Sentences with phrase «defense counsel in cases»

Cox represents clients as defense counsel in cases involving product defect claims, serious personal injuries and other high stakes matters in the Southeast and beyond.

She advises clients both proactively and reactively on employment best practices, and also serves as defense counsel in cases involving harassment, discrimination, breach of contract, wage and hour, and unfair business practices.

Co. v. Moore (via the California Appellate Report) was directed squarely at defense counsel in the case.

Not exact matches

The judge in the death - penalty case against a suspected USS Cole attacker has found the the chief defense counsel for military commissions, Marine Brig. Gen. John Baker, in contempt, according to a report from the Miami Herald.

Two of the defense counsels — Ayorinde and Lana — in separate submissions, told the court that they were withdrawing further appearance in the case.

The case was earlier stalled on Thursday due to the absence of the defense counsel who wrote to the court that he had to be in Kogi state for an election petition matter.

Moreover, defense counsels maintain that Fort Schuyler is a private entity, not public, and that, in the case of RiverBend, the corporation was not defrauded because it ended up getting what it was seeking: a new solar manufacturing plant.

Legal luminary, Dr. Maurice Ampaw, who is the Defense counsel for four accused: Osarfo Anthony, Ekow Micah, Sarah Kwablah, in an ongoing case of extortion on Thursday, 1st September, 2016, disclosed to court how Asamoah Gyan asked Sarah Kwablah to abort the pregnancy for any amount of money she wants.

«On every placard is a story about an actual case in New York, where the public defense system failed a person's right to counsel,» said Bob Perry is the New York Civil Liberties Union legislative director.

In addition to the expert opinion, legal arguments pertaining to mootness and ripeness, as well as a strong defense of CCJEF's legitimate standing in the case, the reply brief was offered by counsel for the plaintiffs, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), with assistance from the Yale Law School Education Adequacy Clinic, both of which serve pro bono in this actioIn addition to the expert opinion, legal arguments pertaining to mootness and ripeness, as well as a strong defense of CCJEF's legitimate standing in the case, the reply brief was offered by counsel for the plaintiffs, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), with assistance from the Yale Law School Education Adequacy Clinic, both of which serve pro bono in this actioin the case, the reply brief was offered by counsel for the plaintiffs, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), with assistance from the Yale Law School Education Adequacy Clinic, both of which serve pro bono in this actioin this action.

3) Question: We are defense counsel in a personal injury case.

It added that the case was being «fought with the litigation support services of SDD Global Solutions, the India arm of Channel 4's U.S. counsel, SmithDehn LLP, in a groundbreaking case where «outsourcing» has proved to be a creative solution to running a robust defense.»

I had a case early in my career case that was handled by the local superstar defense counsel.

Specifically, he asks, «When you are a defense counsel in a civil case who discovers that a plaintiffs» claim is fraudulent, do you have a duty to disclose this to the trial court?»

Invariably, defense counsel will find weaknesses in the case and a number of reasons to reduce the value of the claim.

Whether you are seeking zealous representation in a high - stakes business dispute, catastrophic injury or death case, a top notch defense in a nationwide class action, appellate counsel to handle the appeal of a runaway jury verdict, or coordinating counsel for cases pending around the country, we can help.

Kevin started his legal career defending criminal cases as an Area Defense Counsel in the Air Force JAG Corp..

Serve as national counsel for a major electrical / electronic equipment manufacturer in the defense of shock, burn and explosion cases involving electricity and electrical / electronic products.

In addition, he acted as defense counsel in two murder cases, including one in which he was assigned by the Superior Court, and successfully defended both clients in those matterIn addition, he acted as defense counsel in two murder cases, including one in which he was assigned by the Superior Court, and successfully defended both clients in those matterin two murder cases, including one in which he was assigned by the Superior Court, and successfully defended both clients in those matterin which he was assigned by the Superior Court, and successfully defended both clients in those matterin those matters.

During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling, litigation, and arbitration, international litigation and arbitration, antitrust litigation and arbitration, products liability litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and securities fraud.

One would have to have shown that a drug test would not have been required prior to sentencing if the defense attorney had objected for ineffective assistance of counsel to be a viable grounds to attack the sentence in this case.

Our expertise has been recognized by the courts as we acted as defense counsel in some of the leading cases that resulted in legal precedent by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico in areas such as prescription of tort actions, the extent of Plaintiff's burden of proof and case in chief in a premise liability case, as well as the apportionment of comparative negligence in trip and fall accidents involving stationary fixtures.

As a Denver criminal defense lawyer, her commitment to her clients and persistence in advocating their cases have earned her respect from prosecutors, opposing counsel, and judges.

On March 7, 2012, Lightfoot attorney William Morrow and in - house counsel for United States Steel Corporation, Tony Jeselnik, obtained a defense verdict in a case brought against the company for alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Our founding Long Island injury attorney worked for years as a defense counsel in personal injury cases for various nationally recognized insurance companies.

Other topics addressed were recent cases concerning disgorgement (Kokesh) and the constitutionality of Administrative Law Judges (Lucia); the nature of assistance required to receive credit for cooperation; and observations regarding arguments by defense counsel that, in the Staff's view, may be conflating elements of the antifraud provisions of the securities laws.

Serving as court - appointed coordinating defense counsel in a number of asbestos cases consolidated in a special asbestos docket in Jefferson County, Alabama.

And this duty also constrains the defense counsel in sexual assault cases who would attack the complainant with all they've got, including sexual histories and therapeutic records.

