The other blight
on the litigation process, if taken to the extent thought desirable by the costs zealots, is the expense and situation inherent in the budget review and approval process.
He has provided in - house training for a number of leading companies in the finance sector
on the litigation process.
Knowing the law that applies to your case and your strengths / weaknesses are invaluable aspects that should be taken into consideration before embarking
on the litigation process.
This includes steady build - outs into the many areas that touch
on the litigation process.
It makes some good points, and also provides some food for thought
on the litigation process and the possibility that trial experience itself may not be the end - all - be-all of an attorney.
Not exact matches
What makes an ADR unique is that the lawyers and clients sign off
on a participation agreement in which the lawyers agree that if a settlement is not reached, they will back out of the
process and not push for
litigation.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval
process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations;
litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval
process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations;
litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 20, 2016.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and
processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of
litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential
litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval
process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations;
litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based
on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or
litigation processes, if any.
The measure, which halts
litigation against the issuers of Puerto Rico's government and quasi-government debt to allow an orderly restructuring
process, passed the Senate
on a vote of 68 - 30.
The PROPER
process in this, which would have prevented
litigation, would be to state up front that
on some seasonal holidays, the wear of certain items of clothing is required, such as santa hats, etc..
The important thing is that a court does it quickly so that «the intrusion
on it from the
litigation process will be minimized,» he said.
On Thursday, the US District Court ordered lawyers for the Assembly Majority to advise the Court by next Tuesday, May 15, 2012, about the status of the DOJ preclearance
process as it relates to the Assembly Redistricting Plan and the status of the Section 5
litigation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
That atmosphere offered some relief in a case where prosecutors lacked a smoking gun, and where jurors were thus subjected to long testimony
on the details of tax abatements, state grant
processing procedures and mesothelioma
litigation.
He said: «If we can mediate and if all of us can be
on the same page, we can conduct our elections seamlessly, with less
litigation, less the amount of money spent in prosecuting those
processes of
litigation and our elections would always be conclusive».
Any statements contained in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward - looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those relating to technology and product development, market acceptance, government regulation and regulatory approval
processes, intellectual property rights and
litigation, dependence
on strategic partners, ability to obtain financing, competitive products and other risks identified in deCODE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
So far, the climate science used in courts has focused mostly
on overall trends and gradual
processes such as sea level rise, said Michael Burger, executive director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in New York, who said he has no financial stake in climate change
litigation.
These risks and uncertainties include, among others, those relating to technology and product development, integration of acquired businesses, market acceptance, government regulation and regulatory approval
processes, intellectual property rights and
litigation, dependence
on collaborative relationships, ability to obtain financing, competitive products, industry trends and other risks identified in deCODE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Topics to be discussed include: Court Procedure: An understanding of the civil
litigation process in New Jersey as it pertains to negligence claims; Damages: Understanding the standards for, and the differences between Compensatory and Punitive Damages; Facility Maintenance: Identifying potential safety hazards related to facilities and grounds, and taking reasonable steps to address common problems; Indemnification: Identifying when the school district is responsible for the actions of its employees, and when it may disclaim coverage; Insurance Coverage Issues: Understanding what is, and is not covered under a school district's insurance policy, and understanding whether your district will be allowed to choose its attorney or be required to utilize the attorney assigned by the Insurance Company; Negligent Supervision: Examples of school district negligence liability lie within the school,
on the athletic field, in the locker room, and
on school trips; Sovereign Immunity: Understanding the effect of the New Jersey Torts Claims Act
on negligence claims against school districts.
He is a nationally recognized expert in representing school districts in collective bargaining and has made presentations throughout the country
on all aspects of both the bargaining
process and the arbitration and
litigation of school district collective bargaining agreements.
The piles of documents released as a result of
litigation against Phillip Morris and Exxon are gifts that keep
on giving for those of us interested in the
process by which the Republican parallel universe has been constructed.
One explanation for the long pre-trial delays and high rate of case settling just before trial consists in viewing the
litigation process as an information exchange
process, up to and leading to trial, where information
on liability and damages has been fully exchanged.
Such programs include, but are not limited to, education
on the following: a) an IT tool,
process, or methodology designed to perform tasks that are specific or uniquely suited to the practice of law; b) using a generic IT tool
process or methodology to increase the efficiency of performing tasks necessary to the practice of law; c) the investigation, collection, and introduction of social media evidence; d) e-discovery; e) electronic filing of legal documents; f) digital forensics for legal investigation or
litigation; and g) practice management software.
