Sentences with phrase «of public law litigation»

This installment addresses a broad variety of public law litigation, including private rights of action to enforce federal statutes and constitutional litigation against federal and state governments and their officials.

In the public law field, Amy's practice is broad, with a particular focus on the use of public law litigation to protect commercial interests.

Koep & Partners specialises in general commercial and private law litigation and certain aspects of public law litigation, especially the review of administrative decisions.

Not exact matches

Drawing from our knowledge of debt restructuring, bankruptcy, public finance, municipal law and governance, labor law, employee benefits, tax, litigation, government contracts and more, our attorneys are adept at positioning municipalities for long - term success.

• The character and integrity of those with whom you are doing business • Changing technology as it impacts industries (including the banking industry) • Future changes in the law or even how the law might be interpreted differently 10 years from now • Deteriorating international competiveness (as what happened to our tax code) • Emerging competitive threats • Changes in industrial structure; e.g., new sources of competition • Political influence and unexpected litigation • Public sector fiscal challenges, demographic changes and challenges managing the nation's healthcare resources

Lead author Sara Chrisman of the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center in Seattle, Washington, viewed the finding that concussion education requirements for coaches under the state's first - in - the - nation «Lystedt Law» were being closely followed by public high schools in Washington State as «very encouraging but not surprising,» noting that schools had an incentive to follow the law because it provides legal immunity from litigation for schools that follow it correctLaw» were being closely followed by public high schools in Washington State as «very encouraging but not surprising,» noting that schools had an incentive to follow the law because it provides legal immunity from litigation for schools that follow it correctlaw because it provides legal immunity from litigation for schools that follow it correctly.

Katherine Snedaker, a Norwalk resident and Executive Director of the non-profit PinkConcussions.com, told Concussion Litigation Reporter that 75 students in Norwalk public schools have reported concussions with 19 of them coming from non-school sports, which were not covered by the state law.

If MPs don't support Lords amendments to the criminal justice and courts bill, it'll be the end of the third sector in public law litigation

Mr. Donovan, rather than expending the severely limited resources of the State on partisan, politically motivated litigation against the law of the land which, however flawed, did address some notorious abuses by the insurance industry, why don't you tell us what your priority is with respect to corruption and misuse of public funbds and resources by politicians right here in New York State?

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City — Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature's Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc..

In combination with other provisions on financial disclosure and restrictions on legal aid, this bill seems designed to end the role of the third sector in public law litigation.

He is responsible for the complex operations of a sheriff's office which include criminal law enforcement, traffic patrol, marine patrol, snowmobile patrol, emergency rescue operations, dive team, homeland security programs, SWAT operations, civil emergency response, jail operations, correctional alternative management, courtroom security, school resource officers, school and public building security and civil litigation process.

New City — Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature's Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc..

The litigation is being carried forward by the Public Patent Foundation, headed by Daniel Ravicher, a patent attorney at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Decades of litigation and Supreme Court decisions have led to the current state of affairs in labor law, but for public - sector employees, the Supreme Court's 1977 decision in Abood v. Detroit Board of Education holds sway.

By simultaneously using litigation to challenge the laws and practices preventing students from obtaining a quality education, while influencing the tide of public opinion through a media and organizing campaign, Students Matter creates both the opportunity and the demand for meaningful and sustainable policy transformation.

For example, six graduates of the Harvard Law School were members of the 1954 litigation team for the Brown v. Board of EducationSupreme Court decision which ended legalized segregation in public schools throughout this country.

Randall G. Bennett is the Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of the Tennessee School Boards Association where he provides general legal opinions to local boards of education, superintendents and TSBA staff on school governanace issues, organizes and presents at seminars and training events, prepares and files amicus briefs in appellate cases affecting public schools, monitors current litigation and changes in state and federal law, and supervises the Association's Policy Department, A former school board member and police officer, Mr. Bennett obtained his law degree from Nashville School of Llaw, and supervises the Association's Policy Department, A former school board member and police officer, Mr. Bennett obtained his law degree from Nashville School of Llaw degree from Nashville School of LawLaw.

«Today's decision gives hope back to Watts and East Los Angeles that their kids count every bit as much as students everywhere else,» said Catherine Lhamon, director of impact litigation at Public Counsel Law Center.

• School Expansion, Growth & Strategic Planning • State and Federal Employment Law • School Board and Nonprofit Governance • Administrative Law & Appeals of State and Federal Agency Decisions and Actions • Special Investigations & Legal / Compliance Audits • Policy Guidance and Development • Constitutional Challenges and Claims • School Employee and School Board Training • Litigation in Federal and State Courts • Administrative Hearings and Appeals Before State and Federal Agencies • Public Entity Purchasing and Procurement; Business Transactions; & Contract Negotiation, Review and Drafting • Construction Law, AIA Construction Contracts, Review and Drafting • Real Estate Transactions and Condemnation • Special Education under IDEA and Section 504 • Student Rights & Discipline Issues and Hearings • State and Federal Claims of Discrimination • State and Federal Civil Rights • Administrative Grievances and Hearings • False Claims Act / Qui Tam Defense for Local Government Entities

He even suggests pursuing litigation against charters that receive public funds, yet operate segregated schools in violation of Connecticut law.

