Also known as: Federal Reserve Board · Fed · Federal Reserve
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An abbreviation for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the seven-member body that oversees the Federal Reserve System.
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Fulton Shipping and Ferrum Metals signed a supply agreement overseen by the FRB for a satellite component. After the original signed memorandum was destroyed in a fire, Fulton offered an unsigned copy plus testimony from its vice president describing the terms. The court held the agreement enforceable because loss of the memorandum does not deprive it of effect under the statute of frauds.
Fiona Foster's development company sought permits for housing near an FRB-regulated facility. The village denied the permits citing density rules that disproportionately affected minority applicants. The court examined whether the denial reflected discriminatory intent under equal-protection standards.
Frank Fisher received disability benefits through an FRB-linked program. The agency terminated payments after a file review without a hearing. Fisher challenged the procedures, requiring the court to weigh his private interest, the risk of error, and the government's administrative burden.
Fairview Manufacturing sued Franklin Foundry over a component built for an FRB project. Franklin offered scientific testimony on thermal failure rates. The court assessed whether the testimony rested on reliable methods and sufficient facts before admitting it.
Faye Fuller petitioned for review of an FRB operating circular on funds transfers. She argued the agency should have considered additional alternatives. The court limited its inquiry to whether the FRB's interpretation of its statute was reasonable.
Forrest Falconer owned land taken for an FRB building expansion. The city offered compensation based on the land's value before the project. Falconer claimed the taking violated due process because just compensation was required under the Fourteenth Amendment.
FRB stands for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the seven-member body that oversees the Federal Reserve System.
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