The law of minors concerns individuals who are not yet recognized as adults by law. They lack certain rights and responsibilities, including making legal decisions and being held liable for crimes. Emancipation can grant minors more autonomy, treating them as adults under the law. The law of minors is the area of law that concerns […]
The merger doctrine seeks fairness and equality between two entities in various areas of law, including antitrust, civil procedure, copyright, criminal, trust, and real estate law. It facilitates mergers between companies, protects copyrighted expressions, and merges criminal charges. It also merges property and deeds in real estate law and legal titles in trust law. The […]
Legal systems can be common law or statutory law. Common law relies on court precedents and allows judges to interpret and make laws. Statutory law relies on laws made by the legislature. Most of Europe uses statutory law, while common law is used in England and former British colonies. Some countries use both systems simultaneously. […]
A common law affidavit is a legal document used to prove the existence of a common law marriage. It is signed under oath and presented to an employer or authority in lieu of an official marriage certificate. Common law marriage is recognized in some jurisdictions as a substitute for formal marriage if certain living conventions […]
Commercial law governs business, consumer transactions, and commerce. In the US, Congress and state governments regulate business law, while the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) aims to unify commercial law. Consumer credit is regulated by the Consumer Credit Protection Act and the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC). International trade has led to a need for harmonized […]
Statutory law is written law passed by legislators, different from common law. Legislators can legislate on everything they have the power to govern. Judges can only legislate when a case comes before them. Statutory laws are eventually published and codified in code books. Courts may interpret the law and/or statutes may create agencies to interpret […]
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form. The equation ΔU = Q – W or ΔU = Q + W is used to calculate the change in internal energy of a system. The law is often studied in relation to heat engines and involves the […]
A law firm hears cases in court, with lawyers who work there called trial lawyers. Litigation involves research, counseling clients, and establishing a case. Some attorneys don’t offer litigation services, and firms can vary in size. Some companies keep litigation services in-house, and some firms specialize in specific cases. A law firm is a law […]
Administrative law judges work for government agencies, resolving conflicts and making decisions on administrative matters. They typically have a legal background and may need to attend law school. Requirements vary by government entity, but a bachelor’s degree and work experience are typically required. Administrative law judges typically work for government agencies and make decisions on […]
The “reasonable person” is a legal concept used in criminal and tort law to determine liability issues. It refers to an average person’s conduct under the same circumstances, but different standards apply based on individual characteristics. Mental capacity is not a factor, but external factors and resources are considered. Children have different standards based on […]
Federal law enforcement jobs offer diverse environments, such as the US Border Patrol, TSA, DEA, ATF, and US Park Police. They protect borders, air travel, monuments, and enforce laws regarding illegal substances and specific categories of crime. Secret Service agents protect important figures and travel extensively. The variety of federal law enforcement jobs allows individuals […]
Privacy laws protect individuals from intrusion into their personal lives without just cause. There are four types of violations: appropriation, intrusion, false light, and public disclosure. Each requires proof of objectionable behavior and public visibility to be considered a violation. Invading privacy laws protect people from intruding on another’s personal life without just cause, which […]
“Color of the law” refers to acting under the guise of legal authority. Law enforcement officials who abuse their authority can be punished. Citizens can sue law enforcement for violations of their rights. Impersonating a police officer is also considered an abuse of the law. The color of the law is a legal term that […]
Legal systems around the world are either based on civil law or common law. Common law, which originated in England, is based on legal precedent and judges have the power to make law. Civil law, which is based on statutory law, is followed by judges in a more limited capacity. Common law systems are used […]
Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, is based on sharia law derived from the Quran, Sunnah, and Old Testament. Scholars interpret and expand upon these sources, covering faith, observance, and community issues. Jurists’ opinions carry weight but can be challenged. Islamic law regulates behavior, including prayer, pilgrimage, and charity. Community is important, and fiqh addresses charity, economics, […]
A rental pool agreement is when two or more parties share expenses or revenues on a pro rata basis. It is commonly used in real estate leasing and equipment sharing. In real estate, rental pools are used to rent multi-party owned condos. If the rental pool operates at a loss, all unit owners share the […]
Enacted law is legislation implemented by a government, while common law is established by the judicial system. The American system is based on the British common law concept, but the Supreme Court ruled that the legislature is the supreme authority in creating law. Changes to enacted law are difficult, while common law changes gradually. The […]
Coulomb’s law describes the interaction of two charged particles, with force depending on the size of charges and distance between them. It was discovered by Charles Augustin de Coulomb in 1783 and is important in understanding electric and magnetic fields. The law states that force is proportional to the multiplication of charges divided by the […]
The law of supply states that as supply for a product increases, so does the price. It can lead to inefficiencies for companies producing multiple products. Supply and demand work together, and the law of supply is often used to stimulate economies during recessions. The law of supply is a basic economic principle which states […]
The world has different legal traditions, with some countries basing their legal system on the Napoleonic Code and others on common law. Common law countries, including former British colonies, rely on tradition and precedent from case law. Implementation of common law varies, with some countries coexisting with native legal systems. Research has found that common […]
