Sentences with phrase «protected under the laws of all states»

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You will want to discuss all of your options with your attorney or tax advisor before taking action, especially if creditor protection is a concern for you, as the Supreme Court has ruled that Inherited IRAs are not protected under federal bankruptcy laws (although state law creditor protection of inherited IRAs still varies).
1: Have no other gods — NOT A LAW = > In God we trust is on our legal currency 2: Make no graven image — NOT A LAW = > intellectual property is a God to many, we have tones of laws protecting against false copies 3: Don't take the name in vain — NOT A LAW = > false testimony is a crime as is swearing in some states 4: Honor the Sabbath — NOT A LAW = > employment law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under LAW = > In God we trust is on our legal currency 2: Make no graven image — NOT A LAW = > intellectual property is a God to many, we have tones of laws protecting against false copies 3: Don't take the name in vain — NOT A LAW = > false testimony is a crime as is swearing in some states 4: Honor the Sabbath — NOT A LAW = > employment law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under LAW = > intellectual property is a God to many, we have tones of laws protecting against false copies 3: Don't take the name in vain — NOT A LAW = > false testimony is a crime as is swearing in some states 4: Honor the Sabbath — NOT A LAW = > employment law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under LAW = > false testimony is a crime as is swearing in some states 4: Honor the Sabbath — NOT A LAW = > employment law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under LAW = > employment law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under law in many states prohibits forced labor on religious days 5: Honor thy father and mother — NOT A LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under LAW = > minors have limited right to transact commerce under 19.
As Attorney General, should ownership of the Columbus Crew initiate a move of the team without complying with Ohio law, I am prepared to take the necessary legal action under this law to protect the interests of the State of Ohio and the central Ohio communities which have all invested to make the Columbus Crew a proud part of our Ohio sports tradition and help Mapfre Stadium earn its reputation as «Fortress Columbus.
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School districts in some states, including all five surveyed, may have additional protection under «recreational use» statutes, which offer immunity from certain claims against landowners who open their property to the public for recreational use.10 In states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchens.
Law abiding members of the public at Naka general area, and other communities in Gwer West LGA and indeed the entire good people of Benue State are hereby reassured of the professional resolve of the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai to protect lives and properties of all Nigerians.
AG Eric Schneiderman and state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia reminded New York school districts that — irrespective of the federal government's decision — they have independent duties under federal and state law to protect transgender students from discrimination and harassment.
Nick Clegg had already got his way when the coalition agreement stated: «We will establish a commission to investigate the creation of a British Bill of Rights that incorporates and builds on all our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, ensures that these rights continue to be enshrined in British law, and protects and extends British liberties.
Using executive authority, Governor Andrew Cuomo bypassed the state legislature and added transgender New Yorkers to the list of those protected under state law.
«The state should use its existing authority under our laws, as outlined above, to assert regulatory jurisdiction in order to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers and to protect the fragile water and lands of the Adirondack Park,» Janeway wrote.
The command in a statement said, «Contrary to the report which is an orchestrated attempted to disparage the Command and pitch the public against the police, it is pertinent to state unequivocally that the Police which is a law enforcement agency guided by the rule of law and duty bound to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of citizens did not play any role, under whatever guise, in the murder of the deceased.
While Cuomo and the Senate Republicans want uniform harassment policies in state and local government, the Assembly proposal would mandate minimum standards for harassment policies for public and private employers and broaden the types of workers who would be protected under the state's anti-harassment laws.
In a letter sent today, the Attorney General and Commissioner reminded school districts across New York State that — irrespective of the federal government's decision — they have independent duties under federal and state law to protect transgender students from discrimination and harassment in their schools and at all school functState that — irrespective of the federal government's decision — they have independent duties under federal and state law to protect transgender students from discrimination and harassment in their schools and at all school functstate law to protect transgender students from discrimination and harassment in their schools and at all school functions.
This comes after Cuomo directed the Port Authority, the Department of State and Davis's office yesterday to jointly explore all legal options to help anyone detained at New York airports, and to ensure that the rights of refugees are protected under the law.
«These regulations affirm that all transgender individuals are protected under the State's Human Rights Law, and all public and private employers, housing providers, businesses, creditors and others should know that discrimination against transgender persons is unlawful and will not be tolerated anywhere in the State of New York,» read the press release announcing the action.
On Oct. 22, 2015, Cuomo implemented a set of regulations that protect individuals from discrimination based on their gender identification under the state's human rights law.
Because of the Center's successful state - listing petition, the Shasta pack and any other wolves that disperse to California are now fully protected under state law, and harming, harassing or killing a wolf in California for any reason other than in defense of human life is illegal.
