Our firm is here to help give an overview of some laws that you may be familiar with. Listed below are a few examples of the more common ones. Business Law Information about laws governing partnerships, financing, maintenance, sole proprie torships, joint ventures, corporations, and franchises. The U.S. Constitution, along with federal and state statutes, prohibit discrimination and protect individuals' rights to freedom of speech and religion, due process, and equal protection. One has the right to vote, housing, educational programs and includes the Bill of Rights, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th and 26th amendments.
Criminal law sets the acceptable limits of conduct in society.
Everyone is expected to obey the law under penalty of punishment. The law generally looks at employment as a matter of contract. Thus, in many questions of employment law, the first question is whether the relationship involves employment or some different kind of contractual relationship, as with independent contractors. More Information Return to Top Family Law Family law contends with relationships between individuals, family disputes and maintenance. It covers marriage and divorce, adoption and custody of minors, gay unions, child abuse and domestic violence.