Sentences with phrase «set of legal duties»

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Is the «priest - penitent privilege» properly invoked when there is no pastor - parish setting in which confession is a religious duty incumbent upon priest and penitent, when the «penitents» are not necessarily members of the priest's denomination, when there is no «confession» as such, and when the clergyman is asked to divulge not the content of a confession, but, as the legal briefs say, observations made by him «incident thereto»?

Domestic animals, it is argued, should be regarded as full citizens with legal rights and complex sets of positive duties owed to them.

The benchers are to regulate the legal profession so as to, «maintain and advance the cause of justice and the rule of law,» and, «facilitate access to justice,» and, «to protect the public interest,» being, for example, among the express duties of LSUC (the Law Society of Upper Canada), [2] being duties expressly set out in legislation such as... [more]

Mr. Bahar's previous experience includes serving nearly 10 years on Active Duty with the Navy's Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, where he litigated felony court - martials, dealt with cutting - edge legal issues involving the laws of war, led the capture and investigation of the US Navy's first set of captured pirates in generations, led a team of lawyers deployed to Afghanistan in support of a Special Operations Task Force, and completed two Pentagon tours.

The litigation firm, which was brought in by the chain's administrators PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC) earlier in the month, is set to begin looking into the conduct of the Phones4u directors who could be the subject of legal action if found to have been in breach of their duties.

Those legal issues largely turned on the application of OLA 1957, which sets out the core duties owed by occupiers to their lawful visitors.

To think about lawyer's ethical duties not in terms of the constraints — the things that constitute legal or ethical violations of the lawyer's duties — but in terms of the resolutions and intentions a lawyer might set for herself.

According to the July 2007 report of the House of Commons Constitutional Affairs Committee (now called the Justice Committee), in terms of this combination of legal administration / advice and political duties: «Recent events [eg the Constitutional Reform Act 2005] have called into question the sustainability of this divided set of responsibilities.»

The landowner, property manager, landlord, tenant, occupant, etc. breached their legal duty to the injured party (typically by failing to keep the premises reasonably safe and / or to warn of any known dangerous conditions on the property, or failing to investigate the potential for dangerous conditions in a commercial setting)

The landowner, property manager, landlord, tenant, occupant, etc. owed a legal duty to the injured party (typically, a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe and / or to warn of any known dangerous conditions on the property, as well as a duty to investigate the potential for dangerous conditions in a commercial setting)

A government - appointed Legal Services Board was established to oversee regulation by reference to eight «regulatory objectives» which were, confusingly given equal priority (the public interest, supporting the rule of law, improving access to justice, protecting and promoting consumers, promoting competition, encouraging a strong independent legal profession, increasing public understanding of citizens» rights and duties and maintaining a set of professional principLegal Services Board was established to oversee regulation by reference to eight «regulatory objectives» which were, confusingly given equal priority (the public interest, supporting the rule of law, improving access to justice, protecting and promoting consumers, promoting competition, encouraging a strong independent legal profession, increasing public understanding of citizens» rights and duties and maintaining a set of professional principlegal profession, increasing public understanding of citizens» rights and duties and maintaining a set of professional principles).

In the course of its duties, the European Parliament may, at the request of a quarter of its Members, set up a temporary Committee of Inquiry to investigate, without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Treaty on other institutions or bodies, alleged contraventions or maladministration in the implementation of Community law, except where the alleged facts are being examined before a court and while the case is still subject to legal proceedings.

That being the case, maybe legal firms and trade associations will need to set up periodic and external neuropsychological assessments, similar to the concept of having to pass driving tests, to ensure that people in active practice possess the minimum abilities required to perform their duties (some of those abilities will be general, and some specific for each occupation).

Airports occupy an interesting legal grounds, wherein they are not technically a part of the country they are in (hence tax - free purchases in duty - free), and yet still must obey some set of laws.

Notwithstanding that, it is common ground that a term of imprisonment is necessary to adequately denounce Mr. Kazenelson «s conduct and to deter other persons with authority over workers in potentially dangerous workplaces from breaching the legal duty set forth in s. 217.1 of the Code to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm from befalling those workers.

