legal education and practice

An investigation is an inquiry, whether formal or informal, intended to develop a factual record. An investigation is a crucial aspect of the legal process.

An investment is the purchase of a financial instrument (such as stocks, bonds and bank products) or an asset with the purpose of producing income for the purchaser through profit or generating more

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Investment seminars, sometimes referred to as “free lunch” seminars, are marketing events used by broker-dealers, investment advisers, or other financial professionals to solicit prospective clients or promote investment products.

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Involuntary means to lack control or intent. Involuntary acts include reflexes, convulsions, or other acts not consciously controlled, or beyond a person’s power to prevent. In criminal law, involuntary actions may absolve the actor from liability. 

Involuntary intoxication is a defense to criminal liability that arises when an individual commits a particular unlawful act while under the influence of intoxicating substances that were ingested involuntarily, and which rendered the individual incapable of understanding the nature of the acts committed.

IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to a device that is connected to a computer network and uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for communication. The address enables devices to locate and exchange data with one another across the internet or other networks. IP establishes the rules for formatting and transmitting data packets.

Ipse dixit is a Latin term that translates to "he himself said it." In legal contexts, it refers to an assertion or statement made by an individual based solely on their own authority, without any supporting evidence or proof. It is often used to criticize arguments or claims that rely solely on the speaker's authority, rather than objective evidence or reasoning.

Ipso facto is a Latin term meaning “by the fact itself” “by that very fact or act” or “for this fact alone”. The following are some examples of ipso facto used in a legal context:

Irrelevant refers to evidence or material that has no logical connection to the matter in controversy in a legal proceeding.

Irreparable harm is a legal term that refers to harm or injury that cannot be adequately compensated or remedied by any monetary award or damages that may be awarded later.