The Federal Register is a daily publication of the U.S. Federal Government that officially notifies the public about changes to federal law. Among the items published are presidential executive orders, proposed and enacted administrative rules, notices from administrative agencies, and documents that must be published before taking effect.
Federal tax law refers to every statute, regulation, court decision, and other legal authority relating to the imposition of any tax by the federal government of the United States.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent federal administrative agency, created by Congress in 1914 with the FTC Act.
Ferae naturae is a Latin term meaning nature [wild] animals which refers to any animals that are not designated domesticated animals by law. Ferae naturae are generally considered the property of no one, however, a person can obtain a property interest in a given ferae naturae by capturing one.
The fiduciary duties of trustees refer to the duties owed when managing a trust by a trustee to the beneficiary.
First in, first out (FIFO) accounting is a method for assessing the value of inventory, in which the first purchased items are assumed to be the first ones sold or disposed of. FIFO accounting typically increases the recorded value of inventory and results in a higher net income than if LIFO were used.
Filibuster refers to the use of extreme tactics to delay action, especially in a legislative body. A filibuster often takes the form of continuous speeches on the floor of the legislative body, with the group opposing a final vote indicating their intent to speak indefinitely. Filibusters can take other forms depending on the situation, such as proposing endless amendments that extend debate endlessly.
Financial Institution Fraud (FIF) is a wide category of fraud or embezzlement which occurs within or against financial institutions.
A floating lien is a security interest in a group of assets owned by a business that change in quantity and value through the course of business. Floating liens allow a business to obtain loans and provide a general security interest as collateral in its inventory or accounts receivable.
