Sentences with phrase «potential liability of companies»

Advising on potential liability of companies and directors in respect of corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and health and safety offences.

Any potential liability of the Company with respect to the $ 25 million that was fraudulently obtained by Mr. Caspersen has not been determined.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Working 60 hours straight without sleep isn't a badge of honor, it's a mark of stupidity, and a sign to me as an investor that you might be a potential liability to your company.

This decision is crucial in terms of the tax consequences, the authority given to individuals associated with the company, and potential liability (that is, the financial responsibility) for each person connected with the business.

An accountant will advise you on the best structure for your business and the type of company you should form in accordance with your potential tax liabilities.

Martijn Wilder, Baker & McKenzie partner in charge of global environmental markets and climate change, said the firm hadn't done much climate litigation in the past but the pace of inquiries from companies seeking reassurance about any potential liability had quickened.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.

The pace of inquiries from companies seeking reassurance about any potential liability has definitely quickened, says climate lawyer Martijn...

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.

Companies are supposed to disclose the potential size of their legal liabilities in a couple of different ways.

Since the transaction cost and potential tax liability of investing in mutual funds through online brokerages can be very high, we recommend investors looking to invest in mutual funds to purchase them directly from fund companies like Vanguard or Fidelity, through tax - advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401 (k) s.

The court found that a stock trading plan established by the company's chairman, pursuant to which a broker, rather than the chairman himself, would liquidate a portion of the chairman's stock in the company, did not preclude potential liability for insider trading.

Yes, you read that right, B of A is the big loser (for a change), forgetting all their potential liabilities to the states and private companies, the combined Bank of Amerrilwide is facing a $ 60 billion number here.

, and now allows companies which make add - on products for football helmets to make their own certification of compliance with the NOCSAE standards on a helmet model, as long as the certification is done according to NOCSAE standards, and as long as the manufacturer assumes responsibility (in other words, potential legal liability) for the helmet / add - on combination.

The long answer is that, it is true that the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) initially decided in July 2013 that modification of helmets with third - party after - market add - ons, such as impact sensors installed inside a helmet or to its exterior, would be viewed as voiding the helmet manufacturer's certification, and that the certification could only be regained if the helmet was retested by the manufacturer with the add - on, NOCSAE later issued a press release clarifying that position: Instead of automatically voiding the certification, NOCSAE decided it would leave it up to helmet manufacturers to decide whether a particular third - party add - on affixed to the helmet, such as a impact sensor, voided its certification of compliance with NOCSAE's standard, and now allows companies which make add - on products for football helmets to make their own certification of compliance with the NOCSAE standards on a helmet model, as long as the certification is done according to NOCSAE standards, and as long as the manufacturer assumes responsibility (in other words, potential legal liability) for the helmet / add - on combination.

However, the government is taking on the liabilities for potential accidents and, crucially, the disposal of radioactive waste should the companies go bust.

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.

Since the transaction cost and potential tax liability of investing in mutual funds through online brokerages can be very high, we recommend investors looking to invest in mutual funds to purchase them directly from fund companies like Vanguard or Fidelity, through tax - advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401 (k) s.

Company has $ 227m of debt, plus another potential c. $ 60m of tax liabilities under dispute.

Perhaps its the company history, perhaps it's because a number of institutional investors were burned by the stock in 2008/9, perhaps its the ongoing Star trial and potential liabilities it could spell for AIG.

«After extensive consideration and in light of the uncertainty associated with the causes and potential liabilities associated with these wildfires as well as state policy uncertainties, the PG&E boards determined that suspending the common and preferred stock dividends is prudent with respect to cash conservation and is in the best long - term interests of the companies, our customers and our shareholders... We fully recognize the importance of dividends and intend to revisit the issue as we get more clarity.»

Exxon and other fossil fuel companies could face «a huge universe of potential plaintiffs» in civil liability suits in coming years, said Carroll Muffett, a lawyer who is president and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law, with offices in Washington and Geneva.

In the meantime, companies can balance the potential liability of their fossil - fuel products, e.g. coal or gas, with climate change initiatives in other parts of their business which produce «carbon credits».

The pressure has catapulted climate risk to the top of the agenda in many of Canada's boardrooms as companies grapple with how to measure, mitigate and disclose potential liabilities.

