Sentences with phrase «related civil claims»

In general, all franchise - related civil claims, whether statutory or common law, are subject to a general two - year limitation period in Ontario to commence a legal action under Ontario's Limitations Act, 2002.

In general, all franchise related civil claims, whether statutory or common law, are subject to a general two - year limitation period in Ontario to commence a legal action under Ontario's Limitations Act, 2002.

Founding partner and COO of a New York broker - dealer in connection with an FCPA prosecution and related civil claims arising from alleged «pay - to - play» arrangements with senior officials of a Venezuelan state banking entity.

If it becomes clear that the employee has acted outside the scope of employment, the employer is unlikely to continue to provide support unless it would be in its interests to do so because, for example, there is a potential for related civil claims to be made against the employer.

The coverage of D&O policies should be carefully considered from both the employee's and employer's perspective to ensure that the policy covers investigations, prosecutions and related civil claims.

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Civil and construction contractor Brierty has recovered $ 2.5 million from a weather - related insurance claim on a project with Main Roads Western Australia, but is yet to reach a resolution with regards to an outstanding $ 6.6 million dispute.

In addition, Mr. Morley filed a subsequent lawsuit containing allegations that the formation of Square and the development of our card reader and decoding technologies constituted, among other things, breach of an alleged oral joint venture, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment, and misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as other related claims.

In most states in America, there is not and enforcement provision; however in the states that do have enforcement provisions outside of a lawyer and related to breastfeeding violations that are not an assault charge, you would normally typically have to go through the attorney general's office and do a civil claim.

News Corporation chief executive James Murdoch's full statement on the resignation of News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks: I am writing to update you on the actions we have been taking as a company to solve the problems at News International relating to the News of the World, in addition to continuing to cooperate fully and actively with the police and settling civil claims.

The measure — which enjoys support from majority lawmakers in the Assembly and Senate — seeks to require anyone who has field a civil case in asbestos related illness complaints to file bankruptcy claims within 45 days.

A «reckless killing»: Christchurch babysitter Shayal Sami murdered infant, prosecution claims This disability rights timeline lists events relating to the civil rights of people with disabilities in the United States of America, including court

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 distclaims; 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 distClaims Act on negligence claims against school distclaims against school districts.

The parties agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1280 et seq., and the then current rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association.

The civil enforcement measures allow security agents to order ex parte searches and it is proposed that internet service providers (ISPs) will have sanctions imposed upon them, forcing them to disclose personal information relating to «claimed infringement» or «alleged infringers» who are or may be transmitting or sharing copyright content via the internet.

For example, in Colorado civil cases, some of the more common grounds for an award of attorneys» fees to a defending party are: (a) a two - sided contractual fee shifting term, (b) dismissal of the case before filing an answer for failure to state a claim when tort claims were asserted, (c) a determination that the suit was groundless, frivolous or vexatious, (d) violation of certain rules relating to disclosure of information to the other party, (e) a statutory fee shifting provision in the case of a claim based upon a statutorily created right which is present in some statutes but not others.

The reputable Chicago civil litigation defense lawyer professionals at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis law firm are committed to defending clients in a wide variety of lawsuits involving civil practice related claims and accidents.

We represent individuals and professionals, municipalities and their agencies, business entities, trucking companies, insurers and their insureds from claims and lawsuits for catastrophic losses and personal injuries, civil rights, construction losses and contracts, employment related practices, property damage and wrongful death arising from the transportation function and commercial motor vehicle activity; the ownership, use and control of land (including environmentally related or toxic exposure claims); the design, manufacture, sale or use of industrial and consumer products; and liability claims against licensed professionals, including lawyers, engineers, accountants and architects, in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Employment Law: Mr. Anderson defends employers in civil actions involving various types of employment - related claims including wrongful termination, whistle - blower actions, discrimination, harassment, pay stub claims, wage and hour claims, and contract actions.

These revisions would serve to strengthen existing provisions related to sexual violence and harassment in workplaces, on campus, in housing and through the civil claim process.

His civil practice in representing injured persons over the years has included motor vehicle accidents of all types, injuries suffered due to unsafe property conditions at residences and businesses, medical malpractice, defective consumer products, construction and industrial accidents, injuries at work, sports and recreation related accidents, general negligence, and claims against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices.

Though these victims can not erase a collision, they may be entitled to relief through the use of a civil claim for damages, which is separate and distinct from any traffic - related charges that may be brought by the State of Illinois.

Our expertise in civil fraud claims is augmented by our cross-disciplinary expertise in related areas, such as banking & financial services, company, insolvency, partnership, real estate and trusts.

Chris provides business and corporate advice, including advice related to sales and acquisitions, commercial leasing, contracts, real estate conveyance and financing; broad commercial litigation representation including contracts and other business disputes, commercial and residential construction defect claims, religious entity law, advice regarding employment disputes and compliance, including ADA, ADEA, Title VII, Colorado Wage Act, FLSA compliance, and administrative proceedings before EEOC and DORA - Colorado Civil Rights Division; representation in administrative proceedings, C.R.C.P. 106 (a)(4) appeals and interlocutory appeals regarding governmental immunity, defense and pursuit of 42 USC § 1983 actions in federal and state court; representation of public pension funds in litigation and administrative matters; and appellate practice before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and the 10th Circuit.

I can also offer assistance with your Small Claims Matter, submissions to the Civil Resolution Tribunal and submissions or representation related to the Residential Tenancy Branch.

