The abuses described in the article show how both the integrity of the mass tort litigation process, and the reputation of litigation financing generally, can be harmed by litigation solicitation and
financing arrangements not being transparent, particularly where the litigation itself is largely solicitation - driven, as in most mass torts.
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.
In a tweetstorm this morning aimed at containing the fallout from Wednesday night's revelation by Rudy Giuliani that Donald Trump repaid Michael Cohen for hush money Cohen paid to Stormy Daniels, the president attempted to thread the various legal needles involved in trying to explain how this
arrangement did
not violate campaign
finance law.
On Wednesday, Giuliani said Trump was aware of the payment
arrangement and that it did
not constitute a campaign
finance violation.
In the 2015 Budget, the Government announced that it was exploring new innovative
financing and funding mechanisms, along with flexible payment
arrangements, but this will
not take affect for some years.
Once a debt obligation is paid in full, a lot of times a lender will
not terminate the lien automatically, this means that you could be closing up a
financing arrangement and receive a delay or denial at the 11th hour, due to the results of your current lender's public records search uncovering the existence of UCC - 1 liens that are still active.
Examples of forward - looking statements include, but are
not limited to, statements we make regarding the Company's plans, assumptions, expectations, beliefs and objectives with respect to store openings and closings; product introductions; sales; sales growth; sales trends; store traffic; retail prices; gross margin; operating margin; expenses; interest and other expenses, net; effective income tax rate; net earnings and net earnings per share; share count; inventories; capital expenditures; cash flow; liquidity; currency translation; growth opportunities; litigation outcomes and recovery related thereto; the collectability of amounts due under
financing arrangements with diamond mining and exploration companies; and certain ongoing or planned product, marketing, retail, manufacturing, information systems development, upgrades and replacement, and other operational and strategic initiatives.
Though the ROBS
arrangement isn't as well - known as many traditional
financing methods, such as business loans, it's gaining popularity (it ranked as the third most popular funding option in our 2018 State of Small Business survey) and has been utilized by entrepreneurs across the country.
We haven't received an answer yet, though we'd guess there's no formal
arrangement in place, that YC is primarily looking to build good will so when it's time for future
financings, it's top of mind.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has explained that the approvals he granted the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) while he was Acting President were
not for approval of contracts but for
financing arrangements for Joint Ventures between the corporation and International Oil Companies (IOCs).
The
arrangement, they argue, has led to watered - down accomplishments like a minimum wage that won't increase to $ 15 north of the New York City suburbs until a pre-determined point in the future and a lack of agreement on key voting reforms and campaign -
finance law changes.
The poll did
not explain the
financing arrangement for the convention center in its question, and Siena's Greenberg says those details will be included in the next poll.
Despite its name, the lead plaintiff in the 1993 complaint, CFE, did
not argue that the state's
financing arrangements were inequitable, but that the funds given to New York City were
not «adequate» for a sound basic education.
«If
not properly managed, some of the commission
arrangements in place could incentivize dealers to arrange more expensive
finance for customers,» the report says.
No, custom publications are
not assigned ISBNs unless such assignment is necessary for a publisher's back office systems, such as
finance, since there is only one customer in such
arrangements.
While this type of
arrangement won't necessarily affect your credit, failing to understand the terms of your agreement and communicate with your lender could have a negative impact on your
finances.
i expect
financing arrangements either in foreign currency or commodity backed
arrangement so the US gov» t does
not renege on its debt again.
Once a debt obligation is paid in full, a lot of times a lender will
not terminate the lien automatically, this means that you could be closing up a
financing arrangement and receive a delay or denial at the 11th hour, due to the results of your current lender's public records search uncovering the existence of UCC - 1 liens that are still active.
Owner
Financing: If the buyer can
not get a mortgage loan due to lack of down payment or derogatory credit, the seller may make
arrangements to
finance the loan for the buyer.
* Interest cost used in calculating interest coverage includes only the interest expense incurred on loans and other
financing arrangements but does
not include accounting expense recognized in respect of unwinding of discount on the recalculation of present value of provisions.
The UK
Finance policy only applies to new cases, and will
not apply to you if you made a repayment
arrangement with your lender before 11 February 2000.
Deceptive, predatory
financing arrangements benefit only the lending company and the pet store —
not the consumer, and certainly
not the puppy.
Many of these
financing arrangements are
not just high - interest payment plans.
It's still, however,
not clear what sort of payoffs that data will yield long - term, and for that there's the work program for developing results - based
finance in support of REDD and a new set of
arrangements between the COP and the Green Climate Fund.
All eyes are now on the next intersessional meeting of the Montreal Protocol happening in a few weeks, hoping it will turn this political
arrangement into concrete, short - term action, which must
not stop at phasing down, but start phasing out with appropriate
finance and technology support to developing countries.
Secure Futures and the university thought that even if what was really just a
financing arrangement somehow fell afoul of Dominion's monopoly, surely they were covered by the exception in § 56 - 577 (A)(6) available to customers whose own utilities do
not offer 100 % renewable energy.
«In other words, he will know about the
financing, but the defendant will
not — and no defendant yet has come up with any justification for being told about a plaintiff's sensitive financial
arrangements other than pure voyeurism,» wrote Christopher Bogart, CEO of Burford Capital.
You and your partner get to make up your own rules about how often (or
not) you want to have sex, how you split household chores, how you divvy the
finances, how you manage your sleeping
arrangements, how you sweet talk and geek out together behind closed doors.
Joe and Ann (
not their real names) came to mediation in order to sort out their
finances, property and parenting
arrangements for their two children following their separation.
The experience of the CLC is that even when all elements of the joint - venture are negotiated, including 99 year lease
arrangements, these joint - ventures fail because the Aboriginal partners have
not been able to access
finance to provide for additional equity in the business.