§ 1600.1 Definitions.

As used in these regulations, chapter XVI, unless otherwise indicated, the term—

Act means the Legal Services Corporation Act, Pub. L. 93–355 (1974), as amended, Pub. L. 95–222 (1977), 42 U.S.C. 2996–29961.

Appeal means any appellate proceeding in a civil action as defined by law or usage in the jurisdiction in which the action is filed.

Attorney means a person who provides legal assistance to eligible clients and who is authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction where assistance is rendered.

Control means the direct or indirect ability to determine the direction of management and policies or to influence the management or operating policies of another organization to the extent that an arm's-length transaction may not be achieved.