A law that prevents business in danger of bankruptcy from being able to unload and transfer business assets to avoid creditors from seizing them. These are most commonly done when a business wants to move unusually large amounts of inventory, merchandise or equipment. The Uniform Commercial Code has set forth several rules with regard to bulk sales, including notice … [Read more...] about BULK SALES LAW
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BRUTUM FULMEN
An empty noise; an empty threat … [Read more...] about BRUTUM FULMEN
BUGGING
The process of secretly placing a bug or to denote the installation of electronic surveillance equipment. … [Read more...] about BUGGING
BULK TRANSFER
See bulk sales law … [Read more...] about BULK TRANSFER
BUBBLE
An extravagant or unsubstantial project for extensive operations in business or commerce, generally founded on a fictitious or exaggerated prospectus, to ensnare unwary investors. Companies formed on such a basis or for such purposes are called "bubble companies." The term is chiefly used in England. … [Read more...] about BUBBLE