Sentences with phrase «in new areas of law»

But how can we become competent in new areas of the law?

-- Winston Churchill Here are just a few reasons why lawyers volunteer their time to do pro bono: • You gain meaningful and invaluable practical experience in new areas of law.

MCC talked to them about the growth and opportunities in this new area of the law.

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ONE of Perth's newest, and smallest, law firms is working with some of the world's biggest companies, capitalising on a niche area in which few other businesses in the Asia Pacific region have experti

It was evidence the opposing counsel had offered and, upon our objection, should have been denied but the judge was new, did not know this area of the law very well, and let it in over very stern objections.

This spring, an investor closed on the warehouse for $ 30 per square foot, well below the going rate for the area, and started upgrading the power, water, and ventilation systems in a speculative bet that a new marijuana law would spark a wave of demand from growing operations.

Intelligence and law enforcement officials said the authorities in Boston weighed the risks of some mayhem against their growing fear that time was slipping away and that heavily armed and increasingly dangerous men, and possibly accomplices, could wage new attacks in the Boston area or beyond.

«While tight supply is expected to keep home prices on an upward trajectory in most metro areas in 2018, both the uptick in mortgage rates and the impact of the new tax law on some high - cost markets could cause price growth to moderate nationally,» said Yun.

Nesenoff & Miltenberg is a law firm located in the heart of Manhattan and represents individuals, businesses, and municipalities throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

At the event, which was hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law in New Haven, Powell highlighted three specific areas where blockchain technology is affecting change in regard to the Federal Reserve's «broad public policy objectives»: the creation of real - time payment systems, use of blockchain technology for clearing and settlement services, and the issuance of digital currencies by central banks.

Mandatory Palestine was a geographic area with defined borders and under British Rule up until 1948 when the Jews decided to take UN Resolution 181 as law and claim that the borders defined in 181 defined a new State of Israel.

Whether one deems this cluster of questions the third part of an expanded just war tradition or an extension of «right intention,» one of the classic deontological ad bellum criteria, this is obviously an area in which considerable criticism of the Iraq War has been focused» whether the issue at hand involves the scandals at Abu Ghraib prison, interrogation methods, de-Baathification policies, counterinsurgency strategies and tactics, or the provisions of the new Iraqi constitution with respect to religious freedom and the role of Islamic law in post-Saddam Iraq.

It's in gaps between the orthodox positions and departments of defence, midfield and attack where managers and players are evolving the game to find new ways to gain advantages, to surprise opponents and drag them into areas they don't want to go, uncertain of how to react to a footballer seemingly playing as a law unto themselves.

Eight Cordell & Cordell Texas divorce attorneys and one New Jersey attorney were recently named Rising Stars in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers.

As we struggle to persuade the EU Commission to made the much needed changes in the new regulations covering the marketing of baby foods and formulas, we are told that the only real opportunity for new laws is in the area of food safety.

Pamela MacKenzie is a Director at the law firm of Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm with offices in Boston, New York and Washington D.C., and focuses her practice in the corporate and real estate finance arelaw firm of Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm with offices in Boston, New York and Washington D.C., and focuses her practice in the corporate and real estate finance areLaw 200 firm with offices in Boston, New York and Washington D.C., and focuses her practice in the corporate and real estate finance areas.

The new rules in this area state: The Academy Trust shall ensure that principles are promoted which support fundamental British values, including: respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England; respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes; support for equality of opportunity for all; support and respect for the liberties of all within the law; and respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other beliefs.

Cuomo has bristled at implications his progressive bona fides don't stack up and his supporters have pointed to a raft of accomplishments during his time as governor, including the passage of a minimum wage hike that eventually grows to $ 15 in the coming years in the New York City area, paid family leave, a sweeping gun control law, the legalization of same - sex marriage and regulations that bolster the rights of transgender New Yorkers.

In some areas, they are even behind the times in respect of the legal situation: changes to the law last year introduced two new stalking offenceIn some areas, they are even behind the times in respect of the legal situation: changes to the law last year introduced two new stalking offencein respect of the legal situation: changes to the law last year introduced two new stalking offences.

The new regulations also specify that a gun should not be carried in the office outside of designated law enforcement areas.

In New York City, law enforcement is stepping up its presence at key areas in the wake of the explosioIn New York City, law enforcement is stepping up its presence at key areas in the wake of the explosioin the wake of the explosion.

The Women's Equality Act which would provide protections for women in a number of areas including codifying Roe v. Wade in New York State Law

The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed, is asking law enforcement agencies to clamp down on the activities of rampaging youth of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), to lessen the tensions in the area.

While the policy notes that «New York's legal code is relatively accessible compared to other states,» it suggests that the state commit to including its laws on a platform such as America Decoded, adopting the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's eRegs tool to make the laws more accessible, and instituting an «open by default» policy in the area of IT purchasing, data and research.

Sometimes referred to as a Sewel motion, a LCM is a motion passed by the Scottish parliament, Welsh assembly or Northern Irish assembly indicating their respective agreement to Westminster passing new laws in areas that they would traditionally have control of — for example health or education.

«This new law will help us safeguard property taxpayers from bearing an unfairly large share of the local tax burden in areas where many new developments are taking place,» Senator Carlucci explained.

