Sentences with phrase «from civil court»

A restraining order is issued from civil court, rather than criminal court like a peace bond, and you may need a lawyer's help.

A restraining order is issued from civil court, rather than criminal court like a peace bond, and you may need a lawyer to help you get a restraining order.

GVROs allow family members and intimate partners who believe a relative's dangerous behavior may lead to violence to request an order from a civil court authorizing law enforcement to remove any guns in the individual's possession, and to prohibit new gun purchases for the duration of the order.

Michael Katz is a Principle Court Attorney for a Supreme Court Judge, whom he followed from Civil Court.

Martin's family isn't exactly struggling after winning a boatload of cash from their civil court case against the city of Sanford.

Not exact matches

According to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a firm has to procure a court order before repossessing a vehicle belonging to a member of the military, a law that was established to protect soldiers and other military personnel from having to deal with legal issues while they're actively serving.

«A ruling by a single judge in one circuit can not and does not undo the years of clear legal precedent nationwide establishing that transgender students have the right to go to school without being singled out for discrimination,» said a statement from five groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), that have filed «friend of the court» briefs on behalf of transgender students.

But the Supreme Court has directed the lower federal courts to apply qualified immunity broadly, to protect from civil liability for damages all officers except «the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.»»

Despite slams from a Supreme Court judge and civil liberties advocates, America's DEA calls B.C. home.

Also March 20, 2018: New York state Judge Jennifer Schecter rules against Trump's lawyers» motion to dismiss the defamation case by Summer Zervos, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in Clinton v. Jones that presidents are not immune from civil suits.

The owner of the car continues to pursue Dale in civil court for the return of property from the vehicle, including several Springsteen CDs and a new pine tree air freshener.

A U.S.appeals court ruled federal civil rights law protects LGBT employees from discrimination in the workplace

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July 8: A federal appeals court will not give Wheaton College a preliminary injunction in connection with its civil suit to be free from one key Obamacare requirement.

In the Middle Ages a number of canonists teach that ecclesiastical courts should refrain from the death penalty and that civil courts should impose it only for major crimes.

With the passage in 1968 of federal legislation mandating decidedly lowered rent ceilings, court rulings limiting discretion in tenant selection, and pressure from the civil rights movement to put an end to racial bias in tenant selection and assignments, this percentage increased.

That is why you need the license from thr CIVIL government, and if there's a divorce, it's handled by the CIVIL courts.

On March 26, a group of New York — based lawyers headed by Edward D. Fagan, who spearheaded successful suits on behalf of Holocaust survivors against European firms that collaborated with the Nazis in using concentration camp inmates as laborers, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn against FleetBoston Financial, the insurance giant Aetna, and railroad conglomerate CSX Corporation, on the grounds that these corporations are the successors of companies that profited from slavery before the Civil War.

Civil rights fights have always ended up in the court systems because too often the prejudice and hatred toward a minority group blinds people from being rational enough to understand the REAL facts.

Kong said that less than 10 years ago, Muslims could convert to other religions through a civil high court order or by obtaining an «exit certificate» from the government's Islamic department, for example.

Thus, the civic debate about sexuality has shifted from the ballot box to the civil courts, and the rhetoric of individual liberty has been exchanged for that of civil rights.

The 43 - year - old from the evangelical National Restoration Party, became widely popular candidate after denouncing a court ruling calling on the Central American country to give civil marriage rights to same - sex couples.

The High Court concluded that «in civil penalty proceedings, courts are not precluded from considering and, if appropriate, imposing penalties that are agreed between the parties» (quote taken from judgment summary).

The High Court unanimously allowed the appeals, concluding that the «decision in Barbaro does not apply to civil penalty proceedings and a court is not precluded from receiving and, if appropriate, accepting an agreed or other civil penalty submission.&rCourt unanimously allowed the appeals, concluding that the «decision in Barbaro does not apply to civil penalty proceedings and a court is not precluded from receiving and, if appropriate, accepting an agreed or other civil penalty submission.&rcourt is not precluded from receiving and, if appropriate, accepting an agreed or other civil penalty submission.»

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear later this month the dispute between UEFA and Swiss club FC Sion, who responded to their exclusion from the Europa League by mounting a civil action.

The Illinois Appellate Court this week found that the judge in the McHenry civil case erred by raising the bar too high for state prosecutors seeking to ban Yvonne Cryns from practicing midwifery without a license.

«With the civil rights of New Yorkers hanging in the balance, Donovan needs to state publicly: Does he take his cues on intolerance from his mentor and political patron Guy Molinari, or does he stand with principled New Yorkers — and now, thankfully, a federal court — who view marriage equality as a fundamental right?»

