The controversy drove Facebook's stock price down nearly 7 % on Monday, suggesting that investors are feeling skittish about
the regulatory liabilities of a company that has spent the last year dogged by questions of fake news and Russian propaganda.
The controversy drove Facebook's stock price down nearly 7 percent on Monday, suggesting that investors are feeling skittish about
the regulatory liabilities of a company that has spent the last year dogged by questions of fake news and Russian propaganda.
Not exact matches
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.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8)
company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental,
regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required
regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined
company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown
liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined
company, to retain and hire key personnel.
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.
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.
However,
companies should be aware
of the
regulatory and legal landscape so that they may proactively act to avoid future civil and criminal
liabilities.
This decision will have a substantial effect not only on executive - level issues such as
liability, taxation and
regulatory compliance, but also on the day - to - day operations
of the
company.
He regularly advises banks, investment funds, brokerages, asset managers and listed
companies in a wide range
of regulatory investigations and compliance issues, including market misconduct, sponsor
liability, algorithmic trading and reporting failures.
Starting his career working for one
of the country's largest law firms, Todd's time was split between two practice areas: general
liability defense and providing corporate and
regulatory advice to major
companies.
«Our survey results show that the ever - changing
regulatory environment is also top -
of - mind for consumer products
companies,» stated Julie Park, a partner in the Product
Liability and Counseling Practice.
Companies hoping to take advantage
of the opportunities associated with connected and autonomous vehicles must consider a wide range
of legal issues,
regulatory challenges, data protection and security, technology standards, intellectual property (IP) ownership and
liability concerns.
Insurance & Reinsurance Litigation: litigation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and counseling
of insurance
companies with respect to a wide variety
of insurance coverage and conduct issues arising out
of a broad spectrum
of liabilities, exposures and
regulatory requirements.
«Although these particular reforms are focused on corporate
liability, there is,
of course, a broader drive to hold individuals accountable in the event
of criminal conduct or
regulatory breaches at their
companies.
In a lovely bit
of shareholder advocacy, Morrison writes, «The risks from poor legal advice also loom for
companies, and also affect the same constituents, yet to my knowledge no third party assesses
companies comparatively on the quality
of their legal staff, the adequacy
of their in - house legal resources, the legal surefootedness
of their outside counsel, the protections provided their intellectual property, the
liabilities faced by them through
regulatory and judicial proceedings, and the adroitness
of management practices.»
Over the course
of the last 25 years he has been involved in general commercial litigation within the fields
of banking,
company law, insolvency, professional negligence, franchising, shareholder disputes, disciplinary proceedings before
regulatory bodies, tax and VAT cases before the Special Commissioners and VAT Tribunals and product
liability.
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company or enterprise whereby we may provide outstanding, skillful and results - oriented consulting and legal counseling services in all corporate related areas, including but not limited to contract procurement, drafting and negotiaions, labor law, banking law, commercial law, administrative and
regulatory law, government affairs, commercial
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