Sentences with phrase «knowledge of the matter state»

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• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the United Arab Emirates» state - owned oil company, has chosen First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup to help with the IPO of its retail unit, Reuters reported citing people with knowledge of the matter.

SAO PAULO / RIO DE JANEIRO, May 3 Brazil's CPFL Energia SA is eyeing distribution assets being sold off by state - run utility Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Brazilian state - controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA has chosen French company Engie SA to enter exclusive talks to sell its gas pipeline network Transportadora Associada de Gás, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Brazilian state - controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA has chosen to enter exclusive talks with France's Engie SA for the sale of Petrobras» gas pipeline network Transportadora Associada de Gás, five people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

BEIJING (Reuters)- China has asked the United States to amend a seven - year ban on American companies selling components and software to Chinese telecom equipment firm ZTE Corp, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

And Paragraph 301 suggests that those who act with full knowledge of grave matter are not necessarily in a state of mortal sin.

The state attorney general's office agreed in April 2018 to dismiss criminal charges against Joseph R. Nicolla, one of Albany's most prominent developers, as part of an agreement that calls for Nicolla to cooperate in the AG's investigation if asked, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The NYDN item here also stated, «A source with direct knowledge of the situation told The News on Thursday night that Schneiderman's office and the U.S. Attorney Eastern District office both requested documents from state Controller Thomas DiNapoli related to the matter.

In at least some instances, those letters have stated an employee would be working for the agency or authority — when the intention was for them to work for Cuomo's office, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office and the U.S. Attorney Eastern District office each have requested documents from state Controller Thomas DiNapoli related to the matter, a source with direct knowledge of the situation State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office and the U.S. Attorney Eastern District office each have requested documents from state Controller Thomas DiNapoli related to the matter, a source with direct knowledge of the situation state Controller Thomas DiNapoli related to the matter, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said.

«As we look forward to reuniting with our leader and elder statesman who is fondly called the Architect of Modern Plateau for his transformational work which remains an enduring legacy in the history of Plateau State, we do that with a measure of confidence in the knowledge that morning will come no matter the length of night», he stressed.

The States and Local government are dissuaded from treating many matters of a local nature that are better left in their hands due to their greater knowledge of local conditions.

Prosecutors from Mr. Bharara's office have also joined an unrelated examination by the state attorney general of a series of transactions that have also raised questions about the conduct of officials in the de Blasio administration, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

A state ethics panel investigating Mayor Bill de Blasio's political nonprofit organization has served a sweeping subpoena on City Hall seeking communications among the mayor, his aides, the nonprofit, its donors and consulting firms that worked for it, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Maltin states elsewhere that Disney selected Kimball to host the program in part to his lack of knowledge on the subject matter.

Another example: in Teacher Quality and Student Achievement: A Review of State Policy Evidence (1999), Darling - Hammond reviews what the research says about the relationship between student achievement and many different teacher variables, including teacher's general academic ability, intelligence, subject - matter knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, experience, and certification status.

National standards also risk unleashing negative forces in American education — including further curricular narrowing, harmful effects on states that got standards right in the first place, and the possible rekindling of culture wars over what knowledge and which skills matter most (and who gets to decide).

However, exams in most states do not require knowledge of specific subject matter taught in high school courses; instead, they are general math and reading exams for which no specific subject - matter knowledge is expected.

In fulfillment of its duty to the citizens of this state, the Legislature has established certification requirements to assure that educational personnel in public schools possess appropriate skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, and adequate pedagogical knowledge, including the use of technology to enhance student learning, and relevant subject matter competence so as to demonstrate an acceptable level of professional performance.

States can reserve up to 3 percent of their Title II funds for investments in «teacher, principal, or other school leader certification, recertification licensing, or tenure systems or preparation program standards and approval processes to ensure that (i) teachers have the necessary subject - matter knowledge and teaching skills, as demonstrated through measures determined by the State.»

States and districts should include multiple measures of performance, including but not limited to input measures such as evidence of a teacher's knowledge of subject matter; skill in planning, delivering, monitoring, and assessing students» learning; skill in developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues; knowledge and skill in pedagogical methods to meet the needs of students with an array of learning styles and needs; and commitment to students» learning to their utmost potential.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has recently revised its model core teaching standards, which go beyond possessing content knowledge to incorporate knowledge of how to teach one's subject matter (for example, how to identify students» common misunderstandings and help students move beyond them) and «how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical / creative thinking and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues» (CCSSO, 2010, p. 15).

In this course, candidates will integrate knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy and available instructional technology tools, including assistive technology, to design learning experiences that engage and support all students in learning the California Common Core State Standards, along with improving students» conceptual understanding, cultivating their critical thinking, and promoting their creative learning.

WHEREAS, the over-reliance on high - stakes standardized testing in state and federal accountability systems is undermining educational quality and equity in U.S. public schools by hampering educators» efforts to focus on the broad range of learning experiences that promote the innovation, creativity, problem solving, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and deep subject - matter knowledge that will allow students to contribute and thrive in a democracy and an increasingly global society and economy; and

The state's current practice of using a composite passing score offers no assurance of adequate knowledge in each subject area and therefore fails to ensure that a candidate who achieves a passing score has the necessary subject - matter knowledge to teach a particular subject area.

«So there's the knowledge base and the skillset around advocating for children, parents and even the state in child protection matters that is really very different from the domestic family law side of things.»

