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That law followed a financial liability law passed the year before, which dramatically increased the number of people purchasing auto liability insurance.

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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.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
In the event of an accident, Kinder Morgan has pledged to do no more than comply with federal laws, which stipulate that operators of a major oil pipeline in this country must have a minimum of $ 1 billion in financial resources available to cover liabilities related to a land spill.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Many Indian and foreign nuclear energy technology companies have not been willing to supply nuclear technology and services to India because laws in the country leave suppliers open to financial liability for damages to third parties in the case of a nuclear accident.
Indian laws leave suppliers open to financial liability for damages to third parties in the case of a nuclear accidentThird, many Canadian and other foreign companies have been unwilling to supply nuclear technology and services to India because Indian laws leave suppliers open to financial liability for damages to third parties in the case of a nuclear accident.
Those cases include decisions addressing the jurisdiction of the SEC, the CFTC and bank regulators over newly created derivatives and other financial instruments; the scope of the definition of a «security»; the availability of private damage actions; extraterritorial application of U.S. securities and futures laws; the standards of liability for fraud and manipulation; electronic trading markets; and the scope of fiduciary obligations of brokerage firms and banks.
It is a contract that affords certain benefits for legally tying two parties into a partnership, accepting all financial liabilities that partnership affords under State and Federal law.
Also important is limiting financial liability from lawsuits involving dram shop laws, gift card laws, equal employment opportunity laws, intellectual property laws, partnership agreements, contracts and marketing and advertising laws.
To the full extent permissible by law New Scientist Ltd shall have no liability for any damage or loss (including, without limitation, financial loss, loss of profits, loss of business or any indirect or consequential loss), however it arises, resulting from the use of or inability to use this website or any material appearing on it or from any action or decision taken as a result of using the website or any such material.
To the full extent permissible by law New Scientist Limited shall have no liability for any damage or loss (including, without limitation, financial loss, loss of profits, loss of business or any indirect or consequential loss), however it arises, resulting from the use of or inability to use the Service or any material appearing on it or from any action or decision taken as a result of using the Service or any such material.
On the morning of June 15, we'll host a «New Board Member Boot Camp,» and provide additional trainings on Utah's Open and Public Meetings Law, financial reports and avoiding liability trouble.
ICFE DCCS ® Independent Study Guide Table of Contents Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to oversee debt collectors Collection agencies and junk debt buyers - Mini-Miranda What to do if a debtor is contacted about past debts Sample cease and desist letter Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Summary from the CFPB Debt that is covered Debt Collectors that are covered Debt Collectors that are NOT covered Debt Collection for Active and Veteran Military Personnel Communications connected with debt collection When, where and with who communications is permitted Ceasing Communication with the consumer Communicating with third parties Validation of debts Prohibited Practices: Harassing or abusive Practices False or misleading representations Unfair Practices Multiple debts Legal Actions by debt collectors Furnishing certain deceptive forms Civil liability Defenses CFPB / FTC staff's commentary on the FDCPA Common debt collector violations How to document a collector's abusive behavior What to do if a collector breaks the law How collectors are trained - examples of collector training courses FDCPA Sample Exam from ACA for Collectors How collectors are using Social Medias in collections Dealing with creditors and third party collectors Other factors for a debtor in collection: Credit reports and scores Reviewing credit reports with debtors - Permissible uses Rules about credit decisions and notices Debtor education about credit reports and FICO scores Specialty Report Providers Rules to protect consumers in credit card debt How to read and understand credit reports How to make changes or dispute accuracy Freezing Credit Files FCRA / FACTA Provisions of ID Theft victims How credit scoring works The Credit Card Accountability and Disclosure Act Credit Rules CFPB rules establish strong protections for homeowners facing foreclosure Other Resources
Texas» financial responsibility law requires vehicles in the Pearl of the Conchos to carry liability insurance of at least $ 25,000 for each injured person ($ 50,000 per accident) and $ 25,000 for property damage per accident.
Dallas business vehicle owners have to comply with the same financial responsibility laws that force most Texans to purchase required minimum liability insurance.
