Sentences with phrase «of a civil suit for»

In August 2013 Trump was the subject of a civil suit for allegedly false promises made to students of his Trump University.

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While the civil suits aren't likely to shut down Uber in either Los Angeles or San Francisco, they come at trying legal times for the company, which has faced new operational snags in a host of cities both domestic and international.

In their response to the civil suit, attorneys for JPL stated in court documents that one of Coppedge's co-workers complained to his supervisor that Coppedge made her feel so uncomfortable in discussing «non work related topics» that it bordered on harassment.

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The American Civil Liberties Union, the National Education Association, lawyers, legislators and judges have been similarly forced to deal with the issue because of the numerous bills and civil suits demanding equal time for creatioCivil Liberties Union, the National Education Association, lawyers, legislators and judges have been similarly forced to deal with the issue because of the numerous bills and civil suits demanding equal time for creatiocivil suits demanding equal time for creationism.

We send our sons and daughters to suit up for armed services to defend the U. S. of A. or other defenseless countries from the influences and ravages of moral depravity (wickedness); or our civil authorities who, by God's design, arm themselves daily to keep order and peace, to avenge and bring retribution to wrongdoers (Rom.

This comes on the heels of yesterday's bombshell civil suit filed by Cuomo against Espada in which the AG accused the Democratic majority leader of treating Soundview like his «personal piggybank,» looting the nonprofit of more than $ 14 million worth of charitable funds to pay for everything from lavish trips for himself and his family to $ 20,000 worth of sushi — some of which was delivered to his Mamaroneck home.

The measure, first introduced years ago by Margaret Markey, a New York State Assembly Democrat, would extend the statute of limitations for civil suits against alleged sexual abusers of children and against institutions that fail to act against such abuse under their roofs.

It also would create a one - year window for victims to file civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers even if the current statute of limitations on civil suits has passed.

If a new report truly is a false statement of fact that causes harm to someone's reputation, and if the news reporter has no actual factual basis for the factual claim, the First Amendment does permit the courts to impose both civil and criminal liability for the false statements, with civil suits brought by someone who is harmed and criminal liability enforced by the government.

But since 2006, if a criminal action is commenced against a defendant for one of those worst child sexual abuse crimes, the victim has five years from the date the criminal action is ended to file a civil suit against only the abuser.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and other Republicans say they take issue with the look - back window included in the Assembly bill, which creates a one - year period during which survivors of past abuse can bring civil suits for decades - old allegations.

He held that the legal system had provided remedy for a suspect in the civil suit for relief from malicious process «if after the investigation with or without arrest and detention» or «after the trial the evidence does not establish the guilt of the suspect.»

In addition to lifting time limits for child victims to file civil suits against their alleged abusers, and against institutions that failed to act against abuse under their roofs, the current bill would provide a one - year window during which past victims who have already exceeded the statute of limitations could go to court.

The civil suit pits Risa Sugarman, the chief enforcement counsel for the state Board of Elections, against the campaign of Shirley Patterson, a little - known candidate who ran unsuccessfully for a Brooklyn state Assembly seat in a May special election.

Tuesday, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a civil suit against him for allegedly siphoning off more than $ 14 million from a network of health care clinics he founded.

«There is currently not a precedent for stripping anybody because of a civil suit,» Breslin said, explaining why he wanted Espada to voluntarily take himself out of the game rather than be subjected to a formal vote by his colleagues.

Sex abuse victims and child advocates turned up the heat on Cuomo, calling on him to support legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for criminal charges and civil suits lodged against accused abusers.

The Empire Center: New York laws encourage a proliferation of civil suits seeking damages for various kinds of alleged wrongful actions, known in legal terms as «torts.»

Even after a grand jury decided not to indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner, sparking nationwide protests, the case promised to drag on for years thanks to a federal civil rights investigation, internal NYPD probe, and civil suit from Garner's family.

He supports a bill that would extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases and create a one - year window for past victims to file civil suits.

Mr. Cuomo's civil suit accused Mr. Espada of siphoning Soundview funds — much of it Medicare and Medicaid funding from the state and federal governments — to pay for restaurant meals, legal fees and campaign expenses, including $ 100,000 worth of mailings to voters.

He held a conference call with 100 reporters last week after filing a civil suit against the state Senate's majority leader, Pedro Espada Jr., on charges of siphoning more than $ 14 million from health clinics he founded for vacations, campaign expenses and $ 20,000 in takeout sushi.

Poust says the church backs an alternative bill, sponsored by Senator Andrew Lanza and Assemblyman Michael Cusick, which would raise the age of the statute of limitations for bringing civil suits from 23 to 28.

