Sentences with phrase «legal issues of liability»

Wrongful death lawsuits involve complex legal issues of liability and damages.

We will deal with the legal issues of liability and damages.

Not exact matches

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Some analysts, though, wonder if Luckey's political actions and legal issues may have overshadowed him, making him more of a liability to virtual reality start - ups.

The long answer is that, it is true that the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) initially decided in July 2013 that modification of helmets with third - party after - market add - ons, such as impact sensors installed inside a helmet or to its exterior, would be viewed as voiding the helmet manufacturer's certification, and that the certification could only be regained if the helmet was retested by the manufacturer with the add - on, NOCSAE later issued a press release clarifying that position: Instead of automatically voiding the certification, NOCSAE decided it would leave it up to helmet manufacturers to decide whether a particular third - party add - on affixed to the helmet, such as a impact sensor, voided its certification of compliance with NOCSAE's standard, and now allows companies which make add - on products for football helmets to make their own certification of compliance with the NOCSAE standards on a helmet model, as long as the certification is done according to NOCSAE standards, and as long as the manufacturer assumes responsibility (in other words, potential legal liability) for the helmet / add - on combination.

The award culminated an extensive, two - year self - assessment process that required the department to develop 112 comprehensive sets of written directives that address life, health and safety issues as applied to law enforcement personnel, critical legal issues and conditions that reduce risk and high - liability exposure to the officers and the agency.

But with a birth parent in the picture, and if the birth parent were willing — well, that raises a host of legal and liability issues.

Sadly, legal liability issues probably prevent a lot of schools from taking this risk, however helpful it might be for the kids.

But examples of the way concussions are handled in one community in Washington, regarded as perhaps the most enlightened state on the issue, demonstrate the limits of such legislative action and how persistent football culture, as well as questions of legal liability and resources, can leave young athletes in danger.

This means that they are only subject to personal liability for money damages in cases where the meaning of the law with respect to the situation in question is «clearly established» which usually means that it involves a legal issue that has been resolved in a binding case law precedent.

Limit liability Make sure that you work closely with a law firm or carry competent legal counsel directly within your company Irregardless of how dedicated you are to honestly and competently running your business, remember how litigious society is, and take appropriate measures to safeguard yourself and your company before issues arise There are many legal issues that can arise for an dating service, from dissatisfied customers to people claiming discrimination, to people claiming insufficient supervision in preventing minors from signing up

The mass shooting that killed 17 students and staff members at a Florida high school thrusts the Broward County school system into a hornet's nest of legal issues including the complexities of a crime scene, the privacy of student records, and the threat of liability.

Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, each Fund is responsible for the payment of the following expenses among others: (a) the fees payable to the Adviser, (b) the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Adviser or Distributor (as defined under the section entitled («The Distributor»)(c) the fees and certain expenses of the Custodian (as defined under the section entitled «Custodian») and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent (as defined under the section entitled «Transfer Agent»), including the cost of maintaining certain required records of the Fund and of pricing the Fund's shares, (d) the charges and expenses of legal counsel and independent accountants for the Fund, (e) brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes chargeable to the Fund in connection with its securities transactions, (f) all taxes and corporate fees payable by the Fund to governmental agencies, (g) the fees of any trade association of which the Fund may be a member, (h) the cost of fidelity and liability insurance, (i) the fees and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Fund and of shares with the SEC, qualifying its shares under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the Fund's registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes, (j) all expenses of shareholders and Trustees» meetings (including travel expenses of trustees and officers of the Trust who are not directors,

Note: It is a veterinarian who does the actual testing so the matter of accuracy, identity fraud, or any legal liability does not impact the company that actually issues the certificate.

In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also provides extensive veterinary toxicology expert consulting on a wide array of subjects includes legal cases, formulation issues, product liability and regulatory reporting.

In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides extensive veterinary toxicology consulting on a wide array of subjects including legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, regulatory reporting and bio surveillance.

It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and compensation issues and the facilitation of international maritime traffic.

It involves, for example, contracting with guests and customers, suppliers, employees and professional advisers; complying with regulations / laws by central and local government (licensing, health and safety, food standards, consumer protection all spring to mind); also you need to be aware of the hotelier's liability as an occupier and his liability for the property of guests and of many other areas of the law such as race relations, sex equality and potential legal issues arising from the letting of banqueting rooms and the hiring of entertainers, to name just a few.

Students of the English legal system will all have heard of Alfred Denning (later Lord Denning), a prominent English judge in the twentieth century who really took issue with contract terms that purported to exclude liability under every circumstance.

She regularly advises and represents clients in technology industries on a range of legal issues, particularly in intellectual property, technology law, commercial disputes, data privacy, product liability, and international trade.

However, before any of these commercial drones can take flight, they need to clear a series of legal hurdles, from winning FAA approval to sorting out liability and privacy issues.

For larger or complex settlements of litigation issues, a qualified settlement fund is an underutilised tool that can help control tax liability and buy time for plaintiffs to create an appropriate legal and financial plan that best suits their needs.

Cassels Brock had appealed the original decision, with the appellate judge stating in her decision that the firm «raises legal issues relating to liability, the availability of an aggregate damages award, and the trial judge's damages assessment.»

