Sentences with phrase «take legal action at»

Not exact matches

In theory, hedge funds can pursue a lucrative strategy of buying impaired bonds from less knowledgeable investors at deeply discounted prices and then taking aggressive legal action to collect all, or almost all, of the promised principal and interest.

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is taking legal action against its former chief executive, Steve Mav, for allegedly breaching his duties while he was at the helm of the indigenous group.

It appears that the highly publicized legal actions taken by the SEC as mentioned above are (in this writer's opinion, at least) meant to make examples of the parties involved, whilst sending a message to companies within the industry that they are not willing to compromise on enforcing their legislative decisions.

At present, the government's decision to take legal action has not been beneficial; not to the PPA holders, and certainly not the taxpayers or consumers.

Sir Cliff has taken legal action against the BBC and South Yorkshire Police in the wake of national television coverage of a raid at his apartment in Sunningdale, Berkshire, in August 2014.

I concluded at the time of the riots that of all the things the government now needed to do, it was the married family which most urgently needed to be rebuilt: I was and remain as certain of that as anything I have ever written, and I have been saying it repeatedly for over 20 years: I was saying it, for instance, when I was attacking (in The Mail and also The Telegraph), as it went through the Commons, the parliamentary bill which became that disastrous piece of (Tory) legislation called the Children Act 1989, which abolished parental rights (substituting for them the much weaker «parental responsibility»), which encouraged parents not to spend too much time with their children, which even, preposterously, gave children the right to take legal action against theirparents for attempting to discipline them, which made it «unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to «reasonable punishment»;» and which specified that «Whether a «smack» amounts to reasonable punishment will depend on the circumstances of each case taking into consideration factors like the age of the child and the nature of the smack.»

Mr Rushbrooke said Sir Cliff had been left with «no option» but to take legal action and told the judge: «What we are talking about is using TV cameras to spy into someone's home at the time when their target is in the most vulnerable position imaginable and then serve it up to the British public as the most sensational story imaginable.»

If we are too weak to quit using the stuff, we can at least make it legal, take responsibiity for our own actions and treat our weak willed addicts.

Also at 11 a.m., the New York Civil Liberties Union holds press conference to announce legal action it will take regarding mistreatment, abuse and denial of rights for farmworkers in New York state, East Capital Park steps, Albany.

If I'm wrong, then at the most the «dumped» state may take some kind of legal action in binational or international fora (or even in the courts of the state breaking off the agreement).

The NPA assured the public that it will take legal action against the firms, whiles it conducts further investigation to determine the actual quantity of the products received at the facility of Zup oil.

Martyn Hall and Steve Preddy took legal action against Christian hotel owners Peter and Hazel Bull after they refused a double room at their bed and breakfast to the civil partnered couple.

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a warning to President - elect Donald Trump in an address given at Cooper Union this morning: if he goes forward with his plan to establish a Muslim registry, the city will take legal action to fight it.

«This legislation empowers loved ones and law enforcement to take immediate legal action to protect public safety if they notice dangerous behavior by people who may be at risk,» Pleu said.

From 2002 to the present, SILVER received more than $ 3 million from legal fees Weitz & Luxenberg received from patients Dr. Taub had referred to SILVER at the firm while SILVER was taking official actions to benefit Dr. Taub.

At the end of January, Murphy said New Jersey would join New York and Connecticut in taking legal action against the tax plan.

However, now that the 49 - day waiting period has elapsed and all options are available to us, we stand ready to take legal action to compel long - overdue reforms at Rikers, if that becomes necessary to get the job done.»

The administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio is taking its own steps to ensure teens are no longer jailed at Rikers after reaching a settlement in the class action lawsuit brought by The Legal Aid Society and a number of private law firms.

«At a time when privacy is an issue of grave concern to so many, we are taking legal action to prevent an online dating service from selling more than two million Texans» personal information without their consent.

«At a time when privacy is an issue of grave concern to so many,» he said in a press release, «we are taking legal action to prevent an online dating service from selling more than 2 million Texans» personal information without their consent.»

With enough money and connections at her disposal to really give Mary a chance to make something of herself, Evelyn takes legal action against her son Frank so she can have custody of the prodigy.

