Sentences with phrase «set legal budgets»

Hatton and the left - wing Labour Council refused to set a legal budget for the 1985/86 year, putting council jobs at risk and causing a financial crisis in the city.

Not exact matches

Leading members of Quebec's legal community are applauding the $ 1 billion that the provincial government set aside in this week's budget for projects aimed at modernizing the justice system.

What would happen is all 130 Labour run councils refused to set «legal» budgets?

He has cut a quarter of the legal aid budget, set court and tribunal fees at unaffordable levels, and exposed claimants to eye - watering costs bills that wealthy defendants often run up.

Government plans set for April will cut # 220 million from the # 2 billion annual legal aid budget, predominantly through a 30 % reduction in fees for complex, high - cost cases and an 18 % cut in fees for other crown court work.

When asked about what the legislature has done to protect New Yorkers from the policies of Donald Trump, both Cuomo's office and a spokesperson for the IDC pointed to the $ 10 million set aside in the budget for an immigrant defense fund to ensure that undocumented immigrants have access to legal representation.

In a $ 3.1 trillion federal budget, the $ 211,500 set aside for the Capital District Women's Bar Association's Legal Project amounted to pocket change.

ALBANY — Looking to fight back against President Trump's immigration policies, the state is set to dedicate $ 10 million in its emerging new budget for immigrant legal services, the Daily News has learned.

The House budget provision — which also, like the Senate, sets aside $ 300,000 in legal fees for Johnson's office — was included despite suggestions last week from Rep. Horn that the House was reluctant to wade into the legal morass surrounding the state board and Johnson.

Leading members of Quebec's legal community are applauding the $ 1 billion that the provincial government set aside in this week's budget for projects aimed at modernizing the justice system.

The dissent states that «it would be inappropriate to consign the administration of amici's budgets to Legal Aid... [because] Legal Aid's expertise is in setting budgets for a person of modest means, which is not the applicable standard in the case of amici appointments» (para 140).

Though the study reports that most 87.1 percent of companies pay for legal services through hourly billing arrangements, companies are requiring outside counsel to set budgets, particularly for litigation, transactional or IP work.

(i) BMO reducing its roster of firms from about 800 to 200 with further reductions planned; (ii) the clients of seven sister firms hiring me to help them get control over their legal spend and forge stronger and more value based relationships with their firms; (iii) the many small and mid-sized businesses who hire accountants to do all of their tax and structuring work because it is cheaper than dealing with lawyers; (iv) firms hiring me to help them figure out how to budget, set and meet client expectations without losing money; (v) «clients» who never become clients at all as they do their own legal work based on precedents that friends share with them; (vi) the various forms of outsourcing that are now prevalent (from offices in India to Tory's office in Halifax); (vii) clients hiring me to figure out how to increase internal capacity without increasing headcount in order to reduce external spend; (viii) the success of firms like Conduit, SkyLaw and Cognition (to name a few) who are taking new approaches to «big» and «medium law» work; (ix) the introduction of full time project managers in many firms; and (x) the number of lawyers throughout the profession who regularly don't docket chunks of their time in order to avoid unpleasant fee conversations with their clients.

This decision made in respect of a failure of lawyers to file a costs» budget — the opportunity to claim costs was effectively lost at the outset of the litigation by the failure to submit the costs» budget — is the touchstone for legal advisers and their clients in understanding the attitude of the courts to failure by a party to adhere strictly and accurately to the requirements of case management set out in the rules, practice directions, and the tailored orders of the court in the individual case.

If, however, the quote is beyond the budget that the prospective client is able to set aside, I could offer a lower quote to provide a summary of legal arguments that the client might import into their own factum.

As a part of all our work, we assess the underlying psychological and mathematical dynamics of your conflict — which sometimes involves legal analysis — and provide you with an effective solution set, effective responses, and action steps that meet with your budget and save you money, time, and stress.

But when it comes to setting a social media budget for the year, Snapchat's most active users are rarely the ones making hiring decisions for legal services.

We will discuss your matter and set out a budget for legal services.

Many lawyers assume that Legal Project Management is simply a task - management process that plans, budgets, manages and measures a related set of purely internal activities among firm lawyers.

