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Welcome! This guide points you to reliable legal sources.
Use the sections to find statutes (laws passed by legislatures), cases (court decisions), and regulations (agency rules).
If you’re not sure where to start, try the quick definitions in “Categories of Laws,” or ask us for help.
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Categories of Laws
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Statutory LawLaws passed by a legislature (Congress or a state legislature).
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Case (Judicial) LawCourt decisions that interpret statutes or resolve disputes.
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Regulations (Administrative Law)Rules created by government agencies to carry out laws.
Search Federal & State Rules and Regulations.