Sentences with phrase «new point of law»

He has been involved in a number of significant High Court decisions in recent years, one of which established a new point of law relating to the consequences of terminating a multi-party LLP agreement by repudiation.

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Fortune ran numbers to calculate how much extra revenue the U.S. would need to raise, over the next decade, if it lowered the rate of growth in Social Security by one percentage point, reduced increases in Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care spending by a proportional amount, and held discretionary spending below growth in GDP (albeit from the higher base established by the new laws).

The narrative reveals more about today's hyper - partisan discourse than about the reality of the new tax law, which is likely to affect jobs and the economy in important ways that don't fit either party's talking points.

Trump, meanwhile, used the new tax law as one of his selling points.

He points out that New Zealand — a country that places a high value on human rights, rule of law and democracy, as Canada does — has benefited enormously under a free - trade agreement with China.

The extent to which Rule 14a - 11 thereby displaces state corporate law with new federal entitlements was a key point in SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes» dissent from adoption of the rule.

But establishing new consent requirements or requiring changes to some online business methods are the point of the law, not something to be eviscerated through the fine print of regulation.

Indiana is the new battleground for General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), Autoblog wrote, and the point of contention is a new law that would prohibit any manufacturer from being able to hold a dealer license after December 31, 2017.

Instead of trying to follow laws (sin or not sin)... Instead of trying to make the New Testament into a new set of laws to follow or not, I take it that they point to Jesus and what His work looks like in my liNew Testament into a new set of laws to follow or not, I take it that they point to Jesus and what His work looks like in my linew set of laws to follow or not, I take it that they point to Jesus and what His work looks like in my life.

At this point those accustomed to Bultmann's earlier distinction of Jesus from Paul in terms of law and gospel,» and his subsequent classification of Jesus within Judaism2 as only a presupposition of New Testament theology, would expect him simply to repeat that position.

It is a new kind of Erastianism: the church being slowly but surely co-opted as a means of social control, subordinated to the whims of the political lobbyists as they press their commitments to creating a society of Psychological Men, Women, and all points in between through the law courts.

From a contemporary Buddhist point of view, which would never be included in the journalistic scope of this blog, this «new» discovery is not anything groundbreaking, it simply reinforces the laws of cause and effect.

For decades, the mystery surrounding the death of Sister Cesnik has haunted officials in Baltimore, but recent details — some uncovered this year in a new journalistic investigation — point to some extremely disturbing possibilities: The young nun may have been murdered because she was preparing to expose a horrific pattern of sexual abuse and even sex trafficking perpetrated by priests and involving law enforcement.

I see what your saying Jeremy but some Christian's think that the new covenant abolishes the laws of Moses and the prophets to the point they no longer have to celebrate the Lord's holy days.

Bernard Bailyn and other historians of New England point out that as early as 1648 the Puritans had to pass stringent laws to help keep their children in line.

The subject lacks what Benedict XVI calls «breathing room,» which is a point the theologian Matthew Levering proves he understands when, in his new book Biblical Natural Law, he urges theologians to take a more active interest in the doctrine of natural lLaw, he urges theologians to take a more active interest in the doctrine of natural lawlaw.

Instead, as I point out in the Commentary on Luke 6:1 - 5, Jesus was showing that the purpose of this law was to provide for those who were in need, and Jesus was also showing that in Him, a new Priesthood was being inaugurated.

More to the point, just as William Paley, in his perverse way, acted as a kind of accidental midwife to Darwin's theory, so too I think the speculations of Michael J. Behe and William A. Dembski (and others, many of whom belong to the Discovery Institute) will lead not to a more robust theism but to a new impetus to find adequate explanatory laws for chemical complexity.

The Enlightenment's absolutization of the laws of Newtonian physics led to a denial of miracles and of human freedom, emphatic points of the New Testament message.

I long to Love, I long to offer grace, particularly to those struggling under their own new Laws, I long to worship, I'd rather write a better story than a point - by - point defense, and I long to really see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

The myth of a mystery religion (or the symbol of the comparative - religious school) could only point Out what ought to be; as the «law» of the Hellenistic world it would simply be a new legalism ending like the Jewish law in despair (Rom.

The media (of which major factions are controlled by the government) is starting to point out these fringe lunatics, so we all get so disgusted that we will gladly support these new laws.

The reason for the wording of this new law by Mordecai was so that it counteracted Haman's horrible law at every point, [6] except for the whole thing about killing women and children.

Decisions had to be made from time to time as to where or when services of the church would be held; the church needed to be told of the impending visit of an apostle, or of some prophet or teacher from abroad; a question has been raised as to the good faith of one of these visitors, and there must be some discussion of the point and a decision on it; a fellow Christian from another church is on a journey and needs hospitality; a member of the local congregation planning to visit a church abroad needs a letter of introduction to that church, which someone must be authorized to provide; a serious dispute about property rights or some other legal matter has arisen between two of the brothers and the church must name someone to help them settle the issue or must in some other way deal with it; a new local magistrate has begun to prosecute Christians for violating the law against unlicensed assembly, and consideration must be given to ways and means of meeting this crisis; charges have been brought against one of the members by another member, and these must be investigated and perhaps some disciplinary action taken; one of the members has died, and the church is called on for some special action in behalf of his family in the emergency; differences of opinion exist in the church on certain questions of morals or belief (such as marriage and divorce, or the resurrection), differences which local prophets and teachers are apparently unable to compose, and a letter must be written to the apostle — who will write this letter and what exactly will it say?

«To label all Muslims who promote and practice Sharia law as extremists is a dangerous precedent which will be strongly opposed by our community because the real reasons behind this new strategy are to score cheap political points on the back of the Muslim community.»

