Health law is a broad body of law that controls the provision of healthcare services. Health law controls the relationship between healthcare providers and those who receive it. Various topics and subtopics are involved in the provision of healthcare law such as contracts, provision of services, employment law and fraud.
Gaming Law Gaming law refers to a collection of laws and regulations that control wagers and betting in the US. Gaming laws govern who can offer games of chance or wagers and under what conditions. These laws regulate gaming directly. Also, there are laws that affect the gaming industry indirectly
Franchise law refers to the body of law that governs the creation, operation and ending of franchise relationships. Franchise law cover laws and regulations at all levels of government that control how businesses and individuals may enter into franchise relationships. Franchise law attorneys help clients to comprehend and comply with
Food law refers to the collection of laws and stipulations governing food production, distribution, and consumption. The objective of food laws is to protect consumers and create efficient growth and use of food in the US. Food lawyers are focused on assisting clients in complying with food laws and regulations.
Firearm law combines laws, regulations, and public policy that regulate the production, distribution, and sale of firearms in the US. In general, guns are legal in the US. However, there are exceptions to the rule and firearm law remains mired in controversy. Firearm law dictates who can manufacture or purchase
Financial Services Regulation Law Financial services regulation law is a body of law and regulations that govern the creation, operation, and insolvency of financial institutions including broker-dealers, banks, investment vehicles, insurance firms, payment systems, securities settlement systems, and trading platforms. The law and regulations involve federal banking, commodities laws, and
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) law regulates the sale and manufacturing of food, cosmetics, and drugs in the US. FDA law aims to ensure food and drugs are safe for consumption by the public and offer consumers accurate info on a product’s contents enabling them to make rational choices. Moreover,
Family Law – Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony Support & More Family law is the body of law pertaining to familial relationships. It involves the creation of family relationships and dissolving them through a divorce as well as the termination of parental rights. These laws encompass adoption, child custody issues, and child
In a rare wage and hour victory for employers, the California Court of Appeal, in AHMC Healthcare, Inc. v. Superior Court (2018), 24 Cal.App.5th 1014, held that an employer’s timekeeping system, which automatically rounds employees’ time entries to the nearest quarter hour, did not violate California’s laws requiring employers to pay employees for
Energy law is an area of law that focuses on the creation, enforcement, and discussion on laws that regulate the use of energy. This is vital as America becomes energy self-sufficient and certain parts of the country and states are making billions off of oil shale and so on.