On this point, it is important to note that, while often conflated, solicitor - client privilege and the ethical duty of confidentiality are two distinct legal concepts, with the latter applying to a broader set of communications and information (for further discussion, see Adam M. Dodek, Solicitor - Client Privilege (Markham: LexisNexis Canada Inc., 2014) at 21 - 23);

[i] n every situation where a man undertakes to act, or to pursue a particular course, he is under an implied legal obligation or duty to act with reasonable care, to the end that the person or property of others may not be injured by any force which he sets in operation, or by any agent for which he is responsible.

Except in certain circumstances set forth in this section, individuals have a right to adequate notice of the uses and disclosures of protected health information that may be made by the covered entity, and of the individual's rights and the covered entity's legal duties with respect to protected health information.

In DIFC, the duty is set out in the Code of Conduct of Legal Practitioners in the DIFC Courts (ie, those licensed by the DIFC Courts).

(iii) Moreover, «privileged communication» is defined in the set of regulations of the Dubai Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA), the regulator of financial services in DIFC, as «a privilege arising from the provision of professional legal advice and any other like privilege properly applicable at law to the communication in question, but does not include a general duty of confidentiality».

Contrary to the duties of a law society set out in legislation such as Ontario's Law Society Act, s. 4.2, current law society performance implies that the duty to make legal services adequately available does not include their affordability.

For example, LSUC ignores the problem and its duties as set out in s. 4.2 of the (Ontario) Law Society Act, while «fast - tracking» the Alternative Business Structures issue (ABS issue) to the quick creation of: (1) an ABS Committee (2) a (biased) ABS Discussion Paper written by the Committee; (3) the online publication of the responses thus obtained; (4) the online publication of a summary of those responses — all done by the work of those self - interested benchers who have campaigned hard to have ABSs made legal; and (5) a proposed vote in 2016 to determine the law society's position as to making ABSs legal.

The benchers are to regulate the legal profession so as to, «maintain and advance the cause of justice and the rule of law,» and, «facilitate access to justice,» and, «to protect the public interest,» being, for example, among the express duties of LSUC (the Law Society of Upper Canada), [2] being duties expressly set out in legislation such as section 4.2 of Ontario's Law Society Act.

Section 38 - 2218 of the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act provides strong legal authority for the physician's right to delegate clinical and administrative duties to a medical assistant working under direct supervision in an ambulatory health care delivery setting.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated expertise in screening incoming calls and deriving information to be presented to attorneys • Documented success in handling attorney's calendars through effective scheduling and appointment setting duties • Familiarity with security issues, with special focus on ensuring that no unauthorized personnel enter the premises • Proficient in providing legal administrative and research support to several units of attorneys at the same tiOF QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated expertise in screening incoming calls and deriving information to be presented to attorneys • Documented success in handling attorney's calendars through effective scheduling and appointment setting duties • Familiarity with security issues, with special focus on ensuring that no unauthorized personnel enter the premises • Proficient in providing legal administrative and research support to several units of attorneys at the same tiof attorneys at the same time

This job supports an executive and performs a wide range of secretarial and general office duties... legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and...

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

Professional Experience Arrowhead Electronic Healthcare, Inc. (Austin, TX) 8/2010 — Present Manager, Human Resources and Facilities • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable law • Determine current staffing requirements, oversee talent recruitment, and manage interview process • Author offer letters, set salaries, and administer benefits including insurance, leave, and 401 (k) s • Orient and train new staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate protocols • Identify staff training and development opportunities to enhance team skillset and value • Oversee investigations and employee discipline process in a thorough and professional manner • Responsible for enforcement of employee safety, welfare, and wellness initiatives • Maintain current knowledge of all HR related government reporting regulations and legal requirements • Participate in annual employee evaluations, salary reviews, contract negotiations, and exit interviews • Performed all duties with integrity, professionalism, 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

SELLER»S DUTIES: Seller agrees to cooperate with Broker in the marketing and sale of the property, including but not limited to: If the Property is sold during the period set forth herein, the Seller agrees to execute and deliver a GENERAL WARRANTY DEED conveying fee simple marketable title to the Property, including legal access to a public right of way, free of all encumbrances except ad valorem taxes for the current year, utility easements, rights - of - way, and unviolated restrictive covenants, if any, and those encumbrances that the Buyer agrees to assume in the sales contract.