Statutes
42 USC Section 1983
Overview of Section 1983 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 is the primary federal statute allowing individuals to sue state and local government officials for violations of federal constitutional or statutory …
Administrative Procedure Act
Overview of the Administrative Procedure Act The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) , enacted in 1946, is the federal statute governing the procedures by which federal agencies propose and establish …
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the most comprehensive federal civil rights legislation in American history. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on …
Sherman Antitrust Act
Overview of the Sherman Antitrust Act The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 is the foundational federal antitrust statute in the United States. Enacted in response to growing public concern over the …
Uniform Commercial Code
Overview of the Uniform Commercial Code The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States. First published in 1952, the UCC was …