• Cases before HUD Administrative Law Judges are handled by HUD's Office of General Counsel, and cases in the federal courts are handled by the U.S. Department of Justice. (hud.gov)
  • The Presidio Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel. (presidio.gov)
  • This is a junior attorney position supporting the General Counsel and other more senior attorneys in the office, and ideal for a candidate interested in developing a general legal practice in a federal agency. (presidio.gov)
  • Shannon Sinclair, the University of Richmond's first general counsel, said what she enjoyed most about working in her area of law was the variety of tasks she could do. (thecollegianur.com)
  • As the general counsel, or in-house lawyer, Sinclair will act as a legal adviser to the university, she explained. (thecollegianur.com)
  • Before the creation of the general counsel position, administrators hired outside lawyers when they needed them - sometimes administrators would hire from McGuireWoods, a law firm where Sinclair had previously worked, she said. (thecollegianur.com)
  • Sinclair then worked at McGuireWoods once again before moving to her most recent job as senior vice president and general counsel of Inova Health System in Fairfax, where she worked for nearly 12 years, the longest she had been in one place, she said. (thecollegianur.com)
  • She also helped to create the general counsel position at Inova, she said. (thecollegianur.com)
  • Although university stakeholders who helped choose the general counsel were skeptical about her lack of experience in higher education, he said, they realized the skills she had from previous jobs were highly transferable. (thecollegianur.com)
  • Sinclair, who said she was passionate about ensuring that non-profit organizations lived up to their obligations, said that as a general counsel she was prepared for anything and she enjoyed that uncertainty. (thecollegianur.com)
  • As Richmond's first general counsel, Sinclair is ready to set an example. (thecollegianur.com)
  • I want to make sure people come away thinking we've made a good decision when we decided to hire a general counsel. (thecollegianur.com)
  • The smokeless tobacco companies now have a Tamara Gitto, associate general counsel, and Gaëtan Duplessis, limited presence at some of these events, in adult-only venues. (who.int)
  • At least 15 people between 2016 and 2019 signed the secret forms, which ask signatories to declare themselves as either a "danger" to themselves or others or lacking "mental capacity adequately to contract or manage" their lives. (dailycaller.com)
  • In September 2023, federal prosecutors filed an information charging Epps with a single count of disorderly conduct on restricted grounds. (wikipedia.org)
  • LSNYC seeks at least 20 law graduates and/or staff attorneys to join our Fall 2023 class of Right to Counsel (RTC) attorneys and work in our neighborhood-based offices representing tenants in eviction defense and other proceedings, as part of our work to implement New York City's groundbreaking Right to Counsel law. (probono.net)
  • PHILADELPHIA - Starting February 1, 2023, low-income renters in Philadelphia zip codes 19134 and 19144 are entitled to free legal representation if they are facing eviction. (clsphila.org)
  • Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the right to counsel initiative in NYC housing courts, and through other referral sources. (probono.net)
  • 39.4092 Multidisciplinary legal representation model program for parents of children in the dependency system. (fl.us)
  • a) The Legislature finds that the use of a specialized team that includes an attorney, a social worker, and a parent-peer specialist, also known as a multidisciplinary legal representation model program, in dependency judicial matters is effective in reducing safety risks to children and providing families with better outcomes, such as significantly reducing the time the children spend in out-of-home care and achieving permanency more quickly. (fl.us)
  • While these challenges may result in legal involvement or require legal representation, addressing the underlying challenges in a manner that achieves stability often falls within the core functions of the practice of social work. (fl.us)
  • f) The Legislature finds it is necessary to encourage and facilitate the use of a multidisciplinary legal representation model for parents and their children in order to improve outcomes for those families involved in the dependency system and to provide the families who find themselves in a crisis with the best opportunity to be successful in creating safe and stable homes for their children. (fl.us)
  • Each office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel established under s. 27.511 may establish a multidisciplinary legal representation model program to serve families in the dependency system. (fl.us)
  • The department shall submit such documentation as promptly as possible upon the establishment of a multidisciplinary legal representation model program and shall execute the necessary agreements to ensure the program accesses available federal matching funding for the program in order to help eligible families involved in the dependency system. (fl.us)
