by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 19, 2023 | Legal Maxims
The phrase “Qui tacet consentire videtur” is a Latin legal maxim, which translates to “He who is silent is understood to consent” in English. This maxim reflects a legal principle that suggests if a person remains silent or does not object to...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 19, 2023 | Law Definition
In legal terms, an “absolute threshold matter” refers to a fundamental issue that a court must decide before addressing other aspects of a case. For example, in a contract dispute involving parties from different jurisdictions, determining which law...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 19, 2023 | Law Definition
In legal terms, informed consent is a process where a person voluntarily agrees to a proposed action after being fully informed about its potential risks, benefits, and alternatives. This concept is especially important in healthcare and legal agreements. It requires...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 19, 2023 | Family Disputes
In fraud cases where a client induces a lawyer to carry out fraudulent activities, is any of that communications protected under privilege law? The attorney-client privilege generally protects confidential communications between an attorney and a client for the...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 19, 2023 | Cause Of Action Elements
Disparagement in law, often referred to as “commercial disparagement” or “trade libel,” is a legal concept that involves making false statements or spreading false information about a business, product, or service with the intent to harm its...