Browsing: Business Law

The Securities Act of 1933, Section 17, governs drag-along rights in shareholder agreements. This federal statute affects corporations with more than…

The Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) governs whether an employee can take clients when leaving a company. This statute affects employees and…

The Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section 90, governs promissory estoppel, making promises legally binding under certain conditions. Homeowners…

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. § 1961, governs commercial fraud. Homeowners and businesses are affected by…

The Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (ULLCA) governs the formation and operation of limited liability companies (LLCs) in many states. The ULLCA…

The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600) governs letters of credit, affecting international businesses. The scope of UCP…

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) of 2011, also known as 35 U.S.C. § 101, governs patent eligibility in the United States, and it does allow…

The French Commercial Code, Article L223-1, governs the formation of a Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL), a type of limited liability company….

The Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, governs the process of registering a business in South Africa. This statute affects all businesses operating…

The UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 governs the setup and operation of businesses in the United Arab Emirates, including free zones and mainland areas….