Sentences with phrase «rule reform initiative»

As set out in the Report, «[t] he purpose of the British Columbia Court of Appeal's rule reform initiative is to simplify the rules, make appeal proceedings more affordable and address anomalies in the existing Court of Appeal Act and Rules.»

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The new School Meal Flexibility Rule... reflects USDA's commitment, made in a May proclamation to work with program operators, school nutrition professionals, industry, and other stakeholders to develop forward - thinking strategies to ensure school nutrition standards are both healthful and practical... This action reflects a key initiative of USDA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, developed in response to the President's Executive Order to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.

Consistent with New York's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, the New York Independent System Operator today announced new market rules that will enable certain on - site generation resources to participate in New York's wholesale electricity markets.

«But through a bipartisan effort, rules changes were adopted that strengthened the committee process, increased transparency and disclosure to give the public greater insight into legislative proceedings, and placed term limits on the length of time legislative leaders and committee chairs can serve, among other reform initiatives.»

Collaborating with more than ten City agencies, the initiative will build upon existing regulatory reforms by reaching small businesses and under - served New Yorkers across the five boroughs, promoting education and compliance as part of enforcement, and reducing violations by focusing on cross-agency collaboration to simplify rules and compliance processes.

With the re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on the table, Race to the Top continuing, the Investing in Innovation (I3) rules set, a reorganization of Madison schools (scroll for links) and local budget choices that may privilege new initiatives over existing programs and services; it is a good time to repost one of my favorite essays on education reform: David Tyack's «A Conservationist Ethic in Education?.»

In addition to planning changes mandated by MAP - 21 and institutionalized through a series of rulemakings, DOT has taken a two - pronged approach to help MPOs become more effective: (1) a final rule for MPO Coordination and Planning Area Reform, 81FR 93448 (December 20, 2016); and (2) the MPOwerment initiative, through which DOT is convening meetings across the country to engage MPOs in conversation about effective regional planning.

During her tenure at the Commission, she worked on numerous groundbreaking initiatives, including execution quality disclosure rules, implementation of equities decimal pricing, short sale reforms and modernization of the national market system rules.

For example, mandatory court - based mediation rules, judicial dispute resolution initiatives, case management regimes, pre-trial conferences, and cost - based settlement incentives have all become central pillars of the modern civil justice system and its reform.

This could entail the introduction of supplementary web - based guidance on the practice of the Federal Courts, either independently or as part of an initiative to reform the Rules.

Previously, she practiced corporate commercial litigation in Vancouver for 14 years, worked inhouse for 6 years specializing in legal services management and, most recently, provided support to the Civil Justice Reform Working Group and the initiative to create a new set of Supreme Court Civil Rules in British Columbia.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

When it comes to the rule of law, human rights - sensitive good governance initiatives reform legislation and assist institutions ranging from penal systems to courts and parliaments to better implement that legislation.

The reelection victory of President Barack Obama over Republican challenger former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney yesterday means initiatives begun in the last four years to address past housing market excesses and help boost the market recovery, including proposed Dodd - Frank banking rules and reform of the secondary mortgage market, could command attention going into the president's second term.