  • Legislation providing for guaranteed legal representation, known as Right to Counsel , was passed by City Council in November 2019. (clsphila.org)
  • Legal representation and support will be provided by Community Legal Services, SeniorLAW Center, Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Philly VIP, and the Tenant Union Representative Network. (clsphila.org)
  • That is why access to free legal representation for low-income households, which helps level the playing field, is so important. (clsphila.org)
  • In the first two Right to Counsel zip codes, 38 percent of tenants received representation in Municipal Court - which is higher than the citywide representation rate across all Philadelphia zip codes (20.6 percent). (clsphila.org)
  • The percentage of tenants receiving legal representation in Right to Counsel zip codes is expected to grow as tenants become more aware of this vital resource. (clsphila.org)
  • Being able to access free of charge the same legal representation as the city's more monied residents ensures their rights will no longer be jeopardized just because they can't afford counsel. (clsphila.org)
  • Use of the information located on this site is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or representation by qualified counsel. (capdefnet.org)
  • The Right to Counsel law was passed in 2017 after a successful tenant-led campaign by tenant organizers, advocacy groups and legal services organizations. (probono.net)
  • To access Right to Counsel, tenants can call the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500. (clsphila.org)
  • To raise awareness in the newest zip codes about this resource, the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project (PEPP) and the City of Philadelphia will host two tenant-focused resource fairs, one in each new Right to Counsel zip code. (clsphila.org)
  • Eligible tenants will be able to access services for Right to Counsel and receive help with public benefits, taxes, employment, utility assistance, behavioral health, and more. (clsphila.org)
  • Right to Counsel builds on a growing network of resources for Philadelphia tenants facing eviction, including the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project and the Eviction Diversion Program . (clsphila.org)
  • Right to Counsel services are funded through the City's Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project budget. (clsphila.org)
  • Right to Counsel-represented tenants avoided all default judgments and were more likely to enter into a Judgment by Agreement (JBA) where attorneys have the opportunity to help negotiate reduced judgments, more time to move, and fair payment plans. (clsphila.org)
  • More information on the first five months of Right to Counsel from the launch (February 1, 2022) through the end of the 2022 fiscal year (June 30, 2022) can be found in the Right to Counsel Annual Report . (clsphila.org)
  • I am pleased about the plan to expand the Right to Counsel program to more Philadelphia communities, including the 8th Council District, which I represent. (clsphila.org)
  • This Right to Counsel expansion is truly a step in the right direction," said Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass . (clsphila.org)
  • The first four Right to Counsel zip codes were selected in consultation with the Reinvestment Fund and based on overall number of evictions, rate of evictions, and proportion of families living in poverty. (clsphila.org)
  • Defendants are entitled to legal counsel. (country-data.com)
  • Its primary purpose is to assist lawyers representing defendants in federal death penalty proceedings and federal habeas corpus proceedings dealing with the death penalty. (capdefnet.org)
  • According to an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on April 18, the six defendants participated in a real estate scheme in which they sold victims Real Estate Owned""REO, or bank owned""properties for as much as $45,000. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • Criminal cases are tried either by sharia courts administered by each amirate or by civil courts of the federal system that exist in several amirates. (country-data.com)
  • His experience includes representing employers in trials before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including class action litigation. (littler.com)
  • Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing. (probono.net)
  • CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini told the outlet that its transgender policy is based on federal and state guidance and that multiple courts and federal agencies - including the Justice Department - have acknowledged the term 'sex' in Title IX is ambiguous. (theblaze.com)
  • This course covers the lifecycle of a lawsuit in federal court, including the scope and nature of the federal courts' constitutional and statutory authority to decide cases. (uga.edu)
  • Use of opinions, legal research, summaries, briefs, motions and sample/model pleadings by persons accessing this website does not create any obligation or liability on the part of FDPRC counsel, HAT counsel, attorneys contributing to the site, or the Defender Services Division of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (capdefnet.org)
