What is Freight On Board (FOB)? Freight on Board (FOB), also referred to as Free on Board, is an international commercial law term published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). It indicates the point at which the costs and risks of shipped goods shift from the seller to the buyer. In modern domestic shipping,…
What are Knowledge Workers? The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. He noted that knowledge workers would be the most valuable assets…
What is Lunch and Learn? Lunch and learn programs are sometimes referred to as learn-at-lunch or “brown-bag” sessions due to the brown bags used to carry lunches. Most companies today use lunch and learn programs as an alternative to formal training and seminars. The programs become integral parts of the organizational culture and, hopefully, an…
What is the US Bankruptcy Code? The US Constitution gives the US Congress the authority to enact laws on the subject of bankruptcy for the country. In exercising this authority, legislators have passed several laws on the subject of bankruptcy, the most recent being the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, which largely governs the country’s…
What is an Equipment Lease Agreement? An equipment lease agreement is a contractual agreement where the lessor, who is the owner of the equipment, allows the lessee to use the equipment for a specified period in exchange for periodic payments. The subject of the lease may be vehicles, factory machines, or any other equipment. Once…
What is Social Security? Social Security is a US federal government program that provides social insurance and benefits to people with inadequate or no income, or who are retired from the workforce. The original Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The law has undergone several modifications over…
What is a Fee Tail? A Fee Tail is a provision that is included in an engagement letter relating to the termination of an investment banker’s engagement in a sale transaction. The services of the investment banker handling the transaction may be terminated before closing the deal, and the fee tail provision offers guidance on…
What is Knocking on Doors? Knocking on Doors is a lead generation strategy used by investment banking advisors looking to secure prospects for business while keeping expenses at a minimum. The strategy started in the early 20th century when insurance agents would go knocking on people’s doors. There were no fax machines, mobile phones, or…
What is a QLAC? A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) is a special type of Deferred Income Annuity that comes with tax-deferred savings and is funded from a qualified retirement account or IRA. It is also known as a deferred income annuity, as it lets you defer payments so that you can benefit more in…
What is Non-Assessable Stock? Non-assessable stock is a class of stock ownership where the stock owner is limited in their liability to the amount paid for the stock. It means that in the instance of bankruptcy or a lawsuit, the shareholders cannot be found liable for any financial or legal troubles endured by the company…