Wyoming's automobile financial responsibility law requires minimum liability limits of $ 25,000 per person, $ 50,000 per accident bodily injury and $ 20,000 property damage.
The Underwriting Agreement between the Trust and Ceros Financial Services Inc. («Ceros») provides that the Registrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Ceros, its several officers and directors, and any person who controls Ceros within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending such claims, demands or liabilities and any reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) which Ceros, its officers and directors, or any such controlling persons, may incur under the Securities Act, the 1940 Act, or common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon: (i) any untrue statement, or alleged untrue statement, of a material fact required to be stated in either any Registration Statement or any Prospectus, (ii) the breach of any representations, warranties or obligations set forth herein, (iii) any omission, or alleged omission, to state a material fact required to be
Bankruptcy law involves the procedure or legal method by which a debtor is relieved of financial liability for its debts by establishing a court - approved reorganization plan or plan for partial repayment.
Main areas of work The firm's main areas of practice include business and commercial litigation, corporate, criminal defense, employment and labor law, financial restructuring and creditors» rights, government affairs, intellectual property, products liability and real property and environmental.
When you have been injured in an accident in Florida, the other party to the accident (their insurance company) will be looking to place as much blame on you as he / she can, because it lessens his / her financial liability under Florida's contributory negligence laws.
Malfeasance or Malpractice misconduct allegations against a lawyer are among the most complex we handle because The Pattis & Smith Law Firm lawyer misconduct team must simultaneously address bar licensing proceedings, police investigations, criminal charges against the lawyer, potential financial liability in a civil court, and professional and personal reputation concerns.
We practise law in Dubai through Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with Commercial Licence No.
The team at Dana J. Watts, Attorney at Law, can sympathize with the new financial and emotional complications of your life following your premises liability injury.
Areas of focus include business law, power, construction, banking and financial services, product liability, tort, natural resources, securities, regulatory tribunals, bankruptcy insurance, professional negligence, employment and commercial trade secrets, and proprietary information.
The firm's 23 attorneys focus in areas of insurance defense, financial institution litigation, environmental law, construction and contract litigation, surety and fidelity law, lawyer and professional liability, complex civil litigation, personal injury, employment, family law and domestic relations, probate and estate planning, and municipal risk litigation for businesses and individuals.
Paul has been instructed by most of the major banks and financial institutions, both in the UK and abroad (e.g Cayman Islands) including Barclays, National Westminster Bank, British Arab Commercial Bank, Credit Lyonnais, Nationsbank, and Bank of America in all aspects of banking law including banker - customer relationship (Barclays v Struggle Against Financial Exploitation); Finmecanica v Branch & Ors — US$ 18m bank's liability to victim of fraud), injunctive relifinancial institutions, both in the UK and abroad (e.g Cayman Islands) including Barclays, National Westminster Bank, British Arab Commercial Bank, Credit Lyonnais, Nationsbank, and Bank of America in all aspects of banking law including banker - customer relationship (Barclays v Struggle Against Financial Exploitation); Finmecanica v Branch & Ors — US$ 18m bank's liability to victim of fraud), injunctive reliFinancial Exploitation); Finmecanica v Branch & Ors — US$ 18m bank's liability to victim of fraud), injunctive relief (incl.
Under California personal injury law, a person who sustains injury under the three categories listed above: intentional misconduct, negligence or strict liability may be able to seek financial compensation for their injuries.
McAfee & Taft is one of the largest, most experienced law firms in the region, serving clients nationally and internationally in the areas of aviation, banking and financial institutions, bankruptcy and workouts, business law, business restructuring, corporate and securities, employee benefits, entertainment law, environmental law, healthcare, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, oil and gas, products liability, real estate and tax and family wealth.
While adjusting to changing tax liabilities, divorcing couples must rely more heavily on the advice of experienced family law attorneys, financial planners and accountants to understand the intricacies of the new tax code and what it really will mean for each party in the divorce.
The Florida Financial Responsibility Law, requires every driver to have full liability insurance coverage in the event of a crash.
He has extensive experience in representing a major media company, financial institutions, brand name pharmaceutical manufacturers, accounting firms, law firms, and a variety of other companies and professionals in federal and state litigation, including in matters involving antitrust law, securities law, corporate governance, pharmaceutical pricing, contract disputes, accountants liability, legal malpractice and communications law.