Deals with clients in business
litigation such as that between Pillsbury and the SonicBlue board may be perfectly reasonable in most situations, but in bankruptcy, where the interests of creditors are paramount in a debtor - in - possession situation, such a deal undermines the entire
process because Pillsbury could not be expected to fully pursue claims against the board if Pillsbury was potentially
on the hook for any damages by agreement.
Like the Miller / Santos
litigation much is about the
process and constitutional transparency but at the same time we have to plan
on departing from the EU.
For example, when the Apple / Samsung global patent
litigation disputes started a few years ago, some commentators attributed the parties» decision not to litigate in Canada to inter alia, our lengthy discovery
process and our apparent reluctance to narrow the issues early
on (for example by providing claim charts (for both validity and infringement) at a preliminary stage).
She has 21 years of experience in
litigation support, electronic discovery and channel management with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions with an emphasis
on the Hart - Scott - Rodino
process and second request compliance.
Lex Machina, which started out with a niche focus
on intellectual property
litigation data and has gradually expanded out into securities and antitrust law, has as part of this latest product development
process interviewed commercial litigators from top law firms and major corporations to better understand their particular analytics use - cases.
However, your company will rely
on this vendor as a partner throughout an already frustrating
litigation process, so you will want to find a vendor with a strong reputation that can meet the unique needs of your company.
While the solicitor - client privilege has been strengthened, reaffirmed and elevated in recent years, the
litigation privilege has had,
on the contrary, to weather the trend toward mutual and reciprocal disclosure which is the hallmark of the judicial
process.
That inefficiency gave rise to an effort to revitalize the
process, and save corporations
on their
litigation costs.
It requires a group of lawyers to sit in a room with a team from IT, and to think through every step that a lawyer can take in the
litigation process; everything that they do to prepare a case to make sure that the case is compliant with court orders; to make sure that the customer service is exceptional, that clients are updated and that the case is moving
on schedule.
He later entered private practice, working
on a wide variety of matters, including prosecution, product design, technology licensing, and
litigation surrounding mechanical technology, engine controls, and manufacturing
processes.
While our firm attempts to negotiate and settle cases as early
on as possible, our skilled litigators represent clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings and vigorously defend against medical malpractice claims at all stages of the
litigation process, including appeals.
Trial counsel may also retain us early in the
litigation process, to help position the case for ultimate success
on appeal.
Garett has participated
on complex
litigation files with subject matter ranging from motor vehicle accidents to professional liability at all stages of the
litigation process including examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial preparation and trial preparation.
This will be workshop is targeted to those who are thinking of starting a lawsuit, or for those who are in the middle of the
litigation process, who would like to learn how to do some research
on their own.
We can provide comprehensive legal counsel
on your specific claim and help guide you through the entire
litigation process.
Writing for the court, Justice Brown noted that «fairness requires a judge to accommodate a self - represented party's unfamiliarity with the
litigation process to enable her to present her case to the best of her ability: Davids v. Davids (1999), 1999 CanLII 9289 (
ON CA), 125 O.A.C. 375 (C.A.), at para. 36.»
We advise
on the
process of creating a thorough investigation and documentation of the matter and finding and working with the proper professionals to evaluate and work to resolve the claim or
litigation.
With a focus
on personal injury and civil
litigation, Karen guides individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents through the often intimidating legal
process.
The collaborative
process is usually faster than
litigation because meetings are set based
on the parties» and their lawyers» schedules and are not subject to delays for court time.
This is not the same issue as whether «private» information (
on Facebook or elsewhere) has to be disclosed by a party to
litigation, in the discovery
process.
Confidential information that is often the subject of disclosure in
litigation includes trade secrets, valuable know how, contractual relationships with suppliers and distributors, confidential business
processes, and
on the financial side, profit margins, costs, salary and employee information, revenues, and client lists.
The
process of evaluating a claim can vary widely depending
on the stage
litigation has reached.
You can also drill down further to see the same metrics depending
on whether you are going to trial or at any other step in the
litigation process.
Over the next few months I propose to write a few entries dealing with the use of electronic technology in the
litigation process and with Simon's permission have them appear
on Slaw, with the hope that such posts will spark a full discussion between the judiciary, the legal profession, academics and law students
on the value and use of electronic technology in the judicial system.
Most
litigation focuses
on getting admitted in the first place — accessibility of schools, accommodations for testing in school and
on the bar exam, and issues related to character fitness examinations as part of the admittance
process.