Sentences with phrase «potential liability for damages»

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«Requiring the banks to pay treble damages to every plaintiff who ended up on the wrong side of an independent Libor ‐ denominated derivative swap would, if appellants» allegations were proved at trial, not only bankrupt 16 of the world's most important financial institutions, but also vastly extend the potential scope of antitrust liability in myriad markets where derivative instruments have proliferated,» the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York said in the ruling.A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived private antitrust litigation accusing major banks of conspiring to manipulate the Libor benchmark interest rate, in a big setback for their defense against investors» claims of market - rigging.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

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.

Results for the new systems indicate strong potential for Mazda's Smart City Brake Support with significant reductions in property damage liability claim frequency.

To get a renters insurance quote, a potential policyholder will need to choose a claim limit for personal liability protection, which covers damages and fees associated with bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.

Since tort damages are recoverable, the courts have attempted to carefully define the range of potential defendants in interference cases to ensure that the liability of the contracting parties is limited to damages available for breach of contract.

We help people who have been hurt in car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability accidents, and have recovered damages for clients ranging from medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earning potential, and much more.

Having established all three potential forms of liability for defamation, Mr. Pritchard is awarded $ 50,000 in general damages and an additional $ 15,000 in punitive damages.

While previously the risk was predominantly reputational, it is quickly expanding to include legal liability with the potential for substantial damages awards.

Under Florida law, the demand for retraction was a prerequisite for filing a libel action, and permits defendants to limit their potential liability to actual damages by complying with the demand.

They may also face increased potential liability in some no - fault states - for example, an at - fault uninsured driver in Michigan may be liable for all damages to another driver's vehicle, while insured drivers have their liability capped at $ 500.

We will review your case, determine potential liability, and explain the process of filing a claim for damages.

We are experienced product liability lawyers and would be glad to evaluate your potential claim for damages.

Even what appears to be a simple car accident can present complex legal problems involving insurance coverage, proof of damages, or the potential liability of component manufacturers or highway engineers for dangerous road conditions.

As part of the consideration to induce MC to undertake its obligations and perform its services with respect to your order, you and your applicable representatives each agree jointly and severally to indemnify and save harmless MC, and its affiliates, employees, owners and representatives, against all liability, loss, damage, and expense of any nature, including attorneys» fees and court costs, arising out of any actual or potential claims for libel, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark infringement and / or any other actual or potential claims or suits that may arise out of MC's obligations and / or services with respect to your order.

Conversely, the chances of an employer unintentionally violating the Human Rights Code are high and the potential liability can be significant, as was most recently evident to an employer that was ordered to pay an employee, among other things, approximately 9 years or $ 500,000 in lost wages and $ 30,000 in general damages for failing to accommodate her return from a disability leave: Fair v. Hamilton - Wentworth District School Board 2013 HRTO 440.

An experienced product liability lawyer will know how to identify the potential parties responsible for your damages or injuries through scientific analysis and tracing the chain of possession as a product moves from manufacturer to consumer.

We will review your case, determine potential liability, and explain the process of filing a personal injury claim for damages.

Liability for damage to persons and property arising from potential nuclear accidents is sufficiently serious or incalculable that the risk is uninsurable in the standard insurance markets.

There are multiple varieties of potential dog bite lawsuits and victims in Arizona can recover damages for strict liability, as well as the following forms of common law claims:

Furthermore, if the number of claimants and the amount claimed are not explicitly identified at the outset of the claim, how can the defendants know what their (potential) liability for damages is?

Attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants will find comprehensive coverage of such matters as: the advantages and disadvantages of suits based on strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty; the use of state consumer protection statutes; the duty to warn and its innumerable ramifications; the liability of the manufacturers, retailers and other potential defendants in the distribution chain; successor liability; federal preemption of common law claims; monitoring product safety during design, manufacturing and distribution; causation theories in actions involving multiple manufacturers; product misuse and alteration; the elements of proof needed in an action; recovery for economic loss; punitive damages; and the government contractor defense.

The same is true of the potential for liability damage.

In addition to potential personal liability for damages or injuries, failure to provide proof of financial responsibility at the time of an accident can result in the loss of driver's license and vehicle registration for up to two years.

You need to have commercial car insurance in place to cover the costs associated with injuries and property damage your company is responsible for, and potential liability lawsuits.

On a separate note, accidental fires have the potential to lead to extremely high liability costs for those who live in condos, townhouses or other close living situations where a fire in their home can damage neighboring property.

The potential for property damage and bodily injury liability is high with these adventurous machines.

As a condo owner, you are responsible for carrying insurance that protects you and your assets from many of the same potential risks as a homeowner — theft or damage to your personal belongings, personal liability in the case that someone is injured on your property, and liability coverage for extras you may have added to your condo unit, such as specialized lighting or attached furnishings.

Transportation of Aggregates: Additional liability and property damage coverage may be worth considering for trucks carrying aggregates due to the potential for extensive damage to other vehicles, people, and property.

Any time that you're responsible for damage to someone else's property, you have potential liability.

«There isn't any aspect of our career that has the same potential for liability or unlimited damages,» she says.

On top of the damage caused by hackers, there are potential liability issues for brokers.

However, in some cases, they may find themselves in a sufficiently «proximate» position to attract potential liability for economic damages suffered by a third party — even without any direct contractual relationship with that third party.

When a home is unoccupied for a long period of time, the possibility for damage increases as vacant homes have an increased potential for vandalism, fire, flooding from burst pipes, being infested with insects or other vermin and liability issues.

There are pros to allowing pets (a greater pool of potential tenants and pet fee add - ons), but there are also cons (damage to the property and liability for pet behavior).