How is Legal Work defined in a legal contract?
- Legal Work means advice and legal services considered necessary by the [professionals] to investigate and support legal matters; this may include investigating legal claims, prosecuting such claims, negotiating settlements and securing funding for the matters in question. Seen in 5 SEC Filings
- Legal Work means any legal activity conducted in relation to the proceedings according to the agreement between the parties. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
- Legal Work means any activity that, if performed by someone not recognized as a qualified legal professional under the regulations, would constitute a violation. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
- Legal Work means advice, legal and administrative services which [professionals] consider necessary to investigate and prosecute a particular case as defined under [agreement]. Seen in 2 SEC Filings
- Legal Work means tasks commonly performed by licensed attorneys. These may include activities also performed by unlicensed individuals, provided that such activities form part of the standard tasks performed by newly licensed attorneys. Seen in 2 SEC Filings
- Legal Work means activities and services encompassed in [clause 2.1] including advice, legal services, and others. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
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Genie Definition 1
Legal Work means advice, services, and activities performed by recognized professionals, necessary for handling legal matters.
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Relevant Circumstances
- Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Partnerships
- Legal Advisory and Consultancy
- Employment Relations
- Securities Trading
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Genie Definition 2
Legal Work means tasks which, if performed by an unqualified person, constitute a legal violation under the [governing law].
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- Intellectual Property Protection
- Software Licensing
- Construction Operations
- Distribution and Supply Chains
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Legal Work means advice, services, and activities performed by recognized professionals, necessary for handling legal matters
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