Sentences with phrase «federal litigations with»

Represented owner of educational businesses in federal litigations with disappointed investor

Armor also faces federal litigation with the families of four deceased inmates.

Defended foreign - exchange technology company and affiliates in federal litigation with investors

Represented commercial paper funding company and Canadian lender in consolidated federal litigation with automobile fleet lessees

Not exact matches

Meanwhile, marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recently taken steps that would allow federal prosecutors in states where weed is legal to decide whether to prosecute people over marijuana sales in a development that could threaten the burgeoning industry (or, at the very least, spur litigation from some of the states in question looking to keep the federal government from interfering with statewide legislation).

In a filing with the federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, lawyers for the plaintiffs called the settlement the «largest ever» in a case alleging excessive fees in 401 (k) litigation.

JPMorgan Chase, seeking to avert a wave of litigation from the government, is negotiating a multibillion - dollar settlement with state and federal agencies over the bank's sale of troubled mortgage securities to investors in the run - up to the financial crisis.

Attorneys have filed at least 30 lawsuits in state and federal courts since Wells Fargo acknowledged its malfeasance, with fresh litigation still finding its way to court.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Finally, in 1852, long after the Saints» exodus from Illinois (so there was no conceivable political or other cause for anyone to favor the Prophet), a federal judge concluded this litigation with a decree that found no fraud or other moral impropriety by the Prophet.

A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to withhold funding from cities that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement — another setback for the president in what is shaping up to be a long season of litigation surrounding the clash between the White House and so - called sanctuary cities.

A top ranked attorney, Mr. Lally is an experienced practioner with an extensive background in commercial and corporate transactions, federal and state litigation, administrative proceedings, and appellate practice.

«Whether she grants it or not remains to be seen, but that's not going to deter us from moving forward with our federal litigation,» he said.

Horanburg and Syracuse admitted litigation is a bit of last gasp and still believe a solution is more likely with assistance from their federal representatives.

A former federal prosecutor of white - collar crimes with the Department of Justice, Koenig now «represents, defends and advises corporate and individual clients in all aspects of white collar criminal matters, government investigations, corporate internal investigations and complex civil litigation,» his biography on Hinckley Allen's website states.

He worked with researchers at the FJC to investigate current policy issues confronting federal courts in addressing patent litigation.

The judiciary's role in social policymaking expanded broadly with the rights revolution of the 1960s, as the public's thirst for «total justice» combined with the courts» willingness to embrace new legal doctrines, increasingly long and complicated federal statutes, and the emergence of well - funded advocacy organizations to generate a surge of litigation across policy areas.

Our litigation team represents school districts in disputes that may arise with the state, federal agencies, counties, taxing jurisdictions, municipalities, and other entities.

She is also a litigation consultant and expert witness in state and federal cases dealing with programs and services for immigrants and refugees, particularly those who are SLIFE.

You have in your packet a blue sheet that gives you the order of the day, so I won't belabor that too much, but I will just remind you that we're going to start out with a session on history this morning; then go to a lunchtime segment that will focus on some of the relevant federal constitutional issues, including evaluations of the federal attacks on and defenses of the Blaine amendments; then we will finish off the day with a session that will focus on litigation strategy related to these amendments and some of the arguments being made for and against them in that litigation, as well as a focus on how debates over faith - based initiatives and school vouchers are affected by these particular state constitutional restrictions.

From 2000 - 2006, Ron worked as a lawyer with FTA's General Law Division, handling Federal Court litigation, and issues related to transit security, transit finance, Federal grants, and FOIA.

«(c) AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - Nothing in this section shall alter or conflict with the authority of the Attorney General to conduct litigation on behalf of the United States, with the authority of any Federal agency authorized to conduct litigation in the United States courts, or with any delegation of litigation authority by the Attorney General.

Furthermore, with the passage of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998, in which Congress directed all Federal courts to establish ADR programs, continued growth in ADR usage by the Federal government in litigation matters is highly likely.

Prior to joining the General Counsel's Office at DOT, Mr. Geier held several other positions with the federal government, including Deputy Solicitor to the U.S. Department of Energy's Special Counsel, where he was responsible for judicial litigation arising out of the petroleum pricing and allocation program, and Regional Counsel for Region X of the Community Services Administration in Seattle, Washington.

Dennis Shaul, CFSA's chief executive officer, said of the lawsuit, «We do not take lightly that we are suing our federal regulator, however, we have long said we are pursuing all options with regard to the CFPB's harmful small - dollar lending rule, and one of these options was litigation.»

Pursuant to federal regulations, Plaintiff can not submit an application for the IBR with her lender or a consolidation application with Ford until her loans have been repurchased by the original lenders, and that repurchase can not proceed if there is active litigation on the subject debt.

