Sentences with phrase «for defendants»

George Leggatt QC and Jasbir Dhillon (instructed by Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP) for the defendants.

«How can Judge Gertner conclude that the settlements have come about because the law is on the record companies» side,» he asks, «when she knows full well that the reason the settlements have come about is that there is no economically viable way for defendants to defend themselves?»

The appeal of the SCC for defendants, obviously, is the absence of costs shifting, and indeed this is one of claimant groups» main objections to the policy.

The blog gives victims of unsolved cases a Web presence — well over 100 victims so far — and also speaks out for defendants she thinks have been wrongfully convicted.

Led junior for the defendants in applications arising from the largest - ever successful Serious Fraud Office prosecution

For defendants, to prove malicious intent against all but the most inept SLAPP filer is almost impossible and the rules of the court favour judges allowing all but the most ridiculous cases to go to trial.

This will no doubt be a disappointing decision for defendants who had welcomed Master James» earlier decision, which sought to encourage the usage of mediation where it was available rather than incurring considerable costs of litigation for low value quality complaints claims.

Limit on cross-examinations 7 (1) Subject to subsection (2), cross-examinations on any documentary evidence filed by the parties shall not exceed a total of seven hours for all plaintiffs in the proceeding and seven hours for all defendants (2) A judge may extend the time permitted for cross-examination on documentary evidence if it is necessary to do so in the interest of justice Costs on dismissal 8 (1) If a judge dismisses a proceeding under this section, the moving party is entitled to costs on the motion and in the proceeding on a full indemnity basis, unless the judge determines that such an award is not appropriate in the circumstances.

Nicholas has successfully defended numerous clients charged with the most serious sexual offences, including securing acquittals for defendants accused of committing rape and serious sexual assaults in the course of their employment.

Alternative sentencing options for a Class 4 Felony include probation, conditional discharge, periodic imprisonment for up to 18 months, boot camp / impact incarceration for defendants between the ages of 18 and 35, and fines.

Money contributed to the fund is used to help provide computer expert witnesses for defendants in music - downloading lawsuits.

In brief, Congress could make it financially impossible to handle appeals of death sentences for states, while providing funds for the defendants sentenced to death.

The rule now includes an even greater incentive for defendants to accept Rule 68 offers from plaintiffs.

Daley, J., made an order requiring Brown to pay $ 30,000 into court as security for the defendants» costs of discoveries and a pre-trial conference.

The bodily injury limits of the policy were insufficient to compensate fully for the defendants» injuries, and the underinsurance coverage was for an equal amount.

Defended multiple networking companies in Silicon Valley in a patent infringement litigation involving network switches and routers and successfully settled for the defendants

The lawsuit sought compensation for the defendants» alleged complicity in human rights abuses committed in Nigeria by the Nigerian government at the instigation of the defendants» Nigerian subsidiary.

Attis represents important appellate Court guidance for the class action bar as, prior to Attis, certain decisions, most notably Poulin v. Ford Motor Co. of Canada, earmarked class counsel as a potential payment source for defendants in situations where the plaintiffs were unwilling or unable to cover costs ordered against them.

Nor, the judges added, did his comments on anonymity for defendants and victims — which was a matter of public debate:

Corbiere Limited v Mean Trading Systems: Acted for defendants in a claim brought against a start - up algorithmic trading hedge fund alleging misuse of confidential information in the software of the claimants.

Too often this valuable tool is used for the defendants or insurance companies to gain an edge on plaintiff attorney's or injury victims, but despite the questionable tactics, the underlying product and concept of structured settlements is probably MORE valuable to injury victims now than ever before.

[19] Here, the context was that counsel for the defendants had delivered an offer to settle on January 21, 2014; the parties had attended a Judicial Settlement Conference on January 29, 2014, and the defendants had delivered an additional offer to settle on January 30, 2014.

A probation revocation begins with either a Motion to Revoke Probation, or a Motion to Adjudicate for defendants who have been placed on deferred adjudication.

This inevitably leads to multiplying adjournments and delay for defendants, together with ever - mounting costs for both defendants and the taxpayers of this Province.»

«I've been involved as a lawyer for plaintiffs and for defendants in claims against lawyers, particularly in franchising.