Eventually, in order to avoid potential liability, the company amended its terms of service to address those concerns, but it left many copyright owners with a bad taste in their mouth.

A company in its earlier or startup stages must take the proper steps to protect itself, or run the risk of potential liability that may arise.

Rosie explained the state of the current law regarding when a company will be held to «know» about a bribe after the UBS decision, the consequent reach of liability under civil law for bribery, and the potential effect of this decision on contractual certainty.

The claim alleges that, upon Deloitte's acquisition, the new parent company imposed terms on document - review workers that suggested a tacit acknowledgment of potential liability.

It limits the Company's liability within an appropriate framework, reduces potential risk of unlimited liability and reputational risk thereby securing the valuable assets of the cCompany's liability within an appropriate framework, reduces potential risk of unlimited liability and reputational risk thereby securing the valuable assets of the companycompany.

VDRs are not only used to verify the enterprise value of the target company, help structure the deal, and determine the allocation of risks and liabilities, they are also useful in identifying potential synergies and providing a post-closing roadmap.

Multinational Company in a dispute on the potential liability of the majority shareholder in connection with a controlled company and the minority shareholder of that controlled Company in a dispute on the potential liability of the majority shareholder in connection with a controlled company and the minority shareholder of that controlled company and the minority shareholder of that controlled companycompany

Perhaps nowhere is this problem more acute than in cross-border litigation where these companies must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) during discovery in spite of potential exposure to civil and criminal liability in foreign jurisdictions.

We advised in connection with a claim being made against our client by the liquidators of his former consulting company for recovery of alleged director's loan account and in respect of a potential claim for professional negligence against his former accountants who mis - advised him in respect of his and the company's personal and corporation tax liabilities.

For one, litigation finance companies, as purchasers of the securities, could rely on the antifraud provisions to redress misrepresentations made by claimants seeking financing, and the potential for this liability should help combat claimants» incentive to exaggerate the merits of their claims.

The risks and potential liabilities of senior executives have never been greater Litigation against companies and their officers is on the rise.

In light of the case, Pliszka says it would be wise for companies to seek advice on the wording of their sponsorship contracts to make sure they have «iron clad language» that confirms they are not, by agreeing to provide sponsorship funding, assuming any risks or other potential liability simply by virtue of being a funding sponsor.

Globe and Mail subscribers may have noticed the ad from Stikeman Elliott offering a free «a comprehensive analysis of Securities Act amendments that expand the potential liabilities of Canadian public companies and income trusts — as well as their officers, directors, trustees and advisers.»

Capital Management — Insurance companies need to set aside funds to cover the eventualities of claims, in the case of high risk policies with high potential financial liabilities a reinsurance agreement will enable the company to manage some of this risk prudently and thus free up capital for other projects

Insurance companies generally find home businesses risky because of increased traffic and higher potential for liability claims.

If your privately owned business relies on company - owned vehicles as part of its daily operations, commercial vehicle insurance is necessary not just because the state mandates it but because, without it, the liability charges from a single accident have the potential to bankrupt your company, particularly if the accident proves to be fatal.

As it turns out, some insurance companies consider certain breeds, especially pit bulls, to be a high risk of potential liability and lawsuits from dog bites, leading to substantial medical costs, settlement size, and corresponding payouts.

Instead of seeing you as a big liability to the part of the insurance company, you can be viewed as a potential asset for the insurance company to earn without paying the worst of the insurance policy.

Entrusting company property into the hands of potential employees who have demonstrated risky driving may cause business liability.

Bosses in the state of Virginia check driving records of potential employees to limit their company's liability.

By ordering copies of Minnesota driving records for each potential employee, and ruling out those candidates whose drivers records include numerous accidents and violations, employers can limit company liability.

Not only will including these facts be off - putting, all good HR managers know this type of information exposes companies to big potential liabilities in terms of equal opportunity employment laws.

Businesses are aware of the potential problems when it comes to discovering this kind of information prior to extending an offer of employment, which is why those businesses that do conduct social media background checks are often turning to third party companies to do the job, thereby avoiding liability entirely.

They discussed the major issues background screening companies are coming across including the everyday challenge of running background checks, potential liability issues under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and legislative changes due to «Ban the Box» laws and recreational and medicinal legalization of marijuana.