Sentences with phrase «defense counsel paid»

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US prosecutors have asked the court to «make a strenuous inquiry into whether the defendant is financially unable to afford counsel» in order to prevent taxpayers from «needlessly» paying for the defense of man reputed to be worth billions.

Cuomo is using campaign funds to pay a criminal defense lawyer representing his office, and several of his aides hired their own counsel.

Technical Answer: «If a claim is made or a suit is brought against an insured for damages because of bodily injury or property damage... we will pay up to our limit of liability for the damages for which the insured is legally liable... and provide a defense at our expense by counsel of our choice even if the suit is groundless, false, or fraudulent.»

In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in such Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Article VIII of Registrant's Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Exhibit (a) hereto, which is incorporated by reference) provides in effect that Registrant will indemnify its officers and trustees against all liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise, or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees reasonably incurred by any such officer or trustee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit, or other proceeding.

In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The Wired GC posts about a provocative subject: whether companies whose employees are accused of corporate crimes deprive them of the right to counsel by refusing to pay the cost of defense?

At trial plaintiff's counsel attempted to impeach a defense expert with his history of payment from a medical malpractice insurer, by whom he had been paid on several occasions for testimony or opinions.

And so then not only has the insured, the attorney who has filed the collection action, not only have they incurred cost for the lawyer that they retained and the collection action, they may have a deductible on their policy that they're paying for defense counsel assigned for the counterclaim, they may be losing lost billable hours.

The Firm's sports and entertainment practice group provides counsel in the prosecution and defense of litigation matters such as infringement of a copyright or trademark, violation of a right of publicity, breach of a contract, interference with a contractual relationship or failure to pay royalties or licensing fees.

«Corporate Counsel Weigh in Negatively on Recent Law Firm Associate Pay Hikes Main Improving Recruiting Techniques as a First Line of Defense Against Attrition»

In all criminal prosecutions, every person charged with crime has the right to be informed of the accusation and to confront the accusers and witnesses with other testimony, and to have counsel for defense, and not be compelled to give self - incriminating evidence, or to pay costs, jail fees, or necessary witness fees of the defense, unless found guilty.

Fiduciary insurance will not only pay the legal costs to protect both assets, but can also provide reliable defense counsel.

Your defense counsel is paid for by your Bristol Heights renters insurance, but the attorney's duty is to you, the client.

In the event of suits or claims in which one or more current or past officers or directors or employees of the Association are named as a result of their status as such or decisions or actions taken in good faith and reasonably understood to be within the scope of their authority or employment during their term as such, the National Association shall, directly or through insurance secured for the benefit of such officers and directors and employees, secure counsel to act on behalf of and provide a defense for such officers, directors and employees; pay reasonable defense expenses incurred in advance of final disposition of such case; and indemnify such officers, directors and employees with respect to any liability assessed or incurred as a result of any such claim, suit or action.