A federal appeals court ruled for the first time that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, setting up a likely battle before the Supreme Court as gay rights advocates push to broaden the scope of the 53 - year - oldcourt ruled for the first time that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, setting up a likely battle before the Supreme Court as gay rights advocates push to broaden the scope of the 53 - year - oldCourt as gay rights advocates push to broaden the scope of the 53 - year - old law.

Brooklyn Councilman Vincent Gentile, blocked by term limits from seeking re-election to his current post, is mulling a run for both Brooklyn District Attorney and county civil court judge this year, his campaign spokesman confirmed.

In a case that could have wide - ranging national significance for gay rights, a federal appeals court in New York ruled that a landmark civil rights law bars employers from discriminating against their workers based on sexual orientation.

Also at 1 p.m., the New York Civil Liberties Union presents oral arguments in the Albany County Supreme Court challenging the exclusion of farmworkers from the state labor law that protects employees who organize, Albany County Courthouse, 16 Eagle St., Albany.

The U.S. Justice Department has filed court papers in a New York case arguing that a major federal civil rights law does not protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation, taking a stand against a decision reached under President Barack Obama.

A seventh alleged victim, whose case is being handled by a different law firm from the other six defendants, planned to sue in U.S. District court, claiming civil rights violations, according to people familiar with that case.

From the beating up of a serving Police Officer at the Flagstaff House, to the beating up of a Regional Security Co-ordinator, the disruption of a court process, the burning of toll booths and the molestation of civil servants, the lawless Culture Of Impunity has now reached the doorstep of the Ghana Armed Forces.

«These charges come from a baseless civil lawsuit from the same people who were being investigated by the Moreland Commission that the governor shut down, and they'll be thrown out by the federal court as soon as it gets there.»

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STATEN ISLAND — The New York Civil Liberties Union filed an appeal Tuesday to the state's highest court to release testimony from the Eric Garner grand jury.

Civil liberties groups pointed out that evidence from intelligence and security agencies will be presented to court but not the individuals seeking damages or making a complaint, meaning they would be unable to challenge it.

Dueling lawsuits from District 20 City Council candidates Yen Chou and James Wu were each withdrawn in Queens Civil Court this morning, while a days - long court battle may be in the offing for Constantine KavCourt this morning, while a days - long court battle may be in the offing for Constantine Kavcourt battle may be in the offing for Constantine Kavadas.

Less than two months later, Keefe was transferred from City Court on Morton Avenue, where he presided over criminal matters, to handle traffic court and civil cases at City Court on Morton Avenue, where he presided over criminal matters, to handle traffic court and civil cases at City court and civil cases at City Hall.

NSCDC SECURES COURT ORDER TO SELL SEIZED VESSELS, DEPLOYS 4000 PERSONNEL FOR BAYELSA POLL The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has secured an interim order from the Law Court to sell the vessel named MV flora and the 10,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stored inside the vessel to the Federal -LSBCOURT ORDER TO SELL SEIZED VESSELS, DEPLOYS 4000 PERSONNEL FOR BAYELSA POLL The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has secured an interim order from the Law Court to sell the vessel named MV flora and the 10,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stored inside the vessel to the Federal -LSBCourt to sell the vessel named MV flora and the 10,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stored inside the vessel to the Federal -LSB-...]

Despite getting flak from civil rights advocates over his decision to veto bills that would have legalized specific kinds of pocket knives and offering more state funds to compensate lawyers designated by the court to represent defendants who don't make enough money to afford a lawyer for defense in a criminal case, people roared in applause throughout Cuomo's speech.

David Rosasco, the Woodside - based translator running for City Councilman Eric Gioia's (D - Sunnyside) seat, was ousted from the Democratic primary ballot in Queens Civil Court on Friday.

Melius had recently won control of the firm from founder John Ruocco in a contentious civil court proceeding that has since been sealed by a judge at the request of Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota.

The Act consists of eight bills that will downgrade most noise violations, spitting, littering, possession of an open container of alcohol, public urination and after - dusk loitering and other prohibited activities in public parks from arrest - worthy crimes to offenses penalized with a ticket and prosecuted in civil court.

Courts have generally held that due to this dual nature tribes have immunity from federal civil cases, most of the time, and are not subject to laws of States the reservation is on.

Two former residents of the Syosset Mobile Home Park are seeking $ 14 million in damages from Nassau County, the county sheriff's department and Nassau police for alleged wrongful eviction and deprivation of civil rights, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.

She said two court officers hired in December have not yet started while one awaits approval from the civil service union and another completes training and certification.

Mayor Bill de Blasio today told the state's top judge that he believe the day is approaching when government will guarantee all citizens a lawyer in civil court cases — but said that the funding for the attorneys will have to come from the federal level.

But while de Blasio and Human Resources Administration Commissioner Steven Banks said investing in civil legal services was paying off big in terms monetary (it's cheaper to pay a lawyer than to house a family in a shelter) and human (in keeping families from homelessness), he wasn't ready to extend it to everyone appearing in housing court.