Sentences with phrase «of speaking to lawyers»

«In my opinion, the [retainer and contingency fee agreement] was flawed from the moment Mr. Aduna signed it as he signed it without the benefit of speaking to a lawyer at the law firm,» wrote Sainty.

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Shortly after Dimon spoke, lawyers for JPMorgan filed papers in Manhattan federal court seeking to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the bank of deceiving shareholders about Bruno Iksil — the JPMorgan trader nicknamed the London Whale for the size of his positions — and the loss that ultimately topped $ 6.2 billion.

• Speaking of Time's Up... Attorney Tina Tchen, who Bloomberg describes as «arguably the most well - connected person working in women's rights today, thanks to her six years as an assistant to President Barack Obama and as first lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff,» talks about why it was so important that Time's Up include a legal defense fund: «The fastest way to make sure that someone isn't getting bullied by a lawyer for someone rich and powerful is to make sure that person has a lawyer, too.»

The Journal, which spoke to former Theranos employees, their families, a number of experts, and the company's lawyers for its story, said Theranos fought the paper throughout the entire investigation.

All the witnesses have given written declarations in the legal briefs already filed in the case, said an Apple lawyer on Friday, who spoke to reporters on a conference call on condition of anonymity.

My expertise is an economist, not as a lawyer, so I can not speak to the strength of the Coalition's case.

To help you figure out whether some of your employer's sketchy, annoying, or unethical actions are legal, we spoke with employment lawyers from The Ottinger Firm.

CNNMoney reported that Carlson's lawyers claim «at least ten» additional women contacted them following the filing of Carlson's lawsuit with the desire to speak out against Ailes.

When Chicago lawyer Marvin Bower rescued what was then an accounting and engineering firm from near bankruptcy in 1939 and proceeded to invent the discipline of management consulting, he enshrined a set of commandments that guides McKinsey to this day: put client interest above firm profits; speak truth to power no matter the consequences; our work must have real impact on the client's business; take client secrets to the grave.

«It seems that long before July they made a decision to sell it because the focus of the letters seemed to shift from conformance to divestiture,» said a banking lawyer who reviewed the letters but was not authorized to speak to the press.

It is entirely correct that Ford ought to have had the opportunity to speak as a matter of procedural fairness, as his lawyers argued, but that was not what the Act read.

For more than seven months, Sumner Redstone, now 93 and barely able to speak, has asserted (through lawyers and PR teams) that he remains mentally competent — sharp enough to change his health care agent, to erase a $ 70 million bequest to an ex-girlfriend from his will, and, most important, to remain in control of Viacom (VIAB) and CBS (CBS), the jewels in his $ 42 - billion media empire.

We spoke with the head of that coalition, a student who feels being Asian hurt his college application, and an NAACP Legal Defense Fund lawyer to try to settle the debate.

The surge of big transactions — with more than 20 deals worth at least $ 10 billion — has been bolstered by a desire by boards to head off disruptive technological threats and accelerate growth, according to bankers and lawyers who spoke to the Financial Times.

His lawyers filed two motions in the United States District Court in California, where Daniels sued to get out of the NDA that bars her from speaking out about the alleged affair, saying that Daniels has violated the agreement at least 20 times and could be subject to damages of $ 20 million.

Wide distribution over the internet • Low cost, efficient, transparent capital • The «great equalizer «• Media / PR, awareness • Increase customer engagement and • Evangelize backers into investors (customer acquisition) • Reduce risk by getting feedback on new launches (product or ventures) • Market research Access to Capital Marketing Platform Validation • Raising funds via crowdfunding markets is a very public and transparent • Protect your IP and speak to a lawyer • Crowdfunding takes a lot of effort and commitment • The majority of Ideas fail to reach their funding goal • How will this affect your companies brand?

Andrew Arruda, chief executive officer and co-founder of ROSS Intelligence, spoke about the importance of AI in the legal field and the dangers for lawyers who refuse to use AI in the future.

To be clear, Warner's public call for Zuckerberg to speak, delivered earlier this morning by way of a Tweet, was not the first time that the Intel Committee has requested Zuckerberg to testify: it had also invited him to the original hearing in November of last year, where lawyers were sent insteaTo be clear, Warner's public call for Zuckerberg to speak, delivered earlier this morning by way of a Tweet, was not the first time that the Intel Committee has requested Zuckerberg to testify: it had also invited him to the original hearing in November of last year, where lawyers were sent insteato speak, delivered earlier this morning by way of a Tweet, was not the first time that the Intel Committee has requested Zuckerberg to testify: it had also invited him to the original hearing in November of last year, where lawyers were sent insteato testify: it had also invited him to the original hearing in November of last year, where lawyers were sent insteato the original hearing in November of last year, where lawyers were sent instead.

One official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said that Mr. Trump was sympathetic to the plight of the young immigrants, known as Dreamers — many have known life only in the United States and have few connections to the countries of their birth — but had been told by Justice Department lawyers that his predecessor's program would not survive a court challenge.

I'm an economist, not as a lawyer, so I can not speak to the strength of the Coalition's case.

The growing legal questions around Mr Cohen's services for Mr Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand - jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

The growing legal questions around Cohen's services for Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

Giuliani made statements that speak to Trump and lawyer Michael Cohen's intent — an important aspect of some crimes — and he made assertions that investigators can now check against what they have already learned from documents and witnesses, legal analysts said.

I'm not a lawyer, but have had to do some research on SLAPP / anti-SLAPP because threats of defamation lawsuits against those who speak out seem to arise regularly in situations that involve alleged spiritual abuse.

Of course, we have been speaking exclusively to lawyers sympathetic to causes that might broadly be identified with our perspective — «pro-life,» «conservative,» even «Catholic,» although all such categorizations unhelpfully reduce the issue.