  • A congressional report finds that four corporate landlords acted aggressively to push out tenants during the first year of the pandemic, despite a federal eviction moratorium and billions in emergency rental aid. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • He chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, which began its investigation after reports that the companies had high eviction filing rates despite a federal eviction moratorium, and often refused to accept emergency rental aid. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • The report covers the worst part of the pandemic, a period when a federal eviction moratorium was in effect, as well as many local ones. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • David's practice is devoted to assisting employers with the implementation and maintenance of effective affirmative action programs and representing government contractors before the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), as well as similar state and local agencies. (littler.com)
  • The materials offered on this site do not constitute legal advice, legal services, or practice of law in any state or federal jurisdiction. (capdefnet.org)
  • Nichols P, Ussery-Hall A, Griffin-Blake S, Easton A. The evolution of the Steps program, 2003-2010: transforming the federal public health practice of chronic disease prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • He has worked with in-house counsel, business leadership, and HR professionals to proactively identify and implement creative solutions for complying with employment related legal and regulatory requirements, avoiding liability, and resolving internal and external disputes. (littler.com)
  • Along with other advocates, I worked to protect vulnerable elders and people with disabilities, and pushed to improve regulatory standards and enforcement. (progressive.org)
  • However, these are new laws and regulatory areas, and there may be a conflict with applicable federal laws and related hemp laws in other states. (burr.com)
  • She advises commercial enterprises, financial institutions, and technology companies on the full spectrum of legal and regulatory matters related to the use of electronic signatures and records to conduct business online or via mobile devices in compliance with the US Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), various UCC Articles enabling digital transactions, including Article 9-105, and globally. (dlapiper.com)
  • He represents consumers before regulatory agencies, testifies at legislative hearings, and provides legal and policy counsel to low-income advocates, legal services lawyers, and government officials. (nclc.org)
  • The sharing of air with a person who has infectious tuberculosis. (cdc.gov)
  • The Plan called for revision of state and local laws to 'facilitate the cure of persons with infectious tuberculosis,' (1). (cdc.gov)
  • Advocates for these vulnerable residents of long term care facilities must keep up the fight to resist removal of their legal protections. (progressive.org)
  • A resource of probono.net/ny for volunteer attorneys, legal services advocates, law students and faculty representing low income clients. (probono.net)
  • Mitchell would have won the 2019 state championship in the girls' 55-meter indoor track competition, 'but because two males took first and second place, she was denied the gold medal,' the legal firm said. (theblaze.com)
  • If this change goes through, a critical piece of private enforcement to protect vulnerable people who live in institutions will be neutered. (progressive.org)
  • Unlike every other federal judge in the country who is subject to a code of conduct, there is no enforcement if Supreme Court justices violate the code of conduct," he said. (yahoo.com)
  • Governor Brewer, who in April signed a tough new law that allows Arizona law enforcement personnel to check the immigration status of people reasonably suspected to be in the country illegally, found out Wednesday that she would be seeing the president. (csmonitor.com)
  • Another traffic encounter with law enforcement led to officers violently taking the life of a Black person. (naacpldf.org)
  • Far too many times we've seen communities torn apart when law enforcement officers end the lives of Black people, and we must urgently turn to implementing important reforms that we know will save lives. (naacpldf.org)
  • If the number of ill or exposed persons were large, the bio- be a single location for emergency response by emergency agent were contagious, or both, an epidemic could last for medical teams, law enforcement officers, and firefighters as weeks, and the demands on staff could be enormous. (cdc.gov)
  • About two thirds of all reports to Child Protective Services were made by professionals who are mandated to report maltreatment (eg, educators, law enforcement personnel, social services personnel, legal professionals, day care providers, medical or mental health personnel, foster care providers). (msdmanuals.com)
  • VERIFY viewer Bill wants to know if people need a lawyer to file a claim. (wkyc.com)
