Sentences with phrase «trial in civil proceedings»

Indeed, once upon a time, the FAIR organization was heard to argue strenuously for the retention of the jury trial in civil proceedings, exactly because it was sought that juries would be MORE inclined to help the plaintiff in claims, legitimate and otherwise.

Not exact matches

Gibbons» travails over his first three years in office are too numerous to document here (if you want a full accounting, make sure to read Fix friend Jon Ralston) but the following headline says it all: «Governor Gibbons hopes to delay proceedings in civil trial.»

In BC, chambers judges addressing judicial reviews have a power to transfer such proceedings to the trial list (BC Civil Rules 16 - 1 (18) and 22 - 1 (7)(d)-RRB-.

She has represented numerous individuals in both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in both criminal and civil matters and has experience in all phases of the litigation process in white collar and federal criminal matters, as well as government and internal investigations, including pre-indictment advocacy, grand jury investigations, complex bail proceedings, pretrial motions, motions in limine, jury selection, trials, sentencing, restitution, forfeiture, and other post-conviction proceedings.

In civil proceedings, disclosure is regulated by the duty to file a list of documents (CPR 1998, Pt 31) and to disclose the existence at, or during, trial (without being asked) of any further relevant documents (Vernon v Bosley (No 2)[1999] QB 18, [1997] 1 All ER 614).

In addition to having experience in all phases of civil proceedings such as evidentiary hearings, motion practice, pre-trial preparation, and trials, Mr. Singh has on several occasions represented clients in successfully obtaining or defending against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, including successfully defending such results on appeaIn addition to having experience in all phases of civil proceedings such as evidentiary hearings, motion practice, pre-trial preparation, and trials, Mr. Singh has on several occasions represented clients in successfully obtaining or defending against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, including successfully defending such results on appeain all phases of civil proceedings such as evidentiary hearings, motion practice, pre-trial preparation, and trials, Mr. Singh has on several occasions represented clients in successfully obtaining or defending against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, including successfully defending such results on appeain successfully obtaining or defending against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, including successfully defending such results on appeal.

However, the case law is clear that it is a matter of discretion for the trial judge in the civil proceedings to decide whether to adjourn (Jefferson v Betcha [1979] 2 All ER 1108) and one to be exercised «with great care» only where there is «a real risk of serious prejudice» (R v Panel on Takeovers and Mergers, ex parte Fayed [1992] BCLC 938).

It is also clear that, while a judge in civil proceedings will seek to prevent a manifest risk of injustice, ensuring a fair trial is ultimately a matter for the criminal court, which has extensive powers to remedy any prejudice.

Spears» divorce and custody proceedings with Kevin Federline ($ 460,000 in total fees and costs), a Florida civil suit brought by a former manager ($ 113,000), a driving - without - a-license trial ($ 26,000) and a dispute over mold in a Malibu property leased by Spears ($ 7,000).

In Imperial Oil v. Jacques, 2014 SCC 66 the court upheld the ruling of a trial judge that allowed the plaintiffs in a class action to access government surveillance materials during civil discovery proceedingIn Imperial Oil v. Jacques, 2014 SCC 66 the court upheld the ruling of a trial judge that allowed the plaintiffs in a class action to access government surveillance materials during civil discovery proceedingin a class action to access government surveillance materials during civil discovery proceedings.

Fortune 500 companies, corporate executives and high - ranking public officials retain us for representation in internal corporate investigations; government investigations, including grand jury, congressional and inspector general investigations; criminal litigation, including trials and appeals; and related civil and administrative proceedings, including qui tam actions.

Civil litigation matters can be complex and involve numerous steps in the proceedings such as, pleadings, discoveries, motions, mediation, pre-trial, and trial.

Fortune 500 companies, corporate executives and high - ranking public officials retain the firm's investigations attorneys for representation in federal and state criminal investigations; congressional and inspector - general investigations; criminal litigation, including trials and appeals; and related civil and administrative proceedings.

«As regards most expert opinion,... any benefit from sequestration is considerably diluted, at least in federal court, by the requirement, in both civil and criminal proceedings, that any expert testimony be disclosed in advance of trial.

