Sentences with phrase «involving civil claims»

Idaho personal injury law involves civil claims (as opposed to criminal claims) in which a person is injured through the negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct of another person, a company, or property owne

Not exact matches

She has extensive trial and appellate experience involving business and contract disputes, fraud and civil RICO, trademarks and copyrights, e-commerce, broker / dealer sales practices, environmental litigation, defamation and trade libel, restrictive covenants, whistleblower, discrimination and sexual harassment claims.

Another claim out there is that the Innoson case is a civil matter which neither the EFCC nor the Police should get involved.

Generally the Supreme Court in Putnam hears civil cases involving claims in excess of $ 25,000.

Two former heads of the civil service have disputed Tony Blair's claim that the cabinet were involved in the decision to go to war with Iraq.

Two former heads of the civil service have disputed Tony Blair's claim that the cabinet were involved in the decision to go to war in Iraq.

The film burnished the claim by charter advocates that they were involved in «the civil rights issue of our time,» because they were leading the battle to provide more choice to poor and disadvantaged children trapped in low - performing public schools.

Characterizing its practice as a «general practice for a specialized clientele,» the firm provides legal advice and expertise to handle any and all needs of a school district, including fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Providing a general law practice for a specialized clientele, Harben, Hartley & Hawkins meets all of the legal needs of school districts including: fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

And if, as can easily happen, a claim involves both sets of rules (eg constructive trust and Sch 1) nobody knows whether a claim proceeds in the family courts under FPR 2010 or in the civil courts under CPR 1998; and each set of rules has their significant differences (as will be explained in forthcoming articles).

The judge concluded that the celebrity's own ongoing civil claims of sexual assault in a separate proceeding posed a possible bias in the case at hand, which involves serious criminal charges of a sexual nature.

(The suits are referred to as a mass action because they involve multiple suits that raise similar claims, but they don't seek to be certified as a class action under the federal rules of civil procedure.)

The reputable Chicago civil litigation defense lawyer professionals at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis law firm are committed to defending clients in a wide variety of lawsuits involving civil practice related claims and accidents.

It has not been reported if any Chicago bus crash attorneys are involved in the case or if any civil claims have been filed.

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.

He has also defended clients in complex civil litigation involving premises liability, employment disputes, habitability, and intellectual property claims.

Most commonly, civil matters involve tort and contractual claims.

If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident in Maryland, obtaining the services of a well - qualified personal injury lawyer is crucial to determining whether you have a valid civil claim.

Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Eric represented corporate and individual clients in civil litigation matters involving breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, aviation matters, property and casualty litigation and general tort litigation.

She has litigated cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, various state discrimination statutes, and common law and tort claims, such as retaliatory discharge, defamation, and breach of contract claims.

2205 (2011)[U.S. Supreme Ct.]; author — Justice Kagan: «But for» test applies when determining whether a prevailing defendant should recover fees in a plaintiff's civil rights suit involving both frivolous and nonfrivolous claims, rejecting the district court's use of a «focus» test.

Arish has acted on a wide array of commercial disputes in the English Courts and in English seated arbitrations, including cases involving civil fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, complex contractual claims, negligence claims, economic torts, shareholder, joint venture, partnership and insolvency disputes and jurisdictional battles (amongst others).

During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling, litigation, and arbitration, international litigation and arbitration, antitrust litigation and arbitration, products liability litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and securities fraud.

She has represented clients in multimillion - dollar claims involving church property law, the ministerial exception in employment law, and the Free Establishment Clause that precludes civil courts from delving into the policy and governance of religious institutions.

According to The Guardian, the case could «open the floodgates for other civil claims» involving revenge pornography.

Vanessa Herzog is a partner in WSHB's Los Angeles office where her practice focuses on civil litigation involving transportation, ADA claims and complex civil litigation.

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.

Representation of minority shareholders in home healthcare franchising companies in various state court litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, breach of a shareholders» agreement, fraud and other tort claims, including successfully prosecuting charges for violation of court orders freezing millions of corporate funds, resulting in a civil contempt judgment that included a jail sentence.

The legal matters may involve civil rights, mental health care in jails and prisons, disability benefits claims, access to health or rehabilitative services, creating wills and other testamentary documents, and advanced directives.

The report, which was released in late December 2017, indicates that the DOJ recovered over $ 3.7 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims during 2017.

The Court did, however, imply that claims for compensation that do not involve a straightforward causation analysis may not be appropriate for the summary nature of civil contempt proceedings.

The majority of this work is concerned with civil claims following financial losses or injury, but we do get involved in some criminal cases.

Under Suzanne Anton's leadership, B.C. enacted a Civil Resolution Tribunal, an online dispute resolution that allows the public to resolve disputes involving strata and many small claims disputes of less than $ 5,000 as of June 1.

Brian Brown manages, supervises and handles the defense litigation cases involving automobile negligence, products liability, premises liability including lead - based paint poisoning, civil assaults, construction accidents, insurance coverage, insurance fraud and claims of negligent security, including ATMs.

Tort Claim In general terms, a tort is a civil wrong, involving a breach of duty or a negligent act by one person which results in injury or loss to another, and gives the injured party the right to bring a legal action for damages.

Mr. Birney also has a broad range of experience handling commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, routinely representing businesses involved in contract disputes, fraudulent transfer, fraud, civil theft, and intercompany claims.

In his almost three decades of appellate experience, Jim has represented parties and amici on appeal in matters involving constitutional and civil rights claims, defamation cases, environmental / CEQA, probate disputes, securities fraud, and consumer rights, just to name a few.

In 1987 Bob started his own firm to offer a personal level of service with John Sullivan and to concentrate exclusively on civil litigation disputes, primarily involving products liability claims and employment issues.

Amy's practice extends into the civil courts where she has represented clients in claims of discrimination, wrongful dismissal and matters involving breaches of covenant such as confidentiality and restraint of trade.

Generally speaking, the Bill addresses the need for lowering discovery costs and for expeditious movement through the civil courts in matters involving claims for lower dollar damage amounts.

Paul has extensive experience handling all matters related to civil appeals, and has successfully represented clients in appellate cases involving real estate law, family law and divorce, and personal injury claims, as well as business or fiduciary (estate and probate) cases.

Thompsons is acting for over 500 former patients of Mr Paterson in civil claims against the hospitals involved.

But when involved in a personal injury claim or other type of civil action, it can be absolutely critical to do so.

Commercial Litigation — Lead attorney in international fraud and breach of contract action resolved in client's favor on summary judgment including recovery of all attorneys» fees; Served as first - chair defending a loan servicer in complex civil litigation involving declaratory judgment action and cross-claims for commercial torts; Second chair for seven day jury trial involving claims for indemnification and statutory business conspiracy; Won summary judgment as the lead counsel on behalf of a charitable trust in litigation over a commercial lease termination; Represented financial institutions in commercial tort actions; Represented finance company in AAA Arbitration.

He was heavily involved in the firm's submissions to the Government consultation on extending the small claims limit for personal injuries cases and the Jackson review into fixed costs in civil litigation cases.

Bringing a claim for compensation after a US car accident can involve complex issues such as where a civil action should be started and which jurisdiction's laws will apply.

Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Ms. McClatchey handled a variety of civil litigation matters involving insurance defense, including wrongful death, premises, and product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, and surety and construction law matters.

(5) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client, to establish a defense to a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based upon conduct in which the client was involved, or to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client; or

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.

We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil antitrust cases involving monopolization, price - fixing, and other claims.