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

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

Private Equity Law Private equity law encompasses private equity companies that pool investments of pension funds and other large investors to buy assets and other firms.  A private equity attorney will assist in forming the funds and negotiating the terms of the contracts. In the US, the private equity industry

Privacy Law The privacy laws of the US relate to various legal concepts. Invasion of privacy is one of these legal concepts.  It is a tort, based in common law, enabling an aggrieved party to file a lawsuit against a person who illegally intrudes into their private affairs, reveals their

Poverty law refers to the practice of law as it pertains to the less privileged in society. The practice of poverty law ensures that poor people and the disadvantaged are treated in a fair manner under the law.  Poverty law is not always about representing clients in court. It might

Oil & Gas Law Oil and gas law is the body of law that controls oil and gas production. Oil and gas laws establish who owns the right to mine for oil and gas. It determine the conditions that mines have to follow when they extract oil and gas. The

Nationality Law Nationality law is an agency of law that regulates how an individual gains or loses citizenship. It is also known as citizenship law and is the law that governs how a person becomes a citizen of a country or forfeits the citizenship of a nation. This area of

Mutual Fund Law Mutual funds are a type of investment where the shareholders combine money to invest in multiple stocks, money market investments, and bonds compared to investing in stock in only one company. Investment laws govern mutual funds.  Through investing in mutual funds, millions of individuals save for retirement

Music Law The law that impacts the music industry is known as music law. In the US and globally, music is commercially bought and sold. Any law that affects how the music industry conducts business is a part of music law.  Music law includes laws of any type that are