Sentences with phrase «claims practices issues»

Mr. Senuty has served as an expert consultant and witness on insurance coverage and claims practices issues.

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Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, recently issued a report that said neither Democrats nor Republicans can claim to have superior budgeting practices at this point.

So I asked them 17 questions on issues like breastfeeding support, compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes, health claims on their packaging, free formula samples, audits of their marketing practices, the history of the boycott, chocolate and slave labour, sodium in processed foods and more...

[2] Newspaper Unzensuriert shed light on a Romanian - issued arrest warrant against Silberstein which was not approved; Krone Zeitung claimed that Silberstein was digging in Sebastian Kurz's life; Österreich blamed Silberstein for the SPÖ then - current campaign manager resignation; Die Presse priced his «negative» campaign practices on 100,000 $ per month; and, finally, Österreich escalated the demands of Chancellor Kern's resignation and wondered whether Silberstein was a Mossad agent.

Meanwhile, after studying the issue for years and coming under intense political pressure from the left wing of his Democratic party, the Cuomo administration claimed fracking poses potential health risks and banned the practice in New York in late 2014 just weeks after his reelection.

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.

In addition, you've heard me harp on many issues, such as Facebook engaging in dubious practices, authors looking ridiculous who claim to be # 1 on Amazon in obscure categories, or the superior results of email versus social media.

That said, while a single member's allegedly problematic business practices may merit more investigation, we take issue with Gaughran's claim that the entire 3,000 - plus membership organization is a «sham» based on accusations against a tiny fraction.

Our compliance team brings a depth of experience in the wide range of compliance issues that affect various types of providers, such as the Federal False Claims Act, the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties laws, and various legal and billing issues that pertain to the specific practice or provider.

John concentrates his practice in business litigation and has handled a variety of cases, including constitutional and state tort claims, unfair trade practice actions, class certification issues and divorce actions.

Dana Chaaban focuses her practice on commercial and construction litigation, where she represents developers, contractors, material suppliers, and design professionals in disputes involving construction defect claims, delay claims, construction lien issues, and contract disputes.

We also advise clients in claims prevention and on warning and recall issues, document creation and retention programs, and other strategies and practices to limit and defend against potential litigation.

Jay focuses his practice in the area of insurance related matters, including insurance coverage issues, and claims dealing with the New York State Navigation Law, with regards to fuel oil spills.

Please join our panelists, litigation partners Antonio Perez - Marques, who argued the Albaniabeg vs. Enel appeal, and Frances Bivens, a leader of Davis Polk's international arbitration practice, for a discussion of the unique issues involved in defending claims at the enforcement phase, and the impact of the Enel decision.

Our experienced lawyers practice in the intersection of personal injury, employment law and disability matters and are able to help you if new issues arise in your claim that extend to those areas.

Having knowledge of industry practices and regulations, both nationwide and locally, and how to address different rules and laws that may hinder your claim and properly advocate the issues and laws that will lead to you receiving the justice and compensation that the law provides;

Although the LCJC provides direct legal services to their Louisiana callers, their role for U.S. Virgin Islanders will be to collect intake information, provide basic information about issues like the FEMA claims process, and arrange for referrals to attorneys who are licensed to practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For this reason, clients often hire us before litigation to consult with claim professionals and in - house counsel on challenging claims issues to ensure compliance with good faith investigation and claim settlement practices and to avoid exposure to extracontractual liability.

Sarantos» practice focused on dispute resolution and litigation relating to commercial issues, labour and employment law, health law, construction law, municipal law, products liability, personal injury, negligence, contractual and trust claims.

Among others, Mr. Ferdinand's experience includes, appellate litigation; bankruptcy adversary proceedings; bid protests, debarments, and appeals; breach of contract and Uniform Commercial Code claims; broker disputes; commercial landlord - tenant actions, including commercial evictions; condominium association litigation; consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices act claims; corporate governance; directors» and officers» claims; ethics and professional liability; health law; injunctions; insurance issues; lien claims, including commercial and residential construction liens; planning board actions; post-judgment collection; restrictive covenants; shareholder and partnership disputes; and shareholder derivative claims.

although Attis deals with this issue in the context of a class proceeding, the decision underscores the importance of certain «best practices» that can be applied universally by litigation counsel to insulate against a client's claim for costs indemnification.

The judge stated: «The objective of the Direction is to manage the litigation so that the costs of each party are proportionate to the value of the claim and reputational issues at stake, and so that the parties are on an equal footing... I am forced to the conclusion that if one party is unaware that the other party's budget has been significantly exceeded, they are no longer on an equal footing, and the purpose of the cost management scheme is lost... the fact is the claimant has largely ignored the provisions of the Practice Direction and I therefore reluctantly come to the conclusion that there is no good reason to depart from the budget».

Maryann focuses her practice on the oil and gas industries, litigating various issues arising from breach of contract disputes and defending against personal injury claims.