The Anchorage professional liability lawyers at Matthews & Zahare, P.C. have an in - depth knowledge of professional liability issues and with more than 75 years of combined legal experience, are skilled at achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.

While, of course, there are a host of other legal issues applicable to international mergers and acquisitions which parties will need to address in executing a UAE - focused transaction (e.g. comprehensive legal due diligence, adequate warranty and indemnity protection, appropriate conditions precedent, consideration adjustment mechanics and curbing limitation of liability provisions), the above issues are examples of issues which are particularly relevant to the UAE, and if properly addressed, will aid a party in executing a smoother transaction and one in which their interests will be better protected.

While only the state of Oregon has so far made insurance coverage mandatory, other states are looking seriously at the issue, including New Jersey, where certain kinds of legal service providers — professional corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships — must carry a minimum of $ 100,000 worth of coverage for each member.

The Legal Broadcast Network is devoting much of it's production and shows in December 2015 to the study of issues related to social security, medicare and governmental benefits as it relates to trial lawyers and liability claims.

We communicate regularly with our clients on the status of ongoing investigations, theories of liability, and our analysis of key documents and the relevant legal issues.

We can throw a mess of disparate facts at students, and by the end of first year, they will almost certainly be able to wade through them and not just separate the grain from the chaff but also point out the legal issues and liabilities involved.

By purchasing and using these stickers, you agree that #IParkedInABikeLane assumes no responsibility or liability due to altercation, injury, damages, legal issues, etc due to individual use of these stickers, and your actions are of your own accord.

Read Thompson Hine's Product Liability eNewsletter to keep abreast of legal issues that impact both private and public companies.

Jack has over twenty years of experience in numerous types of commercial litigation matters, with substantial representations of clients in many matters involving environmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release and copying.

The use of this technology is increasingly being considered for use in almost every legal area, from insurance matters to securities law, oftentimes without legal advice on the jurisdictional, liability, privacy, or enforceability issues that may be involved in using these technologies.

Another legal issue may arise if the accident victim signed a waiver of liability.

Part of her legal training was learning how to take apart different aspects of a specific case — whether it is a transaction, such as a transfer of title, a liability issue, or a dispute.

Of course, since I learned about my new jetpack via a post by Kevin Couch on the Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably Dangerous Products Liability Blog, I now also have a lot of the tricky legal issues worked out, as welOf course, since I learned about my new jetpack via a post by Kevin Couch on the Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably Dangerous Products Liability Blog, I now also have a lot of the tricky legal issues worked out, as welof the tricky legal issues worked out, as well.

Prior to the Directives the Green Card System provided for «insurers of vehicles in participating states to issue Green Cards guaranteeing compensation to victims of motor accidents caused by the driving of such vehicles abroad... in conformity with legal and regulatory provisions applicable in the country of accident relating to liability, compensation of injured parties and compulsory insurance».

Since then, he has authored or co-authored a number of legal publications and is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, director and officer liability, fiduciary obligations, corporate investigations, financial statement fraud and presentation issues, whistleblower allegations, and insider trading.

The question of how different business models might impact on the responsibilities and liabilities of those who provide legal services has been a controversial issue in the past.

This article highlights leading or significant cases that LAWPRO litigated over the past 20 years, some of which dealt with legal issues and principles that are relevant far beyond the professional liability issues that arose in the individual claim.

Car accidents involving one vehicle turning left into the path of another not only cause significant personal injury these collisions raise serious issues of fault and legal liability.

In the legal profession, the main concern seems to revolve around the issues of accountability and liability.

A political scientist anticipated some legal issues in the early 1980s (S.N. Lehman - Wilzig,» Frankenstein Unbound: Towards a legal definition of artificial intelligence») notably about potential criminal liability that future technology would threaten.

Kids, School and the Law: A discussion of the legal rights and responsibilities of students and parents, disciplinary matters, liability issues, as well as the role of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and the Saskatchewan Education Act.

Jay speaks internationally to medical and legal groups on the issue of birth injury and medical liability.

The trial victory was the first ever defense verdict in a fen - phen primary pulmonary hypertension case in which the jury considered both liability and causation issues simultaneously and was named by Legal Media Group Science Awards as its 2015 Product Liability Impact Case of liability and causation issues simultaneously and was named by Legal Media Group Science Awards as its 2015 Product Liability Impact Case of Liability Impact Case of the Year.

Presentation, «Product Liability,» for «Innovative Business and Breakthrough Technologies - The Legal Issues,» MIT Sloan School of Management, December 2004

My office also provides legal representation for self - insured businesses and insurance carriers for a variety of liability issues in New York State.

Companies hoping to take advantage of the opportunities associated with connected and autonomous vehicles must consider a wide range of legal issues, regulatory challenges, data protection and security, technology standards, intellectual property (IP) ownership and liability concerns.

Both are issues raised by the defense, the main difference is while comparative negligence involves the allowance of a court finding that numerous parties contributed to the initial injury and therefore share liability damages, the avoidable consequences doctrine asserts plaintiff had a duty to prevent further injury after the the initial legal wrong occurred.