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Citation to Federal Unpublished Opinions in the Circuit Courts
In April 2006, proposed Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) 32.1 was adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court. The rule, which went into effect on December 1, 2006, prohibits Federal Circuit Courts from disallowing citation to federal unpublished opinions issued on or after January 1, 2007. FRAP 32.1 raises many open questions that will most…
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European Convention on Human Rights
Introduction The European Convention on Human Rights was a reaction against the horrific abuses of human rights that took place before and during the Second World War, followed by further abuses occurring within the newly formed Communist block. These led, in 1949, due in part to the […]
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Patent
Summary of Patent A grant issued by a governmental authority to an inventor permitting, for a fixed number of years, an exclusive right to the invention. The grant includes the prerogative of preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention covered. Through various […]
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Patent
Summary of Patent A grant issued by a governmental authority to an inventor permitting, for a fixed number of years, an exclusive right to the invention. The grant includes the prerogative of preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention covered. Through various […]
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Data Protection
Governments and regulators around the world are considering a number of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection. In addition, the interpretation and application of consumer and data protection laws or regulations in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are often […]
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Data Protection
Governments and regulators around the world are considering a number of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection. In addition, the interpretation and application of consumer and data protection laws or regulations in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are often […]
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Europol
"In full operation since 1999, Europol is associated with the European Union as the result of a decision by the political and legislative bodies of the Union. EuropolÂ’s activities are legally framed and bound to certain areas of investigation. Yet, Europol is nonetheless […]
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Contract
Introduction to Contract Contract, in law, an agreement that creates an obligation binding upon the parties thereto. The essentials of a contract are as follows: (1) mutual assent; (2) a legal consideration, which in most instances need not be pecuniary; (3) parties who have legal capacity […]
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Contract
Introduction to Contract Contract, in law, an agreement that creates an obligation binding upon the parties thereto. The essentials of a contract are as follows: (1) mutual assent; (2) a legal consideration, which in most instances need not be pecuniary; (3) parties who have legal capacity […]
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Arrest
Summary of Arrest The restraint of a vessel by legal authority pending settlement of an admiralty suit. An arrest in maritime usage is the approximate equivalent of an attachment.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Arrest, the process of taking a person into custody, usually carried […]