  • The text of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 states that a lawyer can file a Camp Lejuene Justice Act claim on behalf of eligible individuals, but people are also permitted to file individually - meaning they are not required to hire a lawyer to file a claim. (wkyc.com)
  • In an email, the Bell Legal Group told VERIFY that although an attorney is not required to file a claim, a lawyer would be required to pursue the case in federal court. (wkyc.com)
  • President Edward Ayers elaborated on her job description, saying having an in-house lawyer would help prevent legal problems. (thecollegianur.com)
  • The provisional constitution authorizes federal police and security guard forces, which are subordinate to the Ministry of Interior. (country-data.com)
  • e) The Legislature further finds that current federal law authorizes the reimbursement of a portion of the cost of attorneys for parents and children in eligible cases, whereas such funds were formerly restricted to foster care administrative costs. (fl.us)
  • This included persons detained under the government-declared state of emergency, effective October 8. (state.gov)
  • accusing him of working for the federal government. (wikipedia.org)
  • Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. (ftc.gov)
  • Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. (ftc.gov)
  • Both the federal government and the amirate of Dubayy retain independent internal security organizations. (country-data.com)
  • Under the Criminal Procedures Code adopted in 1992, the accused has the right to defense counsel, provided by the government, if necessary, in cases involving possible sentence of death or life imprisonment. (country-data.com)
  • The American Civil Liberties Union is representing Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood - the biological male sprinters who identify as females and who have dominated girls' track in Connecticut - and told the outlet it's troubling that the U.S. government is entering the fray to 'make clear that it does not believe girls who are trans enjoy protections under federal law. (theblaze.com)
  • Our clients are two high school seniors who are just trying to enjoy their final track season of high school and who now have to contend with the federal government arguing against their right to equal educational opportunities,' Chase Strangio, deputy director for Trans Justice at the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project, told the AP. (theblaze.com)
  • Assistance is now in sight as the federal government is providing small and medium sized businesses with tax relief to enable small businesses to comply with the new laws. (wilentz.com)
  • And we need to have the federal government do their job. (csmonitor.com)
  • When the government brings a legal action, it does not charge any fees or costs to individuals who are alleging discrimination. (hud.gov)
  • We congratulate the federal government and Parliament for taking concerted action to crack down on flavoured tobacco products and print advertising. (who.int)
  • Construction is one of the most hazardous economic sectors in the U.S. Although the federal government collects data on occupational injuries, there is growing evidence that the Bureau of Labor Statistics substantially under reports injuries and illnesses. (cdc.gov)
  • Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. (probono.net)
  • For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. (probono.net)
  • Legal Services, Office of Legal Counsel. (eeoc.gov)
  • The postings on this blog were created for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a solicitation to provide legal services. (wilentz.com)
  • Margo began her legal career as counsel to the US House of Representatives, Committee on Banking and Financial Services. (dlapiper.com)
  • An early advocate for the financial services industry's acceptance and implementation of electronic signatures, she served as counsel to the Electronic Financial Services Council and assisted the group draft and lobby for the federal ESIGN Act, and is currently counsel to the Electronic Signature and Records Association, where she works to further electronic financial services policy before Congress and federal regulators. (dlapiper.com)
  • The declaration will provide money for temporary housing, crisis counseling, unemployment assistance, home repairs, and legal services for those who have been displaced. (whec.com)
  • She additionally counseled the White House and federal agencies on high-profile legal issues. (jw.com)
  • Six people""including women from Orange County and Tennessee""have been charged by Federal Prosecutors in relation to a multi-million-dollar real estate flipping scheme in which investors were promised titles to homes that could be easily resold but in fact did not have "clean" titles, were uninhabitable, or were simply worthless. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • Businesses with 500 employees or less are feeling the financial impact of the new federal laws that require them to provide financial relief to their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. (wilentz.com)
