“Land use” is a term that is used to describe the different purposes land may be used for. This includes both economic and cultural uses of land. Common types of land use include:
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large accelerated filer
Large accelerated filer is a class of reporting company which has significantly shorter deadlines to file their periodic reports.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 12b-2 establishes the requirements a company...
law and economics
The term “law and economics” refers to an area of scholarship dedicated to application of modern economic principles to the study of law. It is primarily concerned with economic efficiency, game theory, and the fair distribution of resources...
Law French
Law French refers to an Anglo-Norman dialect of French used in the English courts during the Middle Ages and pre-modern period. Law French saw heavy use for several centuries, until it was gradually replaced by English. Today it survives only...
law in books
"Law in books" refers to laws and legal doctrine contained in bound volumes, such as reporters. Roscoe Pound introduced the term in 1910 in contrast to “law in action” to illustrate the difference between how laws appear in text and their...
Law Latin
Law Latin refers to a form of Latin used in modern legal contexts. It is a type of legal jargon that is used in the United States, as well as in common-law and civil law systems around the world. Law Latin does not exist as a complete...
law school
A law school is an institution or professional school specializing in legal education, usually involved as part of a process for becoming a judge, lawyer, or other legal professional within a given jurisdiction. The American Bar Association (...
leading question
A leading question is a type of questioning in which the form of the question suggests the answer. In general, leading questions are not allowed during the direct examination of a witness and. If leading questions are asked during trial, it...
legal aid
Legal aid refers to professional legal services available to those who cannot afford them. Broadly speaking, the term encompasses public and charitable means of providing services to economically disadvantaged individuals who require an...
legal education
Overview
Legal education in the United States most commonly involves a 3 year Juris Doctorate (J.D.) program. In most states, completion of a J.D. at an accredited law school is required for admission to practice as a lawyer. In the United...