What is Tort Law? Liability, Negligence, Obligations and Remedies
What is a Tort? A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy in the…
Author: Yasmin K. Brinkley, MBA, LLM
Yasmin is an expert in Commercial Contracts, Securities Regulation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property and Media Law. Yasmin completed her LLB Degree and MBA in Toronto. She is a dual-qualified lawyer in Canada, and England & Wales, and an Adjunct Professor of Business Law. Yasmin helps small businesses and charitable bodies to navigate financial legalities.
Intellectual Property: Legal Definition, IP Rights, Copyright, Patent, Trademark and Trade Secret
What is an Intellectual Property Right? An intellectual property right is a legal right that grants creators and inventors exclusive control over their original works…
Proprietary Right: Legal Meaning, Ownership, Property Right and Enforcement
What is a Proprietary Right? A proprietary right is a legal claim or entitlement that grants an individual or entity exclusive control and ownership over…
APR vs Fixed Interest Rate: Calculation, Variability and Monthly Repayments
What is APR and Fixed Interest Rate? APR, or Annual Percentage Rate, is the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, accounting…
Debenture: Legal Definition, Types of Debenture and Raising Capital
What is a Debenture? A debenture is a type of long-term debt instrument issued by a company that is not secured by physical assets or…
Company: Legal Definition, Structure, Corporate Personality, Legal Entity and Liability
What is a Company? A company (or corporation) is a legal entity formed by a group of individuals to operate a business, recognised as distinct…
Invoice Discounting vs Invoice Factoring: Debt Collection, Sale and Ledger Maintenance
What is Invoice Discounting and Invoice Factoring? Invoice discounting involves a business borrowing money against its unpaid invoices while maintaining control over its sales ledger…
Counterfeiting and Anti-Counterfeiting: Legal Definition, Illegality and Consumer Protection
What is Counterfeiting and Anti-Counterfeiting? Counterfeiting refers to the imitation or replication of goods with intent to deceive, while anti-counterfeiting encompasses measures taken to combat…
Line of Credit: Legal Definition, Benefits, Risks and Interest Rates
What is a Line of Credit? A line of credit is a flexible loan arrangement with a financial institution that allows borrowers to draw funds…
Letter of Credit: Legal Definition, Types and Purpose
What is a Letter of Credit? A Letter of Credit is a financial instrument issued by a bank or financial institution guaranteeing that a buyer’s…