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Within this perspective, Paul Weis describes refugees as «a vessel on the open sea, not sailing under any flag ’23 while Hannah Arendt observed that refugees are without rights because each nation - state has primary obligation to protect the rights, interests and expectations of its own citizens first, no matter where they are.24 However, both international and national refugee laws are adopted with the sole aim to ensure entitlement of the basic rights, proclaimed under a range of human rights conventions.25 Under these conventions, respect for human dignity of each and every human person is underlined as a foundation to freedom, justice and punder any flag ’23 while Hannah Arendt observed that refugees are without rights because each nation - state has primary obligation to protect the rights, interests and expectations of its own citizens first, no matter where they are.24 However, both international and national refugee laws are adopted with the sole aim to ensure entitlement of the basic rights, proclaimed under a range of human rights conventions.25 Under these conventions, respect for human dignity of each and every human person is underlined as a foundation to freedom, justice and punder a range of human rights conventions.25 Under these conventions, respect for human dignity of each and every human person is underlined as a foundation to freedom, justice and pUnder these conventions, respect for human dignity of each and every human person is underlined as a foundation to freedom, justice and peace.
This means we are committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law.
Now, with responsibility for accountability largely in the hands of states under the updated federal education law, the question looms: Will California reinstate real accountability to protect its 6.2 million students who are overwhelmingly low - income and Spanish - speaking, or will it remain in the shadows?
A coalition of charter leaders has been working since April to change some of the language to streamline the authorizing process and to protect the autonomies charters are given under state law.
While boat insurance is not required under Texas state law, it can protect your investment and your finances in the event of an accident.
Check your individual state's fees below to see if you are a member of a qualifying group, and make sure you indicate to the credit bureau that you are a protected consumer under applicable state law when you make your security freeze request.
Under Chapter 7, some of your non-exempt assets may be sold to pay off your debts, while other property is protected (exempt) and can't be sold (what property is exempt versus non-exempt depends on both state and federal law).
Items that you will be required to disclose will include your assets and liabilities, income, expenditures, debts, contractual information, lease information, and any assets which might be excluded or protected under state of federal laws.
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Feral cats are members of the same species as pet cats — and are therefore protected under state animal anti-cruelty laws.
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Although feral cats are members of the domestic cat species and are protected under state anti-cruelty laws, they are typically fearful of humans.
Though feral cats are members of the domestic cat species and are protected under state anti-cruelty laws, they are typically fearful of humans.
Most states have passed laws that protect people who purchase pets, some under broader consumer protection laws, said Diana Fuchs, who administers Florida's Companion Animal Compliance Program of the Division of Animal Industry, a unit of the State Veterinarian's office.
This session will review the legal definitions of sexual harassment, and will also review the various protected classes under applicable federal, state, and local laws that prohibit harassment and discrimination for other protected classes as well.
Located within the mountains is the Catskills Forest Preserve, which is protected from many forms of development under New York State law and as such has retained its natural beauty and «wild forests» making it one of the best places to enjoy fall.
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Under federal and state employment laws, all employees in the state of Connecticut are protected from any type of retaliation by an employer, manager, or supervisor.
The tribunal held, inter alia, that the ECT did not protect investors from the implementation of the state aid decision as the member states» obligations under the ECT and EU law formed a harmonious set of obligations.
He explains similarities and differences between the state (NYSHRL) and city (NYCHRL) versions of the law in terms of protected classes, remedies, statutes of limitations, and defenses as well as delves into substantive rights under the laws, including a hostile work environment, disability discrimination, and retaliation.
The legal team at Bick Law has a wealth of experience protecting companies against «citizen suits» brought under state and federal environmental laws.
In these cases, the laws in the State of Indiana protect the innocent victims of auto accidents by allowing them a method of recovery under the Indiana law of negligence.
(a) A lawyer shall not reveal information protected by the attorney - client privilege under applicable law or other information gained in the professional relationship that the client has requested be held inviolate or the disclosure of which would be embarrassing or would be likely to be detrimental to the client unless the client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, and except as stated in paragraphs (b) and (c).
Sheppard Mullin Seminar for KOTRA New York, KOCHAM USA, «Protecting Your Business Interests: How to Successfully Operate a Business Under the Laws of the United States,» June 30, 2016
Federal law only protects people over the age of 40, but state law may protect those under 40 as well, if the statute makes that clear.
Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal riState Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal ristate and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.
While the weight of case law supports litigation funding as ethically robust and protected under work product doctrine, many states have not issued any opinion on the matter.
In the aforementioned decision, the ECJ found that the Italian criminal law provisions establishing narrow limitation periods were liable to have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of the Member States» obligations under Article 325 TFEU to protect the financial interests of the European Union by adopting effective and dissuasive penalties.
Response: Individuals with mental retardation have control over dissemination of their protected health information under this rule to the extent that state law provides such individuals with the capacity to act on their own behalf.
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