You need to talk to a lawyer who specializes in financial laws to determine how to make such a service legally transparent, minimize potential for abuse, and protect your business and yourself from liability.
This (subject to terms and conditions of coverage) means a motor vehicle without liability insurance or a motor vehicle not otherwise in compliance with the state's minimum financial responsibility requirements or other applicable requirements under another state's law.
Andrew also writes academic and practitioner works for publication in the areas of his practice including for example in the field of financial law, contract and company law Misrepresentation and bond issues: liability on the secondary market in the Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 18financial law, contract and company law Misrepresentation and bond issues: liability on the secondary market in the Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 181 - 18law, contract and company law Misrepresentation and bond issues: liability on the secondary market in the Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 181 - 18law Misrepresentation and bond issues: liability on the secondary market in the Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 18Financial Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 181 - 18Law (2011, 26 (1), 17 - 19); and in the field of trusts and estates Jones v Firkin - Flood: trustees - how to sell a business and distribute the proceeds in Private Client Business (2010, 3, 181 - 188).
Keith also regularly assists clients with limited liability partnership agreements, financial services advice, commercial agreements and other advice on company law issues.
Today, Mark's civil litigation practice also includes subrogation, professional liability including financial institutions, architects and engineers, construction law, coverage and cyber law.
We are also one of the few law firms working to protect the financial interests of self - insured retailers from schemes related to premises liability, including false personal injury claims.
Defended financial institution in $ 50 million dispute under revolving credit agreement, making new law under UCC Article 9 - 318 with respect to liability of assignee of accounts receivable
We provide legal news on the most recent litigated business and commercial cases including antitrust, banking and financial institutions, construction, complex disputes / class actions involving multi-parties and multi-jurisdictions, communications, employment law, environmental actions, government enforcement defense, insurance, intellectual property, mergers and business combinations, products liability, professional liability, real estate and development, environmental, securities enforcement, white collar criminal actions, and trust and estate litigation.
The Court found that the husband had not cut his ties to England and Wales and noted that the husband had powerful financial motivation to challenge the petition, given his liability financially on divorce under English law.
Dram shop liability claims fall under civil law, which means that damages resulting from alcohol - related accident claims are expressed in terms of financial compensation.
Family law attorneys may advise couples to remove their names from property in order to avoid future liability such as financial or personal injury liability that may occur because of dangerous property.
By filing a premisses liability lawsuit, you can gain financial security as well as a sense of closure in knowing that the party or parties responsible for your injuries will be held accountable by a court of law.
A failure by a landlord to use the prescribed form of lease for all new tenancies after the prescribed lease becomes law will expose the landlord to financial and legal liability under s. 12.1 RTA.
When you consider all the potential first - and third - party liabilities a major breach could place on a law firm, the extreme cost could put a financial burden on a firm that could destroy it.
INDEMNITY AND INFIDELITY: ADVANCEMENT OF DEFENCE COSTS IN ACTIONS - Canadian Business Law Journal - Indemnification of corporate directors refers to the financial protection provided by the corporation to its directors.1 It shields directors from expenses and liability of legal proceedings alleging breaches of their duty to the corporation.2 This is of concern for directors because, in addition to the potential liability they face if found blameworthy, the cost of funding an adequate defence can be staggering.
As to the severity of the penalty, the Consob Sanction Office and Consob Board shall take into account several factors when respectively proposing and applying sanctions, including: the severity and duration of the breach, the degree of liability of the offender, the financial capacity of the offender, the profits gained or losses avoided by the offender, the damage caused to third parties, the level of cooperation of the offender with Consob and previous breaches of securities law by the offender after the breach itself, in order to avoid its repetition in the future.
John T. Lay, Jr. focuses his law practice on business litigation, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith and coverage, financial services litigation, product liability, and environmental law.
While Aboriginal rights are regarded as communal, the formal legal status even of Aboriginal bands is not clearly defined in Canadian law: bands may not be able to sue or be sued in their own names or limit financial liability for debts to communal assets.
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