«In a scathing criticism of the current system for handing out punishment for defendants convicted of federal crimes, a judge on Monday declared the federal sentencing guidelines unconstitutional.

As it noted, CDA 1998 and relevant other provisions provide a number of safeguards for defendants including: consultation requirements; that the behaviour in question must have occurred no more than six months before the complaint; and a right of appeal to the Crown Court by way of rehearing.

The district court granted summary judgment for the defendants, holding that the memorial crosses did not violate the federal or state constitution.

To date, there are no reported cases of service of process in the U.S. being made through social networking, but attorneys may begin to consider it an option for defendants who are avoiding service by traditional methods.»

The incentive for defendants to accept claimant's reasonable CPR Pt 36 offers is too weak.

It includes instructions for defendants «on how to calculate and reduce their sentences and obtain the best possible facilities.»

This case is, as well, a useful precedent for defendants to argue that activities that may otherwise be illegal under the Competition Act (or subject to civil liability) should be shielded based merely on legislative authority, where no specific rule exists mandating activities.

I act for the defendants, who reside in the USA.

The study also showed that, during a 16 - year span from 1988 to 2004, less than 9 percent of the 2,042 cases lost at trial and appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals were reversed for plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases, compared with a 41 percent reversal rate for defendants who lost at trial.

During the course of litigation, government lawyers acting for the defendants raised concerns about an affidavit filed by one of the food company's lawyers, Tina Mihoc of Davis LLP.

The Court granted summary judgment for the Defendants as to all Counts of Plaintiff's Complaint.

I will say, however, that it is not appropriate for an adjuster to attend on behalf of defendants, unless he or she has the real authority to make decisions for the defendants.

Young Legal Aid Lawyers co-chairs Oliver Carter and Rachel Francis presented an introduction to YLAL and a brief history of legal aid, from the Poor Prisoners Defence Act 1903, which introduced criminal legal aid for defendants in the higher criminal courts, to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 («LASPO»), which wholly or partially removed a number of areas of law from the scope of legal aid.

We offer a fast, efficient and practical service, tailored to the business needs of our clients which maximises the recovery of costs (for Claimants) or maximises the savings on legal costs liability (for Defendants) along with a comprehensive service at a market leading low cost.

An IPR's shortened timeline and expense, relative to litigation, makes it a viable tool for defendants in infringement actions if filed within the statutory 12 - month window.

In general, Canadian Courts have held that the expiry of a limitation period creates a rebuttable presumption of non-compensable prejudice for defendants.

Acting for the defendants in respect of substantial and complex fraud claims arising out of a commercial transaction, which involved dealing with freezing injunctions obtained against the defendants and the co-ordination of actions in various jurisdictions.

[25] As stated above, counsel for the Defendants is not seeking disclosure of the videos and photos themselves.

Relief is needed for all defendants in the criminal justice system, and should not depend on who their former boss was (i.e., respectively, the VP and fed.

[5] The argument made by the parties is, first, for the defendants, that the defendants are entitled pursuant to Rule 7 - 6 to obtain an order requiring the plaintiff to attend at a medical examination and that the test to be addressed by the court in determining where and when the examination should take place is fully and accurately described by Master Bouck in the decision of Parsons v. Mears, 2011 BCSC 397.

timely responses to communications by email and telephone timely production of documents especially medical counsel for plaintiffs advising their clients about early settlement and realistic expectations counsel for defendants advising their clients to attend mediations with sufficient settlement authority expertise in a particular area of law posturing and egotism on both sides claims for punitive damages where none are warranted under law preparation for significant events such as examinations for discovery and motions accountability for the consequences of steps taken or delayed unnecessary or defensive crossclaims and third party claims by defence counsel regional differences (some local bars are more collegial than others)

I acted for the defendants in that case.

An MoJ spokesperson commented: «Any action to disrupt the courts is unacceptable and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure legal representation is available for defendants in criminal cases.

But professor Ribstein worries that the decision dismissing the indictments may have worse consequences for the defendants than if they'd have been convicted.

In court papers seeking sanctions, counsel for the defendants accused the agency of a «stunning display of incompetence» for failing to preserve documents.