  • Lawmakers suggest some of these tactics may be unlawful and they've referred the findings to federal and state agencies for further investigation. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • If the investigation shows that the law has been violated, HUD or the Department of Justice may take legal action to enforce the law. (hud.gov)
  • This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and investigators from the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation through the U.S. Attorney's office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (naacpldf.org)
  • All researchers, regardless of their research area, should be aware of the proper institutional procedures for responding to state open records requests and federal FOIA requests. (sfn.org)
  • Identify a point person within the institution who will be responsible for state open records and federal FOIA requests to ensure the system facilitates an orderly response. (sfn.org)
  • The designated point person should be familiar with the sensitive nature of animal research documents and have a full understanding of both the federal FOIA and state open records laws. (sfn.org)
  • All researchers using animals should know the point person and the appropriate institutional procedure for responding to a federal FOIA or state open records request. (sfn.org)
  • Institutions should establish separate procedures for responding to requests from federal agencies seeking information in response to federal FOIA requests and individual and organizations requesting information under the state open records laws. (sfn.org)
  • Many state open records laws are modeled after the federal FOIA. (sfn.org)
  • Brewer says she looks forward to seeing the president face-to-face and making her case for beefed-up federal involvement in Arizona's difficult border situation, where kidnapping, drug trafficking, and continuing illegal immigration have heightened a sense of crisis in the state. (csmonitor.com)
  • Margo also advises on matters related to privacy and data security, and the use of artificial intelligence, including under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and on other consumer protection laws, such as the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) and federal and state unfair and deceptive acts and practices (UDAP/UDAAP) laws. (dlapiper.com)
  • A person appointed by the state to be responsible for the administration of state TB programs. (cdc.gov)
  • Deuel Ross, senior counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, which brought the lawsuit, said he was disappointed and said there is nothing in state or federal law that prohibits this "very common means of people being able to vote. (necn.com)
  • It would be a disservice to the people of Oregon or union members to advance such a questionable proposal and likely put the state in costly litigation. (wweek.com)
  • The article proposes strategies for achieving these objectives as well as for removing legal barriers that dis- must be achieved: 1) a sufficient number of employees and courage agencies, institutions, and persons from working providers in state and local health agencies, hospitals, clinics, together for the overall good of the community. (cdc.gov)
  • Her responsibilities are focused in advising Quest Diagnostics laboratories in meeting the federal and state agency laboratory requirements and interacting with the agencies to help address concerns and drive to resolution. (cdc.gov)
  • People protested police brutality at the 2000 Republican National Convention. (truthout.org)
  • The "puppet warehouse" arrests occurred during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in 2000, with more than 400 people arrested in total that day. (truthout.org)
  • As I wrote in Crashing the Party: Legacies and Lessons from the RNC 2000 ( PM Press ), no bomb-making materials were ever found, but people paid the price for blocking roads by spending up to two weeks in jail and years of their lives defending themselves in court. (truthout.org)
  • Although people were protesting some of the same criminal legal issues 20 years ago on August 1 - an end to police violence, abolition of the prison-industrial complex and freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal - the 2000 RNC took place at the height of the mostly-white global justice movement. (truthout.org)
  • Researchers predicted that one-third of all people born in 2000 would develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime (4). (cdc.gov)
  • Any information in a federal agency's possession at the time a request is made must be disclosed under the federal FOIA, unless part or all of the information falls within one of nine limited statutory exemptions. (sfn.org)
  • Therefore, if they are convicted, each defendant would face statutory maximum sentences of at least 100 years in federal prison. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • Most persons receive expeditious trials, although Iraqis and Palestinians had been held incommunicado in detention for one or two months in 1991. (country-data.com)
  • While many detainees have been released, an unknown number remain in detention without charge and without access to legal counsel or family members. (hrw.org)
