Sentences with phrase «clients in court actions»

Representing our clients in court actions Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP is acknowledged as a leading litigation firm in Ottawa, a reputation that is echoed across Ontario and Canada.

Not exact matches

If the client decides to take legal action and you ultimately end up in court, you've already lost.

Based upon this analysis, we provide our clients with recommendations concerning whether they should: (1) move to be appointed lead plaintiff; (2) file an individual non-class action in federal or state court; or (3) take no active role, that is, remain a class member in an action initiated by others.

The firm represents clients in a wide variety of litigation and appellate matters, including matters involving real property, real estate finance, construction, development disputes and transactions, intellectual property disputes, business disputes, personal injury, fraud, shareholder disputes, and adversarial actions in bankruptcy court.

«The propagation of such irresponsible and destructive falsehood made against my client should not be availed the cloak of parliamentary immunity which, if had been said in anywhere else in the open, will certainly be giving rise to a meritorious court action in defamation.

Lawyers are paid to argue in court in defense of their client and prove that they are right, stock traders are paid to agree with the market action and admit when they are wrong.

If you have good evidence that is not known to the public, better you should keep it to yourself, and wait for your day in court, because what you did write today will be unlikely to persuade the directors of Berkshire Hathaway from their current course of action, which may include pursuing claims against your client.

After he successfully defended one such driver last year when the court ruled that the ticket had nothing to do with the statute being relied upon, that client turned into the lead plaintiff in a putative class action lawsuit that Jones recently filed attacking this type of enforcement.

The Florida Supreme Court has suspended two prominent lawyers 30 days each for seeking a payout for their clients from a scientific institute created in a class action tobacco settlement...

Won summary judgment and successfully represented Fortune 500 client in meal and rest break class action litigated to the California Supreme Court.

Composed of experienced litigation attorneys, the firm is skilled at representing groups of injured clients in class action and mass tort litigation in both state and federal courts.

Gillette v. N. Dakota Disciplinary Bd., No. 09 - 1598, involved an action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief preventing an attorney disciplinary board from prosecuting a disciplinary action for alleged misconduct arising out of plaintiff's representation of Native American clients in tribal court litigation.

We represent clients in a wide range of class actions brought in provinces across the country, including in Québec, and in courts of all levels.

Brought trademark infringement action in federal court to successfully enforce client's videogame trademark.

He has represented pro bono clients in discrimination actions before the D.C. Circuit and D.C. District courts, including successfully arguing for reversal of the district court's dismissal of his client's case in Miller v. Hersman, 594 F. 3d 8 (D.C. Cir.

I have come to strongly believe that a mediated settlement is often the best option for clients involved in these disputes and if mediation fails, arbitration can be preferable to a court action.

We have defended our clients in class actions and other institutionally - important matters in 24 states, in both state and federal court.

bankruptcy law co-counsel to private equity fund in interpleader action against chapter 11 trustee over proceeds of stock warrant; client prevailed in bankruptcy court bench trial and on trial de novo in district court.

By immersing himself in their operations early on, he provides forthright advice while developing strong working relationships and valuable insights needed to protect his clients» interests and achieve an effective resolution, should a matter proceed to court action.

Both are also well experienced in representing clients in court when necessary, offering sound advice on the best course of action in a variety of approaches.

There were 11 allegations which included that he circumvented the terms of a British Columbia Supreme Court order and attempted to mislead the court; he breached his ethical obligations by receiving funds from an individual and disbursing them for the benefit of a client without advising the individual that his interests were not being protected; and he represented parties in a B.C. Supreme Court action despite a conflict of inteCourt order and attempted to mislead the court; he breached his ethical obligations by receiving funds from an individual and disbursing them for the benefit of a client without advising the individual that his interests were not being protected; and he represented parties in a B.C. Supreme Court action despite a conflict of intecourt; he breached his ethical obligations by receiving funds from an individual and disbursing them for the benefit of a client without advising the individual that his interests were not being protected; and he represented parties in a B.C. Supreme Court action despite a conflict of inteCourt action despite a conflict of interest.

If a law firm is retained in a case involving multiple actions, it is not obligated to represent the client in all of the actions in order to get paid for the work it performed, says the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

The referee didn't understand the law and remedies so it was really difficult to explain that our client had a right to stay in the house pending the court action on the equity stripping case.

One federal judge appointed him to represent prisoners in a collective action over second - hand tobacco smoke (a case that resulted in compensation for the clients and the banning of tobacco from Maryland's prisons), another asked him to serve on the U.S. District Court's task force regarding electronic discovery, and the Chief Judge asked him to serve on that court's bench - bar subcommittee on attorneys» Court's task force regarding electronic discovery, and the Chief Judge asked him to serve on that court's bench - bar subcommittee on attorneys» court's bench - bar subcommittee on attorneys» fees.

Mr. Cacace has represented clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including business litigation, intellectual property disputes, product liability actions, consumer class actions, and real estate disputes.

Won summary judgment and successfully represented Fortune 500 client in meal and rest break class action litigated before the California Supreme Court.