(c) As to transactions entered into after May 20, 1996, a creditor shall have no liability under this chapter for any act or practice done or omitted in conformity with any (i) regulation of the administrator, or (ii) any rule, regulation, interpretation, or approval of any applicable Alabama or federal agency or any opinion of the Attorney General, notwithstanding that after such act or omission has occurred, the regulation, rule, interpretation, opinion, or approval is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason; provided, however, that any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, shall not have any effect on any litigation pending on May 20, 1996, nor shall any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, have any effect on litigation if issued subsequent to filing of the litigation.

In cases with the potential to significantly improve legal protections for companion animals, the legal advocacy department will bring legal proceedings corollary to the criminal prosecution including writs, declaratory judgments and petitions for injunctive relief, and will initiate or support civil litigation on the state and federal level to promote those heightened legal protections.

Problems will no doubt arise, including legal obstacles such as possible Federal preemption or litigation associated with the so - called Dormant Commerce Clause.

Problems will no doubt arise, including legal obstacles such as possible Federal preemption or litigation associated with the so ‑ called Dormant Commerce Clause.

Pruitt also said that the CPP is inconsistent with the Clean Air Act, which is a legally dubious claim, according to environmental law experts, who say the issue is still under litigation in U.S. federal district court in Washington, D.C.

With experience litigating cases in state court, federal court, and at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, I provide perspective and insight while shouldering part of the burden to meet litigation deadlines.

According to a January 2018 Seyfarth Shaw LLP report titled «2017 Patent Litigation: A Statistical Overview,» the past 5 years have seen a «significant increase» of patent litigation cases filed with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuLitigation: A Statistical Overview,» the past 5 years have seen a «significant increase» of patent litigation cases filed with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circulitigation cases filed with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).

This past weekend, the Sacramento Bee carried a lengthy article, Visionary law's litigious legacy (11/12/06), on how California's implementation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has lead to litigation over ADA violations, which end in payouts to individual plaintiffs and lawyers rather than access for the disabled.

After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1985, I spent nineteen years in litigation practice, with a focus upon federal litigation involving large damages and complex issues.

With 28 former Federal Circuit clerks in its ranks today, the leading patent litigation firm just increased its Federal Circuit clerk bonuses by nearly 30 percent, according to its press release.

Jason Pettus is a civil litigation defense attorney with a strong litigation background through the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in the resolution of all manner of construction issues, including construction / design defect claims, environmental claims and contractual disputes, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents in both state and federal courts, as well as insurance coverage analysis, advisement of clients, and coverage litigation.

What the team is known for Litigation boutique with a well - regarded group of experienced Supreme Court advocates, with regular appearances in wider federal and state court appeals.

To provide our business clients with better service in civil litigation in state, federal and bankruptcy courts, several attorneys at Jennings Haug Cunningham, are licensed to practice in California and Colorado.

«This is going to cause great uncertainty going forward in complex litigation against multiple defendants in federal courts and in state cases with plaintiffs in one state and a defendant in another state.»

Our expertise also includes government and internal investigations — whether initiated by a whistleblower through a corporate hotline, flagged by internal audit, or the result of a civil investigative demand, subpoena or lawsuit brought by federal or state agencies, MG+M's litigation prowess places us on a unique footing to mobilize our teams quickly, thoroughly investigate and advise with an eye toward the practical and minimizing business disturbance, and ideally resolve efficiently and discretely — but be fully prepared and capable of litigating.

The right candidate will have significant state and federal litigation experience at the appellate level with a solid track record of favorable results.

Our team has worked with US federal, state and local government agencies to defend against governmental enforcement actions and citizen suits, response cost litigation, indemnification claims, toxic tort class actions, imminent and substantial endangerment litigation, and criminal environmental claims.

Labor & Employment We counsel US and international companies in all aspects of the employment provider relationship, including compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws to minimize the risk of litigation.

Mick has represented a wide array of clients, facilitated settlements in contested personal matters, defended clients as part of the public defender appointed counsel program, and collaborated with fellow attorneys on complex litigation matters in both state and federal court.

Specifically, in a 2014 survey of 357 federal and state judges nationwide, with an average experience of over 17 years on the bench, almost two - thirds said they would prefer to know if litigation funding is being employed in cases before them.

Dunlevey focuses his practice on assisting business owners with employment related issues, including wage - hour compliance, wrongful discharge defense and regulatory compliance, collective bargaining, OSHA, workers» compensation, EEOC and NLRB proceedings and federal and state court litigation.

She has extensive experience with federal and state court litigation, particularly in the areas of employment law — including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour and leaves of absence.

The firm's lawyers» vast experience litigating in several states and federal court systems, combined with their thorough knowledge of numerous professional fields and industries, allows the firm to provide effective, skilled representation to its clients in all matters of general liability litigation.

Nicole Benjamin is a shareholder and business litigator with Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. in Providence, Rhode Island, where she helps businesses and their legal departments achieve their objectives by reducing their liabilities, advising them on complex legal matters and defending unavoidable litigation in federal and state court.