A class is a grouping defined by one or more common attributes. In a legal context, a class usually refers to all those persons who are in the same category, having the same type of rights, or who have suffered from the same harm. For example, a class of persons injured from the same incident in a class action lawsuit.
A class action is a procedural device that permits one or more plaintiffs to file and prosecute a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group, or "class".
The classical theory of insider trading is a form of insider trading where a corporate insider—i.e.
The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, codified at 15 U.S.C. 12-27, is one of the primary pieces of antitrust legislation in the United States. This act was designed to bolster the Sherman Antitrust Act and outlaws the following conduct:
The Clean Air Act (CAA), codified in U.S.C. Title 42, Chapter 85, is a central piece of legislation in the field of environmental law that promulgates uniform national standards for a wide range of air pollutants and sources. The CAA utilizes a two-prong approach - in addition to regulating the air quality levels, it also regulates sources of pollution.
See EPA Website: http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/
The clean hands doctrine is based on the maxim of equity which states that one “who comes into equity must come with clean hands.” This doctrine requires the court to deny equitable relief to a party who has violated good faith with respect
The Clean Water Act (CWA), encoded in 33 U.S.C. Chapter 26, is a landmark piece of legislation in the field of environmental law designed to prevent and repair water pollution in the United States.
“Clear and convincing evidence” is a medium level burden of proof which must be met for certain convictions/judgments.
The “clearly erroneous” standard is a standard of review in civil appellate proceedings. In United States v.
