Sentences with phrase «violations of the law by»

JCOPE also has jurisdiction to investigate potential violations of law by legislators and legislative employees and, if violations are found, issue findings to the Legislative Ethics Commission, which will have jurisdiction to impose penalties.

However, when the ethics commission was formed in June, 2011, the accompanying announcement said JCOPE would indeed «have jurisdiction to investigate potential violations of law by legislators and legislative employees ``, and deliver its findings to the Legislative Ethics Commission.

The DFER report highlights the potential violation of law by SFER's failure to attribute its expenditures to Flores, even though money went to the same vendor and one of those being paid by SFER PAC continues to list their job title as a Flores Campaign Organizer in an online resume.

A nuisance affidavit is a legal document that details reported violations of the law by a cat and / or the cat's owner.

Global Tourism Economy Forum («GTE Forum») reserves the right to deny access to a user where there is reasonable suspicion of violation of any law by the user.

Once I arrived at the hotel, I calculated what the cost should have been (about 10 euro) and told the driver that 20 Euro was not a fair price and instead I would be paying him 10 and he was in violation of the law by not using the meter.

«Accountability and legal rights, including matters relating to the responsibility for any violations of laws by an artificial intelligence system and the compatibility of international regulations.»

(a) A state or local governmental entity may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or take other adverse personnel action against, a public employee who in good faith reports a violation of law by the employing governmental entity or another public employee to an appropriate law enforcement authority.

The rule waives the requirement for individual agreement if the victim is unable to agree due to incapacity or other emergency circumstance and: (1) The law enforcement official represents that the protected health information is needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim has occurred and the information is not intended to be used against the victim; (2) the law enforcement official represents that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on such disclosure would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure; and (3) the covered entity, in the exercise of professional judgment, determines that the disclosure is in the individual's best interests.

The final rule waives the requirement for agreement if the covered entity is unable to obtain the individual's agreement due to incapacity or other emergency circumstance, and (1) the law enforcement official represents that the information is needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim has occurred and the information is not intended to be used against the victim; (2) the law enforcement official represents that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on the disclosure would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure; and (3) the covered entity determines, in the exercise of professional judgment, that the disclosure is in the individual's best interests.

The NPRM would have allowed covered entities to disclose protected health information about a victim of a crime, abuse or other harm to a law enforcement official, if the law enforcement official represented that: (i) The information was needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim had occurred; and (ii) immediate law enforcement activity that depended on obtaining the information may have been necessary.

The covered entity must make the decision whether to disclose only in limited circumstances: when there is no mandatory reporting law; or when the victim is unable to provide agreement and the law enforcement official represents that: the protected health information is needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim has occurred, that the information will not be used against the victim, and that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on such information would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure.

Comment: One commenter questioned under what circumstances proposed § 164.510 (k) would apply instead of proposed § 164.510 (f)(5), «Urgent Circumstances,» which permitted covered entities to disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials about individuals who are or are suspected to be victims of a crime, abuse, or other harm, if the law enforcement official represents that the information is needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim has occurred and immediate law enforcement activity that depends upon obtaining such information may be necessary.

Not exact matches

The class action, filed in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and docketed under 18 - cv - 02213, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BRF American Depositary Receipts («ADRs») between April 4, 2013 and March 2, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.

The class action, filed in United States District Court, for the District of Illinois, Eastern Division, is on behalf of a class consisting of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Akorn's securities between March 1, 2017 through February 26, 2018, both dates inclusive (the «Class Period»), seeking to recover damages caused by defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.

OSTK SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Notifies Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by the Board of Directors of Overstock.com, Inc..

STEVENSON, Md. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT)(«DCT Industrial» or the «Company») relating to the proposed buyout of DCT Industrial by Prologis, Inc..

The documents CREW cites are the same documents that were examined by Treasury's Inspector General in his review of Treasury's travel, in which he identified no violation of law, regulation, or ethics requirements,» Sayegh said.

On February 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission («FTC») revealed that it filed a complaint against the country's three largest dental supply companies, Henry Schein, Benco Dental Supply Company («Benco»), and Patterson Companies, Inc. («Patterson»), alleging violations of U.S. antitrust laws by conspiring to refuse to provide discounts to or otherwise serve buying groups representing dental practitioners.

Plaintiff seeks to recover compensable damages caused by Defendants» violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act») and Rule 10b - 5 promulgated thereunder.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Analogic Corporation («Analogic» or the «Company»)(NASDAQ GS: ALOG) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company's entry into an agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners, LLC («Altaris») in a transaction valued at approximately $ 1.1 billion.

The site indexes content hosted by others, providing links that its users can use to download movies, music, books and more — often in flagrant violation of information - sharing laws.

Enforcement advances investor confidence through vigorous, fair and effective enforcement of securities rules and laws, and by investigating potential violations.

PBoC maintains that any trading platforms in violation of laws or regulations may have their websites and mobile applications shut down by the administrative department in charge of telecommunications.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Daily Harvest, and our respective past, present and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equityholders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (individually and collectively, the «Daily Harvest Parties»), from and against all actual or alleged Daily Harvest Party or third party claims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, interest, fees, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys» fees and expenses) and costs (including, without limitation, court costs, costs of settlement and costs of pursuing indemnification and insurance), of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, or suspected or unsuspected, in law or equity, whether in tort, contract or otherwise (collectively, «Claims»), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Sites, Content or Products, (b) any User Content you create, post, share or store on or through the Sites or our pages or feeds on third party social media platforms, (c) any Feedback you provide, (d) your violation of these Terms, (e) your violation of the rights of another, and (f) any third party's use or misuse of the Sites or Products provided to you.

