Sentences with phrase «liability in the civil claim»

From the point of view of liability in the civil claim it is very useful for the family's lawyer to attend the inquest, because it will be an opportunity to get advanced sight of the police evidence and to assess and question the witnesses.

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«State attorneys general told five of the nation's largest banks on Tuesday they face a potential liability of at least $ 17 billion in civil lawsuits if a settlement isn't reached to address improper foreclosure practices» a «figure [that] doesn't cover additional billions of dollars in potential claims from federal agencies,» the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Advisers who presently are fiduciaries may be especially likely to fully satisfy the PTEs» Impartial Conduct Standards before January 1, 2018, in the ERISA - plan context, because advisers who make recommendations to plans and plan participants regarding plan assets, including recommendations on rollovers or distributions of plan assets, are already subject to standards of prudence and loyalty under ERISA and a violation of the Impartial Conduct Standards would be subject to claims for civil liability under ERISA.

In February 2014, JPMC agreed to pay $ 614,000,000 to settle charges asserted by the United States Attorney's Officer for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Housing Administration, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the United States Department of Veteran Affairs resolving False Claims Act, FIRREA and other civil and administrative liability for FHA and VA insurance claims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlClaims Act, FIRREA and other civil and administrative liability for FHA and VA insurance claims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlclaims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlement.

The government recently announced a revised Civil Liability Bill which is in the early stages of going through Parliament, and it is anticipated that the small claims limit will be increased at the same time that the Bill comes into force.

Topics to be discussed include: Court Procedure: An understanding of the civil litigation process in New Jersey as it pertains to negligence claims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school distclaims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school, on the athletic field, in the locker room, and on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act on negligence claims against school distClaims Act on negligence claims against school distclaims against school districts.

Jason Pettus is a civil litigation defense attorney with a strong litigation background through the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in the resolution of all manner of construction issues, including construction / design defect claims, environmental claims and contractual disputes, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents in both state and federal courts, as well as insurance coverage analysis, advisement of clients, and coverage litigation.

We represent individuals and professionals, municipalities and their agencies, business entities, trucking companies, insurers and their insureds from claims and lawsuits for catastrophic losses and personal injuries, civil rights, construction losses and contracts, employment related practices, property damage and wrongful death arising from the transportation function and commercial motor vehicle activity; the ownership, use and control of land (including environmentally related or toxic exposure claims); the design, manufacture, sale or use of industrial and consumer products; and liability claims against licensed professionals, including lawyers, engineers, accountants and architects, in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Stephen has a broad civil litigation practice with extensive experience in breach of trust claims, commercial disputes, construction liens, construction and environmental liability claims, First Nations consultation rights in land development, insurance coverage, product liability, professional liability and subrogation.

She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases on a wide variety of claims, including breach of contract, fraud, defamation, and civil liability for cyberstalking.

[71] Plaintiff's counsel submits also that in this case, the defendant denied liability for the accident in the Response to Civil Claim.

He has also defended clients in complex civil litigation involving premises liability, employment disputes, habitability, and intellectual property claims.

Emma specializes in civil litigation, focusing primarily on commercial litigation, environmental claims, insurance law, real estate litigation, municipal liability, product liability and personal injury.

He has represented a broad spectrum of clients in products liability and class action matters, breach of warranty claims, wrongful death claims, tort and personal injury claims, professional liability claims and other areas of civil litigation.

We are experienced in all manner of civil claims based on dishonesty, including those based on misrepresentation or on accessory liability for a breach of fiduciary duty, both at the corporate and individual level; and in the various techniques of asset recovery, including tracing, the imposition of constructive trusts, claims against third parties who have participated in or received proceeds from the fraud and piercing of the corporate veil.

Kelsey's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, including defense of personal injury and product liability claims as well as representation in real property and commercial disputes.

During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling, litigation, and arbitration, international litigation and arbitration, antitrust litigation and arbitration, products liability litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, and securities fraud.

As part of her practice in employment and labor, civil rights, and directors and officers (D&O) liability, Tina has successfully represented many clients in claims brought under federal, state, and local laws governing fair - employment practices, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, negligent hiring, and defamation.

Scott focuses his practice on general commercial litigation, including: bank regulatory and enforcement matters; defending directors and officers of failed banks in FDIC actions; commodities and securities regulatory enforcement and civil actions; professional liability claims; directors and officers liability insurance matters; and employment and restrictive covenant matters.

Prior to joining Brown Law Group, Ms. Nicholas worked as an associate attorney at San Diego law firm Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos, a civil litigation defense law firm with her practice emphasizing in employment claims, personal injury, premises liability, and corporate matters.

She also defends general civil liability claims and engages in other civil litigation.

Stuart is a partner of Fillmore Riley LLP and practises primarily in the areas of civil litigation and insurance law, with an emphasis on commercial liability insurance, general insurance defence matters, aviation law, professional errors and omissions insurance, life and disability claims, product liability, fire claims, and coverage disputes.

We suggest that as in Scotland with the introduction of the Simple Court Procedure in September 20153, workers injured on duty should be excluded from the proposed new RTA small claims limit and from the scope of the Civil Liability Bill and, in our view, the same should apply to vulnerable road users.