In dismissing the plaintiff's action, the court agreed held that the reasonableness of a lawyer's impugned conduct will be assessed in light of the time available to complete the work, the nature of the client's instructions and the client's experience and sophisticatioIn dismissing the plaintiff's action, the court agreed held that the reasonableness of a lawyer's impugned conduct will be assessed in light of the time available to complete the work, the nature of the client's instructions and the client's experience and sophisticatioin light of the time available to complete the work, the nature of the client's instructions and the client's experience and sophistication.

Notable mandates: Successfully represented Toronto mayor Rob Ford in a libel and defamation action; representing former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj in litigation proceeding contesting election in Etobicoke Centre; acting on the establishment of a large residential real estate private equity fund; a complex reorganization of an existing real estate private equity fund into private REIT, the investors in which include several of Canada's largest pension plans and mutual funds; acted for the purchaser in excess of 230 quick service restaurants in Ontario, B.C., and Quebec; acted for management in a proxy dispute involving an interlisted TSX and ASX company, involving various interest holders in several international jurisdictions; represented Pharmascience Inc. at Federal Court of Canada; represented clients such as Apotex Inc. in trademark dispute; represented Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association in matters before the Trademark Opposition Board.

«Ethics» seems an immutable concept, something for philosophical debate late into the evening rather than an action item — as Joshua Lenon, in - house - lawyer for Clio, said in the last Twitter chat of the year, lawyers are officers of the court with a sworn duty to the law as well as to clients.

Chicago injury lawyer Blake Horwitz, representing the plaintiff, filed his client's civil action for assault in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois, claiming a pattern of «criminal activity.»

Preston has represented clients in US District Court in numerous states, before the US International Trade Commission (ITC) in Section 337 actions, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the USPTO in inter partes review proceedings.

We also advise clients in government enforcement actions, federal court litigation, government contracts litigation, bid protests and other contested proceedings.

Represented clients in disciplinary actions before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, the Single Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Supreme Judicial Court

While we focus on helping companies avoid disruptive and expensive environmental litigation and government enforcement actions through the development of environmental compliance programs, we are fully prepared to represent the interests of our clients in federal and state courts across the nation should the need arise.

«Very real obstacles» faced by a family law client in bringing a negligence action against a Cheshire law firm did not mean that the claim should be struck out in its entirety, the High Court has ruled.

Andrew Walsh represents clients in complex civil business disputes, high - stakes environmental litigation, and white collar criminal actions, in both state and federal court.

Beyond his environmental practice, Derek also represents clients in a broad range of other business disputes, including employment class action defense, franchise, securities, corporate governance, real estate, intellectual property and noncompetition litigation, before trial and appellate courts.

While it is ethically permissible to advise a client on actions they may take in the future, courts have come down hard on litigants and attorneys who have failed to preserve evidence contained in Social Media accounts.

In 2015, Brooks Kushman client General Motors Corporation was named as a co-defendant in a patent infringement action filed by Voxathon LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TexaIn 2015, Brooks Kushman client General Motors Corporation was named as a co-defendant in a patent infringement action filed by Voxathon LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texain a patent infringement action filed by Voxathon LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texain the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Sappi Paper Holding - v - Gearbulk AG: Chris was instructed on behalf of the Defendants in this Commercial Court action in which the Claimants claimed damages for losses suffered as a result of a fire on board his client's vessel.

Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a putative national class action on behalf of our client, a health plan, in a claim of wrongfully denied mental health care benefits filed in federal court.

Highlights include a London arbitration relating to a US $ 2 billion African urban project, a landmark decision on legal professional privilege in Hong Kong's highest court after a document summons by the HK Secretary for Justice, a # 1 billion joint venture dispute between two global oil companies, and action against various defaulting clients of a renowned English financial institution.

We were engaged by a law firm to assist them in bringing a patent enforcement action in U.S. federal court on behalf of their Japanese client.

Combining a thorough knowledge of class action procedure with an understanding of current regulatory developments, Phil represents his clients in state and federal courts nationwide on issues such as unclaimed property, contractual obligations, privacy / cyber risk, adequacy of disclosure and regulatory compliance.

Instead, the judge preferred the test articulated by the Scottish Supreme Court in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11, that the duty when advising a client of the risks of taking a particular course of action is: «to take reasonable care to ensure the [individual] is aware of any material risks involved in any recommended [course of action], and of any reasonable alternative».

Representation of Corning OCA Corporation in Massachusetts state court action to compel arbitration and compliance with non-competition agreement by client's former vice president and technology director

Our immigration lawyer represents immigration and clients facing deportation / removal before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in immigration courts throughout the United States in obtaining their permanent resident cards, citizenship, religious and political asylum applications, removal / deportation hearings, criminal defense, DACA, deferred action enforcement, temporary and permanent visa applications, K 1 fiance visa petitions, work authorization visa, immigration bonds and holds, criminal bonds, appeals, violence against women (VAWA) battered spouse petitions, cancellation of removal, TPS or DED and more.

Mr. Goheen has served as lead or co-counsel in over 25 privacy - based class actions in state and federal courts, including over 20 class actions against consumer reporting agencies alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, representing such clients as SunTrust Banks, Shell, Countrywide, Equifax, Bank of America, and Capital One.

In each of our pro bono cases involving state court actions, our clients are eligible for waivers of filing fees.

Represented plaintiff in federal court action against competitor for false advertising and Lanham Act violations; obtained favorable settlement for client