A conservator is a court-appointed custodian of assets belonging to someone determined by the courts to be unable to manage his or her own property.
Copyright is the protection granted by statute or by the common law, giving artists and authors exclusive rights to publish their works or to determine who may do so.
The corporate veil is a legal concept that separates the actions and liabilities of a corporation from its shareholders or officers, offering them protection against personal liability. Courts may pierce the corporate veil to hold individuals accountable for a corporation's actions.
Crowdfunding refers to the financing of a new company or other project by selling shares or bonds directly to small private investors via the Internet. Despite its attractions, there have been fears that this growing practice offers scant legal protection to investors or to entrepreneurs, who may find their ideas are stolen and developed by others. In the UK and the USA, crowdfunding platforms have increasingly been brought within the remit of the regulatory authorities.
Familial status refers to a characteristic determined by a person's household type, such as marriage and existing or prospective children. It is a key term under the Fair Housing Law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, aimed at prohibiting discrimination against individuals under 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, as well as pregnant women.
Limited liability is a legal principle whereby a company's owners and shareholders are protected from being personally liable for the company's debts and liabilities, limited to the amount of their investment.
Malpractice insurance provides coverage for professionals against claims of negligence, mistakes, or failure to perform their professional duties, protecting them from potential legal and financial repercussions.
A recovery fund is a financial safety net for aggrieved persons in the real estate sector who are unable to collect from brokers for wrongdoings. Funded by licensee contributions, it is generally administered by a state Real Estate Commission.
A title company is a firm that examines and validates ownership titles of real estate properties, ensures they are marketable, and may also issue title insurance to protect property buyers and lenders against issues or defects in the title.
Title guaranty, often associated with title insurance, is a legal arrangement that ensures real estate titles are free from defects and claims. This protects property buyers and lenders from potential disputes over property ownership.
A Title Guaranty Company is an entity that provides title insurance, ensuring the validity and legality of a property title, thus protecting property buyers and lenders against potential title disputes and claims.
A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. Used by companies to protect brand identity and maintain market presence.
A Trademark is a distinctive symbol or device used to identify and differentiate the products of a particular trader from those of others. Trademarks offer legal protection and can be registered for exclusive use.
An umbrella policy is an insurance policy providing additional liability coverage over and above the limits of a basic insurance liability policy. It is designed to provide extra protection.
A whistleblower is an employee who reports a violation of the law, typically within an organization, to authorities or the public. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing illegal or unethical activities that harm the public trust.
A whistleblower is an employee who exposes wrongdoing, fraud, or malpractice within an organization, either internally or externally, often legally protected to prevent employer retaliation.
