Self-Dealing

Self-dealing refers to circumstances where a fiduciary – – a person in a position of trust – – acts in their own interest instead of acting in the interests of those to whom they owe the fiduciary duty. For example, if a manager of an LLC runs...

Enumerated

Enumerated means listed or expressly stated. When we refer to federal powers enumerated in the Constitution, we mean powers expressly stated in the Constitution. For example, Article I Section 8 of the Constitution provides enumerated powers of Congress, including the...

What is Selective Incorporation?

What is Selective Incorporation? Selective incorporation means that certain rights in the Bill of Rights  – – but not all rights in the Bill of Rights – – apply to the states. States may not enact laws that would violate those rights in...