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A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government. The U.S. Attorney employs a staff of Assistant U.S. Attorneys who appear as the government's attorneys in individual cases.
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A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government.
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enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
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Where above mentioned.
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Beyond; outside of; in excess of.
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Beyond power; beyond or exceeding legal power or authority.
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With one voice; unanimously.
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Actions by the employer which interfere with, restrain, coerce, or threaten employees with respect to their rights as employees. Common Legal Terms.48
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A uniform law governing commercial transactions. The UCC has been adopted by all states except Louisiana.
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Annotated uniform and model acts approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
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An agreement by which one undertakes an express performance without receiving any express promise of performance from the other.
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An organization of workers formed for the purpose of collective bargaining.
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A federal district attorney appointed by the President to prosecute all offenses committed against the United States; to prosecute or defend the government in all civil actions in which it is concerned.
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The judicial body which hears matters pertaining to bankruptcy and reorganization.
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Courts which hear appeals from federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and tax courts.
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Court which hears certain actions brought against the U.S. Government.
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Court which hears appeals from all U.S. customs courts.
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Court which hears cases concerning federal tariff laws.
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Court which hears appeals from court marshal decisions.
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Courts which hear both criminal and civil actions and admiralty cases.
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