Sentences with phrase «clear decision rules»

The process for data - based decision making requires that decisions about participation in intervention levels is data - driven, involves teams, and is operationalized with clear decision rules.

Not exact matches

«The Commission has manifestly breached its duty to provide a clear and unequivocal statement of reasons in its decision, in relying simultaneously on grossly divergent factual scenarios, in contradicting itself as to the source of the rule that Ireland is said to have breached, and in suggesting that Ireland granted aid in relation to profits taxable in other jurisdictions,» the statement said.

In the meanwhile, myriad high - profile news stories — from Industry Minister Tony Clement overruling the CRTC's ruling that Windmobile violated foreign ownership guidelines to the government's decision to block the sale of Potash Corp. to BHP Billiton — made clear why Canada's foreign investment guidelines must be updated.

«Today's decision sends a clear signal to companies that they must comply with all aspects of EU merger rules, including the obligation to provide correct information,» said Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager.

Ethicists have always worried about «borderline situations,» in which clear rules do not yield clear direction, or about the «perplexed conscience,» which leaves a person bewildered in the midst of difficult decisions.

As Lakatos maintains, there are no clear - cut rules for such decisions, and there are risks in either changing programmes too precipitously or too reluctantly.

Watson seemed particularly rankled by the Justice Department's plea for him to rule specifically on the language of the travel ban itself and not make his decision based on some of President Trump and his colleagues» language about the ban — language which made it clear the ban violates the spirit of the Constitution.

«I have not made a clear decision of what I will do, but don't rule anything out or tell you how much we spend.

In particular, the rules encourage members to accept a predetermined sanction for given acts of misconduct rather than undergoing a full tribunal, but establish an impartial panel of decision makers with clear rules for evidence and standards of proof should a full disciplinary hearing be required.

I could not find any clear rule or authoritative information about the reception of foreign diplomats but my guess is that such a politically sensitive decision would formally be taken at the highest level, either the Council of the EU (i.e. the Foreign Affairs Council) or the European Council (it's not the same thing).

Agoro said the decision of Alhaji Atiku to dump the ruling APC was a clear manifestation of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku's desperation to rule Nigeria.

ALBANY, NY (05/28/2010)(readMedia)-- «Today's decision is a victory for the rule of law in New York and should make it clear that no governor can run roughshod over people's rights.

EFCC Clears the Air on Kafarati The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to media reports on the decision of Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court, Abuja to decline ruling in the fundamental human rights enforcement case brought before him by Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Asked whether Liang's decision to withdraw his gun from his holster before the shooting was standard protocol, Bratton said there was no clear rule.

But now the methane rule decision could give advocacy groups a clearer argument to end the slowdowns.

Calling the NLRB ruling «comprehensive and clear,» Elizabeth Bunn, vice president of the United Auto Workers (UAW)-- the union seeking to represent NYU graduate assistants — enthused in a press release that «this decision confirms what academic student employees at campuses across the country know... they are workers and are treated as such by their employers.»

The rule attempts to clear up confusion created by Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006 that complicated efforts to regulate development in and around smaller streams and wetlands, particularly those that dry up for part of the year.

TCTA testified at the hearing, pointing out that since the law requires that a local district innovation plan can not be adopted without the approval of the majority of the district - level decision - making committee, it was critical for the rules to make clear that the law requires the professional staff in a school district to nominate and elect professional staff representatives on the committee, with at least two - thirds of the elected representatives being classroom teachers.

Cost - benefit analysis applied to an appropriate decision tree (possibly using scenario analysis to rule out mutually incompatible features) is a far clearer and better way to deal with this issue.

A decision last year of the Federal Court of Appeal stated a clear rule about the relationship between the patent office and patent agents: once a patent issues, most aspects of the patent application process are beyond challenge (Weatherford Canada Ltd. v. Corlac Inc., 2011 FCA 228):

That the Court is keen to avoid such a conclusion is clear from the argument brought forth in the statement of the Court in paragraphs 46 and 47 of the judgment, where the Court finds that its decision to rule for the non-applicability of the Visa Code does not run contrary to the distinct requirement of the Visa Code to refuse a visa in case there are doubts with regard to the applicant's intention to leave the territory of the Member State after the expiry of the visa — a refusal that would be taken as a result of the application of the Visa Code, not as a result of its non-applicability.

However, when looking closer, a turning point in its methodology in respect of the horizontal effect of fundamental rights is now identifiable, which can be traced back to the Dominguez ruling, takes clearer shape in Dansk Industri and now returns before German courts in this decision.

