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What Is Substantive Law?

Laws are usually described in terms of the area or situations they address. Substantive law addresses the issue of rights and responsibilities. It is a written law that informs people of their rights and responsibilities with regards to other people, to society, and to the state. Substantive law...

42.0 Milestones in the History of Marijuana

42.0 Milestones in the History of Marijuana

People around the world have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using the hemp plant for everything from fabric and rope to ethanol fuel. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, a man with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was wicked, evil and narcotic. He...

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What Is a Law Firm Partner?

Litigation firms are essentially law firms that try litigation cases in a court of law on behalf of a plaintiff or defendant. Litigation refers to the legal process of bringing a lawsuit or case to try or contest in a court of law. A litigation firm is run by a group of people, each one referred...

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What Is Agricultural Law?

Laws are made to address issues and rights of individuals and this is exemplified by agricultural law, which was instituted in reference to issues and rights pertaining to agriculture. Agricultural Law, also commonly known as ag law, encompasses every aspect of agriculture such as fertilizer,...

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What Are Conflict of Laws?

There are instances when a court case may involve the application of more than 1 law, and the application of each law yields a different resolution or punishment. Thus, such an instance is referred to as a conflict of laws. A conflict of laws usually occurs when a legal proceeding can be of several...

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The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...

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What Is Federal Common Law?

Laws can be classified according to their origin or to who is to implement them. Legislation can come from bills passed by the Senate or House of Representatives. Laws can also originate from the chief executive or the president. Another body of laws is derived from the Constitution and directly...

15 of the Dumbest Laws Still on the Books

15 of the Dumbest Laws Still on the Books

Here’s a look at 15 of the verifiable stupid laws from across this great land, on all levels: state, city and county.

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What Is Law Enforcement?

Law enforcement is a general term to refer to bodies that uphold and implement law and statues within a given jurisdiction. This umbrella word encompasses every facet of law enforcement, from the agencies to the individuals who comprise these bodies. Law enforcement is done in every country and...

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What Is the Black Letter Law?

"Black letter law" refers to any law which is strongly established, recognized by everyone in the legal sector in that law's jurisdiction, and rarely, if ever disputed.