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Dec 21, 2021 · "PLC" like "PLLC" means "professional limited liability company". The two terms are interchangeable when used for law firms, but PLC is also used for a Public Limited Company, which is a quite different sort of thing, and will not be a lawyer or law firm.
ACQUITTAL - In criminal law, a finding of not guilty. In contract law, a release, absolution, or discharge from an obligation, liability, or engagement. ACTION - Case, cause, suit, or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice. ADJUDICATE - To determine finally. ADJUDICATION - Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree.
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A trade name may be used by a lawyer in private practice if it does not imply a connection with a government agency or with a public or charitable legal services organization and is not otherwise in violation of Rule 7.1. (b) A law firm with offices in more than one jurisdiction may use the same name or other professional designation in each ...
A lawyer in private practice shall not use a firm* name, trade name or other professional designation that states or implies a relationship with a government agency or with a public or charitable legal services organization, or otherwise violates rule 7.1.
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PL — Public Law; PLLC - Professional limited liability company; POA — power of attorney; Prae. — Praenotanda; Pty – proprietary company; Pub.L. — Public Law; Q. QC - Queen's Counsel (United Kingdom and Commonwealth) QDRO — Qualified Domestic Relations Order; R. R — Rex or Regina; RCW — Revised Code of Washington; R.E. or R/E ...
Jan 11, 2022 · BR or B/R - Bankruptcy. CFR - Call for Response or Code of Federal Regulations. CL - Common Law. CNeg - Contributory Negligence. Cs or Cx - Constitution. IRC - Internal Revenue Code. NDA - Non-Disclosure Agreement. PL or Pub.L. - Public Law. R.E. or R/E - Real Estate. SOL - Statute of Limitations. USC - United States Code.
As it is used in federal criminal cases, "the government" refers to the lawyers of the U.S. Attorney's office who are prosecuting the case. Grand jury proceedings are closed to the public, and the person suspected of having committed the crime is not entitled to be present or have an attorney present.