Joseph «Joe» Hoffer's practice areas include: (1) civil litigation; (2) labor and employment; (3) board governance including due process hearings and grievances, open meetings act and public information act; (4) business transactions including public procurement and contracting, False Claims Act, trademark and copyright, and inter-local and shared services arrangements; (5) student law including special education, discipline, civil rights and grievances; and (6) administrative law, including appeals of state agency action.

«Specifically, the workshop sought to compare the evolution of public attitudes and legal strategies related to tobacco control with those related to anthropogenic climate change, fostering an exploratory, open - ended dialogue about whether we might use the lessons from tobacco - related education, laws, and litigation to address climate change.»

One of Orthomom's lawyers, Paul Alan Levy of the Washington, D.C. - based Public Citizen Litigation Group, told the New York Law Journal: «It's clear that the judge in this case relied on the evidence before her.

We have assisted tens of thousands of British Columbians over the years through law reform, test case litigation, systemic advocacy, delivery of public legal education, summary advice, workshops and representation of clients before administrative tribunals and the courts.

We regularly advise clients in the areas of general municipal law, land use and development, zoning and condemnation, charter and ordinance drafting, environmental law, contract drafting and interpretation, employment matters, collective bargaining, tax appeals, compliance with open meeting and public record laws, risk management, and litigation.

Senior Partner Jane Keir Managing Partner Linda Woolley Number of UK Partners 52 Number of other UK fee - earners 165 AREAS OF PRACTICE Criminal, Regulatory & Public 38 % Corporate, Real Estate 10 % Litigation (inc Emp) 19 % Family & Private Client 13 % Immigration 10 % Clinical Negligence 10 % CONTACTS Clinical Negligence Terrence Donovan Corate & Commercial James Fulforth Criminal Litigation Stephen Parkinson Dispute Resolution Richard Foss Employment Richard Fox Family Charlotte Bradley Immigration Nicolas Rollason Private Client Matthew Duncan Public Law Adam Chapman Real Estate Paul Harbour Regulatory & Professional Discipline Nicola Hill The Firm An astute, diverse firm of lawyers working for private clients, businesses and government, nationally and internationallof UK Partners 52 Number of other UK fee - earners 165 AREAS OF PRACTICE Criminal, Regulatory & Public 38 % Corporate, Real Estate 10 % Litigation (inc Emp) 19 % Family & Private Client 13 % Immigration 10 % Clinical Negligence 10 % CONTACTS Clinical Negligence Terrence Donovan Corate & Commercial James Fulforth Criminal Litigation Stephen Parkinson Dispute Resolution Richard Foss Employment Richard Fox Family Charlotte Bradley Immigration Nicolas Rollason Private Client Matthew Duncan Public Law Adam Chapman Real Estate Paul Harbour Regulatory & Professional Discipline Nicola Hill The Firm An astute, diverse firm of lawyers working for private clients, businesses and government, nationally and internationallof other UK fee - earners 165 AREAS OF PRACTICE Criminal, Regulatory & Public 38 % Corporate, Real Estate 10 % Litigation (inc Emp) 19 % Family & Private Client 13 % Immigration 10 % Clinical Negligence 10 % CONTACTS Clinical Negligence Terrence Donovan Corate & Commercial James Fulforth Criminal Litigation Stephen Parkinson Dispute Resolution Richard Foss Employment Richard Fox Family Charlotte Bradley Immigration Nicolas Rollason Private Client Matthew Duncan Public Law Adam Chapman Real Estate Paul Harbour Regulatory & Professional Discipline Nicola Hill The Firm An astute, diverse firm of lawyers working for private clients, businesses and government, nationally and internationallOF PRACTICE Criminal, Regulatory & Public 38 % Corporate, Real Estate 10 % Litigation (inc Emp) 19 % Family & Private Client 13 % Immigration 10 % Clinical Negligence 10 % CONTACTS Clinical Negligence Terrence Donovan Corate & Commercial James Fulforth Criminal Litigation Stephen Parkinson Dispute Resolution Richard Foss Employment Richard Fox Family Charlotte Bradley Immigration Nicolas Rollason Private Client Matthew Duncan Public Law Adam Chapman Real Estate Paul Harbour Regulatory & Professional Discipline Nicola Hill The Firm An astute, diverse firm of lawyers working for private clients, businesses and government, nationally and internationallof lawyers working for private clients, businesses and government, nationally and internationally.

