Sentences with phrase «lawyers against allegations»

Most of my practice is devoted to defending lawyers against allegations of unethical conduct.

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The FT had reported on Friday that the company's lawyers had refused independent directors access to personnel files detailing allegations against Weinstein long before the issue erupted earlier this month.
In his statement of defence, O'Leary's lawyer Christopher Madill denies all of the allegations against his client and says the suit should be dismissed.
All of which obscures the effect of Pop's allegation against the Transylvania Restaurant, insists the Manns» lawyer, Tod Eames.
Tapper pressed the lawyer on the allegations of physical violence against his client, asking Avenatti to explain if they were anonymous threats or from someone potentially affiliated with Trump or his circle.
Najib said on Sunday that he had referred «wild allegations» against him to lawyers and would decide any legal steps in a few days.
The lawyer's argument, Forde writes, was that «someone or some group of people at Ole Miss» leaked to reporters, including SB Nation's, that the allegations were mostly not against the current staff.
A lawyer for Weinstein says he believes a «fair investigation» by New York's attorney general will show that many of the allegations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul are «without merit.»
«Eric appreciates the serious allegations that have been made against him and we will respond to them appropriately at the proper time,» read the brief statement from lawyer Isabelle Kirshner.
«The charges brought against Mr. Aiello and Mr. Gerardi reveal how completely innocent business practices can be twisted by the government into allegations of criminal conduct, despite our clients» full cooperation from the start of this process,» the lawyers said.
Lawyers representing the Information Commissioner's Office, which is investigating allegations against the firm, said its offer was «a poor second best» and are pursuing their application for a warrant.
The lawyer, Charles Kwesi Bentum argues that the said video evidence lacks coherence, hence leaves doubts over the allegations of corruption leveled against the judges and magistrates.
In describing prosecutors» case against their defendants — including Buffalo businessman Louis Ciminelli and former SUNY Polytechnic Institute President Alain Kaloyeros — the team of lawyers wrote of the government's «untenable» legal theory, «meager allegations,» and «ill - conceived and improper interpretation of the law.»
A lawyer for Bernie Fine's wife asked a federal judge to force SU to turn over more documents from its investigation of molesting allegations against the former assistant basketball coach.
Prominent Democratic donors gave at least $ 700,000 to women's rights lawyer Lisa Bloom in the final stretch of the 2016 race as she sought to publicize sexual misconduct allegations against Donald Trump.
A-Plus, who had made corruption allegations against two presidential staffers, failed to appear before the CID because his lawyers were not available to accompany him.
«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.
A lawyer for disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein says he believes a «fair investigation» by New York's attorney general will show that many of the allegations against Weinstein are «without merit.»
«By agreeing to pay a very modest amount to resolve the case, he admits absolutely no wrongdoing or liability, and maintains steadfastly that the material allegations against him in this case were not true,» said Lopez's lawyer Lyle Zuckerman in a email.
Harvey's lawyer, Ben Brafman, provided TMZ with a statement: «We believe that a fair investigation by Mr. Schneiderman will demonstrate that many of the allegations against Harvey Weinstein are without merit.
Prominent lawyers, civil rights groups and individuals, on Tuesday, faulted Buhari for absolving the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, of allegations of corruption against him.
«The allegations against Silver will severely prejudice Lopez, denying him a fair discovery process and a fair trial,» lawyer Lopez's lawyer Lyle Zuckerman wrote Torres on July 2.
The lawyer for the NDC MPs accused of receiving double salaries Lawyer Victor Adawudu has dismissed the allegations against his...
We live in a democracy where the rule of law prevails; I am a lawyer and they should have given me a chance to refute the allegations against me in front of an independent panel.
Whether you need to defend yourself from the allegations of another, or need to pursue legal action against to protect your interests, a business litigation lawyer can help you navigate the waters of a business dispute.
Successfully defended application on behalf of the Lawyers» Professional Indemnity Company (LawPro) against judgement - creditor concerning allegations of the improvident sale of real property, fraud, negligence and conspiracy.
Malfeasance or Malpractice misconduct allegations against a lawyer are among the most complex we handle because The Pattis & Smith Law Firm lawyer misconduct team must simultaneously address bar licensing proceedings, police investigations, criminal charges against the lawyer, potential financial liability in a civil court, and professional and personal reputation concerns.
If allegations have been made against you or if you are concerned for your child's safety, speak with a qualified family law lawyer today to find out what can be done.
If the other parent is making allegations against you, or you are concerned with your child's welfare, speak to Los Angeles divorce lawyer Hossein Berenji today.
The lawyer can use that confidential information to defend against allegations, whether or not it is the client who has made them.
For the lawyer who has tried to do everything right, defending against such allegations might be unpleasant but not threatening.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Michel Girouard is challenging the Canadian Judicial Council's jurisdiction to launch a conduct hearing against him stemming from an allegation he bought illicit drugs at time he was a lawyer.
Based on that allegation, the Committee on Attorney Advertising filed a formal complaint against Zemel, charging him with violating the ethical prohibitions against direct client solicitation and against communicating with someone whose physical, emotional or mental state might impair the decision to hire a lawyer.
This is entirely on a case by cases basis, and it is best to have a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer at your side to help ensure that you are protected against any unfair allegations as you work towards restitution.
Similarly, in 2010 — 11, the most common complaints against lawyers in Texas involved allegations of neglect and failure to communicate (State Bar of Texas, Commission for Lawyer Discipline Annual Report, June 1, 2010 — May 31, 2011).
Lawyers at Neuberger & Partners LLC use a variety of resources, including private investigators, technology experts and witness interviews, to develop a comprehensive defence against allegations of criminal harassment.
Women coming forward in the wake of new harassment allegations against the U.S. presidential candidate should be aware of the risk of defamation, warns Toronto civil sexual abuse lawyer Elizabeth Grace.
This allegation, not uncommon as an appeal ground in criminal court, may also be cited in a malpractice suit against the lawyer.
Disputes over what plea advice was given, what instructions were received, and allegations that the consequences of the plea were not explained lead, year after year, to claims against criminal lawyers.
Tupper has previously filed a complaint against the lawyers with the Barristers Society of Nova Scotia, which rejected his allegations.
The case of Whiteley v. Osprey Media Publishing Inc. and Sun Media Corporation involved an allegation from a lawyer that the respondents (Osprey Media Publishing Inc., Sun Media Corporation, which is owned by the Quebecor media chain, and the Ontario Human Rights Commission) discriminated against him on the basis of place of origin in goods, services or facilities.
A good criminal defence lawyer can minimize this anxiety, and increase the chances of getting the accused bail, by familiarizing the surety with: • The allegations against the accused.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers know how to fight back against these allegations and make sure that liability stays where it belongs.
He relitigated issues already decided, made unfounded allegations of fraud and conspiracy, brought 36 unsuccessful motions, persistently brought unsuccessful appeals, sued lawyers who had previously acted against him, and failed to pay costs orders made against him.
(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
Claims against litigation lawyers often involve allegations of communication errors.
A seasoned car crash lawyer can help you fight back against this type of allegation and ensure that your rights are protected at all times.
(b) A lawyer may reveal informa tion relating to the representation of a client to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary: (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;
Our specialist child abduction solicitors are experienced in working with left - behind parents as well as parents against whom allegations of abduction have been raised, and we have an extensive network of foreign lawyers we can liaise with on your behalf.
The RFP states that ICBC will require that lawyers retained to act as part of a legal team for ICBC decline to act against it in bringing actions which include allegations of bad faith or claims for punitive, aggravated or exemplary damages.
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