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    What is third party litigation funding?

    Third party litigation funding (TPLF) is a multibillion-euro global industry that allows hedge funds and other financiers to invest in lawsuits in exchange for a cut of any settlement or award. The industry operates in the shadows, meaning that no one knows who has invested in a lawsuit. What is…

  • Financial Industry

    How do I make a PDF form?

    How to create fillable PDF files: Open Acrobat: Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Prepare Form.” Select a file or scan a document: Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and add form fields. Add new form fields: Use the top toolbar and adjust the layout using tools in the…

  • Bankruptcy

    What is a special appearance in court?

    Special appearance is a tool defendants can use to challenge a court’s jurisdiction over them. If a court does not have personal jurisdiction or there are other errors like for service of process, many states allow defendants to challenge the lawsuit without submitting to a court’s jurisdiction. How can I…

  • Bankruptcy

    What does rescission mean in contract law?

    Rescission is when a contract is rendered null and void, and so is no longer recognized as legally binding. The courts can free non-liable parties from their agreed obligations and, when possible, will effectively seek to restore them to the position they were in before the contract was signed. What…

  • Government Business

    What is the Property Registration Authority?

    What is the PRA in Ireland? The Property Registration Authority (PRA) is the State organisation responsible for the registration of property transactions in Ireland. What is the role of the Land Registration Authority LRA )? MISSION : To issue decrees of registration and certificates of title and to register documents,…

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    What is the remoteness test?

    The term remoteness refers to the legal test of causation which is used when determining the types of loss caused by a breach of contract or duty which may be compensated by a damages award. What is the meaning of remoteness of damages? What does Remoteness mean? If the damage…

  • Bankruptcy

    When must an escrow account be interest bearing?

    When must a escrow account be interest bearing? 1. By default, all escrow accounts are interest bearing. Is interest offered in escrow account? The Escrow account shall be non-interest bearing. 5. No fund or non-fund based facilities would be permitted against the balances in the Escrow account. Who gets the…

  • Bankruptcy

    What is a lien release form?

    A Lien Release is a form that removes a lien on a property once the property owner pays the lienor in full. The lienor is the person who placed the lien against the property. A lien is a protective legal document that establishes the lienor’s claim to another party’s assets…

  • Bankruptcy

    What’s the relationship between Tila respa and Trid?

    TRID is actually a combination and condensed version of two such regulations: the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). What’s the relationship between TILA-RESPA and Trid quizlet? What’s the relationship between TILA, RESPA, and TRID? The Dodd-Frank Act requires that lenders use the…

  • Government Business

    What is a secret clearance in the military?

    A security clearance certifies that an individual can have access to classified information or be assigned to a highly sensitive job. WHO qualifies for a Security Clearance? Army civilians, military, and contractor personnel who require access to classified information to perform their job. What does a secret clearance get you?…

  • Government Business

    What is the purpose of an OFAC check?

    OFAC screening involves checking entities against the denied party lists maintained by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Additionally, OFAC compliance can also include identifying sanctions and embargoes placed on nations and political jurisdictions. When should you run OFAC checks? Each year, every financial institution…

  • Personal Taxes

    What is a tax defaulted property?

    If a bill remains delinquent through the end of the fiscal year (June 30th), the bill is considered tax-defaulted. Tax-defaulted properties transfer to the redemption tax roll where they continue to accrue 1.5% of the unpaid delinquent tax amount (18 percent per year) until the balance is paid in full.…

  • Personal Taxes

    Is Rye NY wealthy?

    Rye is one of the wealthiest towns in Westchester County. Home to breathtaking waterfront homes, Beach Clubs, Country Clubs, first-class schools (both public and private schools), charming downtown close to the train to NYC- Rye residents have it all. Rye is a city in Westchester County with a population of…

  • Bankruptcy

    What is a subordination agreement used for?

    Despite its technical-sounding name, the subordination agreement has one simple purpose. It assigns your new mortgage to first lien position, making it possible to refinance with a home equity loan or line of credit. Signing your agreement is a positive step forward in your refinancing journey. What does it mean…