Sentences with phrase «lawyers took it upon»

It is all the more important that the young lawyers take it upon themselves to uphold the integrity of our profession and mentor the next generation of attorneys as they enter the ever changing legal landscape.

I am pleased to report that many lawyers took it upon themselves to become informed and to express their opinions.

Professionalism is a requirement that is now a part of the Oath of Attorney that all new lawyers take upon being sworn in as an attorney.

Not exact matches

As a lawyer, you're trained to think analytically so I took it upon myself to investigate ALL the legislation and history that played a role in the development of those rules so that we could truly understand why various aspects of the system operate as they do.

A lawyer for the developers, William Brewer, said it was «disappointing» that it took filing the lawsuit for the city to resume communication and that the developers want «the lease that was previously agreed upon by both parties.»

The lawyer, who noted his role in the enthronement of democratic rule in Nigeria, including his malicious prosecution and detention for over six months by the military junta, claimed that Buhari had upon taking office reorganised the EFCC to hound the opposition.

He said it was not surprising that Falana had taken it upon himself to always defend the EFCC, even when the anti-graft agency acted lawlessly, since the lawyer was allegedly benefitting from the EFCC.

Together with her young lawyer Randy Schoenberg, she embarks upon a battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court.

«I still share my previous concerns with transparency for charter schools... lawyers are currently reviewing the interpretations of this new law and I won't take action on the legislation until we have a clear interpretation on transparency,» McCrory said last week, upon learning of the final version of SB 793.

Sooner or later, a charge - off will reach a lawyer's desk, and a collection attorney may take you to court after issuing a final letter calling upon you to pay your debt.

That is why Milieudefensie has called upon Roger Cox, the lawyer who won the 2015 climate case against the Dutch government, to demand that Shell takes action.

While many states do not require this step, as a family lawyer, I recommend that everyone consider a prenuptial agreement or at least understand what your state's property laws entail upon dissolution before taking the plunge.

We hold, therefore, that where, as here, the investigation is no longer a general inquiry into an unsolved crime, but has begun to focus on a particular suspect, the suspect has been taken into police custody, the police carry out a process of interrogations that lends itself to eliciting incriminating statements, the suspect has requested and been denied an opportunity to consult with his lawyer, and the police have not effectively warned him of his absolute constitutional right to remain silent, the accused has been denied «the Assistance of Counsel» in violation of the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution as «made obligatory upon the States by the Fourteenth Amendment,» Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. at 342, and that no statement elicited by the police during the interrogation may be used against him at a criminal trial.

He didn't know if he should proceed by calling the police and taking it upon himself to «explain the situation,» or whether he should contact a lawyer, or some other institution to try and get legal help.

A lawyer for President Donald Trump claims an emoluments lawsuit should be dismissed because presidents have «absolute immunity» for actions taken upon the assumption of office.

From small claims court to death penalty appeals, our lawyers have handled a wide variety of pro bono matters and are often called upon by local judges to take over pro bono matters on the eve of trial.

The is not a convention for beginners to online marketing and technical optimization, this is a convention for advanced SEO professionals who are ALSO lawyers and who have decided to take it upon themselves to know just as much or more than the SEO «professionals» that they hire.

A lawyer can make a recommendation about when to accept a settlement offer and when to take a case to trial, depending upon the nature of the case, your injuries, permanency, etc., and also the jurisdiction where the case is pending.

Our lawyers draw upon their knowledge of financial transactions and securities law in defending financial cases and we also take the time to work with you to thoroughly prepare you for trial.

That said, the panel does lay out one step a lawyer should take upon discovery of confidential information in metadata.

However, the thought of taking a vacation can be a source of anxiety for busy lawyers due to high volumes of work that build up while they're away, leading to added stress upon their return.

The case follows another BCCA decision handed down in 2017 against lawyer Stanley Chang Woon Foo who, upon meeting a social worker in the hallway of a Quesnel courthouse in 2013, claimed he was only joking when he said he should shoot her as she took away too many kids.

We draw upon our own experience as well as the unique qualities of other highly accomplished law firms to build a team of lawyers that can take on the largest firms and biggest corporations.