In case any such action is brought against an Indemnified Party, and it notifies the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate in, and, to the extent that it may wish, jointly with any other Indemnifying Party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, subject to the provisions herein stated, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, and after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to so assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Section 9 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigatioIn case any such action is brought against an Indemnified Party, and it notifies the Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate in, and, to the extent that it may wish, jointly with any other Indemnifying Party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, subject to the provisions herein stated, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, and after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to so assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Section 9 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigatioin, and, to the extent that it may wish, jointly with any other Indemnifying Party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, subject to the provisions herein stated, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, and after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to so assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Section 9 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigatioin connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation.

The Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall not be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party if the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense of the action with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party; provided that the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party if (i) the employment of such counsel has been specifically authorized in writing by the Indemnifying Party or (ii) the named parties to any such action (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnified Party or parties and the Indemnifying Party and, in the judgement of counsel for the Indemnified Party, it is advisable for the Indemnified Party or parties to be represented by separate counsel (in which case the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such action on behalf of the Indemnified Party or parties, it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not, in connection with any one such action or separate but substantially similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys for the Indemnified Party or parties.

The lawyers in our White Collar Defense & Regulatory Enforcement Group recognize that decisions made by counsel at the outset of a case can reduce the risk of such charges and damage.

In this case, defense counsel for Mr. Mali accepted that the officer was entitled to enter onto Mr. Mali's property; however, when Mr. Mali informed the officer that he did not want to speak with him, this withdrew the implied invitation, and the officer then became a trespasser.

Served as trial counsel in the defense of underground storage tank environmental contamination cases in various matters throughout the Middle Atlantic states which typically involve claims for personal injury, property damage and Natural Resource Damages related to groundwater contamination.

Mary L. Bonauto, the civil rights lawyer for Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders who was lead counsel in Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health — the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case in 2003 that legalized same - sex marriage in the United States for the first time — said the suit asks the court to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act because it targets gays and lesbians for discrimination.

As a result of his experience involving the medical aspects of asbestos health litigation, Art has served, for many years, as joint medical defense counsel for various defendants in the New York City asbestos litigation cases.

Serve as local counsel in approximately 600 cases for an international flavors company in defense of claims alleging lung injury due to exposure to butter flavoring.

Represented major kitchen appliance manufacturer in defense of numerous product liability cases across the country as national coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel

Marvin's case is an extreme example of a pervasive problem in wrongful conviction cases: inadequate defense counsel.

ILS is a plaintiff electronic discovery firm, although we also serve as the objective case manager for the document production phase in multiparty litigation, acting as an independent third party vendor and service provider on behalf of counsel for both plaintiffs and the defense.

Experience Highlights Lead defense counsel for a world - wide manufacturer of spray foam insulation in an alleged formaldehyde and isocyanate exposure case.

In his position of national coordinating counsel, David has assisted in establishing computerized control and direction of the defense of cases nationwidIn his position of national coordinating counsel, David has assisted in establishing computerized control and direction of the defense of cases nationwidin establishing computerized control and direction of the defense of cases nationwide.

Earlier, among other matters, he obtained a full defense jury verdict as lead trial counsel in a case on behalf of the New York City Law Department; served as lead counsel in an appeal where the court vacated a first degree robbery conviction of a client on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel (People v. Cyrus, 48 A.D. 3d 150 (1st Dept. 2007)-RRB-; and was co-lead counsel on the submission of an amicus brief on First Amendment issues with the United States Supreme Court.

Whether you need aggressive defense against a serious criminal charge, representation in your divorce, child custody, parental responsibility or paternity case, or need representation in your immigration case, our firm can offer the sound counsel and compassionate guidance needed to accomplish your goals.

At Conroy Simberg, we are proud of our firm's nationwide reputation for delivering highly effective defense counsel in asbestos litigation matters, as well as mass tort and products liability cases, including silica claims.

Co-Author «Race - Based Peremptory Challenges of Civil Jurors Held Unconstitutional» Lectured on the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt Hotel Skywalk Doctrine of Comparative Negligence in Admiralty Cases — NC Association of Defense Counsel The Defense of Mass Catastrophe Litigation to Excess / Surplus Lines Association

In that case, defense counsel offered publicly viewable posts from the plaintiff's account that seemed to show physical activity inconsistent with her alleged injuries.

What We Do: In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that criminal defense attorneys have a Sixth Amendment duty to advise their clients about immigration consequences of their criminal cases, and that failure to do so is ineffective assistance of counsel.

1 For attempts to measure the effect of advocacy quality through other means, see, e.g., Banks Miller et al., Leveling the Odds: The Effect of Quality Legal Representation in Cases of Asymmetrical Capability, 49 Law & Soc» y Rev. 209 (2015)(finding that high quality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyer Cases of Asymmetrical Capability, 49 Law & Soc» y Rev. 209 (2015)(finding that high quality representation evened the odds for asylum applicants and that asylum seekers fared better when unrepresented than when represented by a poor lawyer); Mitchell J. Frank & Dr. Osvaldo F. Morera, Professionalism and Advocacy at Trial — Real Jurors Speak in Detail About the Performance of Their Advocates, 64 Baylor L. Rev. 1, 38 (2012)(finding statistically significant correlations in criminal cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyer cases between jurors» perceptions of closing argument persuasiveness and jury verdict, and finding statistically significant correlations in civil cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyer cases between perceptions of defense counsel's closing argument persuasiveness and defense verdict); James M. Anderson & Paul Heaton, How Much Difference Does the Lawyer Make?

Richard has also been defense counsel in the two most significant commodity futures manipulation class actions of recent decades: the silver market cases and the copper market cases.

«Lessons of the Lorax: Jury Selection in Difficult Cases» (with Stuart Simon from American Jury Centers), Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Winter Meeting, March 2012