Environmental protection laws aim to protect natural resources, including air, water, and soil. International laws take the form of treaties, while regional or national laws are enforced by national organizations. Laws can address air, water, wildlife, and wilderness. Critics argue that laws are either not enough or limit profits. However, laws continue to grow in […]
State labor laws govern employment matters within a state’s jurisdiction and aim to protect both employees and employers. They cover minimum wage, anti-discrimination, civil rights, and public safety regulations. State laws must meet or exceed federal laws, but state laws can vary to account for cost of living differences. State labor laws govern employment-related matters […]
Laws against stalking, harassment, and bullying have existed for a long time, but with the rise of electronic communication, cyber harassment has become a problem. Cyber harassment laws now exist in many jurisdictions, and penalties vary widely. Cyber harassment is defined as ongoing unwanted actions by electronic means, and can include threats, demands, and coercion. […]
Credit card laws establish consumer and creditor responsibilities and obligations, often with a focus on protecting consumers. Laws vary by country, such as New Zealand’s Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and Australia’s National Consumer Credit Protection Act. In the US, the Credit Card Liability and Disclosure Act aims to protect consumers and includes requirements […]
Blue laws attempt to control the sale of commerce and limit working hours on Sundays. They originated from religious causes and were first codified by a Connecticut colonial governor. Many parts of New England and the South still observe blue law restrictions, such as the prohibition of alcohol sales on Sundays. The origin of the […]
Scaling laws refer to variables that change drastically depending on the scale considered. Simple laws state that volume increases with the cube of linear dimensions, while complex laws are found in micro and nanotechnology. Scale-invariant phenomena occur on all magnitude scales. Most physical properties vary with scale. Scaling laws are a scientific and engineering concept. […]
Isaac Asimov’s short story “The Runaround” introduced the Three Laws of Robotics, which were later explored in his novel I, Robot. The laws aim to protect robots and their human users, but there are loopholes and conflicts. Asimov’s work continues to be relevant as the scientific community debates how to protect humans from robots. The […]
The company bylaws are a document outlining a company’s purpose and operations, including what it will not do. They are standard and can be short or long, and include identifying information, shareholder information, and details on changing the bylaws. They can be created from scratch, with templates or software, or with the help of a […]
