trade regulation

alcohol

Alcohol is a set of chemical compounds consumed as a liquid by individuals for its intoxicating effect or used in industrial projects for its other unique properties.

Absent any specific regulation, alcohol is treated like...

antitrust laws

The three key federal statutes in Antitrust Law are Sherman Act Section 1, Sherman Act Section 2, and the Clayton Act.

The Per Se Rule v. the Rule of Reason:

Violations under the Sherman Act take one of two forms -- either...

antitrust violations

Antitrust violations occur when an antitrust law is broken; laws protecting trade and commerce from abusive practices such as price-fixing, restraints, price discrimination, and monopolization. The three key federal statutes in Antitrust Law...

Articles of Organization

The articles of organization are a public and official document used to create a limited liability company (LLC). The LLC members must file the articles of organization before the relevant state authority (usually the Secretary of State) for...

basis of the bargain test

Under section 2-313 of the Uniform Commercial Code, when determining whether an express warranty exists or is valid in a sale of goods between two parties, the court asks if any promise or affirmation, any description of the goods, or any...

bill of lading

A bill of lading is a legal instrument used in the transportation and shipping industries which lists the goods being shipped and the terms under which they will be delivered. If the goods as delivered do not match the terms of the bill of...

blue law

Blue law is a colloquial term for state statute or ordinance that forbids or regulates entertainment and commercial activities (ex. sale of liquor) on Sundays or religious holidays. Blue laws can also be referred to as Sunday closing laws,...

business license

A business license is a form of permission granted by a federal or state agency that enables a natural person or entity to engage in a specific business activity within a jurisdiction. Although not all types of businesses require a license,...

cap

A cap is a set limit on some form of income, interest, fees, loan, or benefit. Examples of caps:

A loan can have varying interest rates based on the market, but the loan can have a maximum or cap rate of interest. Businesses can set a...

cap and trade

Cap-and-trade is a system that limits aggregate emissions from a group of emitters by setting a “cap” on maximum emissions. It is characterized as a market-based policy to reduce overall emissions of pollutants and encourage business...

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