Sentences with phrase «from similar operations»

the franchisor had a legitimate interest to protect its method of operation, goodwill, products, and services from similar operations specializing in the sale or rental of home medical equipment; the similarity is therefore found by comparing not only the product line but also the method of operation and whether the franchisees were using the goodwill of the franchise system from which the had benefitted for many years.

Not exact matches

The newly combined unit, called Dell Technologies Capital, will operate along similar lines to EMC's venture capital operation, investing average sums of $ 3 million to $ 10 million in both early - and late - stage startups from the parent's $ 118.2 billion balance sheet, the company said.

Whether you're a giant chain with millions of card - swiping customers, or a mom - and - pop shop trying to protect your back - end operations, here are some tips from Kroll, a risk management firm's website, for avoiding a similar PR nightmare from senior vice president Brian Lapidus.

Note on forward - looking statements: This press release contains «forward - looking statements» within the meaning of federal securities laws, including the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, benefits resulting from the separation of Marriott International and Marriott Vacations Worldwide, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts.

«By knowing our marketplace and understanding what our customers» needs are, we are able to find new things that could benefit our customer base, whether they are new menu items or ideas of how to improve their operations by getting more value from using a different product or using a similar product in a different way.»

Aside from the sustainable aspects of their operations, Limoneira and similar growers must adhere to the strictest traceability standards as set by foodservice and retail buyers throughout the United States and around the world.

Similar to fast ascensions in Dallas and Jacksonville, a player like Barkley could legitimize the current operation quickly, save a constantly - gassed defense from staying on the field and help Cleveland get some wins on the board.

The Ulster County planning board's response to the application reflected a similar uncertainty, requesting verification of the proposed use and stating that a permit for operation as a campground may be required from the county's health department.

Besides seeking input from Town Board members and department heads, Stewart said he is also seeking similar input from town residents who may have ideas on how Orangetown can save money in its operations to reduce the cost to taxpayers while still maintaining a high level of service.

The observed coronagraphic performance is essentially unaffected at 1.1 ìm with TGM operations, while there is a marginal decline at 1.6 ìm of similar amplitude to that arising from other well - known HST / NICMOS orbit - driven instabilities.

A nervous shock or strain which either is the direct result from or is precipitated by the death of a loved one, bankruptcy, a divorce or other similar domestic upset, a surgical operation or even an accident.

Similar to an approach pioneered by DPS a few years back, the current principal would be temporarily replaced from day - to - day operations by a veteran leader.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

Though still a pilot program with full fledged operation slated to start by end of this year, similar offerings from other newspaper publishers might soon be there for the taking.

According to a Reuters article from back in June, this is partly because it was too complicated to sort out the logistics for a larger operation similar to those that Amazon has in other countries such as its home market of the U.S., Europe, Japan and elsewhere, where the company also sells physical books, consumer electronics, household goods, and much more — often from a selection of third - party retailers as well as itself.

A few other characteristics unique to the MBS market also distinguish it from equity and Treasury markets, but the overall operation is similar.

Unlike similar vehicles managed by U.S. companies and Wall Street banks to raise cash for operations and investments, SIVs rely on borrowed cash from other parties and do not have a bank behind them willing to fully repay investors in times of trouble.

Instead, REITs are often evaluated based on the level of funds from operations, which is similar in nature to the cash flow from operations figures for other non-REIT securities.

For example, its adjusted funds from operation, or AFFO (similar to free cash flow for a REIT), margin was 64 % in 2017.

In her In her Master's degree capstone presentation on behavior modification for dogs rescued from fighting backgrounds, Dr. Black said she found experts considered ex-fighting dogs to be similar to dogs from puppy mill operations.

Two companion bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would overturn the Chicago Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats from inhumane breeding operations, in addition to invalidating similar ordinances in Cook County, Waukegan, and Warrenville.

Make sure you do not end up «adopting» from a puppy mill or similar operation.

The Coton's «reputation and business model is based on a disassociation from «puppy mills» and similar commercial breeding operations,» according to the complaint.

His latest carved plaster tablets and graphite drawings arrive at similar aesthetic states but from opposite directions: the painted tablets respond to surface texture and chance operations, excavating compositions through deconstructive sgraffito techniques, while the drawings depart from landscape imagery and are built up into complex, almost - recognizable images created through a process of repetitive mark - making, erasure, and re-drawing.

Months later, BLM finalized a similar rule requiring oil and gas companies to reduce wasteful venting, flaring and leaks from both new and existing operations on public and tribal lands.

The story is similar in the timber sector: the bursting of the property bubble and associated financial crisis has triggered falling demand from consuming countries is forcing producers to scale back operations.

In 2005, energy exploration of the Barnett Shale in Texas, resulting from new technology, inspired an economic confidence in the industry as similar operations soon followed across the Southeast, including at Arkansas» Fayetteville Shale and Louisiana's Haynesville Shale.

Similar to the unionized environment, the employer would have to establish that the off - duty conduct harmed the employer's reputation, the misconduct rendered the employee unable to perform his or her duties, the misconduct led to the refusal of other employees to work with the dismissed employee or the misconduct prevented the employer from being able to effectively manage its operations.

Any expenses relating to search and rescue operations to find an Insured Person in mountains, at sea, in the desert, in the jungle and similar remote locations, including air / sea rescue charges for evacuation to shore from a vessel or from the sea.

A computer, notebook or any other similar device must be near you — from the same temporarily disabled antivirus protection because security tools might interfere with the download operations that must be completed.

The backup operation should secure your contacts, call logs, texts, images, videos, audio files, market apps, internet settings, calendar info and similar other files or packages — you can use backup and restore apps from Google Play, you can sync your data with your account or you can apply cloud storage services that are already running on your phone.

Based on Digiconomist analytics, the power consumption from Bitcoin mining operations is similar to the energy usage of such countries as Oman, Morocco, Serbia and Denmark.