Sentences with phrase «fear of being sued for»

The fear of being sued for negligent hiring is a huge factor in the decision to perform employee background screening.

One of the many reasons some Chinese handset makers are afraid to launch their products in other countries is fear of being sued for infringing on patents.

While avoiding lawsuits is not always possible, the right renters insurance will decrease the financial consequences of lawsuits, and you can live without fear of being sued for mistakes.

Did Y have a reasonable fear of being sued for «publication of private facts» by X, given 1) that the alleged «facts» were about me and not about X, and 2) «Tom Au is not an Ivy League graduate» would not be offensive to a reasonable person, and 3) the email had been circulated to 20 people, basically, all of X's and my mutual acquaintances.

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Considering that Canada has been sued a total of 34 times for trade violations as a result of NAFTA, the fears of EU member states are understandable.

Sometimes accidents do happen, but thanks to people like that woman who sued McDonalds for coffee that was too hot, we now have to be careful of every little thing for fear of being sued.

the selling option remains on hold and the rivals clubs will stay clear of the player (while he's under contract) for fear of being exposed and even sued by arsenal FC.

Being scared of a lawsuit is secondary, if you avoid «what might happen» by using interventions when they seem called for, you have no reason to fear a lawsuit — no one can sue if they don't have a bad outcome to sue for.

Unfortunately the doctors and hospitals are now making decisions based on $ or the fear of being sued, not what is best for the women and babies.

To protect happy hour (sorry I missed your call at 6; I was at my daughter's recital); To avoid hurt feelings (sure, those clothes are okay for court); to avoid recriminations (the jury foreman obviously hated you for some reason); to calm fears (the workhouse is not as bad as you've heard); to secure a client (of course you should divorce her, and the kids will be just fine); for career advancement (I'm soooo lucky to work for a brilliant partner like you); to grow one's reputation (I love that tie, your honor); to close a deal (no way would they ever sue over this); to get paid (yes, I will go after your 401 (k) if you don't pay my $ 1,500 fee)...

One of my fears is that someone will upload an image that's either copyright or child pornography and that someone ELSE will successfully sue me for damages.

«The social policy underpinning the protection of employment references in this manner is clear: an employer must be able to give a job reference with candour as to the strengths and weaknesses of an employee, without fear of being sued in defamation for doing so.

The Court again held that an employment reference is protected by qualified privilege, stating that, «an employer must be able to give a job reference with candour as to the strengths and weaknesses of an employee, without fear of being sued in defamation for doing so.

Because a railroad employee accepted $ 20,000 in 2000 from defendant railroad in exchange for releasing his claims of «mental anxiety and fear of contracting mesothelioma, lung cancer or any other type of cancer,» his estate is barred from suing the...

Fear of blame or reprisal: many therapists reported that they were afraid of being blamed for the suicide and some were especially afraid of being sued.

But most agents never confirm the taxes, never go to the municipality to get the property card to confirm the C / O, and are often afraid to provide estimations of square footage for fear of being sued if they get it wrong.