The condition of persons. It also means estate, because it signifies the condition or circumstances in which the owner stands with regard to his property. This may also refer to immigration, being the visa category that an immigrant is assigned and the privileges provided, for example, being given a student visa or being a green card holder and having permanent resident status. … [Read more...]

A list and description of tasks that need to be done under an agreement. Usually a component part of a master agreement. … [Read more...]

A meeting of the judge and lawyers in a case to discuss the progress made in the case and what can be expected moving forward. The judge may ask where the discovery process is at present, what has been conducted and what is outstanding, whether the parties have attempted to settle the case, depositions and other pretrial issues. The status conference may also be the place where … [Read more...]

By this name are understood in some countries, the assembly of the different orders of the people to regulate the affairs of the commonwealth, as, the states general. … [Read more...]

The norm, the usual and normal state of things that is to be expected at the time. … [Read more...]