Sentences with phrase «official ruling in the case»

Just days after the announcement of the Foundation Update for No Man's Sky, we now have an official ruling in the case of the alleged misleading marketing campaign...

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Vestager, arguably the most powerful official in the EU due to her individual power to rule on competition cases across the 28 - nation bloc, makes no secret of her reliance on others at times to provide the evidence that can justify her inquiries.

With mounting uncertainty over the future of the North American free - trade agreement and more states eyeing possible Buy American rules, Ontario is keeping the policy ready in case it is needed, a senior government official told The Globe and Mail.

That wasn't even Olson's case, but with assists from a federal district court judge who came out as being in a same - sex relationship only after ruling and retiring, and elected officials who chose to forgo their traditional duty to vigorously defend state law, Olson and Boies did succeed in disenfranchising millions of Californians on a procedural technicality.

In yesterday's opinion, the court ruled that a reasonable observer would not perceive an official endorsement of religion in the case of Big Mountain JesuIn yesterday's opinion, the court ruled that a reasonable observer would not perceive an official endorsement of religion in the case of Big Mountain Jesuin the case of Big Mountain Jesus.

Initially scheduled to report to prison on July 1, Silver's appeal has gained some ground in recent weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell that narrowed the definition of an official quid pro quo in public corruption cases.

The Code provides in the same Rule that «A judge is permitted to make public statements (my emphasis) in the course of his or her official duties or to explain for public information the procedure of the court, general legal principles, or what may be learned from the public record in a case.

The Supreme Court, in a case last year involving former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell, ruled that corruption convictions could only be based on performance of an «official act» that represented a formal exercise of government power — not just a phone call or a meeting with a lobbyist.

Silver's successful appeal was based on a 2016 US Supreme Court ruling that reversed the conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and limited the definition of «official act» in a corruption case.

But in a 2016 ruling in a Virginia case, the high court said «official acts» by an elected official had to include specific use of government power, rather than acts that could be perceived as «constituent services.»

In its decision regarding Silver's case, the appeals court ruled in 2017 that the definition of official corruption provided to the jurors differed from the one used by the U.S. Supreme Court when it overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, and so it was possible the jury could have ruled differently had it been instructed on the updated definition of the laIn its decision regarding Silver's case, the appeals court ruled in 2017 that the definition of official corruption provided to the jurors differed from the one used by the U.S. Supreme Court when it overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, and so it was possible the jury could have ruled differently had it been instructed on the updated definition of the lain 2017 that the definition of official corruption provided to the jurors differed from the one used by the U.S. Supreme Court when it overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, and so it was possible the jury could have ruled differently had it been instructed on the updated definition of the law.

In its ruling, the high court narrowed the definition of what constitutes an «official act» by a politician, making it more difficult for prosecutors to obtain convictions in cases in which it can not be made clear to jurors exactly what a politician did in return for money or services received from someone or an entity hoping to improperly influence governmenIn its ruling, the high court narrowed the definition of what constitutes an «official act» by a politician, making it more difficult for prosecutors to obtain convictions in cases in which it can not be made clear to jurors exactly what a politician did in return for money or services received from someone or an entity hoping to improperly influence governmenin cases in which it can not be made clear to jurors exactly what a politician did in return for money or services received from someone or an entity hoping to improperly influence governmenin which it can not be made clear to jurors exactly what a politician did in return for money or services received from someone or an entity hoping to improperly influence governmenin return for money or services received from someone or an entity hoping to improperly influence government.

The judge in the case noted that Silver took a «number of official acts — most obviously passing legislation and approving state grants and tax - exempt financing — as part of a quid pro quo, but there remained a «substantial question» on whether the court's jury instructions were valid in light of the McDonnell ruling.

The decision from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals was sparked by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, whose conviction was overturned by the nation's highest court in a ruling that narrowed the definition of the types of official acts that could be considered as part of quid pro quo arrangements.

Both times, the court cited a 2016 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Republican former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell that narrowed the definition of a corrupt act by a public official.