You speak on what is «True Doctrine», could we also point to something such as the Consti; tution and the daily court room arguments of lawyers and clerks who feel that they alone know and understand the true meaning of the what the framers when they wrote the laws of this land?

Richard Goodwin, the lawyer played by Rob Morrow in the movie Quiz Show, speaks for many of us: «I thought we were gonna get television.

Lawyers from the Becket Fund and the Alliance Defense Fund plan to speak at some of today's rallies, organized by the Pro-Life Action League and Citizens for a Pro-Life Society.

There we go again, shut up this hypocritical rightwingers.Only at election time do rear their ugly heads up to be seen and heard.It's time to unleash the CRACKKIN, the monster that the IRS people use on unruly religious groups, exemption is like a death sentence to these groups.Most of these religious leaders are wolves in sheeps clothing, selling their political poison to anyone in their flocks.They push the envelope on the seperation of church and state issue, seeing how far they can go.Pastors and ministers would never speak politics like this years ago, that was taaboo.Now people like Robertson, Graham, and the rest, flaunt their ideaology both religious and political at every event.They don't care about the legal consequences, they have LAWYERS, perishioners pay for that.

Recently promoted to Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Misti Mukherjee is a distinguished lawyer who has worked with a variety of Fortune 50 companies on employment issues and frequently speaks to leading HR groups about attracting, motivating and retaining employees.

Speaking to the drinks business, the Powers» lawyer, Michael Coyle, said the letter of claim was «aggressive» but «fairly standard stuff» and he was confident of fighting the challenge.

For safety concerns that don't quite reach that level of alarm, yet still need to be addressed, speak with your lawyer.

Before you speak to a lawyer, find out if he has ever appeared in the media, say, in a celebrity case or on a news channel to explain a point of law.

Indeed, I am not only worried but I'm also very concerned over the setback to our electoral system, and speaking generally in the best tradition of our legal profession, not being specific on matters before any court, the implication of some of the tribunals outcome intended to shoot down the use of the card reader as some of my fellow lawyers involved in petition matters are determined to achieve is worrisome.

The lawyer who spoke passionately about the issue said, she was attracted to the way Mrs. Bawumia excelled in the campaign and so in the same vein, she should use the power and influence for the benefit of the less privileged.

The fierce criticism of a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and the Kremlin - linked lawyer in June 2016 has left the president by turns angry, defensive and protective but ultimately relieved that for now, the worst appears to be over, people who spoke to him said.

Linda Lacewell said at Joseph Percoco's bribery trial that Percoco spoke to Cuomo by phone after the raid, saying the financial dealings that attracted the interest of investigators had been approved by lawyers before he carried them out.

Burke's lawyer, Joseph Conway, of Mineola, who also represented Macedonio, declined to comment on either case Friday, except to say that «since his arrest, in 2015, Mr. Burke has not spoken with federal authorities.»

«You are out of order and you need to stop being out of order,» Vinal snapped after the mayor's lawyer spoke up from the sidelines to say Vinal's term on the board had expired.

Former U.S. Attorney Preet BhararaPreetinder (Preet) Singh BhararaPreet Bharara weighs in on report of Cohen wiretap Daily Beast to «hit pause» on Joy Reid columns; MSNBC host backs off speaking event Bharara: We owe Mueller «incalculable thanks» MORE said Friday that if a recent report in The New York Times that Attorney General Jeff SessionsJefferson (Jeff) Beauregard SessionsChris Christie compares Mueller investigation to «Bridgegate» probe Oakland mayor fires back at Trump: «It's my duty to protect my residents» McCabe lawyer fires back at Trump: «You need to stop lying» MORE sought negative press coverage of former FBI Director James ComeyJames Brien ComeyTrump - Russia probe marks one - year anniversary: This is what it has accomplished Trump: McCabe should be under investigation for ties to Clinton The Memo: Trump team stokes fight over Mueller MORE is true, he must be ousted from the Justice Department.

Mr. Rogers, speaking in a Board of Elections building «filled with lawyers,» declined to estimate when the 2010 election finally would be over.

The lawyer who spoke to Accra - based Joy FM said, «We've taken all these institutions including the Ghana National Fire Service to court [in order] to look at the laws and regulations governing the construction of fuel stations in this country.»

UPDATED: Here's some video of Lippman's post-address Q - and - A with reporters, in which the chief judge speaks to the issues of: Budget cuts, judge / lawyer recusal, and foreclosures.

Speaking to ghsong, one of the lawyers representing the NDC serial caller said he [Baba Jamal] and a team of lawyers had managed to secure a bail for Frank Appiah.

The mayor repeatedly referred to how frequently he spoke with lawyers about donors and the fundraising issues now under the microscope — which of course, to some, might raise the question of whether he or his team suspected they were running up against the law.

The same judge is presiding over both cases, and the Ciminelli defense lawyer want to see how Caproni handles a public corruption case, according to a source involved in the Buffalo Billion case who spoke on condition of anonymity.

His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said that, after writing letters to Bharara and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, he spoke with officials from both offices who said they were «aware of complaints during the presidential primary» in April.

Separately, the UN committee on the rights of persons with disabilities is holding confidential hearings in the UK as part of an investigation into the effects of welfare cuts, during which it will speak to campaigners, lawyers and service users.

«We have spoken to our lawyers and we will seek an interpretation in court over the legality of the meeting which was held, if that is upheld, then the decision taken will be declared null and void... we believe in our flagbearer and he also believes in the rule of law, he will not fight but go to court and that is just what we will also be doing,» he said.

Speaking to Class News, Edudzi Tameklo, one of the lawyers for the convicts said: «It is much ado about nothing and I make this point because... the president is opportune to exercise his prerogative of mercy [and will] not do that on the basis of how many petitions or signatures have been [collected].