The 12 month period for which a person has a right to take up to 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. … [Read more...] about LEAVE YEAR
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LEAD COUNSEL
The attorney in charge of managing and conducting a case or lawsuit. … [Read more...] about LEAD COUNSEL
LEASE CONTRACT
A formal agreement between a renter (lessee) and owner (lessor) for the use of property or between a tenant and landlord for the use of real property, which includes payment and other essential terms. … [Read more...] about LEASE CONTRACT
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
When a person who is responsible for an accident (usually automotive related) fails to determine whether damages or an injury has occurred at the scene and, instead, leaves immediately. … [Read more...] about LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
LEADING
To ask a question to a witness with the clear intent for them to follow in a certain direction or encourage a certain answer. For example, what did you think of the horrible noise made by the neighbor? Also see leading question or leading the witness. … [Read more...] about LEADING