of the allegations in the suit.

... Frank Grillo has been speaking about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Crossbones in Captain America: Civil War, and the reaction to the set photos of him fully suited up as the masked villain: «It's funny because people really responded to it — it went viral, trended [like crazy], so I've been getting phone calls.

As Chris Evans suits up for battle in this week's Marvel blockbuster Captain America: Civil War, how well do you know his fellow fictional captains?

Taking place between the events of Civil War and Infinity War, the Peyton Reed - directed sequel will see Evangeline Lily's Hope suit up as Wasp, becoming the MCU's first female hero to get her name in the title.

That's according to a Forbes interview with Anthony and Joe Russo, in which the brothers talked about what prompted their shift to the Civil War storyline for their follow - up to The Winter Soldier, as well as fans» tingling Spidey sense over the webslinger's new suit.

The poster shows Tom Holland as Spider - man, sporting the same new suit first introduced in Captain America: Civil War.

... In other possible Civil War - related news, a Twitter account linked to directors Anthony and Joe Russo may have offered up the first glimpse of the new Spider - Man suit set to be worn by Tom Holland for Peter Parker's MCU debut (although Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has stated that it doesn't belong to the Russo brothers), while original Spider - Man trilogy director Sam Raimi has shared his thoughts on Sony's Amazing series, as well as the upcoming reboot: «I saw [both Amazing Spider - Man movies], they're great.

According to Deadline, Emily VanCamp will suit up once again as Agent 13 / Kate / Sharon Carter for Captain America: Civil War, alongside Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther!

Saddle up for more Absaroka County intrigue as Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) returns, recovering from a vicious attack, only to find himself in the crosshairs of a wrongful - death civil suit.

«Civil War» dares you to not be won over by Holland's youthful comedic charm and Boseman's depth as the stoic prince in the killer suit.

As T'Challa watches over the den of iniquity, he catches sight of Martin Freeman's Everett K. Ross — the government suit you may remember from Captain America: Civil War.

We've all seen the trailer for Captain America: Civil War, and we've all seen the moment in question: War Machine, AKA Rhodey — AKA Don Cheadle — falls from the sky with his suit pierced, and as Tony Star cradles him, we wonder if he is indeed — gulp — dead.

It arose over time starting in the 1950s as courts decided civil rights suits.

The court will seek to settle a long - standing split in the federal appeals courts over whether a broader federal civil rights law, known as Section 1983, also provides the basis for suits alleging sex discrimination in education.

Ms. Dixon was part of a team of civil rights attorneys representing African - and Haitian - American voters in NAACP v. Hood (a class action suit that arose out of the 2000 general elections), and she served as co-counsel in Anderson v. Jackson on behalf of African - American residents who challenged the demolition of public housing in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

The fact, however, is that New York's Civil Service laws do not apply to teachers and will not kick in as some sort of magical backstop should Brown's suit be successful.

The buyers contract will say «AS IS» to eleviate any legal situations for civil suits later once your car breaks down.

A master at building flawed characters, Mitchell emphasizes Scarlett's business smarts and adaptability, not just her feminine wiles and ruthlessness, as she emerges from the Civil War as a woman uniquely suited to thrive among the wreckage.

As has been hinted at for weeks, the Department of Justice has filed a civil suit against Apple and the so - called «Big Five» publishers: Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster.

As soon as you turn your back on the uncertain sunrise and enter your office building, you cease to be Miguel Sáenz, the civil servant discernible behind the wrinkled gray suit, round, wire - rimmed glasses, and fearful gaze, and become Turing, decipherer of secrets, relentless pursuer of encoded messages, the pride of the Black ChambeAs soon as you turn your back on the uncertain sunrise and enter your office building, you cease to be Miguel Sáenz, the civil servant discernible behind the wrinkled gray suit, round, wire - rimmed glasses, and fearful gaze, and become Turing, decipherer of secrets, relentless pursuer of encoded messages, the pride of the Black Chambeas you turn your back on the uncertain sunrise and enter your office building, you cease to be Miguel Sáenz, the civil servant discernible behind the wrinkled gray suit, round, wire - rimmed glasses, and fearful gaze, and become Turing, decipherer of secrets, relentless pursuer of encoded messages, the pride of the Black Chamber.

Worst case scenario is that the judge gives you nothing but in almost all cases they will demand refinancing as part of the agreement - since they do not want to hear about another civil suit a year later about the other party not paying for the car.

If someone has filed a civil suit against you and won, this may show up on your credit report as well.

You could also take up the matter as a civil suit with your attorney.

[4] The applicant sought the services of the respondent to launch a civil suit for wages allegedly owed to him for his reign as Her Majesty the Queen.

(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.)

This goes for civil suits (as the one being threatened against Kat), criminal suits, and even juvenile cases (because the media can request access on certain hearings there, too).

The third category of Civil Demand Statutes create an explicit right to file a civil action for shoplifting, but are silent as to the issue of whether a demand can or must be made as a prerequisite to a civil Civil Demand Statutes create an explicit right to file a civil action for shoplifting, but are silent as to the issue of whether a demand can or must be made as a prerequisite to a civil civil action for shoplifting, but are silent as to the issue of whether a demand can or must be made as a prerequisite to a civil civil suit.

Private prosecutions are increasing and sometimes are regarded as a more effective means of accessing justice than a law suit brought in the civil courts.

While the goals of LA&W are similar to those of legal writing classes taught at many schools — to teach students to understand, analyze, and apply legal authority and to communicate the results of that analysis in writing — the course also contains some components that are influenced by its Legal Methods roots, as well as some that may or may not be taught in a first - semester civil procedure class: a focus on judicial methods, an introduction to legal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchanged:

For a variety of reasons, both jurisdictions are ideally suited as laboratories for new, technology - enabled approaches to significantly expanded access to civil legal resources and solutions.