Sentences with phrase «lawyers advise against it»

For example, if the family lawyer advises against signing an agreement and the client agrees against this advice, the lawyer may refuse.

More importantly, the wife had independent legal advice prior to signing it, and ample written opinions from lawyers advising against doing so, which advice she chose to ignore.

Not exact matches

There's a reason most HR experts and employment lawyers will emphatically advise against snuggling up to a subordinate.

After the raids, Trump's legal team reportedly advised the president against contacting Cohen on the suspicion that the lawyer's phone conversations were being recorded by prosecutors.

I believe Julie's lawyers advised her to stop commenting so that her words can not be twisted and used against her.

However, lawyers advise clients to not comment all the time since it is very easy for opposing lawyers to use your own words against you.

These are (1) the right to have a lawyer present to advise him either prior to questioning or during it; (2) if he can not afford a lawyer, the right to have one appointed by the state to counsel with him prior to or during the making of a statement; (3) the right to remain silent and not make any statement at all, knowing that any statement he does make may be used against him at his trial.

The church advised him not to speak to me, hired a lawyer for him and then started church discipline proceedings against me.

«We advise our brother to go get actual lawyers to defend his corruption cases in court instead of wishing for a military coup or the disintegration of the country neither would happen for him to escape all the corruption allegations against him in the various courts of law.

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against paying heed to those criticising the arrest and detention of a former National...

I want to start by saying I think that you could still be very successful and be supported even more right now if you all take the path that maybe your lawyers would have advised against.

Lawyers will also advise on making offers under «Part 36» or «without prejudice save as to costs» to encourage settlement at an early stage and protect against adverse costs orders.

We can assist with all types of dismissal claims against employers, as our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to advise you on the best way forward.

An experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can advise injured persons on whether they may have a claim against a product manufacturer or seller and can help them recover the damages to which they are legally entitled.

The plaintiffs appealed (2017 ONCA 103), this time restricting their arguments to the issue of whether the second lawyer had owed them a duty of care to advise of the limitation period as it applied to the potential negligence action against the first lawyer.

The arraignment is a hearing where you will be formally advised of the charges against you, and with the help of your criminal defense lawyer you will be able to enter your plea.

They later brought a negligence action against the second lawyer, alleging that he had not competently advised them with respect to their claims against the first lawyer.

If you or someone you know has suffered personal injuries as a result of using a dangerous or defective product, an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can advise you on whether you may have a claim against the product manufacturer or seller and can help you receive the maximum damages recoverable under the applicable law.

Candour — A lawyer should advise an existing client before accepting a retainer that will require him to act against the client, even if he considers the situation to fall outside the scope of the bright line rule.

Unfortunately, such actions can amount to «spoilation» of the evidence and large monetary sanctions can be assessed against both the plaintiff who shuts down the social media accounts and any lawyer who advises them to do so.

Though the Rules of Professional Conduct advise against «sharp lawyering,» many lawyers simply do not perceive these rules as applying to opposing parties who are not themselves Members of the Bar.

When you talk to one of our specialist personal injury lawyers we will advise that before starting legal action against a medical practitioner that you talk to them first.

The comments advise that lawyers must «make reasonable efforts» to safeguard client information «against unauthorized access by third parties and against inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure.»

As the government has started to disclose the full extent of the tainted milk scandal, Chinese lawyers have set up groups to advise victims on options for seeking compensation, including lawsuits against the Sanlu Group, a Chinese dairy company that produced the milk powder regarded as the cause of many of the illnesses.

The majority of family lawyers will advise against doing so, but clients may give instructions that are contrary to the advice they have received.

If you're a lawyer advising corporate clients on Delaware law, you may wind up defending yourself in a Delaware court against claims arising out of your representation... even if your law firm is located out of the state.

Absent a prior relationship, forms requiring private information may intimidate prospects, and in any event, most law firm website disclaimers advise against conveying such information without first establishing a lawyer - client relationship, since that information likely is not privileged.

Lawyers frequently advise defendants against apologizing, because apologies can be interpreted as admissions of guilt, which could be leveraged into defendants paying more money in settlement and / or at trial.

The workplace harassment lawyer will be able to advise you of the protections that exist under Kansas State laws if you decide to pursue a workplace harassment claim against your employer.

Upon consulting another lawyer, the plaintiff was advised that she might have a claim against the insured.

Employees who think they might have a discrimination claim against their employer are strongly advised to consul an employment lawyer about their options and prospects.

The jury verdict against Collins crosses the Rubicon in terms of the federal government's willingness to prosecute an outside deal lawyer for merely advising a client in regard to structuring transactions that are not intrinsically illegal.

While a significant part of his practice is dedicated to defending lawyers, financial advisors and insurance producers against malpractice claims, he also devotes considerable time advising lawyers and law firms on their ethical obligations and risk management tools, acting as outside general counsel to several of Chicago's many condominium associations, and representing the interests of family members and shareholders in disputes that arise within closely - held corporations... read full bio.

While a significant part of his practice is dedicated to defending lawyers, financial advisors and insurance producers against malpractice claims, he also devotes considerable time advising lawyers and law firms on their ethical obligations and risk management tools, acting as outside general counsel to several of Chicago's many condominium associations, and representing the interests of family members and shareholders in disputes that arise within closely - held corporations.

«Efficient, professional & patience» Sivabalah Nadarajah, practice head and market - leading lawyer, and Reena Enbasegaram are advising Bank Muamalat Malaysia when the National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) sought an injunction order against Bank Muamalat's transfer of some staff to Kuala Lumpur.

The motion judge had determined that the subject retainer was only with respect to assessment of the accounts of their earlier former lawyer, Mr. Good, and not any possible negligence action against Mr. Good, and thus there was no genuine issue whether Mr. Cardill owed the plaintiffs a duty of care to advise them about the limitation period in relation to a possible negligence action against Mr. Good.

Hat tip to my young — and learned — friend John Salloum for alerting me to para 28 of Leduc v. Roman, 2009 CanLII 6838 (ON S.C.) which suggests that there may be a new standard of care for Ontario lawyers emerging when advising their clients about litigation against an individual.

The second was an action against Maroun and Cobra Hanna («Hanna») in relation to which the appellant claimed that the lawyers failed to take proper steps to enforce a payment agreement relating to a prior judgment against Hanna and failed to advise the appellant of the requirement to make full and frank disclosure when applying for a Mareva injunction, leading to the appellant having to accept an improvident settlement.

Dropbox has had more than its fair share of security issues over the last year, prompting many lawyers and technologists to advise against using the service, to employ additional layers of security, or to suggest alternative services such as Box.

Even unlitigated cases are settled «in the shadow of the law» — meaning that fathers often are advised by their lawyers to settle for whatever they can get, as they know the deck would be stacked against them in court.

When hiring new employees as a sole practitioner or small firm manager, Toronto family lawyer Ron Shulman advises against bringing on assistants part - time or sharing them with other firms.

For example, many lawyers now advise against using fault grounds even when they exist because no - fault makes it easier to accomplish the same result.

When hiring new employees as a sole practitioner or small firm manager, Toronto family lawyer Ron Shulman advises against bringing on assistants part - time or sharing them... Read more

If you were to ask a lawyer about recommending inspectors or other service providers, he or she would either advise against it, or would suggest giving your client several names.

Lawyers typically advise against these post-occupancy agreements, but buyers are willing because so few properties are available, agents say.