A fee (such as a "filing fee") which may be imposed upon a litigant in order begin a lawsuit or start a legal dispute resolution case. The fee may represent covering administrative costs. In India this can refer to stamps that may be attached to court documents which instruct the payment of fees. It may also refer to collections matters. See also "Court Costs". … [Read more...]

Generally the upper or top interior surface of a room or area. In contract law a ceiling is usually intended to refer to a highest price or level to occur under an agreement. See also "floor" referring to the lowest or bottom price or level of a contractual agreement. … [Read more...]

An action taken to cure or fix a legal defect. For example, under the Code of Federal Regulations (25 CFR 150.7 - Curative action to correct title defects) which deals with real estate law. The Land Titles and Records Office can initiate an action to "cure" or fix defects in the record which are discovered during the recording of title documents or examination of titles. See … [Read more...]

When a court imposes or shifts the costs associated with legal compliance from one party to another. A good example of cost shifting occurs with electronic evidence and electronic discovery compliance. The general presumption under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is that the party responding to a request for electronic discovery will bear the costs of compliance with the … [Read more...]

Cyberstalking is the use of electronic or online communications technology to stalk, harass or intimidate another person or party. Most frequently it is used in reference to activities on the Internet or via mobile telecommunications networks. Cyberstalking activities may include threats or may just constitute monitoring of another without their knowledge and consent. It may … [Read more...]