Sentences with phrase «firm policies concerning»

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Influential shareholder advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) had advised shareholders to vote against the remuneration policy, expressing concern about planned increases in fixed pay.

«Small firms, with their dependence on domestic customers, are much more concerned about Washington's inability to formulate coherent fiscal policy than their larger, globally - focused competitors.»

establishing policies regarding hiring employees from the registered public accounting firm and procedures for the receipt and retention of accounting - related complaints and concerns;

«Factory activity accelerated in April despite concerns among many firms about changes in international trade policy,» said Chad Wilkerson, vice president and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

When asked whether their firms allow employees to trade on their own behalf through external accounts, 61 % of respondents said employees and spouses can trade on their own behalf as long as they report their activities to the company, compared to 51 % in last year's survey; 22 % said their firm's no - trading policy is strictly enforced and is a major deterrent to outside trading activities, slightly down from 25 % in January 2016; 14 % said their company has a no trading policy and that it is clear that violation it is a fireable offense, compared to 12 %; and another 3 % said that while their firms have no trading policies, they are loosely enforced and of little concern to employees, down from 12 %.

Facebook has announced it is suspending Cambridge Analytica, a data firm with ties to President Donald Trump's campaign, over concerns about violations of the social media site's policies.

The ads come as Facebook announced last week it was suspending Cambridge Analytica's account over concerns the firm violated the social media site's policies.

In essence the government defers the problem to schools, the schools receive no firm policy to enforce and are too concerned about time and child safety issues, so they defer the problem to parents.

Not exactly a firm foundation from which to propose national policy but then when has public education ever been concerned measuring success?

Harvey says advisors today are concerned on two major fronts: the existing policy at the firm level to prohibit fiduciary arrangements with smaller accounts, and a Department of Labor fiduciary rule proposal that would cut many advisors out of the IRA advice business.

The Firm includes in Part 2A of its Form ADV (1) a summary of these policies and procedures relating to proxy voting, (2) an offer to provide a copy of such policies and procedures to clients on request, and (3) information concerning how a client may obtain a report summarizing how the Firm voted proxies on behalf of such client.

And when it is a public policy issue on which we propose to force a solution on people who don't agree, is it right that we steam - roll over their concerns in the firm conviction that their opinions don't matter because * we * know we're right?

As well, law firms would be regulated directly by the society, enabling the society to deal with a broader range of concerns, such as a firm's accounting policies or supervisory practices for articling students.

In answering questions concerning the way things are done at the firm, both partners and associates have enumerated their growing dissatisfaction with firm management and policy, as follows:

Each summer associate is assigned an associate and partner level mentor to provide guidance throughout the summer, explain firm policies, address any questions or concerns and to assist in the transition from law school to life in a law firm.

This law firm is a signatory to the CPR «Law Firm Pledge» a / k / a CPR Law Firm Policy Statement on Alternatives to Litigation (c)(mandating attorney knowledge about ADR, and promising to inform clients about the availability of ADR processes to permit and promote clients» informed choices concerning dispute resolutifirm is a signatory to the CPR «Law Firm Pledge» a / k / a CPR Law Firm Policy Statement on Alternatives to Litigation (c)(mandating attorney knowledge about ADR, and promising to inform clients about the availability of ADR processes to permit and promote clients» informed choices concerning dispute resolutiFirm Pledge» a / k / a CPR Law Firm Policy Statement on Alternatives to Litigation (c)(mandating attorney knowledge about ADR, and promising to inform clients about the availability of ADR processes to permit and promote clients» informed choices concerning dispute resolutiFirm Policy Statement on Alternatives to Litigation (c)(mandating attorney knowledge about ADR, and promising to inform clients about the availability of ADR processes to permit and promote clients» informed choices concerning dispute resolution):

Therefore, unlike most law firms, we maintain an open door policy: You may call us at any time day or night to speak directly with an attorney about your concerns.

ICRL's Target Audience The quarterly journal addresses everyone who is concerned with chemical law and policy issues such as academics (in the field of (law, biologists, biochemists, chemists and pharmacists and other relevant research fields), legal practitioners in national and international law firms offering their services to businesses in the EU and globally, government officials working in public administrations and other relevant policy - making and enforcement bodies, Legal experts and judges in domestic, European and international courts as well as consultancies and business professionals.

In our consultations, concern has been raised with respect to the prospect of firms having to develop their own policies.

By working with a firm that has the necessary relationships and expertise to approach attorneys general early, and proactively, companies can address public policy issues of concern before those concerns result in investigations or litigation.

Concern has also been raised around policies relating to equity and diversity in law firms.

Rather than dictate specific practices, the self - assessment process identifies ten broad areas of ethical concern (including, for example, negligence, communication and conflicts) and requires firms to evaluate themselves as to whether they have sufficient structures, policies and procedures in place in relation to each of these areas.

We also provide niche services not commonly offered by many other intellectual property law firms, including representing these clients concerning: (i) the creation of technology consortia and other multi-party development initiatives; (ii) sponsored research and other research collaborations; (iii) technology transfers of research from a university / research institute; (iv) other efforts to commercialize university / research institute technology; and (v) the formulation of internal intellectual property policies for universities / research institutes.

In all, even if you are concerned about the possible costs, the best thing is to properly research the true costs so that you will have a firm idea of the expenses that would be involved with the policy selection.

Washington (CNN) Facebook has announced it is suspending Cambridge Analytica, a data firm with ties to President Donald Trump's campaign, over concerns about violations of the social media site's policies.

Investigate the privacy policies of recruitment firms prior to responding to any inquiries if you are concerned that your current employer would react negatively if they became aware that you are in job search mode.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

The change in policy at University of Michigan may be a sign schools are becoming more concerned with academic fraud, says Attorney Lester Rosen, Founder and CEO of background check firm Employment Screening Resources ® (ESR).