The decision, Payette v. Guay inc., provides a clear and coherent analysis for determining the rules of interpretation to be applied to restrictive covenants that arise in these hybrid contracts.

The Hryniak decision backed Ontario's new rules on summary judgment (judgment made on a claim, without full trial, when a judge finds an issue can be decided based on certain facts or clear, incontrovertible evidence), and provided guidance on when it can be used.

Surrey equal division of family property decisions help lawyers and their clients understand the new rules so cases can be settled out of court because the rules are clear.

In other words: clear rules on transparency, participation and decision - making, and agreement about a way to solve conflicts that can arise.

Effective governance that leads to more sustainable results has clear rules on transparency, participation and decision - making, and agreement about a way to solve conflicts that can arise.

In a decision issued on Nov. 20, Mitchell v. Board of Bar Examiners, the state Supreme Judicial Court held that Mitchell was entitled to a waiver of the rule, clearing the way for him to take the bar exam.

The new Rules do not spell out a clear consequence, but in preparing this post I counted more than ten 2010 decisions in which a judge or master cited proportionality in reducing a costs award.

The national legislature may thus possess discretion to determine criteria to be satisfied by organisations to be able to challenge an infringement of environmental law; however, the very obligation to guarantee access to justice was, for the Advocate General, sufficiently clear to preclude a rule with the effect of excluding certain categories of non-legislative decisions taken by public authorities from the possible scope of review (para 94).

While the Court does not rule out the possibility of autonomous use of article 43 (3), it is clear that all policy decisions must be made by the legislator.

At the time the district court ruled, the decisions of this court were unfortunately not as clear or consistent as they should have been on this point.

At the end of the reply brief, it becomes clear that Samsung's short - term priority is the «quick links» patent, which the Federal Circuit patent held not to be infringed but the other circuit judges, in their controversial en banc decision, reinstated the district court ruling and jury verdict.

* The photographer from the horrendous decision ruling that embedded Tweets are copyright violations is fighting an effort by defendants to get an interlocutory appeal to clear up this travesty as quickly as possible.

A collection of annual reporting on the actions and opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court with clear, in - depth analysis of every decision made by the nation's highest court since the 1989 - 1990 term and the justices who ruled on them.

«When one looks at this case in its entirety, it becomes clear that any delay that might otherwise look at first blush to be well beyond constitutionally permitted parameters, resulted from decisions made by Mr. V and his legal team, or due to other exceptional circumstances related to the defence,» Gee wrote in his 14 - page ruling.

«After a similar court ruling in 2012, lawmakers passed a law making clear that free representation would be available starting with bail review hearings, at which judges review commissioners» decisions.»

The amicus submission seeks reversal of a Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision that proposes a «clear rule of conclusive deference» toward foreign sovereigns» interpretations of their domestic laws.

While Masipa ruled that prosecutors had failed to prove explicit premeditation to kill Steenkamp — a decision that had been anticipated by many legal experts — she also cleared Pistorius of murder dolus eventualis.

Today, the SCC reverses that decision with a ruling that backs the dissent, while criticizing the Crown for its failed prosecution and the lower courts for failing to see what was a clear violation.

The dangers of such an approach, in an era where administrative law decisions makers have increasing power, is to allow legislators to do an end run around Charter protections by delegating discretionary authority to administrative rule makers, rather than imposing clear rules, subject to robust Charter challenge.

The Second Circuit upheld the District Court decision, holding that «[n] othing in the False Claims Act evinces a clear legislative intent to pre-empt state statutes and rules that regulate an attorney's disclosure of client confidences.»

In fact, it should be noted that Germany, one of the first members in the EU to give any clear sign of how its government will react to the CJEU's decision, appears to be considering the creation of «cyber courts» to rule on cases arising out of issues between individuals and search engines over the right to be forgotten.

Insurance companies, by and large, welcomed the decision saying the new rule, effective from July one this year, will bring about more transparency by providing prospective policy holders clear information about the amount that has been collected from them as brokerage or commission.

Wheeler has largely steered clear of Title II reclassification, suggesting that he can use language from this year's court decision to justify it under rules on promoting broadband competition.

The price developments come as the US Securities and Exchange Commission nears a decision on a rule change that would clear the way for a proposed bitcoin exchange - traded fund (ETF).

Clear ground rules - Decision - making was achieved by consensus with the understanding that if there were any serious disagreements it was the Indigenous leadership that would have the final say.

«Industry gains a very great deal from this bill because it imposes clear, statutory rules for land use where the Mabo decision left uncertainty.

It's important to be clear that decisions are always based on the association's policies and rules.

Among the rules is the law of clarity, which means that you must make decisions with a clear view of where you want your company to go.