Main areas of work Holland & Knight advises clients in a broad range of practice areas, including complex commercial litigation, corporate law, intellectual property, private wealth services, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and zoning law, and public policy and regulatory matters.

Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of Pennsylvania's Right - to Know Law, frequently representing requesters, public agencies and interested third parties in litigation before the Office of Open Records and Pennsylvania's appellate courts concerning requests for, and access to, government records.

«An Analysis of the State Liability in Privatization of Administrative Tasks» (Presented at the Second Forum of Graduates in Public Law Research, National Taiwan University, 2009) «On the Inter-binding Force of Judgments under Multi-judicial System: From the Perspective of the Rights of Litigation» (Master's Thesis, National Taiwan University, 2010)

West Coast LEAF's mission is to achieve equality by changing historic patterns of systemic discrimination against women, through BC - based equality rights litigation, law reform and public legal education.

Robin represents and advises public sector employers in the areas of labor and employment law, with emphasis on collective bargaining and litigation under the Public Employees Relationpublic sector employers in the areas of labor and employment law, with emphasis on collective bargaining and litigation under the Public Employees RelationPublic Employees Relations Act.

I have practiced as a sole practitioner, in a small firm, a large firm, as Chair of a tribunal, and now as a partner in a litigation boutique, working on some of the most challenging and important public law cases in our community.

His work has been featured in the National Law Journal's Top Cases of the year and he was nominated for «Trial Lawyer of the Year» by the Public Justice Foundation for his ground breaking litigation involving the managed care industry.

In addition, he has been nominated for «Trial Lawyer of the Year» by the Public Justice Foundation for his ground breaking litigation involving the managed care industry, and his work has been featured in the National Law Journal's «Top Verdicts of the Year.»

Kerry Bretherton QC of Tanfield Chambers Has a long - standing reputation for public law and real estate litigation, and regularly acts on behalf of social housing tenants and homeless applicants.

Competition / Antitrust: Expertise in competition law, merger control, state aid, public procurement, utility regulation, market investigations, cartels, abuse of dominance and any related litigation.

Law firms can also identify relevant litigation trends and insights to highlight in their advertising, public relations or marketing collateral to promote their brand, refine messaging, and call attention to specific areas of expertise in national, local or vertical markets.

In his criminal litigation practice, he has successfully represented clients involved in high - profile matters such as the U.S. Secret Service prostitution scandal, a federal fraud investigation involving environmental law violations, campaign finance irregularities in the 2010 District of Columbia elections, a CEO involved in a federal public corruption investigation in Michigan, and a company accused of mortgage and credit card fraud.

Mr. Winkler now limits his litigation practice to cases and causes which he feels are of public importance or advance the law in areas of interest to him.

The case was brought by Public Law Project on behalf of IS, a protected party by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor.

In Mulholland v Mitchell [1971] AC 666, [1971] 1 All ER 307, Lord Hodson [at 674] stated the general proposition of English law, that the maxim interest rei publicae ut sit finis litium [the public interest is that there be an end to litigation] is, in the usual case, strictly followed.

As a member of Foley Hoag's International Litigation and Arbitration Department, González represents clients before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and in ad hoc arbitrations under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), in cases concerning the environment, natural resources, and public health, among others.

His practice covers a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work, including commercial and competition litigation, international arbitration, public law and regulatory advice.

Consultant, Interights: Along with Professor James Crawford SC, I prepared a substantial expert report on matters of public international law in support of pending litigation before the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Baltasar Garzón v Spain.

Analía González is part of the international arbitration and litigation practice group, representing clients before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and in ad hoc arbitrations under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), in cases concerning the environment, the natural resources, public health, among others.

Chris provides business and corporate advice, including advice related to sales and acquisitions, commercial leasing, contracts, real estate conveyance and financing; broad commercial litigation representation including contracts and other business disputes, commercial and residential construction defect claims, religious entity law, advice regarding employment disputes and compliance, including ADA, ADEA, Title VII, Colorado Wage Act, FLSA compliance, and administrative proceedings before EEOC and DORA - Colorado Civil Rights Division; representation in administrative proceedings, C.R.C.P. 106 (a)(4) appeals and interlocutory appeals regarding governmental immunity, defense and pursuit of 42 USC § 1983 actions in federal and state court; representation of public pension funds in litigation and administrative matters; and appellate practice before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and the 10th Circuit.

They are presenting the paper this Friday at a Symposium on the Role of Intervenors in Public Interest Litigation at the Faculty of Law of the University of Toronto.

«Further litigation will undoubtedly follow to determine whether this new development in the law is such as to make it just andequitable to extend time, in view of the public policy considerations and potentially high stakes involved.»

Paris - Rio Guidelines of Best Practices for Transnational Group Actions (International Law Association, Committee on International Civil Litigation and Interests of the Public, 2008).