Our civil litigation attorneys work closely with clients to evaluate their potential claims or defenses related to the commercial, professional, employment, and personal dispute that is the subject of litigation.

Those cases run the gamut of business and commercial issues, including: breach of contract, covenants not to compete, tortious interference with contracts and business expectancies, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, intellectual property, ERISA, Uniform Trade Secrets Act, breach of fiduciary duty, indemnification, civil conspiracy, financial disputes, business dissolution and other employment and related claims.

JP SPC 4 & Others v Timothy Schools & Others Led by Paul McGrath QC and David Peters, instructed by Anne McCarthy of K&L Gates, in a civil fraud claim and related applications arising out of a worldwide freezing order, for the recovery of over # 100 million invested by Cayman Islands investment funds in the UK litigation funding market.

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 rclaims 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 rclaims 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 rClaims 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 rclaims 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 rClaims 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 rights.

Recent examples include defending against a civil RICO claim, allegations of discriminatory lending practices under the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and insurance coverage claims, as well as prosecuting a breach of construction contract claim and various tort and contract claims related to a real estate dispute.

Paul has extensive experience handling all matters related to civil appeals, and has successfully represented clients in appellate cases involving real estate law, family law and divorce, and personal injury claims, as well as business or fiduciary (estate and probate) cases.

Soulier assists and represents its clients in corporate law related pre-litigation claims, disputes and trials before commercial, civil and criminal courts and arbitral tribunals, including, but not limited to, in relation to the following:

(3) A lawyer or other representative who acts for the insured person in respect of the application for a benefit or in respect of any civil proceeding arising from the accident shall, at the time the treatment confirmation form is submitted, give the insurer and the insured person written notice disclosing any conflict of interest that the lawyer or representative has relating to the claim for benefits.

Developing and implementing the defence of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in a compliance - related multijurisdictional dispute against civil claims raised by customers against the OEM and its dealers.

Bowden is relevant not only to civil claims arising from abuse many years ago but also to other personal injury cases where the defendant's alleged tort relates to circumstances long before proceedings were issued, such as occupational illness claims.

The 10 - week civil fraud case centred on a number of claims against Boreh brought by the Republic, alleging corruption and bribery relating to a number of contracts, and consultancy and commission payments.

Practice Highlights His practice includes representing physicians and medical clinics in negotiating employment contracts, partnership contracts, joint venture contracts and establishment of medical corporations; representation of physicians and medical clinics in the purchase and sale of medical practices; representation of physicians, dentists, pharmacists, medical clinics, surgical centers, hospitals, clinical laboratories and nursing homes before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Aid, Illinois Department of Public Health and Federal Department of Health and Human Services in administrative license and recoupment hearings; representation of brokers and salesman before the Office of Banks and Real Estate; representation of physicians and other health care providers at internal hospital hearings involving termination or discipline of hospital privileges; representation of physicians in hearings before managed care providers to terminate the physician as a provider; representation of health care providers in criminal proceedings in federal or state court on charges related to Medicare and Medicaid vendor fraud and false claims; general and civil litigation related to medical care providers; and domestic relations.

Michael has also been invested in small claims civil litigation matters, is able to draft and analyze contracts as relates to any leasing matter, is knowledgeable in the corporate aspect as to incorporations, drafting of resolutions, shareholder agreements, shareholder disputes, and annual year - end minutes, and has been involved with mortgage restructuring for a wide variety of businesses.

He works for clients involved with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, medical leave, wage and hour disputes, defamation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, civil rights claims, and employment - related torts.

Additionally, he has experience defending Section 1983 civil rights litigation as well as defending colleges, universities, and private secondary schools in Title IX litigation and related claims.

Similarly, in state court Mr. del Russo has defended clients against claims brought under the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Florida Whistleblower act, the workers compensation retaliation statute, and related retaliation and tort law claims.

Public disclosures by a company about the existence or results of a criminal or regulatory investigation and other similar publicly available corporate announcements frequently give rise to civil claims relating to the conduct at issue.

Andrew also advises and represents parties (mostly, but not exclusively, claimants) in property related professional negligence claims against solicitors, surveyors, architects and civil engineers.

(b) A lawyer may reveal informa tion relating to the representation of a client to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary: (5) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client, to establish a defense to a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based upon conduct in which the client was involved, or to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client;

According to the Texas Supreme Court, the net worth of a defendant in an injury claim or civil litigation procedure is both directly related to an exemplary damage award and discoverable.

However, because the WSIA limits employees» right to sue for injuries that are compensated by WSIB benefits, it is possible that employers may be able to defend certain civil actions by employees who allege harassment and chronic mental stress in the workplace on the basis that the employee may not bring a civil action related to those allegations, as the proper venue for compensation related to those claims is the WSIB.

Ms. Baum has experience in a range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters, including contract enforcement, tort claims, employment issues, alter ego and fraudulent transfer claims, construction defects, corporate ownership disputes, family law, appeals, temporary restraining orders / preliminary injunctions, and other related issues.

As regards limitation periods relating to claims for defects made under the warranty provisions of the Polish Civil Code, see questions 22 and 29.

The group members also have extensive trial and appellate litigation experience related to both commercial and government contracts investigation and litigation, including civil false claims, cost accounting, intellectual property issues and handling bid protests.

Dram shop liability claims fall under civil law, which means that damages resulting from alcohol - related accident claims are expressed in terms of financial compensation.

He handles a variety of claims including, but not limited to, legal and accounting malpractice, wrongful use of civil process, negligence, breach of contract, civil rights and as related to attorney debt collection practices.