Sentences with phrase «law against your commission»

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Last July, the European Commission opened an unprecedented investigation into the rule of law in Poland — a procedure that is started when there are concerns that a particular country is going against the EU's democratic values.

The commissions have the power to impose steep fines against any of the three governments that failed to impose its laws consistently.

On February 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission («FTC») revealed that it filed a complaint against the country's three largest dental supply companies, Henry Schein, Benco Dental Supply Company («Benco»), and Patterson Companies, Inc. («Patterson»), alleging violations of U.S. antitrust laws by conspiring to refuse to provide discounts to or otherwise serve buying groups representing dental practitioners.

Texan regulators have had a lot on their plate: in addition to the filing against Bitconnect in early January by state officials, the state's banking commission also clamped down on AriseBank, for violating the law and using the term «bank» in its name, when it was not registered to do so.

At a meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, held at the Treasury building in Washington, Perez noted that while «lawsuits have been filed» against the conflict of interest rule, «we will continue to fight those vigorously,» adding that he believes DOL is «on the right side of the law and history.»

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would start legal action against Poland over a law reforming the judiciary that undermines the independence of judges and therefore breaks EU treaty rules.

The problem with interpreting «biblical principles» as moral absolutes without taking the mitigating circumstances into consideration is that there is no room for compassion or mercy, which leads to the commission of sins against the law of love, which transcends and surpassingly fulfills all other laws.

The commission recommended the US government urge Russia to amend the law to add criteria preventing it from being used against peaceful groups.

The law of England wisely and religiously concurs that no man hath a power to destroy life but by commission from God, the author of it, and as their suicide is guilty of a double offence, one spiritual, in evading the prerogative of the Almighty and rushing into his immediate presence uncalled for, the other temporal against the King, who hath an interest in the preservation of all his subjects [Commentaries, Book 4, Chapter 14].

The head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Rod Sims, will investigate the two retailers - which between them control an estimated 70 per cent of the nation's grocery spending - about potential breaches of the law and bullying tactics against food and grocery suppliers.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd and Grocery Holdings Pty Ltd (together, Coles) alleging that Coles engaged in unconscionable conduct in relation to its Active Retail Collaboration (ARC) program, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Hiram Monserrate turned himself in to federal authorities in connection with the NYC Council slush fund scandal, a commission of his former legislative colleagues, which rarely takes action against one of its own, found reasonable cause to believe that he violated the Public Officers Law by setting up a legal defense fund and soliciting contributions from from individuals and entities that had business interests in his work as a senator.

Earlier this week, Darren Dopp quietly paid the $ 10,000 fine levied against him by the Public Integrity Commission, even as he continues to insist he will challenge the decision that he violated the law in connection with the Troopergate scandal.

Nader's lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission, over the FEC's refusal to even ask various state Democratic Parties and various law firms to respond to his complaint will be argued on January 14, 2013, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.

Weitz & Luxenberg joined other law firms that employ lawmakers in fighting against subpoenas from the now - defunct Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption that sought records of what legislators — including the speaker — were doing for their outside earnings.

The statement said the Electoral Commission (EC) used the electoral laws as an oppressive tool against them, forcing them to spend six weeks in court to litigate the injustice.

Shehu said they warned the media against activities of some unregistered groups that had lately been active in trying to undermine critical institutions, such the law - enforcement agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In part, the commission's case remains intact due to a change in state law six years ago that allows ethics charges against state employees for up to a year after they leave their government job.

The Joint Commission on Public Ethics settled its case against Fred Hiffa, formerly of Ostroff, Hiffa, & Associates, Inc., following allegations that he had violated the state's lobbying gift ban in 2006 by hiring Matthew Libous in 2006, retaining the Binghamton lawmaker's son for $ 4,166 a month for one year to a Westchester County - based law firm.

Donald Trump is suing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, arguing it has violated state law by not responding to his complaint against AG Eric Schneiderman within 45 days of its December, 2013 filing.

The court victory by the Progressive People's Party (PPP) against the Electoral Commission on Friday, 28 October, shows «ours laws are working», flag bearer of the All People's Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga has said.

The panel investigated allegations of violations of law and due process made against Lawal in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East while it probed Oke on the discovery of large amounts of foreign and local currencies by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in a residential apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, for which NIA is laying claim.

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Charlotte Osei, has rubbished allegations of abuse of office, causing financial loss to the state and breaches of the country's procurement law leveled against her as totally baseless.

Among the other groups calling for the law's adoption were New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, and the Giffords Law Center, which was founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kellaw's adoption were New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, and the Giffords Law Center, which was founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark KelLaw Center, which was founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly.