A Staten Island Supreme Court judge ruled New York City officials can legally destroy underlying documents associated with applications for municipal ID cards, handing Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration a legal victory in a closely - watched case that could affect more than a million people who currently carry IDNYC cards.

Silver was convicted of using his political influence for political favors; the conviction was tossed last summer, when appellate judges in the 2nd Circuit ruled that the definition of «official acts» had been changed by a previous Supreme Court decision in the public corruption case of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

In the case of the former New York State Assembly speaker, a federal appeals court cited a 2016 Supreme Court ruling redefining illegal actions by public officials.

But the judge overseeing the case, ruling on a host of pretrial motions, found this distinction somewhat immaterial, since Percoco, according to the government, «continued to function in a senior advisory and supervisory role with regard to the Governor's Office, and continued to be involved in the hiring of staff and the coordination of the Governor's official events and priorities.»

Citing the Supreme Court's ruling in McDonnell's case, Boyland argued that his conviction on 19 bribery - related charges should be tossed because the court improperly instructed the jury on what is an «official act.»

But cracks began to develop in the city's case when COR's attorneys produced hand - written notes from three Common Council committee meetings indicating that company officials had not ruled out applying for tax breaks.

There's an equally legitimate reason as well for a 2008 state ethics ruling that bans public officials from taking, or even just looking for, free tickets to sporting events in most cases.

Jurors found Silver guilty on all counts, but his conviction was overturned based on a US Supreme Court ruling last year that narrowed the definition of an «official act» in government bribery cases.

The top court decision, which came shortly after the Skelos and Silver verdicts, clarified what constitutes an «official act» of corruption and defense lawyers in both cases contend that the ruling invalidates legal instructions given to their Manhattan juries.

While former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate leader Dean Skelos were convicted in federal corruption cases, any correspondence they may have had with those seeking official favors in exchange for gifts and payments weren't obtainable by the press or average citizens under current FOIL rules.

According to the executives, government officials have in most cases sidelined members of the ruling party in the activities of government, leading to a gradual apathy amongst the supporters of the NDC.

Should Illsley be sentenced to less than a year in prison, MPs could pass a resolution in the house expelling him under rules that have only been used in a handful of cases and which officials in the Commons are nervous could trigger further appeals under European human rights rules.

Sten, as a rule never trust the official results of a study like this, the proof of pudding is in the eating, you have to look at the actual data in this case.

California school officials were correct to withhold special - education funds from a school district that refused to comply with special - education law, the U.S. Education Department has ruled in a case that may be the first of its kind in the nation.

The school district had sought to have the case heard in Washington, but o.c.r. officials said U.S. District Judge Louis Oberdorfer ruled in their favor.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, which authorizes educators to supervise the content of official high - school newspapers, is the Court's most significant ruling in a free - speech case involving public - school students since it decided Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District almost 20 years ago.

The Third Circuit, in a case from Pennsylvania, ruled that officials violated the rights of a high school senior in suspending him for creating an internet parody of his principal on the social networking site MySpace (Layshock v. Hermitage School District, 2010).

In that Texas case, Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, the justices ruled 5 - 4 that districts can not be held liable under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 unless an official in a position to take corrective action knew.In that Texas case, Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, the justices ruled 5 - 4 that districts can not be held liable under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 unless an official in a position to take corrective action knew.in a position to take corrective action knew...

In early 2018, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in the historic CCJEF v. Rell case shifted the responsibility for fixing the problem to our elected officialIn early 2018, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in the historic CCJEF v. Rell case shifted the responsibility for fixing the problem to our elected officialin the historic CCJEF v. Rell case shifted the responsibility for fixing the problem to our elected officials.

(Calif.) In an effort to make charter school facilities ruled illegal in a recent court case compliant, state officials are recommending the unauthorized uses be allowed to temporarily remain open under a state waiver procesIn an effort to make charter school facilities ruled illegal in a recent court case compliant, state officials are recommending the unauthorized uses be allowed to temporarily remain open under a state waiver procesin a recent court case compliant, state officials are recommending the unauthorized uses be allowed to temporarily remain open under a state waiver process.

