Not exact matches
The «open notebook» approach involves full
disclosure and
public publishing of raw story materials, a focus on science research published in open access mediums, and
encouraging scientific story sources to provide their contact information for follow - up coverage of the story.
In late November, with scant
public disclosure, the Treasury Department started the Foreclosure Alternatives Program, through which it will
encourage arrangements that result in distressed borrowers surrendering their homes.
Specifically, setting the bar at «balance of probabilities plus» might
encourage employers to settle otherwise unmeritorious claims where an interim order has been made (following a necessarily incomplete and superficial examination of the evidence and the parties» respective positions); and give successful employees unrealistic expectations as they move towards the full hearing, especially bearing in mind the absence of a statutory compensation cap in
public interest
disclosure cases.
Michelle Balagh suggested that
public disclosure may
encourage more settlements.
It also holds important lessons for our legislators in terms of balancing the
public interest in
encouraging disclosure and attorney - client privilege as Canada wades into whistleblower legislation providing for financial awards.
Workshops should not require or
encourage couples to make
public disclosures about sensitive matters involving their relationships.