Glossary

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India	Law and practice in India. Due to British rule between the eighteenth century and the mid-twentieth century, the legal system in India has many of its roots in British tradition.

Industrial Injury and Compensation	Injuries resulting from accidents at work. Compensation can be claimed following such injuries, and damages paid, if the employer is proven to be negligent.

Injunctions	An order given by a civil court to a person to stop doing something; or (more rarely) to do something they are not already doing.

Inland Waterways	The legal issues relating to inland waterways such as rivers or canals. Covers territorial disputes, rights of passage, the carriage of goods, fishing rights and other matters.

Inquests	A coroner's inquiry to establish the cause of death.

Insolvency	When one is not able to pay one's debts as they fall due. The Insolvency Act may provide protection from an insolvent debtor's creditors, enabling them to put their affairs in order.

Insurance and Reinsurance	When property, life, health, etc is covered by financial protection against specified contingencies. The details of the protection are set down in a contract. Reinsurance allows an insurer to insure himself against a risk against which he has already insured another person.

Intellectual Property	Property that enjoys legal protection and stems from the exercise of the mind. Includes patents, trademarks, copyright, design protection and some minor rights.

International Commercial Arbitration	A method of resolving international commercial disputes without resorting to the courts. The confidentiality of the proceedings is often the major attraction.

International Practice	A firm of solicitors that operates internationally through overseas connections or its own offices. It may employ foreign-qualified lawyers.

International Trade	The law relating to the exchange of goods and services between nations. Legal issues can relate to tariffs and government restrictions on export and import, as well as the contracts between the trading partners.

Investment	Where money is laid out for income or profit.

Inward Investment	Legal advice and assistance to foreign investors seeking to invest in the UK.