A severability clause lets certain contract parts remain valid, even if others are void. Learn about its definition, key ...

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You may have heard the term “notwithstanding clause” thrown around news stories of late, but what exactly is the clause and what is its purpose? “This is sometimes called ‘the override power,’ and ...

Although often commonly referred to as the “sweeping clause” or the “elastic clause,” the “necessary and proper” clause is not in fact as expansive as its nicknames suggests. After listing the 17 ...

When mapping out your estate plan, you may come across the term “residuary estate.” In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a ...

As 2018 gets underway, many are continuing to look for ways to remove President Donald Trump from office. Recently, some Trump critics had staked their hopes on an arcane, little-known and virtually ...