As lead counsel in over 200 federal and state jury trials and numerous administrative proceedings, Peter Anderson helps public companies, their officers and directors, along with financial service companies, accounting and law firms and their principals, as they respond to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions, Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations and criminal prosecutions and complex civil litigation.

Represents individuals, including public officials, lobbyists, and high - level state administrators, as well as businesses, in state and federal criminal investigations and grand jury proceedings; clients accused by the government of fraud; students accused of sexual misconduct; Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America «Lawyer of the Year» in Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense; listed in Best Lawyers in White - Collar Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Law categories.

Some of the areas in which corporate defence groups excel include pre-indictment representation, internal investigations, compliance reviews (including policies / procedures and training), media crisis management, representation in criminal and civil trials, parallel proceedings, criminal appeals, monitorships, receiverships, etc..

Looked at in aggregate terms, non-family civil proceedings are subject to an institutional squeeze — there is a constitutional imperative to try criminal cases within a reasonable time (the Askov issue) and a social imperative to move family law cases (particularly those involving children) through the system to trial with dispatch.

Common examples of such contempts are: publications which are intended or likely to prejudice the fair trial or conduct of criminal or civil proceedings; publications which scandalize or otherwise lower the authority of the court; and acts which interfere with or obstruct persons having duties to discharge in a court of justice.»

The trial judge concluded that Guatemala's legal system was capable of providing justice and that the plaintiffs could obtain compensation either through a stand - alone civil suit or through criminal proceedings related to the same incident, which were already underway in Guatemala.

«It would be surprising if a claimant in civil proceedings, who had to allege criminal conduct as a necessary part of his claim in rem, was not required to give the respondent and the court at least some particulars of what that conduct was said to be... It seems to me to be essential that if there is to be a fair trial that the respondent should know the case against him in sufficient detail to enable him to prepare properly to meet it.»

Section 653 does not spell out any procedure for resolving a dispute as to quantum; its process is, ex facie, summary but I do not think that it precludes an inquiry by the trial judge to establish the amount of compensation, so long as this can be done expeditiously and without turning the sentencing proceedings into the equivalent of a civil trial or into a reference in a civil proceeding.

The provision would extend the powers and rights of audience of DCWs by enabling them to conduct: - summary trials in magistrates» courts; - certain proceedings in magistrates» courts, including proceedings relating to offences triable only on indictment by a judge and jury at the crown court; - applications and other proceedings relating to «preventative civil orders» such as anti-social behaviour orders; and - certain proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) assigned to the director of public prosecutions by the attorney general under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, s 3 (2)(g).

Turning to the admission of hearsay evidence, at para 35 Lord Steyn added that the proceedings were civil under domestic law and Art 6 (right to fair trial) of the European Convention on Human Rights (the Convention), the Civil Evidence Act 1995 (CEA 1995), s 1 and the Magistrates» Court (Hearsay Evidence in Civil Proceedings) Rules 1999 (SI 1999/681) allowed the introduction of such evidcivil under domestic law and Art 6 (right to fair trial) of the European Convention on Human Rights (the Convention), the Civil Evidence Act 1995 (CEA 1995), s 1 and the Magistrates» Court (Hearsay Evidence in Civil Proceedings) Rules 1999 (SI 1999/681) allowed the introduction of such evidCivil Evidence Act 1995 (CEA 1995), s 1 and the Magistrates» Court (Hearsay Evidence in Civil Proceedings) Rules 1999 (SI 1999/681) allowed the introduction of such evidCivil Proceedings) Rules 1999 (SI 1999/681) allowed the introduction of such evidence.

In Canada, though used in administrative proceedings, the technique has apparently not yet been used in civil litigation trialIn Canada, though used in administrative proceedings, the technique has apparently not yet been used in civil litigation trialin administrative proceedings, the technique has apparently not yet been used in civil litigation trialin civil litigation trials.

(b) the salutary effects of the order, including the effects on the right of civil litigants to a fair trial, outweigh its deleterious effects, including the effects on the right to free expression which includes the public interest in open and accessible court proceedings (the «proportionality» branch).

Duties included routine patrol activities, effecting arrests, conducting criminal and civil investigations, trial and case preparation, testifying in various judicial and administrative proceedings, using police computers.

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