In the city's preliminary offering for the bonds, it writes, "On or about August 15, 2003, the city intends to commence litigation" to direct the corporation to pay the money.
Other standardized testing organizations have complied with the New York law rather than commence litigation over the matter.
In China, for example, there was a long history of unofficial legal advisers often young men preparing to take imperial examinations for official appointment who assisted merchants and other laymen in the preparation of legal documents, including those needed to commence litigation.
Warner also said the government needs to help dispel fears of litigation for on-demand economy startups, at least on a trial basis, to allow innovation to flourish.
Regardless of the nature or source, when equity owners have conflict, if New Co.'s owners' agreement does not provide good procedures for addressing the situation, then the owners are left with the singular avenue of commencing litigation.
The increased awareness about the importance of EBP may be due to higher rates of litigation, demands for greater accountability for clinical practice, and increased public awareness of healthcare associated with improved information technology [ 2- 4].
The fallout from Mahmood's conviction also threatened to engulf Rupert Murdoch's newspapers in the UK and US in fresh litigation and demands for huge payouts.
"Continuing the civil litigation for several more years," it read, "would demand further time, energy and cost with no corresponding benefit.
They fear potential future litigation, for one.
Last October, Del Monte Foods agreed to settle such litigation for $89 million.
Mr. Napoli said the high profile of the litigation demanded significant spending for news conferences, lobbying and other needs to keep up with the lawyers defending the city and its contractors.
