Sentences with phrase «in a civil action»

You require experienced, senior counsel in a civil action for recovery of monies in a case of investment fraud.

The objective of the court in a civil action (such as a wrongful dismissal action) is to compensate the plaintiff for his or her loss.

I focus on providing the best defense possible to my clients facing criminal charges, and trying the best possible case for my clients in civil actions.

Remember, you're not entitled to free counsel in a civil action.

It is also important to determine which of the above claims may be viable and against whom out of all the potential defendants listed above should be named in any civil action.

He has drawn on that broad experience to assist other members of our firm's litigation team in civil actions they are pursuing on behalf of their clients.

Remember, you're not entitled to free counsel in a civil action.

Sara regularly provides written advice across Chambers» main areas, including personal injury, property litigation, as well as assisting in civil actions against the police.

«A restaurant or similar retail food establishment shall not be liable in any civil action in Federal or State court (other than an action brought by the United States or a State) for any claims arising out of an alleged violation of this clause or any State law permitted under section 403A (a)(4).»

This could include judgments in civil actions, state or federal tax liens and bankruptcies.

«At its root,» Lederer said, «the question the case asks is whether the release of information to a private lawyer, for use in a civil action, can be justified as consistent with the purpose for which the information was obtained, particularly in the absence of a request to, and consideration by, the «head of a government institution.»

Most non-U.S. jurisdictions would not allow an award of punitive damages in a civil action involving an intentional tort.

While abusers may be criminally charged, child abuse also falls under the personal injury umbrella so victims may be entitled to compensatory damages in a civil action as well.

In Cetacean v. Sea Shepherds, Judge Kozinski found, in the context of a request for a preliminary injunction in a civil action under the Alien Tort Statute, that the Sea Shepherds were likely committing piracy under UNCLOS.

Scott also worked as a paralegal at Slater and Gordon in civil actions arising from sexual and physical abuse.

Defendants in civil actions for personal injury do not receive jail terms or criminal fines as punishment.

Employment Law: Mr. Anderson defends employers in civil actions involving various types of employment - related claims including wrongful termination, whistle - blower actions, discrimination, harassment, pay stub claims, wage and hour claims, and contract actions.

The owner of premises on whose premises the sexual abuse of a child has occurred may, in some circumstances, be held directly liable in a civil action for the injuries suffered by the child as a result of the sexual abuse.

I got into this business because when I was a teen I was a witness in a criminal action, and a plaintiff in a civil action and it was awful, and it was disempowering, and it was scary, and I never wanted anyone to have that experience again.

The logic applied just as much to administrative proceedings: «Holding parties who receive the Record under an implied obligation not to use information in it for a collateral purpose promotes the public interest in obtaining full disclosure of [relevant] material..., just as this promise of confidentiality supports the obligation of complete disclosure between parties in civil actions» (at para. 37).

The distinction being broadly one between disobedience to orders or writs made or issued in civil actions (civil contempts) and contumacious behaviour or behaviour which tends to publicly depreciate the authority of the court or the administration of justice (criminal contempts).

Finally, any infraction of the confidentiality provisions or any other part of this Agreement by you that causes AboutFace to violate the confidentially provisions of its Agreements with its clients or to lose credibility, anonymity or future business may result in civil action against you for the damages you have caused by your failure to comply with these confidentiality provisions.

If the alleged abuser has been convicted of abuse in a criminal trial, the doctrine of collateral estoppel may, under some circumstances, bar the defendant from retrying the issue of liability in the civil action.

Amending West Virginia law to provide that use or nonuse of a seatbelt by any driver or passenger is admissible in any civil action as evidence of comparative negligence or failure to mitigate damages.

Compliance by a hospital or health care facility with the requirements of chapter 395 or s. 766.110 (1) shall not be used as evidence in any civil action to establish an employment or agency relationship between the hospital or health care facility and an employee or agent of the university board of trustees providing services within the hospital or health care facility.

By order of a judge in a civil action in an Alberta court, the CHL and teams from the OHL and WHL submitted financial statements that show many franchises, as many as half the field, struggling to make ends meet.

Had the new deal not addressed the issues raised in the civil action, Schneiderman could have prevented it from moving forward.

The case against the park district, brought in a civil action filed last May by the Cook County state's attorney's office, alleges that park district officials improperly took office in the Southwest suburb, misspent hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayers» money, failed to hold any recreational events and violated numerous governmental codes, including the Open Meetings Act.

In a separate action, Venditto was granted a delay by U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack in filing his pretrial motions in the case this week because he said he is also simultaneously preparing reply papers in a civil action being considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission involving Oyster Bay's finances in its dealings with Singh.

A lawyer joins forces with a group of parents who have lost children as the result of contaminated water in A Civil Action.

«(b) AUTHORITY - Each United States district court shall authorize, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in all civil actions, including adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, in accordance with this chapter, except that the use of arbitration may be authorized only as provided in section 654.

«I had opportunity to use Mr. Scott Lorenz as an expert in a civil action I was defending in Virginia.

(3) Any creditor licensed under this chapter adjudged after May 20, 1996 by a court of competent jurisdiction in any civil action to be in deliberate violation of or in reckless disregard for this chapter shall within 10 days of such adjudication forward a copy of the judgment to the administrator.

Keep in mind that a communication in the form of a formal pleading in a civil action is not considered an «initial communication.»

For experienced legal representation in a civil action lawsuit, contact the Law Office of Harrell & Harrell, P.A. toll - free at 1-800-251-1111 to speak directly with a member of our legal team.

Anthony Metzer QC is one of the leading silks in civil actions against the police, with cases appearing in the High Court, County Court and the Court of Appeal.

It must be filed before the petitioner seeks a declaratory judgment of invalidity in a civil action in district court and within one year of service of a complaint for infringement by the patent owner.

In the absence of further order, the rule will be void and of no further effect in any civil action commenced after August 16, 2019.

I think the real logic is quite practical: most of the time this situation arises in auto accident cases and our courts want defendants to be able to just pay a fine without an admission of guilt in a civil action.

If there is a subrogated claim at issue, instructions should be obtained from the subrogated entity at the outset to protect and advance its interests in the civil action, as failing to do so will only lead to detrimental consequences to you and all others involved.