The network will help them start conversations and engage with local and national decision makers who have not just a moral but a legal duty to take urgent and bold action to tackle the illegal and harmful levels of air pollution that are putting their families» health at risk.

Not only is it your legal obligation, but you can rest easily at night knowing that you took the tough actions required to protect the students under your care.

It takes a look at the recent Department of Justice announcement that they will be pursuing legal action against Apple and the «Big Six» of publishing for price - fixing.

While we weren't happy that it required legal action for Amazon to sit up and take notice of the importance of accessibility, we were excited that Amazon had at least taken a step in the right direction..

For instance, if debt collectors make harassing calls at imprudent hours or lie to you claiming or threatening to do something they are not legally entitled to do, you can contact an attorney and take legal action against them in order to cease the illegal practice and get compensation for damages and any legal fees you may have incurred in.

At worst, the ATO can take legal action, including winding up your company or bankrupting you to recover unpaid taxes.

As Blair Demarco - Wettlaufer just said, at his collection agency there are only a handful of files he gets every year where they will recommend that the original creditor take legal action.

I think for those people who had been associated with the BSL must be thinking of that the stories of the Rambo and Brittany were not that serious until some of the legal action were taken against there conduct, its really harassing and not tolerable at all.

At times the shelter must take in dogs due to legal action, and becomes very full.

«As the Trump Administration is taking every action it can to accelerate climate change, we must use the courts to ensure environmental law is protecting our communities and planet,» said Marcie Keever, Legal Director at Friends of the Earth.

I understand yhat your primary objective is to get at the numbers to either validate or falsify, and that you do not wish to [snip] However, if you view this in the context of other occupations; say legal or medical, the actions taken by Team members (regardless of intent) would undoubtedly be met by censure,... [snip]

5) False premises are routinely thrown around as facts, i.e. that skeptics engage in death threats (although this is little more than an allegation by one climate scientist under investigation at the time) with no legal action taken to support it or any publication of emails etc..

To understand how the climate science intertwines with our legal actions, take a look at the Declaration Dr. Hansen filed in our case now pending at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

At the same time, she does a great job of keeping an eye out for everyday consumers as well as the industry — witness today's post, «FTC takes action against» 100 % legal» P2P site» and Wednesday's update on challenges to violent video game laws in California, Michigan and Illinois.

As President Obama's aides signaled back in January, before he took office, the new administration was unlikely to press charges because these actions were deemed legal at the time — by former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the five other former officials who were singled out by the Spanish.

Alex Monem, a partner at Pape Salter Teillet LLP, which represents First Nations affected by the decision, says no legal action has yet been taken, but an injunction barring further sales processes, or perhaps a judicial review, may be in order if the government refuses to negotiate.

At seven percent, the number of consumers who took legal action because they «wanted revenge» moved up five points in the last two years.

Though small business owners are entrepreneurial by nature and practiced at taking assertive action by themselves, legal issues require proper assistance.

Taking legal action against the negligent person or company ought to be done at the right time.

Adam Grant and Jemma Pugh at legal firm Wedlake Bell LLP say the development is a warning for employers to take action.

Many unscrupulous employers in Texas look at delivery drivers as dispensable labor; this explains their high turnover rate, but also explains the increasing number unpaid wage lawsuits filed by frustrated workers who have been forced to take legal action — often through class actions.

If you believe you or someone close to you has been injured due to medical malpractice involving a drug allergy, you may be able to take legal action against the at - fault party.

The Southern Illinois injury lawyers at Cates Mahoney, LLC can evaluate your case and explain your legal options so that you understand the best way to take legal action.

By taking legal action against the party at fault, victims of truck accidents may be entitled to compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the incident.

Until minors become adults, at age 18, they are legally incapable of making contracts or taking other legal actions.

Settling a claim or taking legal action against the right party at the correct time is vital.

If you have questions about spousal support, our family law lawyers at Hart Legal can assess your particular situation, advise whether you or your spouse should be paying spousal support, and take action to enforce your rights.

We are here to set your mind at ease about protecting your rights as a father, and to take the correct legal actions for you.

If you have questions about child support, our family law lawyers at Hart Legal can assess your particular situation, advise whether your spouse should be paying child support to you, and take action to enforce your rights.