The FTC is a federal government agency that regulates business practices and enforces antitrust laws. The FTC not only scrutinizes mergers and acquisitions of large multinational companies but it also is the largest agency which protects consumers from unfair business practices and pursues sham organizations. It also regulates collection agencies and credit bureaus. The FTC … [Read more...] about FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
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FEE-TAIL
An estate tail; an estate of inheritance given to a man and the heirs of his body, or limited to certain classes of particular heirs. It corresponds to the feudum talliatum of the feudal law, and the idea is believed to have been borrowed from the Roman law, where, by way of fidei commissa, lands might be entailed upon children and freedmen and their descendants, with … [Read more...] about FEE-TAIL
FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT
The federal Act which requires an employer to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund which pays unemployment benefits. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT
FEGANGI
In old English law. A thief caught while escaping with the stolen goods In his possession. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FEGANGI
FEDERALIST PAPERS
Essays published by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay in the 18th century advocating the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in New York which had already been adopted earlier by Philadelphia. … [Read more...] about FEDERALIST PAPERS