A job or employment engagement where both parties, the employer and employee, can opt to terminate the work agreement at any time and with or without cause. While termination or resignation may be at will, it is still against the law to terminate an employee for reasons of federally prohibited discrimination, such as terminating an employee based upon age, race or religion. … [Read more...] about AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
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ATTORNEY AD HOC
An attorney hired to deal with one specific issue or problem or case. … [Read more...] about ATTORNEY AD HOC
AU BESOIN
In case of need. A French phrase sometimes incorporated in a bill of exchange, pointing out some person from whom payment may be sought in case the drawee fails or refuses to pay the bilL Story, Bills, … [Read more...] about AU BESOIN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
An attorney or lawyer who is admitted to practice law in a specific jurisdiction and perform in all respects as a licensed attorney is eligible. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An advocate, counsel, official agent employed in preparing, managing, and trying cases in the courts. An officer in a court of justice, who is employed by a party in a cause to manage the … [Read more...] about ATTORNEY AT LAW
AUBAINE
French law. When a foreigner died in France, the crown by virtue of a right called droit d'aubaine, formerly claimed all the personal property such foreigner had in France at the time of his death. This barbarous law was swept away by the French revolution of 1789. See Dboit d'Aubaine. … [Read more...] about AUBAINE