Sentences with phrase «current rules of conduct»

On Tuesday, Bharara sat on the aisle seat of the courtroom's back pew, silently listening as Molo questioned his motives in bringing charges simply because the current rules of conduct don't «rise to the level that the prosecutors want.»

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In the meantime, the current proxy rules provide a framework for the conduct of the proxy voting process that is perfectly adequate for resolving the issues that Pershing Square is raising.

The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the guide for the conduct of business meetings.

The conduct of all meetings of the Society shall follow the procedures set forth in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order when applicable and consistent with the Bylaws of the Society.

[79] The rule, in its current form, permits the recovery of «disbursements... incurred in the conduct of the proceeding».

Instead, I suggested that the current regime could be reformed from within, that is, by arbitrators bringing their conduct in line with public law values, in particular the idea of the rule of law.

The current model of legal ethics, informing provincial rules of professional conduct, are based primarily on barrister dilemmas in relation to clients, courts and the wider public.

• If further consideration and consultation is not possible, it would be preferable to allow the common law to continue to evolve, and not codify one interpretation of the current law into an even more inflexible rule of professional conduct.

• The central issue raised by the Final Report of the Advisory Committee is whether a new rule of professional conduct should be adopted which would always require current client consent even if there is no real or no substantial risk of impairment of client representation.

In substance similar to the American Bar Association's Model Rule 1.7 (a), the bright line rule was a change to Canadian law, imposing obligations on lawyers with respect to their current clients that had not previously been stated in Canadian case law or codes of professional condRule 1.7 (a), the bright line rule was a change to Canadian law, imposing obligations on lawyers with respect to their current clients that had not previously been stated in Canadian case law or codes of professional condrule was a change to Canadian law, imposing obligations on lawyers with respect to their current clients that had not previously been stated in Canadian case law or codes of professional conduct.

Conducted seminars on completion of audit work papers, current accounting regulations, audit guidelines and change in tax rules.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Accounting Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy development, financial statement development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevant benchmarks

Important Note: These are not sentencing rules or requirements, but rather simply suggestions to guide Hearing Panels in determining appropriate discipline based both on the current violation and the violator's previous record of ethical conduct.

I believe that there is a better way to enforce current and future rules of conduct.

While this can be a good idea for foreign investors wishing to take advantage of the current low property costs or conducting a business on American soil, there are a few differences between U.S. citizen and foreign investor tax rules.

manager of a real estate firm shall supply evidence satisfactory to the Membership Committee that he / she is actively engaged in the real estate profession, and maintains a current, valid real estate broker's or salesperson's license or is licensed or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property, has a place of business within the state or a state contiguous thereto (unless a secondary member), has no record of recent or pending bankruptcy *, has no record of official sanctions involving unprofessional conduct **, agrees to complete a course of instruction covering the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Association, the Bylaws of the State Association, and the Constitution and Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OR REALTORS ®, and shall agree that if elected to membership, He / she will abide by such Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and the Code of Ethics.

And perhaps the biggest irony central to this current battle is that the complaint mongering and litigation that has brought about this industry maelstrom was not instigated by a throng of irate «Joe Consumers», but rather a couple of frustrated entrepreneurs who were told that if they didn't follow long established rules of conduct and professional obligation they couldn't reap the rewards they were demanding.