A determination of insurance liability by an accident investigation may help in pursuing compensation for these damages, but it is not necessary when pursuing a claim in civil court.

This paper is a guide for defence lawyers and insurers as they confront insurance fraud in civil liability and accident benefits claims, including detecting, reacting to, and proving fraud.

In 1987 Bob started his own firm to offer a personal level of service with John Sullivan and to concentrate exclusively on civil litigation disputes, primarily involving products liability claims and employment issues.

Meghan has also represented clients in wide array of civil lawsuits concerning construction accidents, labor and employment laws and regulations, professional liability and malpractice claims, constitutional claims, embezzlement, fraud, and best banking practices and standards.

J. Owen Todd, a partner in the firm, serves as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolution of civil disputes, including matters of product liability, environmental issues, complex commercial litigation, employment discrimination and harassment, patent and copyright claims, divorce, probate litigation, and personal injury claims.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) unveiled sweeping reforms to whiplash claims and the discount rate this week in its Civil Liability Bill.

Andrew acts in substantial professional liability claims involving solicitors, accountants and auditors, tax advisers, surveyors and valuers, stock brokers, IFAs, investment managers, architects and civil engineers.

The ruling illustrates both that a sitting President is not immune to civil liability even in state court, and that a defendant's public response to an accusation of sexual misconduct may give rise to a defamation claim.

Since becoming an attorney in 1988, Gary has represented both individuals and companies in general commercial and civil lawsuits, including employment discrimination disputes, probate and estate disputes, bad faith insurance claims, contract disputes, civil rights, products liability, and selected brain injury cases.

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In NSW, Section 5O of the Civil Liability Act provides a defence to a doctor or health professional who is defending a negligence claim.

She also defends general civil liability claims and represents several privately held companies in corporate matters.

The Court found that the decision in the Judicial Review proceedings did not determine any civil law claim for damages and consequently the SFO was not precluded from disputing liability for trespass.

Civil Liability Without Criminal Liability in New Mexico If an individual was injured by the negligence of another party, he or she may be able to bring a negligence claim against that party if he or she can establish the elements of negligence.

The time frame for filing a premises liability claim in Los Angeles is detailed under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1.

Dram shop liability claims fall under civil law, which means that damages resulting from alcohol - related accident claims are expressed in terms of financial compensation.

Mar. 13, 2018)(published), a trial judge sanctioned plaintiffs who brought lender liability claims in a residential property dispute with terminating sanctions and also imposed over $ 25,000 in monetary sanctions (as against plaintiffs and their attorneys) under Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7.

In the first comprehensive appellate decision interpreting Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1042.3 - 1042.6, Pennsylvania's tort reform measure intended to increase the threshold of merit for professional liability actions, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed the ruling of the trial court and remanded for the entry of judgment as a matter of law in favor of John's client, a physician, based upon the plaintiff's failure to file a certificate of merit in support of his medical malpractice claiIn the first comprehensive appellate decision interpreting Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1042.3 - 1042.6, Pennsylvania's tort reform measure intended to increase the threshold of merit for professional liability actions, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed the ruling of the trial court and remanded for the entry of judgment as a matter of law in favor of John's client, a physician, based upon the plaintiff's failure to file a certificate of merit in support of his medical malpractice claiin favor of John's client, a physician, based upon the plaintiff's failure to file a certificate of merit in support of his medical malpractice claiin support of his medical malpractice claim.

Another useful tool in civil cases is that the 5th Amendment privilege against self - incrimination does not apply, so if the defendant refused to testify (perhaps claiming the 5th Amendment for fear of criminal consequences of truthful testimony) that refusal to testify can be used to infer that his testimony would have hurt him and to find civil liability.

She specializes in civil litigation with a particular emphasis on insurance defence including personal injury, accident benefits, occupier's liability, property damage, and general liability claims.

She has experience in all areas of civil litigation including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accident claims, long term disability claims, occupiers liability claims and professional negligence actions.

Magnus has also successfully represented clients in cases involving product liability, intellectual property enforcement, as well as civil fraud claims.

While Attorney Keith L. Miller has trial experience in many practice areas (including criminal, divorce and probate), his primary focus has been civil trial practice, with an emphasis on plaintiffs» personal injury and products liability claims.

«Imposition of some measure of liability upon the Minister of Highways does not import recognition of any general duty to salt or sand highways, failure in the discharge of which would expose the Minister to civil claims.

He is willing to act as a mediator in compensation claims involving medical advice and treatment, abuse, and general personal injury / civil liability claims where all parties are represented by lawyers.

In addition to our nationwide litigation experience representing businesses in sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencIn addition to our nationwide litigation experience representing businesses in sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencin sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencin many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligence.

Our civil litigators deal with complex issues in areas such as civil liability (product liability, bodily and psychological injuries, material damages and economic loss), business contracts, professional regulation and liability, defamation, commercial litigation and extraordinary remedies, disputes relating to successions, wrongful dismissal actions, and claims of discrimination, sexual harassment and breach of fiduciary duties.