Boyle Brasher LLC is called upon to defend corporations, insurers, professionals and others who find themselves subjected to
civil suits for money damages.
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and other Republicans say they take issue with the look - back window included in the Assembly bill, which creates a one - year period during which survivors of past abuse can bring
civil suits for decades - old allegations.
He held that the legal system had provided remedy for a suspect in
the civil suit for relief from malicious process «if after the investigation with or without arrest and detention» or «after the trial the evidence does not establish the guilt of the suspect.»
WPI alleges in a separate
civil suit for breach of contract that Mikovits «masterminded» the theft.
In August 2013 Trump was the subject of
a civil suit for allegedly false promises made to students of his Trump University.
A borrower aggrieved by any violation of this section shall be entitled to bring
a civil suit for damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, against the Lender.
Another way to expedite permanent placement for neglected animals is to use statutory provisions that allow a private citizen or organization to file
a civil suit for an injunction against an accused animal abuser, thereby allowing the Court to terminate the defendant's interest in the animals.
Lewandowsky falsely linked climate skeptics to moon landing hoaxism, and free marketeers to rejection of beliefs they overwhelmingly endorsed, so I guess an enterprising lawyer could think about a class action
civil suit for libel (I'm not sure if there's ever been a class action libel action), against the researchers and the journal.
[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.
There are, of course, advantages and disadvantages to being able to file
a civil suit for a work - related injury.
For example, if you were injured in a work - related motor vehicle accident caused by a third party, or if your injuries were due to a dangerous or defective product, tool or piece of equipment, you can file
a civil suit for damages against that wrongful party.
And in fact, that was a «business model» used by Mark Cuban, the dot - com billionaire who is now the subject of an SEC
civil suit for insider trading.
Civil courts have taken a hard line on the legal effect of acquittals, finding they are generally irrelevant to
a civil suit for damages based on the same alleged misconduct and, therefore, are inadmissible.
A judge dismissed
her civil suit for wrongful dismissal and damages on the grounds that her employee record at the company included several reprimands and infractions, and said this:
Not exact matches
On the other hand, he may then be a prime target
for civil suits.
While the
civil suits aren't likely to shut down Uber in either Los Angeles or San Francisco, they come at trying legal times
for the company, which has faced new operational snags in a host of cities both domestic and international.
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.
The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, passed in Albany on March 16, increases penalties
for trafficking, ensures that penalties
for buying sex from a minor align with those
for statutory rape, and allows trafficking victims to bring
civil suits against their traffickers.
A judge dismissed one
civil suit against him, ruling that Zhang was not responsible
for the claimant's losses from the scheme.
When prying into an interviewee's possible criminal past, take note: While a criminal conviction can be reported indefinitely, arrest records, paid tax liens, accounts placed
for collection,
civil suits and judgments can't be included on an employment background check after seven years.
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.
In their response to the
civil suit, attorneys
for JPL stated in court documents that one of Coppedge's co-workers complained to his supervisor that Coppedge made her feel so uncomfortable in discussing «non work related topics» that it bordered on harassment.
For this reason, some legislators still speak about removing statutes of limitations for civil suits against the Chur
For this reason, some legislators still speak about removing statutes of limitations
for civil suits against the Chur
for civil suits against the Church.
The American
Civil Liberties Union, the National Education Association, lawyers, legislators and judges have been similarly forced to deal with the issue because of the numerous bills and civil suits demanding equal time for creatio
Civil Liberties Union, the National Education Association, lawyers, legislators and judges have been similarly forced to deal with the issue because of the numerous bills and
civil suits demanding equal time for creatio
civil suits demanding equal time
for creationism.
We send our sons and daughters to
suit up
for armed services to defend the U. S. of A. or other defenseless countries from the influences and ravages of moral depravity (wickedness); or our
civil authorities who, by God's design, arm themselves daily to keep order and peace, to avenge and bring retribution to wrongdoers (Rom.
(In fact two other professors on the earlier
civil -
suit panel with me had been chosen
for that jury.
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.
For those that think he is innocent until proven guilty, these are
civil suits and the process is a little different...
He will impose a 3 month suspension on him or will suspend him until his litigation
for his case (and I'm not talking about any
civil suits brought against him) has been decided.
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.
This comes on the heels of yesterday's bombshell
civil suit filed by Cuomo against Espada in which the AG accused the Democratic majority leader of treating Soundview like his «personal piggybank,» looting the nonprofit of more than $ 14 million worth of charitable funds to pay
for everything from lavish trips
for himself and his family to $ 20,000 worth of sushi — some of which was delivered to his Mamaroneck home.
The measure, first introduced years ago by Margaret Markey, a New York State Assembly Democrat, would extend the statute of limitations
for civil suits against alleged sexual abusers of children and against institutions that fail to act against such abuse under their roofs.
It also would create a one - year window
for victims to file
civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers even if the current statute of limitations on
civil suits has passed.
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.
But since 2006, if a criminal action is commenced against a defendant
for one of those worst child sexual abuse crimes, the victim has five years from the date the criminal action is ended to file a
civil suit against only the abuser.
It would also establish a one year window
for past victims to come forward with a
civil suit, even if the statute has expired.
But Vacco predicts that while Schneiderman «made a mistake,» he won't he slapped with ethics violations because the AG ultimately filed a
civil suit against Trump University
for alleged consumer fraud, suggesting there was no quid pro quo.
Skretny said NRP failed to establish a basis
for a
civil suit, basically ruling that neither another party to the case — the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency — nor the mayor, nor any other city official could award Stenhouse a contract without Common Council approval.
Cuomo alleged in an explosive
civil suit Tuesday that Espada «looted» more than $ 14 million from the Soundview clinic
for himself, his family, and his friends.
The search came less than a day after Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a blockbuster
civil suit against Espada and 19 other Soundview executives
for looting the nonprofit
for personal gain.
In the ruling by Supreme Court Justice Richard McNally tossing the
suit, the challenge was deemed «arbitrary and capricious» while requiring a competitive
civil service examination
for the fellowship program was called impractical, given that it only lasts
for two years.
In addition to lifting time limits
for child victims to file
civil suits against their alleged abusers, and against institutions that failed to act against abuse under their roofs, the current bill would provide a one - year window during which past victims who have already exceeded the statute of limitations could go to court.
The
civil suit pits Risa Sugarman, the chief enforcement counsel
for the state Board of Elections, against the campaign of Shirley Patterson, a little - known candidate who ran unsuccessfully
for a Brooklyn state Assembly seat in a May special election.
Tuesday, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a
civil suit against him
for allegedly siphoning off more than $ 14 million from a network of health care clinics he founded.
«There is currently not a precedent
for stripping anybody because of a
civil suit,» Breslin said, explaining why he wanted Espada to voluntarily take himself out of the game rather than be subjected to a formal vote by his colleagues.
Sex abuse victims and child advocates turned up the heat on Cuomo, calling on him to support legislation that would extend the statute of limitations
for criminal charges and
civil suits lodged against accused abusers.
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.»
The attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo, filed a
civil suit in April charging Mr. Espada and others close to him with siphoning $ 14 million from the health clinics
for personal and political purposes.
It's not uncommon in the nonprofit world
for organizations to face
civil suits and to take on debt, so their officers and directors are typically indemnified.
Even after a grand jury decided not to indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner, sparking nationwide protests, the case promised to drag on
for years thanks to a federal
civil rights investigation, internal NYPD probe, and
civil suit from Garner's family.