Jurisdiction Quotes

You get a lawyer whether you're in a military tribunal or whether you're in a federal court, number one. The attorney general decided that the court with the biggest - with the greatest venue, with the best jurisdiction was the New York court. That was the right decision to make. - Joe Biden

Without licensing, there was no state jurisdiction over home inspectors. (Before regulation) perhaps complaints could have been sent to consumer affairs or attorney general's office. - Larry Sombke

With this first initiative from the Finance Committee - and there will be more in other areas where we have jurisdiction - we want the victims through all of the affected areas to know that they can count on us to create a set of measures that will return vitality and vigor to the Gulf region. - The Archives

With regards to the area under my jurisdiction, Japan has harmonized its policy with the EU and the United States. - Shoichi Nakagawa

While tax authorities have increased surveillance and regulation in a bid to stem the flow of investment capital and profits to low-tax jurisdictions, it's easier to shift money around than it used to be thanks to technology. Both legal avoidance and illegal evasion techniques have become more accessible. - Chris Edwards

When you have a team that gets into close games, you have to teach them how to play to win the game, not to not lose it. And I think that falls, once again, under my jurisdiction. - Charlie Weis

When we have two jurisdictions, we have to have a meeting of the minds. - John Lackey