In the meantime, lawyers and law students must take it upon themselves to learn the principles of logic necessary to craft persuasive arguments.

Whether a lawyer may be required to take additional steps to safeguard a client's information in order to comply with other law, such as state and federal laws that govern data privacy or that impose notification requirements upon the loss of, or unauthorized access to, electronic information, is beyond the scope of these Rules.

Along with the growth new legal SaaS companies, there were a whole slew of lawyers who didn't just enjoy the benefits of the technologies in their own practice, but took it upon themselves to promote it to others.

Every oppression that has been foisted upon Aboriginal people in the history of Canada has been implemented through [colonial law]... This includes child welfare apprehension, residential schools, the outlawing of our sacred ceremonies, the prohibitions against both voting and hiring lawyers, the impact of the criminal justice system, and [the taking of land and resources]... Law is not the answer.

(d) Upon termination of representation, a lawyer shall take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect a client's interests, such as giving reasonable notice to the client, allowing time for employment of other counsel, surrendering papers and property to which the client is entitled and refunding any advance payment of fee or expense that has not been earned or incurred.

Perhaps a small proportion of women have that option, and of course legislation supports this choice, but many female lawyers I know work up to the day they deliver (and in the hospital), and are told very explicitly that they can go «a track» or «b track», depending upon whether they want to take more than 6 weeks off.

After a lawyer seeking to withdraw from representation had claimed the client was «no longer an active company» with no contact information, the court took it upon itself to conduct a simple internet search.

It is very important that you immediately consult with a family lawyer to protect your rights and take the right steps upon relationship breakdown or better yet, enter into a cohabitation agreement with your spouse before deciding to move in together.

Of course, the majority of solo and small firm attorneys do not meet state requirements for data protection, in part because they are (perhaps ironically), taking a calculated risk — there have not been many high - profile data breach investigations made against or penalties imposed upon solo and small firm lawyers.

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With the proposed changes to Rule 8.4 to make it misconduct for a lawyer to harass or discriminate against another based upon certain protected classes, it is worthwhile to take a look at diversity - related malpractice claims that are already occurring in the legal profession.

While the arrangement may become indefinite, an initial period should be agreed upon, after which a brief review should take place, to confirm both lawyers and their organisations are willing and able to continue.

So did Justice Stratas in his lecture, as called upon judges, lawyers, and scholars alike to devote ourselves to doctrine, and on all of those who write about the law to take doctrine seriously.

7.2 - 2 A lawyer must avoid sharp practice and must not take advantage of or act without fair warning upon slips, irregularities or mistakes on the part of other lawyers not going to the merits or involving the sacrifice of a client's rights.

Other steps that lawyers should take in an attempt to avoid this limitation period pitfall include: a) promptly obtaining and reviewing relevant documents / information upon being retained; b) taking good notes with respect to discussions with clients regarding the background facts; c) writing to clients for the purpose of confirming key dates / facts and warning of the need to ensure that the dates / facts are accurate; and d) commencing litigation promptly.

When asked what it will take to increase gender equality in the legal profession, Pennycook said: «More women directly involved in law firm management; increased flexibility in how individual lawyers contribute to the firm's practice; commitment to women staying connected while on maternity leave; and facilitating reintegration upon return.»

At least some of Friday's presenters insisted that la doctrine is our joint responsibility as juristes... So did Justice Stratas in his lecture, as called upon judges, lawyers, and scholars alike to devote ourselves to doctrine, and on all of those who write about the law to take doctrine seriously.

7.2 - 2 A lawyer shall avoid sharp practice and shall not take advantage of or act without fair warning upon slips, irregularities, or mistakes on the part of other legal practitioners not going to the merits or involving the sacrifice of a client's rights.

WILL DAVIDSON LLP lawyers not only manage these claims, but also regularly take them to trial, relying upon the most up - to - date technology and court room techniques, our lawyer are supremely well - placed to defend our clients» interests.

On the other hand, it is a very unstructured process, so it can end up taking just as long and costing just as much as a traditional divorce, depending upon the personalities of the couple, and the skill and schedule of the lawyers.