Tag: Featured
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Powers of Congress
Powers of Congress in the United States Introduction Congress, as one of the three coequal branches of government, is ascribed significant powers by the Constitution. All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can […]
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Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers in United States Federalist Papers, No. 10 & No. 51 (1787-1788) The Federalist Papers were a series of essays published in newspapers in 1787 and 1788 by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the Constitution. The Federalist […]
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Proximate Cause
Proximate Cause in the United States Proximate Cause Definition That which, In a natural and continuous sequence, unbrbken by a new cause, produced an event, and without which that event would not have occurred. For a meaning of it, read Proximate Cause in the Legal Dictionary here. […]
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Proximate Cause
Proximate Cause in the United States Proximate Cause Definition That which, In a natural and continuous sequence, unbrbken by a new cause, produced an event, and without which that event would not have occurred. For a meaning of it, read Proximate Cause in the Legal Dictionary here. […]
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Defense Attorney
Defense Attorney in the United States A lawyer who represents the defendant in criminal or civil cases. A defense attorney responds to the charges or claims of the other party and offers evidence and reasons that the prosecution or plaintiff should not prevail. While defense attorneys do […]
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Defense Attorney
Defense Attorney in the United States A lawyer who represents the defendant in criminal or civil cases. A defense attorney responds to the charges or claims of the other party and offers evidence and reasons that the prosecution or plaintiff should not prevail. While defense attorneys do […]
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Drug Addiction Recovery
Drug Addiction Recovery in the United States Note: Learn about the treatment of drug addiction in this entry Recovery is a process of change and growth through which people with substance use disorders stop using, and reestablish friendships and family ties, build positive social networks, […]
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Drug Addiction Recovery
Drug Addiction Recovery in the United States Note: Learn about the treatment of drug addiction in this entry Recovery is a process of change and growth through which people with substance use disorders stop using, and reestablish friendships and family ties, build positive social networks, […]
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Marketing Services Agreement
Marketing Services Agreement in the United States Federal Regulation There is a prohibition on kickbacks and referral fees under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) (12 U.S.C. 2601, et seq.), which is related to the substantial risks posed by entering into marketing services […]
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Consumer Reporting Agencies
Consumer Reporting Agencies in the United States Written Policies and Procedures Regarding the Accuracy and Integrity of Information Furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies There is an obligation of furnishers (12 C.F.R. § 1022.41(c)) under Regulation V to establish and implement […]
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Consumer Reporting Agencies
Consumer Reporting Agencies in the United States Written Policies and Procedures Regarding the Accuracy and Integrity of Information Furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies There is an obligation of furnishers (12 C.F.R. § 1022.41(c)) under Regulation V to establish and implement […]
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Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Servicing in the United States Mortgage Servicer A servicer may service loans on behalf of itself or an affiliate. It may service as a contractor of the trustee where a mortgage is included in a mortgage-backed security, or it may service whole loans for an outside third-party […]
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Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Servicing in the United States Mortgage Servicer A servicer may service loans on behalf of itself or an affiliate. It may service as a contractor of the trustee where a mortgage is included in a mortgage-backed security, or it may service whole loans for an outside third-party […]
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Status Offense
Status Offense in the United States A kind of violation or offense that is defined by the character or condition of the offender. Vagrancy, for example, is a status crime. A vagrant is a person who has no visible means of support. Status crimes or offenses are most commonly used in connection […]
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Status Offense
Status Offense in the United States A kind of violation or offense that is defined by the character or condition of the offender. Vagrancy, for example, is a status crime. A vagrant is a person who has no visible means of support. Status crimes or offenses are most commonly used in connection […]