Technology Law Lawyers in the technology law practice area act on behalf of clients in transactions which involve intellectual property and technology, including joint development projects, strategic sourcing agreements, IP licensing, and manufacturing and collaboration arrangements distribution. These matters often relate to semiconductors, information technology, computers, communications, software, the Internet,
Tax Law Tax law refers to is the practice of law that is related to the payment of taxes and assessment. Tax laws originate from a wide variety of sources. They come from state, federal, and local authorities. They are created in federal and state constitutions, regulations, and laws. Tax
Statutory Law Statutory law refers to the law that is written by a legislative body. It is the law created deliberately by the government through chosen legislators through an official process of legislation. The judiciary is responsible for the interpretation and the enforcement of statutory law, but the judiciary cannot
Sports law is a group of several different kinds of law that have an impact on the sports industry. Sports law involves all matters that are associated with Olympic or professional athletes. It is also related to laws that regulate amateur and youth sports. There is a wide variety of
Social Security disability law includes the rules that are used to decide who will qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) advantages, and the amount of money they will get. These are federal programs therefore the local and state laws are not applicable. The rules
Securities law, also known as capital markets law, consists of a comprehensive set of rules and regulations that govern the issuance of securities. A security refers to a financial instrument typically proposed to raise money for a business from investors in the industry. Securities law explains the steps a corporation
Product liability law is a type of injury law that offers victims a legal cause of action when they are hurt due to a dangerous product. Individuals and corporations who make goods must ensure that the products are safe. Product liability is a body of law that regulates what manufacturers
Procedural Law Procedural law refers to the collection of rules that regulate how courts conduct their business. All types and levels of court use procedural law. It determines how courts hear cases. Moreover, it also lays down what a party must do to bring their case before the court. Attorneys
Private and Hedge Funds Law Private funds and hedge funds refer to investments funds that are an element of a diverse market range. In the US, only accredited investors can participate in hedge funds. Financial journalist, Alfred W. Jones, first used the term “hedged fund” in 1949. The critical start-up
Employers need to be aware of new poster and handbook regulations that took effect April 1, 2019. California Code of Regulations, tit. 2, § 11095 imposed two new requirements: 1. Every employer covered by the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) and/or New Parent Leave Act (“NPLA”) is required to conspicuously post a notice