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, the Democratic nominee for governor, filed a civil suit in April accusing Mr. Espada of steering millions of dollars from his nonprofit health care network to pay for vacations, meals, and housing and campaign expenses.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Council for Responsible Genetics filed the suit on behalf of several prisoners who had resisted the forced testing.

WPI alleges in a separate civil suit for breach of contract that Mikovits «masterminded» the theft.

In civil cases, such as a lawsuit for damages from a vehicle accident or from a medical problem, testing and analysis by a qualified forensic scientist may be used by either side to address the validity of the allegations in the suit.

Never a particularly stylish or inventive director, Hudlin directs Marshall with smooth, competent, but ultimately anonymous efficiency, periodically dropping in clunky color desaturated, conflicting flashbacks better suited for second - or third - rate basic cable fare than a big - screen biopic of a Civil Rights pioneer.

We had some Captain America: Civil War promo art last month that gave us a look at the new costumes and suits for Cap, Iron Man, Black Panther, Ant - Man, Black Widow and Hawkeye and then this new bit of art dropped last week.

... In other possible Civil War - related news, a Twitter account linked to directors Anthony and Joe Russo may have offered up the first glimpse of the new Spider - Man suit set to be worn by Tom Holland for Peter Parker's MCU debut (although Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has stated that it doesn't belong to the Russo brothers), while original Spider - Man trilogy director Sam Raimi has shared his thoughts on Sony's Amazing series, as well as the upcoming reboot: «I saw [both Amazing Spider - Man movies], they're great.

Saddle up for more Absaroka County intrigue as Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) returns, recovering from a vicious attack, only to find himself in the crosshairs of a wrongful - death civil suit.

Ryan Meinerding has shared a new piece of concept art for Marvel's superhero blockbuster Captain America: Civil War which sees a rather different look for Tom Holland's Spider - Man with an early design inspired by Ben Reilly's Spidey suit; check it out here and let us know what you make of the costume in the comments -LSB-...]

A bill that requires Tennessee's public schools to set aside one minute at the beginning of the school day for «meditation, or prayer, or personal beliefs» has been signed into law by Gov. Lamar Alexander, but the American Civil Liberties Union (aclu) of Tennessee intends to file suit shortly on the grounds that the law is in violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The issue arises fairly often for school administrators and other government officials sued under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, a Reconstruction - era law that is frequently the basis for suits alleging that government officials have deprived someone of...

For example, in Kajoshaj v. New York City Department of Education (2013), the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a civil rights suit of a Muslim student of Albanian descent who was retained for a second year in the fifth grade based on deficient performance on the statewide language arts teFor example, in Kajoshaj v. New York City Department of Education (2013), the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a civil rights suit of a Muslim student of Albanian descent who was retained for a second year in the fifth grade based on deficient performance on the statewide language arts tefor a second year in the fifth grade based on deficient performance on the statewide language arts test.

So it's bewildering, if not downright perverse, for the Obama administration to use the banner of civil rights to bring a misguided suit that would block these disadvantaged students from getting the better educational opportunities they are due.

To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, and for other purposes.

As has been hinted at for weeks, the Department of Justice has filed a civil suit against Apple and the so - called «Big Five» publishers: Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster.

A borrower aggrieved by any violation of this section shall be entitled to bring a civil suit for damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, against the Lender.

Worst case scenario is that the judge gives you nothing but in almost all cases they will demand refinancing as part of the agreement - since they do not want to hear about another civil suit a year later about the other party not paying for the car.

Expenses related to the recovery of an identity, including defense costs for certain civil suits, re-filing for loans and reimbursement of fees are covered.

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And suit means a civil proceeding for monetary, non-monetary or injunctive relief, which is commenced by service of a complaint or similar pleading.

What this can very likely come down to for the seller, is one day standing before a judge in a civil suit filed by the bank or JDB, holding up a bill of sale for the credit card account.

After the horses are seized, the Sheriff's Department files for a civil suit to be heard in court, within 10 days of the horses being seized.

«My clients are glad that they settled,» Will Farris, a lawyer for the Williamses, said, but he added that some of the accusations in the civil suit «were in disregard of the facts.»

The civil suit, filed Feb. 27, has nothing to do with the status of any criminal case, said Alex Katz, spokesman for City Attorney Barbara Parker.

And even if this isn't prosecuted under criminal charges, it's still a heck of a cause of action for a civil suit.

Exxon and other fossil fuel companies could face «a huge universe of potential plaintiffs» in civil liability suits in coming years, said Carroll Muffett, a lawyer who is president and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law, with offices in Washington and Geneva.