Also known as:in connexion with · relating to · regarding
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A phrase indicating that one thing bears a relationship or association to another specified matter or activity.
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How it applies
Common Examples
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Conspiracy Agreement Formed
Ian and Iris agree to falsify records so that Imperial Motors can avoid emissions testing. Each intends the same unlawful goal and communicates that intent to the other before any documents are altered. The shared understanding satisfies the requirement that the parties act with a common criminal purpose.
Presidential Appointment Power
The President nominates Isabelle to a federal judgeship and submits her name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination falls squarely within the authority to appoint officers whose positions are created by law.
Required Joinder Analysis
Igor holds an easement over land that is the subject of a quiet-title suit between two other parties. If the suit proceeds without Igor, the judgment could impair his ability to protect the easement interest.
Ismael, a corporate officer, seeks to testify about events he personally observed during a contract negotiation. Because no rule of evidence disqualifies him, the court permits the testimony.
Permitted Client Disclosure
Ivy Investments' lawyer learns the client plans to embezzle client funds. The lawyer discloses the information to prevent substantial financial injury that would result from use of the lawyer's prior services.
Agent Profit Turned Over
Island Manufacturing's purchasing agent receives a secret rebate from a supplier on goods bought for the company. The agent must surrender the rebate to the principal because it arose from transactions conducted on the company's behalf.
Common questions
Frequently Asked
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How does the phrase function in agency law when an agent profits from a transaction?+
The phrase links the profit to the agent's authorized dealings on behalf of the principal. When the profit arises in that relationship, the agent owes a duty to surrender it to the principal.
Supporting sources
Does the phrase limit disclosure under the Model Rules when litigation is involved?+
The phrase identifies the temporal scope of pending or contemplated litigation. A lawyer may not provide financial assistance to a client during that period except in narrowly defined circumstances.
Supporting sources
376 U.S. 254 (1964)Remedies
…campus in large numbers on three occasions, they did not at any time "ring" the campus, and they were not called to the campus in connection with the demonstration on the State Capitol steps, as the third paragraph implied. Dr. King had not been arrested seven times, but only four; and although he claimed to have been assaulted some…