Key responsibilities of a Business Manager include setting goals and objectives, implementing business plans, recruiting and hiring employees, developing budgets, generating reports, implementing company policies, cultivating relationships with partners and suppliers, attending industry events, and adhering to legal guidelines.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed manufacturing processes and personnel ensuring profitable operations Consistently recognized and promoted for excellence in management Responsible for team training, supervision, and performance reviews Set budgets, production schedules, and oversaw successful completion of all projects Prioritized team goals across multiple departments and stages of production Designed and implemented measures to cut operational costs and increase efficiency Ensured adherence to all quality controls guaranteeing product excellence Enforced compliance with legal and corporate safety policies and procedures Directed purchasing of high quality and cost effective raw materials Built strong relationships with clients, partners, vendors, and industry leaders Responsible for multimillion dollar inventory and production machinery Skilled in demand planning, MRP, database management, and Microsoft Office Suite Resolved client inquiries in a timely, positive, and professional manner

Paralegal — Duties & Responsibilities Trained as a paralegal with a strong background in legal research, writing, and office administration Skilled in the use of LexisNexis, Westlaw, and traditional legal libraries Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to thrive in a fast paced atmosphere Oversee and train large administrative staffs ensuring efficient and effective office operations Design and implement employee development programs enhancing team skill sets and morale Set and strictly enforce departmental budgets resulting in profitable operations Utilize IT skills to design and implement websites, databases, and oversee hardware and software troubleshooting Responsible for accounting, human resources, sales, and customer service activities Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and partners Coordinate special events including logistics, staffing, and marketing Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Director of Business — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and train staff of 30 in hospital policies, procedures, best practices, and corporate branding Design and implement staff development, recognition, and disciplinary policies and procedures Oversee admissions, utilization review, PB X, imaging center, billing, collections, and wound center registrations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Author and present financial reports concerning revenue, expenses, and outstanding collections Identify performance indicators and benchmarks for integration into reporting systems Conduct surveys regarding patient / staff satisfaction, benchmarks, accreditation, and employee benefits Maintain a 99 % patient satisfaction score through attentive and professional standards of care Negotiate contracts and claims with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer sources Increase revenue by 30 % through effective contract renegotiation with suppliers, carriers, and other parties Implement policies, procedures, and equipment to cut hospital costs while enhancing patient care Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and professional manner Develop and implement billing controls, cash processing measures, lockboxes, and other financial processes Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards Recruit physicians through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Implement automated Chargemaster financial application (Craneware) and maintain patient accounts Responsible for HCAHPS and the yearly Quality Assurance Plan Appeal claims when appropriate resulting in $ 400,000 reimbursement from PPO insurance over the last year Build and strengthen professional relationship with community leaders, coworkers, and industry figures Consistently promoted for excellence in financial management, team leadership, and dedication to mission Develop working knowledge of hospital operations from patient admission to senior level strategic planning Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity

Fox Asset Management (Red Bank, NJ) 6/2005 — 6/2006 Client Records • Classify, store, retrieve and update client information for 1,200 accounts • Examine and code incoming transactions of deposits and withdrawals on a daily basis • Direct proper disposal of all files annually in accordance with legal requirements • Manage all contact and legal document shipping / tracking via FedEx, UPS, and DHL • Set and strictly adhere to project budgets and timelines • Promoted for excellence in team leadership and project management abilities

Professional Experience The Newark Museum (Newark, NJ) 07/2004 — 12/2011 Management Analyst / Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer • Managed the daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer • Interfaced with Museum staff, Board of Trustees, and proprietary and regulatory agencies on behalf of the Museum • Coordinated all Board committees including preparations for meetings, legally required digests and other support activities • Oversaw legal and regulatory compliance including management reports, legal research and local, state and federal filings • Maintained legal and business files / archives and assisted in the production of management reports and analysis • Updated the Administrative Operating Procedures Manual to insure documentation of all institutional policies and procedures • Responded to patron complaints and inquiries ensuring timely and effective customer service • Coordinated special projects and events under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer • Supervised interns and part - time administrative staff setting workflows and providing professional guidance • Researched and submit all annual statistical surveys • Served as member of the Staff Advisory and College Internship Selection Committee