In the Syracuse area specifically, law enforcement recovered 2,267 guns during the past five years, with about 60 percent of the region's guns originating in a state other than New YorIn the Syracuse area specifically, law enforcement recovered 2,267 guns during the past five years, with about 60 percent of the region's guns originating in a state other than New Yorin a state other than New York.

Also, GENDA supporters yesterday released a letter to the Senate leaders from NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, who noted that the New York City Human Rights Law was amended by Local Law 3 in 2002 to protect against bias in areas including public accommodations and no there was no «significant increase» in crime as a result of that change.

From accounts, ramifications and implications of the new law were anticipated and discussed extensively, especially in the area of protecting freedoms for religious and religiously - affiliated organizations.

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY - 22) urged the Federal Highway Administration to hold New York State accountable for its violation of established federal law through the commercialization of rest areas on interstate highway I - 81 in Binghamton.

After our meeting, my office searched for the bank responsible for keeping the property and we discovered a gray area in New York State law — once a property entered into a judgment of foreclosure and sale, the law did not clarify the person or party responsible for maintaining it.

«The travel plaza community is grateful to Congresswoman Tenney for her leadership in working to bring the state of New York into compliance with the federal law prohibiting the sale of food and other commercial services at rest areas on the Interstate right - of - way,» said National Association of Truckstop Operators (NATSO) President and CEO Lisa Mullings.

A New York legislative leader plans to propose a bill next week to overhaul campaign - finance laws and introduce a system of public financing for state elections, making him the third of Albany's four «men in a room,» including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to push for sweeping revisions in this area.

Betty Rosa, the Regents chancellor and a former New York City school administrator, noted the current evaluation law has created a situation under which teachers in fields not covered by state tests, such as physical education, often find themselves rated on the basis of student achievement in areas that are tested, such as English and math.

The law firm is headed by James Featherstonhaugh, the head of the New York State Gaming Association, who has two bids to build casino resorts in the Albany area and the Catskills.

Assembly Housing Committee Chairman Keith Wright was not enthusiastic about the idea of linking the education investment tax credit to the extension of rent control laws in New York City and the surrounding area, calling the two issues «apples and oranges.

Sanitary Code Requiring Health Care Workers» Masks In Effect The new provision of the New York State Health Law requiring some health care workers who have not been vaccinated against influenza to wear surgical masks in patient areas is now in effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced todaIn Effect The new provision of the New York State Health Law requiring some health care workers who have not been vaccinated against influenza to wear surgical masks in patient areas is now in effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced todnew provision of the New York State Health Law requiring some health care workers who have not been vaccinated against influenza to wear surgical masks in patient areas is now in effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced todNew York State Health Law requiring some health care workers who have not been vaccinated against influenza to wear surgical masks in patient areas is now in effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced todain patient areas is now in effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced todain effect, Phyllis D. Ellis, Director of Health for Oneida County announced today.

Syracuse's land bank was one of five established earlier this year under a new state law as a tool to deal with vacant and tax delinquent properties in urban areas.

Over the years, both New York and federal case law in this area has developed to support protection for transgender individuals on the basis of sex.

Lansing also added «The new Oneida County Youth Development and Violence Prevention Coalition will be a partnership of the area's community based organizations, school district representatives, government agency staff and law enforcement officials who will be coming together to develop the new programs, strategies and tactics necessary to address the issues raised in the new assessment and continue the progress made in our county in reducing youth violence and increasing opportunities for positive youth development.

Governor Andrew Cuomo recommended a slew of changes to New York law in his State of Opportunity Agenda today, but the only major new proposal in the area of government reform involves increasing the pay for state legislatoNew York law in his State of Opportunity Agenda today, but the only major new proposal in the area of government reform involves increasing the pay for state legislatonew proposal in the area of government reform involves increasing the pay for state legislators.

Getting drivers and bike riders to safely share the road is one of the main goals of the New York Bicycling Coalition, which works to move the bike movement forward in areas including bike safety, tourism, recreation, law enforcement and infra - structure.

«What the Seneca Nation wants and expects is that current state law carving out an area of exclusive gaming operations for the Nation is fully retained in Western New York.

And so the ease of which the public can have access to those laws is critically important and the Sunlight Foundation found that New York does a reasonably good job in that area.»

What seems clear, however, is that Axelrod and his colleagues have sought and received opinions and sound advice from some very reputable legal minds in the area of election law that warrants his insistence these matters be presented to the District Attorney in Rockland County and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

A later amendment to the law, however, noted that the agency can weigh potential negative economic impact of habitat designation in deciding whether to create a new habitat area.

Jessica Wyndham, Interim Director of the AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program (SRHRL) opened the meeting, noting that both the scientific and human rights communities are on alert, evaluating the statements and watching closely the actions of the new US administration in areas including climate change, the environment, health, reproductive rights, and freedom of information and freedom of expression.

«This is bittersweet vindication,» says attorney Joel Kupferman of the New York Environmental Law and Justice Project, who is representing affected residents, workers, and students in the World Trade Center area.

Area X is a foreboding, inhospitable land where the laws of physics and nature have turned in on themselves as the environment mutates with new and fascinating results.

The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country.