  • We need to clarify who really has the right to go out there for the moderate livelihood fishery," Mr. Paul said, adding that until leaders agree on how to regulate that aspect - including a means for Indigenous people to identify themselves on the water - the fishery will be vulnerable to abuse, including by those who falsely claim Indigenous heritage. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • GIS maps) that may identify locations where a person with a particular disease resides. (cdc.gov)
  • Summaries of health information (e.g., informal door-to-door surveys conducted by community members) that might identify people with a particular health condition, especially if information is collected from a small geographic area. (cdc.gov)
  • Identify and support people at risk of suicide. (cdc.gov)
  • Without an attorney, the legal system could be confusing, and the court dockets may not make sense, causing accused individuals to miss hearings and filing deadlines, and/or improperly prepare court documents which could result in severe outcomes for their criminal charges. (michaelraheb.com)
  • Brewer indicated that she would bring several aides with her to the meeting, including outside legal counsel - not the attorney general of Arizona, who does not support the law. (csmonitor.com)
  • Critics, including Obama and US Attorney General Eric Holder , have said that Arizona's law - which goes into effect July 29 - will lead to racial profiling and could in fact lead to an increase in crime as people fear cooperating with police lest they face problems over their immigration status. (csmonitor.com)
  • We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. (ftc.gov)
  • Despite the fact that the Obama administration began the federal government's first concerted effort to enforce online accessibility in 2010, those with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities face significant differences in levels of access to and on the Internet due to the widespread inaccessibility of its content and of the software and hardware necessary for online access. (nfb.org)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance. (memphis.edu)
  • Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (memphis.edu)
  • The CIAC also noted that its policy follows Title IX, the federal law that gives girls equal educational opportunities, including in athletics, the outlet added. (theblaze.com)
  • Experienced criminal defense lawyers will give advice on what will happen if a conviction sticks, and/or the legal actions that will be necessary to lessen negative outcomes, including fines, jail time, and possible lifelong criminal records. (michaelraheb.com)
  • Legal counsel understands when it is in the client's best interests to take a plea deal from prosecuting attorneys, or to dig in and fight the criminal charges in the court system. (michaelraheb.com)
  • Good Fort Green Springs Florida criminal defense attorneys are versed in how the judicial system works, and understand the intricate path from the beginning of legal action through case resolution. (michaelraheb.com)
  • These efforts can keep individuals from having criminal records, jeopardizing careers, and/or losing professional licenses, as well as keeping a person from jail time. (michaelraheb.com)
  • Good Golden Glades Florida criminal defense attorneys are versed in how the judicial system works, and understand the intricate path from the beginning of legal action through case resolution. (michaelraheb.com)
  • a) The department shall collaborate with the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel to determine and execute any necessary documentation for approval of federal Title IV-E matching funding. (fl.us)
  • and has served as an expert witness in several federal criminal cases. (itascabooks.com)
  • Se realizaron entrevistas en los meses de agosto a diciembre de 2017, individuales y audiograbadas, siguiendo guion semiestructurado con 91 enfermeros que actuaban en el SAMU de ciudades del estado de Paraíba, Brasil. (bvsalud.org)
  • He was the lead counsel in the Marshall case and now serves as legal adviser to the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • TheBlaze last month highlighted a federal lawsuit filed by three biological female athletes who are challenging the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference's policy of letting biological males compete in girls' sports . (theblaze.com)
  • The decision stemmed from a lawsuit the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program filed on behalf of voters with health issues who were concerned about the risk of COVID-19 at the polls. (necn.com)
  • At a White House meeting Thursday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer plans to urge Obama to boost the federal role in attacking illegal immigration. (csmonitor.com)
  • The governor is in town for a meeting of the Council of Governors , a 10-person panel Mr. Obama appointed her to in January that advises the president on homeland security. (csmonitor.com)
  • She also seemed unperturbed at the prospect of legal challenges, either from the American Civil Liberties Union or the Obama administration. (csmonitor.com)
  • She is a member of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section and the Committee on the Law of Commerce in Cyberspace, is on the xDTM Standard Board of Governors and is a legal member participant in the Digital Chamber of Commerce's Smart Contracts Alliance. (dlapiper.com)