The General Attorney occupation covers professional legal positions involved in preparing cases for trial and / or the trial of cases before a court or an administrative body or persons having quasi-judicial power; rendering legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal Government agency (this may include conducting investigations to obtain evidentiary data); preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or other legal documents required by the agency's activities; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress, opinions or discussions of a court, commission, or board; drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.

Mr. Pruitt, meeting with White House officials, made the case that the rule, which would rein in planet - warming methane emissions, would be harmful to his state's economy.

This administration includes a number of climate deniers who could try to re-negotiate the Paris Agreement, which could profoundly impact its effectiveness; in a worst - case scenario, these officials would simply try to block any action through the arcane, yet important, United Nations (UN) rules of procedure, or attempt to water down the rules and seriously risk the environmental integrity of the post-2020 world.

«We ought not attribute to Congress an official purpose based on the motives of a particular group that lobbied for or against a certain proposal — even assuming the precise intent of the group can be determined, a point doubtful both as a general rule and in the instant case.

As Denniston also reported when the case was argued in April, a group of former top Justice Department officials, ex-prosecutors at the federal and state levels, and former judges asked the court to keep the Jackson decision intact, saying it had provided a «bright - line rule» that had become «embedded in routine police practice,» just as had the warnings requirement of Miranda v. Arizona.

In the Saudi case, the six judges were guided by the Al - Adsani ruling on state immunity (Al - Adsani v United Kingdom (2001) 34 EHRR 273), but Al - Adsani did not rule on immunity of individuals officials, only of the state itself.

-- The person or persons who intend to apply to Parliament for the passage of a private bill are required to give published notice of their intentions in the Canada Gazette, and, in particular cases specified in the rules, a notice must be sent to certain officials by mail and published in leading newspapers (Standing Order 130).

As reported by The Times of London, five law lords unanimously ruled in favor of a public - interest defense that more closely resembles the «actual malice» standard applied in U.S. libel cases involving public officials and public figures.

In that case, the court ruled that public university officials violated the First Amendment when they disciplined a college administrator for his truthful court testimony about financial improprieties involving an Alabama state representative receiving monies from the college.

Nor can I discern in those First Amendment considerations that led us to restrict the States» powers to regulate defamation of public officials any additional interest that is not served by the actual malice rule of New York Times, supra, but is substantially promoted by utilizing this Court as the ultimate arbiter of factual disputes in those libel cases where no unusual factors, such as allegations of harassment or the existence of a jury verdict resting on erroneous instructions, cf. New York Times, supra, are present.

(A) except while serving as a judge, with Rules 1.2 (Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary), 2.4 (External Influences on Judicial Conduct), 2.10 (Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases), or 3.2 (Appearances before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Government Officials); or

The definition in the final rule recognizes that law enforcement officials are empowered to prosecute cases as well as to conduct investigations and civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.

Depending on the applicable organisational rules, which might be of a purely internal nature, the approval of a supervising official or body within the same authority might be required (eg, the approval of the Attorney General in cases brought by a prosecutor of his office).

In the final rule, we expand the circumstances under which limited information about suspects, fugitives, material witnesses, and missing persons may be disclosed, to include not only cases in which law enforcement officials are seeking to identify such individuals, but also cases in which law enforcement officials are seeking to locate such individualIn the final rule, we expand the circumstances under which limited information about suspects, fugitives, material witnesses, and missing persons may be disclosed, to include not only cases in which law enforcement officials are seeking to identify such individuals, but also cases in which law enforcement officials are seeking to locate such individualin which law enforcement officials are seeking to identify such individuals, but also cases in which law enforcement officials are seeking to locate such individualin which law enforcement officials are seeking to locate such individuals.

Certainly the perception of ordinary people in Zimbabwe is that you can not get justice in the courts if your case is against the government, government officials, or people connected with the powerful in the ruling party.