The claim did also highlight the risk respondents face if they fail to adduce evidence on matters within their own knowledge (in this case those accused of wrongdoing were not called) with the EAT stating that the Tribunal may draw adverse inferences in such situations.

The firm's lawyers» vast experience litigating in several states and federal court systems, combined with their thorough knowledge of numerous professional fields and industries, allows the firm to provide effective, skilled representation to its clients in all matters of general liability litigation.

Military legal assistance attorneys provide invaluable legal help to military families in a range of legal matters, but there are instances when these attorneys may not have the deep substantive expertise or state - specific legal knowledge necessary to fully advise and assist their clients.

In Wilson v Her Majesty's Advocate 2009 JC 336, which also concerned opinion evidence, the High Court of Justiciary, in an opinion delivered by Lord Wheatley, stated the test thus (at para 58): «[T] he subject - matter under discussion must be necessary for the proper resolution of the dispute, and be such that a judge or jury without instruction or advice in the particular area of knowledge or experience would be unable to reach a sound conclusion without the help of a witness who had such specialised knowledge or experience.»

This kind of diverse legal knowledge can only be gained by a legal team devoted to different practice areas and that handles dozens of different legal matters as well as litigation in Texas state and federal courts.

Having gained substantial knowledge in alcoholic beverage law matters, both from the litigation and regulatory advising perspectives, Carlos advises clients on issues pertaining to the sale, marketing and distribution of alcoholic beverages; the relationships between manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers; enforcement from state and federal regulators; and consumer litigation.

A: The Court of Appeal in R v Momodou [2005] EWCA Crim 177 (par 64) clearly states that in criminal proceedings, none of those conducting the witness familiarisation session should have any personal knowledge of the matters in issue in the case.

The authority may investigate and examine, or cause the investigation and examination of, prisoners confined in state correctional institutions concerning their conduct in the institutions, their mental and moral qualities and characteristics, their knowledge of a trade or profession, their former means of livelihood, their family relationships, and any other matters affecting their fitness to be at liberty without being a threat to society.

«The Legal 500 (2017 Edition) states: Chancery chambers 9 Stone Buildings is «an impressive set, which demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and experience from junior to senior counsel», particularly for trusts and probate matters, property litigation and insolvency law.

The four - step approach to obviousness adopted by the Court is as follows: (1)(a) Identify the notional «person skilled in the art»; (b) Identify the relevant common general knowledge of that person; (2) Identify the inventive concept of the claim in question or if that can not readily be done, construe it; (3) Identify what, if any, difference exists between the matter cited as forming part of the «state of the art» and the inventive concept of the claim or the claim as construed; (4) Viewed without any knowledge of the alleged invention as claimed, do those differences constitute steps which would have been obvious to the person skilled in the art or do they require any degree of invention?

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's planned deal with US carrier AT&T Inc to sell its smartphones in the United States has collapsed at the eleventh hour, people with knowledge of the matter said, in a blow to the Chinese firm's global ambitions.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust, one of Canada's largest hotel owners — Stated acquirer was Bluesky Hotels & Resorts Inc., which may have ties to Anbang, people with knowledge of the matter said at the time — Paid C$ 2.1 billion ($ 1.6 billion)-- Acquired May 2016

Without an intimate knowledge of the market AND a good BOOTS on the GROUND team, you should NOT invest in Michigan or any other state for that matter.

287 DOS 98 Matter of DOS v. Uqdah Realty & Management Corp. — deposits; jurisdiction; fraudulent practices; failure to pay judgment; vicarious liability; notary public; disclosure of agency relationship; broker violated 19 NYCRR 175.1 when he deposited escrow funds into his operating account; broker committed conversion when his operating account fell below deposit amount; broker engaged in fraudulent practices when he illegally retained buyer's trust funds and attempted to qualify prospective buyer for mortgage by falsely stating their employment; broker failed to disclose his agency relationship to his client; failure to pay judgment; corporate real estate broker vicariously liable and charged with actual knowledge of violation of law because of representative broker's cognizant misconduct as corporate officer; broker is not required to deposit a refundable commission in an escrow account unless contractually demanded; corporate broker and representative broker's license revoked; restitution of deposit of $ 12,000 plus interest; notary public commission revoked based on misconduct as a real estate licensee

189 DOS 99 Matter of DOS v. Naftal - listing agreements; deposits; unauthorized practice of law; vicarious liability; amendment of pleading to conform to the proof; improperly altering listing agreement without the consent or knowledge of principal to show the potential commission split with buyer's broker to meet MLS requirements; preparing and submitting fraudulent MLS change notifications purporting to extend and alter listings; deposit of escrow funds into operating account; preparation of lease constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; pleadings may be amended to conform to the proof and encompass a charge not stated in the complaint where the issue has been fully litigated by the parties and is closely enough related to the stated charges that there is no surprise or prejudice to the respondent; continuing to offer properties for sale after preparation of forged listing extensions violates 19 NYCRR 175.10; DOS fails to establish violation of 19 NYCRR 175.12 for failure to provide copy of listing extension where extension was not authorized by principal; DOS fails to demonstrate demand for unearned commission where broker may have believed they were entitled to a commission; broker's licenses suspended for one year and thereafter until such time as restitution in the amounts of $ 5,000.00 and $ 2,055.40 is made