Sentences with phrase «followed high profile cases»

The public outcry and the criticism of social services which followed high profile cases of child abuse, such as those of Victoria Climbie and baby Peter Connelly, was reported to have resulted in increased numbers of children being taken into care as social workers erred on the side of caution.

The release of these figures follows the high profile case of Jon Platt, who won a High Court case and did not have to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school.

This act followed a high profile case of cyber-bullying that occurred in the province that was the final straw, so to speak, that led to a high profile report and the legislature to act with the creation of this act.

Attorney Steinberger was the featured television legal analyst on the following high profile cases:

His move towards guidelines on the issue follows some high profile cases in which messages posted on social media have led the Crown Prosecution to take legal action against those responsible, and decide against similar action in other instances.

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The cases follow President Barack Obama's 2012 pledge to hold banks accountable for their role in the housing crisis after authorities faced criticism for little high - profile action.

The decision follows ACCC chairman Rod Sims» warning this week it is set to launch its first criminal cartel case against a series of high profile Australian companies, seeking multimillion dollar fines and up to 10 years» jail for senior executives.

Following a high profile fall out with manager Jose Mourinho at the beginning of the campaign, Carneiro left her position in September and has since filed a constructive dismissal case against the club, with the final hearing set to go before an industrial tribunal in the new year.

When the French government recently attempted to introduce a 75 % income tax rate (for earnings over $ 1 million per annum) there were high profile cases of wealthy individuals threatening to flee the country, including the actor Gérard Depardieu (who followed through).

Cuomo said the order was necessary because there is a «crisis of confidence in the criminal justice system» following several high profile cases in New York City and across the country where police have killed unarmed men.

The Suffolk County district attorney called for efforts to combat what he said is a surging heroin and synthetic drug epidemic following two high - profile drug cases on Long Island.

In the days following the release and high - profile return to Libya of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al - Megrahi in August 2009, speculation about the possible involvement of the UK Government in the Scottish Government's decision to release him grew, [78] particularly after Saif Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, said that Megrahi's case had been discussed during business talks with the UK, and after Colonel Gaddafi thanked Brown for «encouraging» the release.

Kaminsky said public corruption is an issue taken seriously by voters on Long Island following several high - profile cases.

However, Phil was involved in a number of high - profile cases during his time at FSS and was able to follow the events in the press.

Following them should be a priority in such high - profile cases.

J. Edgar follows the birth of the FBI and its role in several high - profile cases, ranging from the Palmer Raids, the Lindbergh Baby, the Public Enemy era to the bugging of Martin Luther King.

Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the Shonda Rhimes - produced drama follows attorneys for the prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

FOR THE PEOPLE Picked up to series STUDIO: ABC Studios TEAM: Paul William Davies (w, ep), Don Todd (ep), Shonda Rhimes (ep), Betsy Beers (ep), Tom Verica (d) LOGLINE: Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, aka «The Mother Court,» legal drama follows brand - new lawyers working on opposite sides — for both the defense and the prosecution — as they handle the most high - profile and high - stakes cases in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

Stars: Britne Oldford, Ben Rappaport, Hope Davis, Anna Deavere Smith, Wesam Keesh, Vondie Curtis - Hall, Regé - Jean Page, Lyndon Smith, Ben Shenkman Producers: Paul Davies, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers Premise: Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the drama follows attorneys for the prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

In some high - profile cases, Scalia followed originalism even when it led to results that he almost certainly did not favor as a matter of policy.

Following a high - profile legal battle, the program was upheld by the Ohio Supreme Court in 1999, prompting opponents to take their case into federal court.

Following are some guidelines for teachers who want to help high - school students think critically about news coverage of a high - profile crime case.

Set in the 1930s to the 1950s, Collins's gripping and humorous hard - boiled stories follow Heller, a Chicago private eye with a knack for nabbing high - profile cases involving famous people.

Such concerns have been popularised by problems Samsung experienced with its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, a product line which was discontinued after just two weeks following numerous reports of battery fires, while a 2013 fire incident set back the rollout of Boeing's 787 «Dreamliner» in another high profile case.

Given allegations, * already public *, against staff members, for a high - profile case, most VP Research would have an inquiry committee formed within a few days, either to clear the respondents quickly or show serious diligence in following up.

The warning follows the high - profile case of airline company easyJet, which failed to accommodate requests from cabin crew to vary their duties...

In a post today, Abnormal Use writes that things were beginning to look bleak for H&B following these cases and another high - profile settlement last month in which H&B and other defendants agreed to pay $ 14.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a pitcher who was severely injured by a batted ball.

The firm successfully argued that the government needed to follow due legal process in order to trigger Article 50 and commence Brexit negotiations, but given the high profile and divisive nature of Miller's legal challenge, the firm's PR team had to rigorously monitor media coverage and make certain the key message was reported accurately — that the case was about process not politics.

Once a personal injury case goes to trial, which is the final and the most high - profile stage of a lawsuit, the judge is directly or indirectly involved in every aspect of litigation, which includes the following phases.

Tim has acted in several high profile and leading procurement cases in recent years, and regularly advises both contracting authorities and economic operators in relation to challenges following breaches of the Public Contract Regulations.

We have acted on some of the most high - profile cases in the UAE and have recognised expertise in the following areas:

Notable mandates: lead counsel in $ 2 - billion diesel settlement with Volkswagen and the $ 69 - million settlement in Dugal v. Manulife Financial; lead counsel in SNC - Lavalin investor class action; currently lead counsel in transvaginal mesh settlement cases and the only firm to get this type of case certified in a contested motion; recovered more than $ 100 million for clients in market currency in FX price - fixing case; obtained a $ 3.5 - million judgment from a jury following a five - week personal injury trial; acted as counsel in numerous cross-border transactions including the acquisition of the largest golf course in Canada; successfully defended clients in numerous high - profile environmental cases

Following the high - profile case of College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia v. Wu, 2013 BCSC 1986, these cases illustrate unauthorized practice in different contexts.

This event followed two high - profile cases in Chambers, where instructed junior counsel for the opposing sides were Paul and Simon in one instance and Christine and Francesca in the other.

Howe was convicted in the sexual assault case — following a graphic, high - profile trial — stripped of his licence to practise law, sentenced to three years in prison, acquitted on appeal, and reinstated as a practising lawyer.

The warning follows the high - profile case of airline company easyJet, which failed to accommodate requests from cabin crew to vary their duties in such a way as to enable them to express breastmilk so that they could continue breastfeeding after their return to work after maternity leave.

In an interview offered to TechCrunch — which at first I was hesitant to accept until it became clear there was a legitimate news angle — I sat down with Glaenzer to discuss the events that led to his resignation and put questions to him that have persisted over the years within the London investment and technology startup community and have become ever louder following high - profile cases of alleged sexual harassment in Silicon Valley and the wider #metoo movement.

It comes after major governments around the world introduced strict crypto regulation and, in some cases, completely banned Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) following a series of high - profile scams.

Child maltreatment has been a focus in Wakayama prefecture following a high - profile case last year resulting in the death of a child in Wakayama City.