For example, our observation of the upward trend in litigation claims encouraged us to focus on communicating about forthcoming changes to the administrative dismissal regime, while the stability of the rest of the pattern made 2015 a good year to publish a LAWPRO Magazine issue devoted to stress management and career satisfaction, issues relevant to lawyers from all practice areas.

Drawing on attorneys from across practice areas and offices, Weil has developed an impressive track record advising with respect to shareholder claims and demands for litigation, internal whistleblower complaints, class and collective actions brought by employees relating to pay, worker classification, and discrimination claims, product liability issues and recalls, privacy rights, intellectual property disputes (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), regulatory investigations commenced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, and state attorneys general, and major disputes with suppliers and competitors.

Bittman, whose practice focuses on issues surrounding multinational corporations, particularly the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and False Claims Act cases, also has substantial federal prosecutorial experience.

Dan Pinnington, director of practicePRO — which «helps lawyers take proactive steps to avoid legal malpractice claims and shows them how to grow a successful and thriving law practice» — says all lawyers should have a basic understanding of practice finances, management issues (managing, marketing, and technology), and know how to handle retainers.

Although this blog spends most of its time addressing criminal case issues, my practice includes personal injury claims, wrongful death claims, contract disputes and civil rights matters.

Tribunal Practice Direction No. 1 of 2010 - Arbitration Claims (TPD 001/2010) was issued on 30 March 2010 and came into immediate effect.

The practice has particular expertise in TUPE issues, complex tribunal claims and employment issues arising out of high - value transactions»;

Our attorneys help individuals and small to medium - sized businesses who are facing certain business contract issues, fraud claims, allegations of deceptive trade practices, or any other legal issues that typically arise in the increasingly complex business environment.

Mary has a solid record of accomplishment in a variety of practice areas including products liability, business claims, employment issues and environmental and toxic torts.

Furthermore, the practice argued that the negligence per se claim could not stand because the statutes at issue that were violated are not intended to prevent the type of harm incurred by the plaintiff, and, separately, the professional negligence claim could not stand because the conduct at issue did not involve the exercise of professional judgment or skill.

Our disputes have involved actuarial and agency issues, and underwriting and claims - handling practices.

Her practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate and construction, with extensive experience in examination of title issues and resolution of claims relating to competing property interests, survey and legal description challenges, extinguishing liens and encumbrances, and resolving construction contract and defect disputes.

J. Christopher Fox, II (Business Litigation)-- Fox is a partner whose practice encompasses a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual issues arising in the financial services arena, matters relating to restrictive covenants and unfair competition claims, and litigation of patent and trademark infringement claims, as well as defense and prosecution of claims for misappropriation of trade secrets.

At issue was whether, in adjusting an at - fault total loss claim (a «write - off» of the vehicle), insurers could continue the standard practice of subtracting the amount of the deductible under the insured's policy from the actual cash value paid to the insured, when the insurer retained title to the salvage (the «totalled» car).

Amy Bess, who chairs Vedder Price's 50 - attorney labor and employment practice group in Washington, D.C., agrees that the demand is unprecedented: «All of us are seeing an increase in these claims and with employment misconduct issues across the board.»

The practices of some «form - filler» companies who assisted residential school survivors with filing their claims under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) were described as «unconscionable» in a decision from the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench issued last week.

The claims and issues at stake involve the internet, file - sharing practices, and digital copyright protections.

SAS Institute challenged this practice, arguing that it was contrary to 35 U.S.C. § 318 (a)'s mandate that the Board «shall issue a final written decision with respect to the patentability of any patent claim challenged by the petitioner» (emphasis added).

He has a very broad employment practice, with particular expertise in difficult restrictive covenant issues and high - profile discrimination claims.

His practice focuses on Personal Injury claims and Criminal Law with a particular interest in Health Canada issues dealing with the Food and Drugs Act and regulations.

The main focus of his practice is insurance law, where he provides advice on a number of issues including coverage, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims and complex injury claims.

Her practice involves a variety of business and government - related disputes, including labor and employment litigation, challenges to state statutes, finance issues, public records and Sunshine Law claims, and bid protests.

Indeed, many claims, including those at issue in this case, are resolved in the protracted motion practice that occurs prior to any trial, and any litigant must be prepared to navigate these procedural hurdles.

Glyn Jones (who is noted for his «great ability to cut through the important issues and save time and costs») heads the defendant personal injury practice, which includes a six - partner team focused on catastrophic injury claims, as well as teams dedicated to occupational health diseases (particularly deafness), motor claims, costs issues and insurance fraud.

Joe Vance's practice focuses on employment litigation, which includes defending employers on issues related to discrimination, retaliation, wage - and - hour, noncompetition, whistleblower claims, and workplace torts.

24 per cent of litigation claims arise out of poor client communication; again, failure to get client consent is the single most common issue driving up claims costs in this area of practice.