Weight of the evidence refers to the believability or persuasiveness of evidence in terms of its probative value, not the quantity or amount. In State v. Thomas, weight of the evidence involved the tendency of credible evidence in the trial...
wex definitions
welfare work rules
Welfare work rules are the rules that mandate recipients of public benefits to make efforts toward securing employment in order to continue receiving their benefits. These rules are designed to promote self-sufficiency and reduce long-term...
well-known seasoned issuer (WKSI)
Well-known seasoned issuer (WKSI) is a category of issuer which allows greater flexibility in accessing U.S. public markets.
Qualification as a well-known seasoned issuerFor an issuer to qualify as a WKSI, they must...
Wells Notice
A Wells Notice is a communication issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or FINRA to individuals or entities who are under investigation for potential violations of securities laws. The notice informs the recipients of...
Wells Submission
A Wells Submission is a formal written response provided by an individual or entity that is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following receipt of a Wells Notice.
The Wells notice...
wet reckless
Wet reckless is an informal term for a plea bargain reached where someone charged with a DUI receives a lesser charge usually for reckless driving. The charge is called “wet” because reckless charges do not include driving under the influence...
whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs due to a sudden and forceful back-and-forth motion of the neck, similar to the cracking of a whip. It is commonly associated with rear-end car accidents but can also result from sports injuries, physical...
whistleblogger
A whistleblogger is a whistleblower who uses a blog or similar digital platform to raise concerns about a person or entity’s misconduct or wrongdoing. This can include topics such as corruption, legal violations, fraud, or other issues that...
whistleblower
A whistleblower is an employee who alleges wrongdoing by their employer (whether public or private), that violates public law or harms a considerable number of people. Whistleblowers expose information or activities within an organization...
whistleblower act
The Whistleblower Act is a type of law that protects employees from retaliation when they report, with a reasonable basis, wrongdoing by their employers. These laws encourage individuals to expose misconduct, illegal activities, or regulatory...