The institution of the trust, a creature of the English Court of Equity, evolved deep in the bosom of the Anglo-American legal tradition. France, a civil jurisdiction, lacks a legal institution that ...

We all want to pronounce things correctly and use correct terminology and it can be embarrassing when we do not. On television, anchors, correspondents and pundits have to pronounce a lot of tricky ...

A contract is a legal agreement between parties that stipulates the terms and conditions each party agrees to carry out in exchange for money or other compensation. In business settings, contracts for ...

If you find yourself in a middle of a legal dispute, sifting through documents can get a little tricky. Lawyers, legal proceedings, and legal documents speak a different language. This technical ...

Understanding legal terminology is critical for business owners who want to stay compliant and protect their interests. While you don’t need to become a legal expert overnight, having a working ...

Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court Nitin Jamdar formally launched Niyamapadakosham (legal glossary), a comprehensive compilation of 6,375 legal terms by the High Court, here on Saturday (November ...

If you're on the receiving end of a slick sales pitch, you may eagerly sign a contract only to realize later – away from the enthusiastic salesperson and the hype – that you signed for something you ...