Other Areas of Law

Gun law in the United States protects individuals who sell parts of or accessories to firearms, consumers who buy them and any third parties engaged in the transactions. However, laws also govern...

Marine salvage can be a quagmire of litigation. Laws regarding what is and isn't salvage, who owns the property and what they are entitled to vary wildly, depending on the ship's resting place and...

Whether you are preparing an agreement for personal or business reasons, it is advisable to have an attorney review the document to ensure that it is legally sufficient. If you create a legal...

A number of laws directly focus on medical practices. These laws can have profound effects on care delivery, paperwork processing methods and business practices within the health care industry....

Whether you are a detective, patrolman, loss-prevention officer, security officer or a private investigator, investigation makes up one of the key duties in your job description. Investigators use...

Universal health care laws establish a legal right to health care. Germany enacted the first universal health care laws in the 19th century, and the British government followed suit in the early...

The federal government enacted specific laws governing the manner in which a U.S. Postal Service mailbox is used. Chief among these laws are those pertaining to who can access a mailbox.

Laws regarding stem cell research, or research on human cells, are some of the most controversial in the United States, partly because most of the cells that are being used are from human embryos.

Homeowner associations are created for the purpose of developing, managing and selling a category of residential housing called common-interest developments. This category includes condominiums,...

Rent control laws limit the amount landlords can charge tenants for rent. Rent control laws also affect how much rent may can increase from year to year. In the U.S., there are no federal or state...

Embryonic stem cells contain the potential for development into any number of specialized adult human cells. Stem cells are used in medical treatment for diseases such as leukemia, and researchers...

Wisconsin taxes are among the lowest rates anywhere in the United States. Wisconsin state taxes range between 4.6 and 6.75 percent per year. Taxes are not assessed until residents reach an income...

Carbon monoxide is truly a "silent killer". It is a gas that you cannot see, smell or taste. However, carbon monoxide is fatal to those exposed because the symptoms include fatigue and...

When building or using fire pits, there is something important to consider before lighting up: the law. Individual town and county fire pit laws can vary considerably, so it is a good idea to...

Federal and state governments have far-reaching powers to punish anyone found guilty of violating immigration laws. Punishments range from fines to lengthy prison sentences. That's why every...

Although most mold growth is harmless, a few varieties can cause severe health problems. While there exists some debate about exactly what level of harm exposure to mold can cause, the potential...

Wireless Internet services in the United States allow Internet connection to be shared by multiple users through either ground-based antennas or satellite signals. This innovation greatly changed...

The law protects those who have been wrongly accused of crimes when those accusations are untrue and have caused damage to the person's reputation. The law allows those falsely accused of a crime...

Most people probably feel a moral duty to help someone in an emergency, but the law does not impose a responsibility to do so in most situations. Fortunately, this doesn't prevent many people from...

If you need to raise money, fundraisers are a great way of accumulating funds in a short amount of time. When car washes and bake sales stop earning cash, hosting a raffle can prove to be a...

Home surveillance is used by families as well as law enforcement for a variety of uses. The history of surveillance and surveillance laws have changed over time with technology and changing...

Raffle ticket drawings are considered games of chance. Raffles can bring in a good sum of money for a nonprofit organization, especially if valuable items such as a car or a vacation are donated...

Dental practice act laws vary greatly from state to state. A practitioner in the dental industry licensed to practice in one state is not automatically eligible to practice in another state....

Age discrimination can be devastating in the workplace. The U.S. Congress and numerous state legislatures have determined a need to protect people from discrimination on the basis of age....

In many countries, such as Australia, consumer and labor laws are enforced and administered by a single governmental agency. However, in the United States, labor laws are administered and enforced...

Antique car hobbyists have a passion for collecting fine motor vehicles, which often includes acquiring not-so-fine specimens to be used for parts or restoration. Local zoning and land use law...

The cosmetology industry is guided by state cosmetology laws and cosmetology boards, which set the standards for educational requirements, licensing and business operations. The policies of each...

The world has always had an affinity for alcoholic beverages, and the United States is no different. Although well-known alcohol laws such as no drinking under the age of 21 seem like federal law...

Abuse of elders is a criminal offense in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Many states also have mandatory reporting laws that require certain professionals to report suspected incidents of elder...

Medical malpractice is defined as a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional that results in damage or harm to a patient.

Federal income tax laws apply to everybody who earns money while working in the United States. The laws are enforced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The most important part of federal...

With the ubiquitousness of red-light cameras, ATM cameras, hidden cameras and store surveillance cameras, it is likely that whenever you leave their home, you are being recorded. Though constant...

Laws regarding sunken treasure are usually addressed by admiralty or maritime law`s salvage laws. While other types of salvage laws concern contracted salvage and "pure salvage," wherein a rescuer...

Thousands of families hit the water each week for boating adventures. Sometimes, though, fun turns to disaster. Hundreds of people drown every year in the United States as a result of boating...

South Dakota boating laws are designed and regulated by the South Dakota Division of Game, Fish and Parks. There are different categories of requirements and regulations.

Black Codes were laws that were written to place strict limits on the freedoms of African-Americans. While many Black Codes were already in place before the American Civil War, they are most...

Laws for posting a piece of real estate with no-trespassing signs vary from state to state. Strict compliance with local trespassing laws is required if a landowner wishes to be able to pursue...

Though the federal government of the United States prohibits the use of marijuana under any circumstance, 13 states have passed medical marijuana laws that currently protect users at the state level.

Birth certificates are extremely important identity documents. Because birth certificates are used as a basis for obtaining other types of identity documents, a great potential for identity theft...

Despite laws against the recreational use of marijuana, it remains the third most popular drug in the United States, following closely behind alcohol and tobacco. Almost 80 million U.S. citizens...

Elder care laws embody a wide range of legal issues. These issues may include health care directives such as a health care proxy and living will, Medicaid planning, living trusts and power of...

Around the world, thousands of animals are used to test products for prospective use in humans. Others are used in laboratory experiments to determine the effects of certain chemicals or drugs. ...

The Internet is the greatest time-saving device ever invented. Locate a store, find a map showing you the shortest way to get there and when your credit card bill arrives (online) you can use your...

Liability insurance coverage is required by all 50 states. All states require a minimum amount of liability coverage for automobile policies issued to residents by a property and casualty insurer....

While most laws regarding results on HIV tests deal with confidentiality and the prevention of discrimination, almost all laws specifically regarding the release of HIV test results are to protect...

Cookbook publishing is affected by a number of laws, including copyrights, contracts, torts and taxation. The legal issues surrounding cookbook publishing may include the author rights, publisher...

Small claims laws are designed for people to go to court and have a dispute settled. The settings of small claims courts are very informal; in fact, most people who go the small claims court do so...

The insurance industry is regulated by the Department of Insurance or insurance codes that exist in each state. State laws involve "free-look" periods and the confidentiality of medical records....

Laws have existed since the beginning of civilization. Most laws have ties to religious beliefs, and even in the United States the 10 Commandants are etched on the wall behind the bench of the...

Criminal laws are passed to prevent dangerous acts such as robbery, assault and murder. Because such acts damage our society, officers of the court---county, state and federal prosecutors---file...