«Sarasota Democrat files election complaint against Scott» via Zac Anderson of the Sarasota Herald - Tribune — Sarasota County Democratic Party Chairwoman JoAnne DeVries has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission alleging Scott's U.S. Senate campaign violated federal election law.

He disbanded his own anti-corruption commission before its work was done, but Gov. Cuomo claimed Tuesday a law he approved spurred corruption charges against one of New York's state legislative leaders.

The triumphant result is that the drinks colossus Diageo, as an example, could go on meeting junior ministers and special advisers to argue against, say, minimum pricing for alcohol, while Alcohol Concern (annual income, less than # 1m) would have to jump through a chilling series of hoops in order to take part in any kind of campaigning, with the risk of criminal charges if it were found in breach of a law that the Electoral Commission says is so opaque it can not confidently predict how it will police it.

Against that backdrop, speakers at this week's public hearing zeroed in on the proposal to liberalize the Appearances section of the law by allowing town officers or employees to attend and express their opinions at meetings of municipal boards and commissions.

Trump, in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, argued the Joint Commission on Public Ethics has violated state law by not responding to his complaint against Schneiderman within 45 days of its December, 2013 filing.

The poll, commissioned by the League Against Cruel Sports (Lacs), shows that one in seven (16 per cent) are in favour of prison sentences for people who break the law, with almost half, 48 per cent, in favour of people being fined up to # 10,000.

The failure over the years to systematically and consistently enforce sanctions against individuals who flout established laws during elections has encouraged the impunity and violence that often characterize electoral contest in Nigeria, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu has said.

The Commission also warned against double or multiple registrations as these constitute serious offences punishable under the law; adding that the exercise is not a fresh voter registration, therefore persons who registered need not to register again

Whereas in the state, the pay commission's recommendations for legislative pay raises will automatically become law and go into effect for the next class of lawmakers, on January 1, 2017, unless the Legislature specifically votes against the increases.

As part of the deal to kill the commission Cuomo and the Legislature installed Sugarman as the head of an office charged with finding violations of campaign finance law and bringing cases against violators.

The Federal Trade Commission, in its first law enforcement action against a dating service, said it reached a settlement with JDI Dating Ltd., which operates the websites cupidswand.com, flirtcrowd.com and findmelove.com.

In October 2014, the Federal Trade Commission took its first law enforcement action against sexbots when it fined JDI Dating, a UK - based owner of 18 dating sites including flirtcrowd.com and findmelove.com, $ 616,000 for assailing members with phony profiles.

A case concerning a complaint against a teacher shall be reviewed and a final order entered by a panel composed of five commission members, at least one of whom must be a parent or a sworn law enforcement officer and at least three of whom must be teachers.

You have the right to question the decision, and if you believe that you have been discriminated against, you can contact a lawyer or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is responsible for enforcement of the law.

In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, says it's against the law for a lender to deceptively include credit insurance (or other optional products) in your loan without your knowledge or permission.

PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of puppy mills, backyard breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released from an animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard breeders.The public can become involved by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the animals.

So, although the city attorney says it's unnecessary, the commission will consider an ordinance Tuesday night that states that the county's law against stray dogs and cats is operative in Kissimmee, too.

The Humane Society of the United States asks the Federal Trade Commission to bring enforcement action under federal consumer protection laws against 17 retailers for false advertising of fur garments.

TAVARES — A revised animal control law — giving officials the right to levy fines against pet owners and requiring cats to have county licenses — was approved unanimously Tuesday by the Lake County Commission.

An Electoral Commission spokesperson speaking to the BBC has advised «against taking any photos inside polling stations» in order to avoid breaching electoral laws.

• Improve coordinated law enforcement efforts to tackle illegal logging in the forest sector, by assigning more resources to the Multi-Sectoral Commission against Illegal Logging (CMLTI) and the Regional Environmental Prosecutor's Offices.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Public Service Company of Oklahoma filed a 23 - page exceptions report Feb. 23 in response to an Oklahoma Corporation Commission administrative law judge's recommendation earlier this month against pre-approval of PSO's request to allow the company to charge ratepayers to help fund the project.

A few years ago, a Canadian court ruled against a blogger who accused a law student of lying to the Ontario Human Rights Commission and supporting extremist violence.

The point of Milton Friedman's arguments against public utility commission law was to prevent forcing customers to commit to funding the cost of investment over 40 to 50 years in mandatory rate base charges.

When I went to war against Canada's disgusting «human rights» commissions in 2008, I was astonished to discover, very quickly, that the outrageous censorship law, Section 13, was in effect a personal law for one man.

As a result of the Canadian hatespeech law, as well intentioned as it may have been, there has been an avalanche of «human rights» complaints in the Canadian Human Rights Commissions against outspoken critics of radical Islam and their publishers.