Dinallo also announced a six - point agenda for investigating public corruption, which includes stringent new disclosure requirements for charities (like, say, the Bronx - based Soundview, which Cuomo says Espada looted of more than $ 14 million), using the Tweed Law to investigate the misuse of public funds, and pursuing election law violations under the existing Executive LLaw to investigate the misuse of public funds, and pursuing election law violations under the existing Executive Llaw violations under the existing Executive LawLaw.

Cuomo has bristled at implications his progressive bona fides don't stack up and his supporters have pointed to a raft of accomplishments during his time as governor, including the passage of a minimum wage hike that eventually grows to $ 15 in the coming years in the New York City area, paid family leave, a sweeping gun control law, the legalization of same - sex marriage and regulations that bolster the rights of transgender New Yorkers.

If the Assembly passes the bill today — and it appears that it will at this point — New York would be the first state to enact a new gun control law in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting that killed 20 childrNew York would be the first state to enact a new gun control law in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting that killed 20 childrnew gun control law in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting that killed 20 children.

He has also pledged to ensure the laws of the state are enforced, regardless of whether he personally agrees with them, but points out that same - sex marriage is — at this point — not legal in New York.

Elsewhere in the speech, May promised control of laws, by leaving the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ); control of immigration, by leaving the single market; rights of EU nationals, despite failing to guarantee at that point that they would not be deported; new trade deals, by leaving the customs union; and free trade with European markets, by pretending that nothing had happened.

The new federal tax law will double the credit to $ 2,000 per child and raise the income phase - out range to a starting point of $ 200,000 for single filers and $ 400,000 for married couples.

While there are a number of expenditures that raise questions, several experts consulted by City & State made the point that the legal definition of what constitutes a legitimate use of campaign funds in New York State is extremely broad, and that even expenses that seemed like personal use on their face could actually be allowable based on the letter of the law.

«Tonight's vote sends a clear message that the City of New York is determined to provide relief for its residents, unlike Gov. Cuomo and Albany who recently enacted detrimental rent laws that could eliminate about 90,000 affordable housing units due to deregulation over the next four years — units that do not just provide an affordable price point for tenants but offer protections against arbitrary evictions as well,» he added.

Still, Long became tripped up a bit on the same - sex marriage issue in the NY1 / YNN debate this month, saying that as a U.S. senator she wouldn't advocate against repeal of the New York law at all, allowing for Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos to score a point in the forum.

@Brythan - all fair points, though the point of the example was to indicate that there was existing legal authority to proceed with another 58 miles of barrier and that the Executive Order wasn't creating new law.

All the men also pointed to the things they did get done, including a five - year renewal of Kendra's law, the appointment of a new chairman for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Court of Appeals judge, legislation requiring state contracts to use American - made steel and allow medical marijuana to be prescribed for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Stony Point Town Board votes 4 - 1 to approve the new law EDITORIAL BY GEORGE POTANOVIC, JR., President of Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (Space) In an effort to curb the increasing clutter of lawn signs and political campaign signs that have become larger and more numerous during each election season, the Stony Point -LSB-...]

de Blasio emphasized the preliminary nature of his information on the investigation, but pointed out that New York City has long had stringent laws on abating lead paint and a resulting longterm NYCHA effort on abatement.

As the movement gains traction and as it evolves, natural leaders will emerge, said Lessig, pointing to a few of the diverse leaders currently pushing for campaign finance reform: Zephyr Teachout who is campaigning to become the democratic candidate to challenge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Heather McGhee of the think tank Demos and George Washington law professor Spencer Overton.

The Cuomo administration has been trying to make the point that all of New York should be worried about the federal law, including those who will benefit.

Grandeau pointed to one member, Touro Law Dean Patricia Salkin, as evidence this new entity, like others, was too closely connected to the existing infrastructure of state government.

While Latimer, 62, said he would entertain supporting the maintenance to the state's infrastructure through bond issuance, Killian pointed to the elimination of New York state's Scaffold Law — which establishes contractors» «absolute liability» for elevation - related injuries and contributes to costly insurance rates in addition to lawsuits — as a major point for reform.

Cuomo hopes that with the long - sought approval of the Article X power - plant siting law, New York can begin to build new power plants and take Indian Point offliNew York can begin to build new power plants and take Indian Point offlinew power plants and take Indian Point offline.

Cuomo does have other leverage points he can use, including an expiration of rent control laws tied to the tax cap as well as an expiration of mayoral control for New York City schools.

The 10th point of the Women's Equality Act, pushed for by Governor Cuomo, would change New York law to open the doors for non-doctors to perform abortions, and to allow abortions in the third trimester for any reason.

In the short term, Gallivan pointed out New York is not just one of the few states that incarcerates minors with adults, but is also in violation of federal law.

The arrangement, they argue, has led to watered - down accomplishments like a minimum wage that won't increase to $ 15 north of the New York City suburbs until a pre-determined point in the future and a lack of agreement on key voting reforms and campaign - finance law changes.

«Our point is how can you extend a law that is historic in how it effects local finances without giving it a review,» said New York Conference of Mayors Executive Director Peter Baynes.

Days later, a New York Times editorial called for stronger gun control laws in response to the murders, pointing to the ease with which Ferguson obtained a handgun in California, which had one of the country's stricter gun laws at the time.

But New York State Supreme Court Justice William Ford found Lake «has failed to sustain his burden of demonstrating how the court has misapprehended or overlooked key, material or relevant points of law or facts and evidence,» according to the decision filed earlier this month.