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That portion of a testator's estate which, by the Falcidian law, was required to be left to the heir, amounting to at least one-fourth. … [Read more...] about FALCIDIAN PORTION

In Spanish law. The final decree or judgment given in a controversy at law. … [Read more...] about FALLO

Laws that govern credit reporting agencies and also concern remedies for consumer fraud. … [Read more...] about FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (FCRA)

A rational, objective and unbiased amount that represents the value of something for which a buyer is willing to buy and a seller to sell. … [Read more...] about FAIR VALUE

Also known as the FDCPA, this federal law prohibits unfair debt collection practices by credit collection agencies, including harassment of debtors, threats, calling at odd hours or on multiple occasions, making false statements or representation and otherwise regulates proper conduct of debt collectors working for collection agencies. The law does not apply to creditors who … [Read more...] about FAIR DEBT COLLECTIONS & PRACTICES ACT