Formal proceedings are expected to begin in the near future following the submission of the petition.

BBC: Azharuddin challenges life ban

He said Mr. Pistorius is still next due to appear at the Magistrate Pretoria court on June 4, at which time a date for the formal proceedings will be set.

WSJ: Oscar Pistorius's Bail Restrictions Eased

The first simplified disciplinary procedure concluded they only needed to receive written warnings, but more formal proceedings - after the criminal trial of those responsible for Peter's death - resulted in summary dismissal for gross misconduct.

BBC: Baby P social workers lose court appeal against sacking

The authors advised that if Pfizer did not agree, formal withdrawal proceedings be started.

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Under this, the Bank of England has traditionally rounded up the creditors of troubled British firms to thrash out a restructuring, without the need for formal bankruptcy proceedings.

ECONOMIST: Argentina's battered companies

The person familiar with the matter said criminal prosecutors, during their probe, conducted interviews with several riders outside the formal grand-jury proceedings.

WSJ: Lance Armstrong's Ex-Teammates Cooperated in Doping Case

And thus, this report has no formal standing in these proceedings.

CNN

The presiding officer, who is similar to the speaker of the House of Commons, chairs proceedings at Holyrood, ensures MSPs behave themselves and represents the parliament at formal events.

BBC: Review of Holyrood presiding officer election rules

The decision to start a preliminary criminal investigation follows a formal complaint by the prince and Catherine, with aides saying they were looking for proceedings against the magazine and the photographer who took the pictures.

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