The complaint states that in promulgating the final revisions to PTE 84 - 24, which make the exemption available to «fixed rate annuities,» as defined by DOL, but not to one class of fixed annuities — specifically, «fixed indexed annuities» — the Department «acted without providing adequate notice and an opportunity for comment, reflecting arbitrary and capricious conduct in excess of its statutory authority and in clear violation of its obligations to make necessary findings under applicable law.»

Recent developments, including ongoing investigations into bribery and corruption at the Company's subsidiaries in Mexico, China, Brazil, and India; new revelations of accounting fraud at the Company's China operations; a recent ruling by a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge against the Company for its illegal discipline of employees; and, the NLRB decision to authorize a nationwide complaint against the Company for violations of the National Labor Relations Act, highlight the need for enhanced oversight of Wal - Mart's corporate culture and behavior.

Cambridge Analytica secured contracts for US elections that were served by the UK - based SCL, despite the possibility that its use of data scientists with foreign citizenship was a violation of campaign finance laws.

Subject to certain exceptions to be approved by the relevant regulators or certain facts to be ascertained, the public offer will not be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction, or by use of the mails or by any means or instrumentality (including without limitation, facsimile transmission, telephone and the internet) of interstate or foreign commerce, or any facility of a national securities exchange, of any such jurisdiction.

You acknowledge, consent and agree that we may access, preserve, and disclose your registration and any other information you provide if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce this Agreement; (c) respond to claims of a violation of the rights of third - parties; (d) respond to your requests for customer service; or (e) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of The Defense Alliance of Minnesota, The Defense Alliance of Minnesota Affiliates, its users and the public.

«A review of these documents conducted by my staff has identified 11 separate FCIC referrals of individuals or corporations to DOJ in cases where the FCIC found «serious indications of violations [s]» of federal securities or other laws.

The City of Burnaby actively opposed the expansion project and served notices on TM's contractors alleging violation of various Burnaby by - laws.

Referring to a draft article co-authored by Gallagher which suggests that proposals drafted by Harvard Law School's Shareholder Rights Project may constitute a violation of SEC rules, Minow quotes Columbia law professor Robert Jackson, who wrote, «It is wildly inappropriate for a sitting SEC commissioner to issue a law review paper accusing a private party of violating federal securities law without any investigation or due process of any kiLaw School's Shareholder Rights Project may constitute a violation of SEC rules, Minow quotes Columbia law professor Robert Jackson, who wrote, «It is wildly inappropriate for a sitting SEC commissioner to issue a law review paper accusing a private party of violating federal securities law without any investigation or due process of any kilaw professor Robert Jackson, who wrote, «It is wildly inappropriate for a sitting SEC commissioner to issue a law review paper accusing a private party of violating federal securities law without any investigation or due process of any kilaw review paper accusing a private party of violating federal securities law without any investigation or due process of any kilaw without any investigation or due process of any kind.

A school district in Virginia is being warned by a team of lawyers that the presentation of explicit sex videos to classes of 14 - year - old girls likely were felony violations of state and federal laws.

They also examine how the rights and privileges of farm workers, including seasonal and temporary foreign workers, conflict with those of their employers, and reveal the barriers many face by being excluded from most statutory employment laws, sometimes in violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

This could also be an effort by Trump and Cohen to avoid prosecution for knowing and willful violation of federal campaign finance law.

On January 22, 2015, JPMC settled claims by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Maryland Attorney General alleging that JPMC steered customers to a now - defunct Maryland title company in exchange for undisclosed kickbacks and data on potential customers in violation of federal consumer protection laws.

Based on what I have been told by members of the public and reviewed in publicly available documents, I believe violations to the Commodity Exchange Act have taken place in silver markets and that any such violation of the law in this regard should be prosecuted.»

And in the crisis, emergency decisions were made that have been effectively removed from judicial review, including violations of state corporate law and issues raised by the Constitution.

Apart from the food safety issues, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has been plagued by lawsuits from employees alleging violations of labor laws.

In the first complaint, the SEC charged Falcone, Harbinger and Peter Jenson, a former Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Harbinger, with violations of the federal securities laws in relation to the misappropriation of client assets (through the making of a $ 113.2 million loan from a fund managed by Harbinger to Falcone to pay his personal taxes) and the granting of undisclosed preferential redemption rights to certain investors.

Back in 2009, the company was hit by a civil lawsuit in California for violation of state's consumer privacy laws.

But Cohen's office, home and hotel room were raided by the FBI on April 9, and the investigators reportedly seized documents relating to the Daniels payoff, indicating that Cohen is under investigation for possible violations of law related to that payment.

@Bryan — funny, I see the biggest and most hypocritical violations of Christian doctrine by Fundamentalist Christians who are quick to try to enforce their religious law on non-adherents.

Every encroachment and violation of the First Amendment by religious groups violates my rights to religious freedom and violates my equal rights to equality under the law.

Once again this is not a violation of the second law because by combining the two systems the overall entropy of the universe increases.

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They are interested in all reported miracles, especially if performed by unauthorized individuals and most especially if done in violation of some law.

Since then, not only has the number of such nations increased but, more importantly, the violations have been institutionalised by law and imposed by authority.

In the words of the November 5, 1987 report released by the respected human rights organization Americas Watch, contra violations of the laws of war are «so prevalent that these may be said to be their principal means of waging war.