China on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 vowed to take measures of the «same strength» in response to a proposed U.S. tariff hike on $ 50 billion worth of Chinese goods in a spiraling
dispute over technology policy that has fueled fears it might set back a global economic recovery.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor
disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information
technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control
over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
U.S. officials say a delegation led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has arrived in Beijing for talks on a festering
dispute over trade and
technology.
Sarepta Therapeutics, which won a pioneering Food and Drug Administration approval for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug last year, has settled a patent
dispute with rival BioMarin
over the «exon - skipping»
technology at heart of the companies» muscular dystrophy treatments.
WASHINGTON, April 17 - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Microsoft Corp's privacy fight with the Justice Department
over whether prosecutors can force
technology companies to hand
over data stored overseas after Congress passed legislation that resolved the
dispute.
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters)- Supreme Court justices on Tuesday wrestled with Microsoft Corp's
dispute with the U.S. Justice Department
over whether prosecutors can force
technology companies to hand
over data stored overseas, with some signaling support for the government and others urging Congress to pass a law to resolve the issue.
WASHINGTON, April 17 - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dropped Microsoft Corp's privacy fight with the Justice Department
over whether prosecutors can force
technology companies to hand
over data stored overseas after Congress passed legislation that resolved the
dispute.
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 - Supreme Court justices on Tuesday wrestled with Microsoft Corp's
dispute with the U.S. Justice Department
over whether prosecutors can force
technology companies to hand
over data stored overseas, with some signaling support for the government and others urging Congress to pass a law to resolve the issue.
Following a legal battle that stretched across two continents, the electronics company agreed to pay $ 60 million to Proview
Technology to settle a
dispute over the rights to the iPad name in China.
As Businessweek writes, «Tech giants and other corporations that have grown by serial acquisition fear the Actelion precedent could expose them — at least in California — to open - ended liability
over licensing
disputes involving the smaller new -
technology companies they are wont to gobble up like so many cocktail nuts.»
Beijing's list of 106 products included the biggest U.S. exports to China, reflecting its intense sensitivity to the
dispute over American complaints that it pressures foreign companies to hand
over technology.
The legal
dispute between Uber and Alphabet's Waymo
over stolen self - driving
technology is finally
over, as the two companies have reached a $ 245 million settlement.
The move comes as the latest development in Uber and Waymo's high - stakes
dispute over autonomous car
technology.
Uber reached a $ 245 million settlement with Waymo to end their legal
dispute over stolen self - driving
technology.
Tech giants and other corporations that have grown by serial acquisition fear the Actelion precedent could expose them — at least in California — to open - ended liability
over licensing
disputes involving the smaller new -
technology companies they are wont to gobble up like so many cocktail nuts.
On the investment side, while the detention of Canadian investors John Chang and Allison Lu for commercial
disputes with politically connected counterparts in China has gotten most of the publicity, other practices, such imposing
technology transfer requirements on foreign investors, targeting foreign
over local firms in enforcing environmental rules, and denying reciprocal treatment of investments in resource projects, banking, telecommunications and professional services are also cause for serious concern.
Despite sanctions and political
disputes between the United States and Iran
over the past thirty - five years, both countries have encouraged cooperation in the fields of science and
technology.
Though Schaefer's finding was
disputed, there's now a new study from California Institute of
Technology and Carnegie Institute that suggests the dimming
over this period is twice what Schaefer found.
Keeping up - to - date is essential because even though the legal system is often placed in the unenviable position of reacting to emerging developments rather than adopting proactive stances to head off controversies, if leaders can implement sound AUPs, they may be able to avoid costly litigation when
disputes arise
over the use of
technology in schools.
Toyota and Paice LLC have settled their patent
dispute over hybrid
technology.
Mandating rapid, massive deployment of these
technologies will result in high cost,
disputes over land use, and unreliable electricity, leading to a public backlash.
A small geoengineering experiment in the UK was recently abandoned due to a
dispute over attempts by some of the team involved to patent the
technology.
Beyond
dispute is that consumers» savings at the pump will far outweigh the cost of the
technologies required to meet the new standards with enough left
over, in fact, to offset the added price at the pump associated with the cap - and - trade program contained in the House and Senate climate bills.
David Bailey, head of the
dispute resolution group at SGH Martineau, has seen the use of online bundle
technology increase in his firm
over the last 12 months:
Successfully resolving claims against clients for
over 25 years on terms favorable to clients, including
technology vendor contract
disputes and other commercial litigation, lease
disputes for national and regional companies, and early resolution of several class action claims against national retailers and international travel company.
On the contentious side, we've advised on
disputes involving the interpretation, performance and termination of IT contracts; software copyright infringement;
technology patent litigation; and
disputes over systems procurement and outsourcing agreements.
Represented the University of Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories in a
dispute with MedImmune
over royalty obligations under a
technology license agreement covering MedImmune's Synagis ® drug.
Geoffrey Gussis posts at InHouseBlog that if you're looking for a new
technology - based
dispute resolution tool, then you should check out Cybersettle, which has assisted in
over $ 1 billion in settlements.
While the legal profession wrangles
over the relatively minor issue of allowing testimony by Skype and other
technologies, there are those that are looking at resolving millions of
disputes in ways that are arguably better, faster and cheaper as compared to traditional courts.
Over the past several years, Yasser has focused his practice on cases involving
technology and intellectual property
disputes, trade secret theft, and unfair competition claims.
Mediated an insurance coverage
dispute between a Lloyd's of London syndicate and a
technology company
over insurance coverage for underlying cyber-squatting claims
Represented University of Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories in
dispute with MedImmune
over royalty obligations under
technology license agreement covering MedImmune's Synagis ® drug for treatment of RSV.
Over the years, Ted has made numerous presentations to a variety of organizations such as at the Professional Development Program, Osgoode Hall Law School; McMaster University Social Work Department; and, has also been a part - time instructor in the Alternative
Dispute Resolution Certificate Program at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and
Technology and in the Family Law Course at McMaster University.
William Gard, who leads the construction and engineering team, is the chairman of the
Technology and Construction Solicitors» Association (TeCSA) and has acted as arbitrator or adjudicator in
over 90
disputes.
Michael has
over 20 years» experience of dealing with large complex commercial
disputes with a particular emphasis on company / shareholder
disputes, warranty claims, partnership advice, restraint of trade,
technology claims, contract
disputes, contentious probate and insolvency.
This article examines these approaches towards resolving
disputes over surplus embryos and considers whether they support the express objectives of the AHRA and Quebec's Act Respecting Clinical and Research Activities Relating to Assisted Procreation (Act Respecting Assisted Procreation) to protect the health and well - being of women, to promote the principle of free and informed consent and to recognize that women are more directly affected than men by the use of assisted reproductive
technologies (ARTs).
Uber reached a $ 245 million settlement with Waymo to end their legal
dispute over stolen self - driving
technology.
The legal
dispute between Uber and Alphabet's Waymo
over stolen self - driving
technology is finally
over, as the two companies have reached a $ 245 million settlement.
The company removed Bose headphones from Apple Stores after Beats, which is owned by Apple, settled a legal
dispute with Bose
over its noise - cancelation
technology.
The firm recently appointed a new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi who's been trying to address its London - related and other issues, including a high - profile legal
dispute with Alphabet's Waymo
over supposed theft of trade secrets related to self - driving
technologies.