  • The temporary confinement of a person who has or who is suspected of having TB. (cdc.gov)
  • The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in a pair of cases out of the Seventh Circuit that will finally resolve a longstanding circuit split on the question of "scienter" under the False Claims Act (FCA)-namely, whether a defendant can "knowingly" violate the FCA if the relevant legal requirement is ambiguous and the defendant's conduct is otherwise "objectively reasonable. (jw.com)
  • The attorneys will be expected to perform community outreach and provide legal information, advice, and counsel, both in clinical and informal settings. (probono.net)
  • Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. (cdc.gov)
  • Many were never brought before a court, provided access to legal counsel, or formally charged with a crime. (state.gov)
  • In finding Mr. Marshall not guilty, the court affirmed that Mi'kmaq people have the right to hunt and fish for a living, or what the court termed a "moderate livelihood. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The program contributed to growing immigration court backlogs, encountered legal challenges, and had questionable success in deterring migrants from illegally crossing the border. (migrationpolicy.org)
  • The United States will also aim to complete individual MPP court cases within six months, and provide migrants with greater access to legal aid and more information about their situation. (migrationpolicy.org)
  • According to the Navy, individuals may seek relief in federal court for a claim that is denied or if no decision is made six months after a claim is filed. (wkyc.com)
  • People will need to seek legal counsel in order to properly pursue their case in the court system," the Bell Legal Group said. (wkyc.com)
  • An experienced trial and appellate litigator, Bethany has tried four federal jury trials to verdict and presented oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. (jw.com)
  • During her tenure in public service, Bethany worked on the confirmations of Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, as well as over 100 other federal judges across the country. (jw.com)
  • After being arrested, Melkonian was arraigned in federal court in Santa Ana, where she pleaded not guilty and was released on a $20,000 bond. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • Snyder appeared in United States District Court in Tennessee and was released on a $30,000 bond with instructions to appear in federal court in Santa Ana on May 14 for an arraignment. (mortgagefraudblog.com)
  • Before becoming a federal prosecutor, Bethany worked at the White House as Deputy Associate Counsel to the President and at the Department of Justice as a Counsel in the Civil Rights Division and in the Office of Legal Policy. (jw.com)
  • Legal limitations to methods of arrest, including proper procedure and identification of officers who sidestep civil rights laws, or illegally gather evidence, may impact a case outcome. (michaelraheb.com)
  • Sinclair officially began her job on Oct. 20 for the university, and so far has been meeting people and assessing the school to see if it is compliant with laws and risk before building a legal plan based on those two things. (thecollegianur.com)
  • Those with access to confidential information must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations related to privacy. (cdc.gov)
  • Cannabis was widely used for a variety of medical ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, until a series of federal laws beginning in the 1930s penalized the sale and use of medicinal cannabis and ended its legitimate medical use 16 . (cdc.gov)
  • We're into a pre-crime, Minority Report type of world where the FBI believes it can take constitutional rights away from anyone it thinks possibly might pose a threat in the future," said Robert Olson, GOA's outside counsel who specializes in firearms law. (dailycaller.com)
  • This includes safely storing medications and firearms to reduce access among people at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Burned out fishing boats, thousands of pounds of dumped, dead lobsters and allegations of a booming black market for the popular crustacean have drawn federal investigators to Nova Scotia's most lucrative fishing grounds in the lead-up to lobster season. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Sinclair then earned her master's in public health from Harvard University through a special program for people who were already practicing law, she said. (thecollegianur.com)
  • It is highly recommended that health assessors consult with ATSDR program leaders, privacy experts, and/or legal counsel before handling any data in which confidentiality may be an issue. (cdc.gov)
  • Whereas most programs at CDC addressed a specific disease, condition, or risk factor in a particular setting and among a certain population until program funding ended, Steps interventions encompassed multiple diseases and risk factors, served entire communities, and were designed to be sustainable beyond federal funding. (cdc.gov)
  • Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. (ftc.gov)
  • One company, The Siegel Group, is accused of using deceptive practices to "bluff" people out of their apartments. (iowapublicradio.org)
  • Depending on the administrative structure of the institution, the point person may be someone within the office of the university counsel, the vice president of research, or the signing official within the grants office. (sfn.org)
  • Advocacy groups brought legal challenges to MPP during the Trump administration, but were ultimately unsuccessful. (migrationpolicy.org)
  • Nurses and hospital administrators might be curious about the answers to several legal questions that arise from the case of the Utah nurse who, upon informing a police officer that he could not draw the blood of an unconscious patient without a warrant, was handcuffed, arrested, and forcibly moved from the hospital's burn unit into a patrol car. (medscape.com)
  • The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, is intended to ensure that personal information about individuals collected by Federal agencies is limited to that which is legally authorized and necessary and is maintained in a manner that precludes unwarranted invasion of individual privacy. (eeoc.gov)
  • Employers may retain withheld federal income taxes, the employee share of Social Security and Medicare taxes, and the employer share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. (wilentz.com)
  • They can provide objective explanations regarding the severity of the charges, and spell out actions that needs to occur to prevent the worst legal outcomes. (michaelraheb.com)
  • The forms were presented by the FBI to people at their homes and in other undisclosed locations, according to bureau documents unearthed through the Freedom of Information Act by the firearm rights group Gun Owners of America (GOA) and shared with the DCNF. (dailycaller.com)
  • He said the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has not yet been willing to enter into a consultation process to develop the moderate livelihood fishery. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also promised to exempt some categories of vulnerable individuals from Remain in Mexico, including the elderly, LGBTQ people, and those with physical or mental disabilities. (migrationpolicy.org)
  • The elective option allows the Navy to focus its review process on a few key aspects, such as the type of medical condition alleged and the amount of time a person worked or resided at Camp Lejeune, according to the Justice Department. (wkyc.com)
  • By the early 1990s, the federal Older Americans Act was amended by Congress, requiring all states to have legal counsel for their ombudsman programs. (progressive.org)
  • SCDA has warned South Carolina hemp growers and processors of these federal limitations. (burr.com)
  • Marijuana research is challenging because cannabis is still a controlled substance under federal law. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The group also includes the heirs of the persons deceased after November 20, 1998 who satisfied the criteria mentioned above. (who.int)
  • Counseling and support including cognitive-behavioral therapy and social skills training should also be considered. (medscape.com)
  • Epps hired the same legal counsel that Dominion Voting Systems used in their successful litigation against Fox News. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatment in which health-care providers or other designated persons observe patients ingesting anti-TB medications. (cdc.gov)
  • Opponents raised questions whether such a requirement was legal, and the bill now appears dead. (wweek.com)
  • In order to get signatures, FBI agents in some cases interviewed people at their homes and elsewhere. (dailycaller.com)
  • No formal public defender system exists, but the judge has responsibility for looking after the interests of persons not represented by counsel. (country-data.com)
  • But when health assessors do need to analyze sensitive information necessary for answering public health questions, they must do so in a way that protects the confidentiality and identity of the people involved. (cdc.gov)
  • This article proposes and discusses legal and administra- health-care providers and the public about the status of the epi- tive preparations for a bioterrorist attack. (cdc.gov)
  • With that strategy, it's not surprising that Green Tree acquired the mortgages of a proportionally higher percentage of people already in financial trouble. (ftc.gov)
  • For people with disabilities equal access to information, communication, and related technologies defines many of the civil rights concerns in the age of the World Wide Web. (nfb.org)
  • Issues of electronic accessibility for people with disabilities have meaning to a large part of the population. (nfb.org)
  • In the United States 54.4 million people have a disability (18.7 percent of the overall population in 2005), while the number of persons with disabilities worldwide is more than 550 million. (nfb.org)
  • CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. (cdc.gov)
  • Plaintiffs' counsel based the claim on both Québec civil law and consumer protection legislation. (who.int)