Law Links
Antitrust Law
ABA Section of Antitrust Law
This site is maintained by the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association and contains several beneficial links. This site will provide access to information on the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association, sponsored events, publications, news, and links to other antitrust law sites.
Antitrust Case Summary Browser
This site provides access to U.S. Supreme Court case summaries dealing with violations of antitrust statutes. The cases are indexed alphabetically by area of the law, chronologically, and by product. This site also has links to the text of major antitrust statutes and the FindLaw search engine.
Antitrust Law & Economics Review
Antitrust Law & Economics review is a journal for both business professionals and those in the legal profession. This site gives an overview of antitrust law and provides access to selected articles from 1967-1995. In addition, there is information on how to subscribe to the printed version of this journal.
Antitrust Law Materials
This site provides general information about antitrust law. There are links to federal material, including statutes and decisions, as well as to other antitrust resources, such as Harvard's Antitrust page and to useful other antitrust law resources.
Robinson-Patman Act
This site claims to be the "most complete offering of Robinson-Patman Act" materials on the internet. In addition, this site provides information on price and service discrimination and on issues and answers under the Sherman Act. This is a very comprehensive site and there are detailed instructions on how to access the information on this site for the first time user.
US Code Title 15, Chapter 1
This site provides access to the text of Title 15, Chapter 1 of the U.S. Code on Monopolies and Combinations in Restraint of Trade. This site will bring you a Table of Contents for the code, and the text of each section can be accessed by clicking on a link.
US Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division
This site provides an overview of the Antitrust Division of the US DOJ and online directory. In addition, this site provides access to press releases, guidelines, cases, briefs, international agreements, and international documents. This site is updated regularly.
Bankruptcy, Receivership & Collections Law
American Bankruptcy Institute
Information on membership, conferences, gateway to text of the ABI Journal. In addition, this site provides access to a library of bankruptcy resources and legislative news, including House hearings and debates involving current bankruptcy issues.
Bankruptcy Law Finder
This site provides access to cases, statutes, regulations and other bankruptcy resources found on the Internet. In addition, this site has links to government resources on the Internet, vendor pages with products and services for bankruptcy professionals, and general legal resources.
California Receivers Forum
The California Receivers Forum is a non-profit organization formed to address the needs and concerns of Receivers in California. Another goal of the organization is to raise the level of professionalism amongst Receivers. This site provides information on the various Chapters of the organization, events, court news, the Forum's newsletter and information on how to join.
Commercial Law League of America
Founded in 1895 and North America's oldest creditors' rights organization, CLLAs site has information on membership, upcoming meetings, and the organization's publications and pamphlets. In addition, this site has information on collection agencies and links to other useful credit, collection, and bankruptcy information on the Internet.
InterNet Bankruptcy Library
This site is hosted by Bankruptcy Creditors' Services and provides access to internet discussion groups and mailing lists, current news in the bankruptcy world, publications, conferences, meetings, bankruptcy and insolvency materials, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy issues, directory of bankruptcy clerks, and miscellaneous internet resources.
NABT (National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees)
Contact information, listserv, article index, forms, bankruptcy links, convention information, and limited bankruptcy property and judgment information.
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
This is a national organization dedicated to protecting the rights of consumer debtors in need of bankruptcy relief. Includes cases and pending legislation, and organization information.
National Bankruptcy Review Commission
The National Bankruptcy Review Commission is an independent commission established pursuant to the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-394, 108 Stat. 4106. Includes bankruptcy links, archive of Committee meetings, and latest NBRC news.
Title 11 - Bankruptcy
Full-text of Title 11 of the United States Code.
United States Department of Justice, United States Trustee Program
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) established the U.S. Trustee Program as a pilot effort in 10 geographic areas encompassing 18 Federal judicial districts. The program was expanded nationwide by the Bankruptcy Judges, United States Trustee, and Family Farmer Act of 1986 (28 U.S.C. 581 note). Includes statistics, geography of offices coverage, press releases, and notable bankruptcy cases.
California Legal Resources
Assembly
California State Assembly
Links to pending legislation, district directories, committee directories, legislative calendar, democratic and republican caucuses, and California government links.
Case Law
California Courts
Full-text Appellate and Supreme Court opinions issued within the last 60 hours, including full-text of the minutes. Includes latest California legal news and judicial council forms.
CalLaw
Full-text of daily opinions, and a six-month subject archive of the California Supreme Court, the California Courts of Appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Some features require a subscription.
CalOSHA Reporter
Detailed summaries of Cal-OSHA Appeals Board decisions back to 1972.
FindLaw California
Links to the full-text of California Appellate and Supreme Court decisions post 1996. Full-text of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decisions post 1990 and the U.S. Supreme Court post 1893.
Codes (Including Legislative History)
Bill Information
Full-text of Assembly and Senate Bills 1993- . Includes full-text of Assembly and Senate analysis, voting, and Bill history.
California Rules of Court
In PDF and HTML formats courtesy of Deering's California Codes.
California Statutes
A searchable site of all 29 titles of the California Code. Unannotated. Alternatively, search by Chaptered Bill Number.
Municipal Codes Library
County municipal codes.
Municipal Codes Online
State-by-state listing of those cities with their municipal codes available through the Internet.
State Constitution
A searchable site of the California Constitution with a table of contents link.
Court Directories
Courts of Appeal
Links to all six appellate districts and 18 divisions. Includes an overview of the California appellate court sustem. Includes case links.
Supreme Court
An overview of the California Supreme Court and profiles of all 7 Supreme Court Justices. Includes calendar information and case links.
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
Links to Ninth Circuit courts.
Trial Courts
Links to those courts within one of California's 58 counties that has a Website presence, either at the Superior or Municipal Court level. Includes an overview of the California trial court system.
United States Bankruptcy Court - Central District of California
This site provides access to forms, court orders, bankruptcy documents, public notices, a list of important telephone numbers and links to related Internet sites.
Governor's Office
Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger
Links to the full-text of initiatives, full-text speeches 1995- , budget proposals, administration, biographies, anf highlights, including special reports from the Governor's office.
Senate
California State Senate
Links to news, Senate leadership and Senator homepages, pending legislation, the legislative calendar, district maps, and more.
State Agencies
Agency Index
Exhaustive, A-Z links to state agencies, departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and other state entities.
California Secretary of State Business Portal
California Secretary of State Business Portal - Corporations
California Secretary of State Business Portal - Limited Liability Companies
The White House
Home Page President Barack Obama
United States House of Representatives
U.S. Congress
United States Copyright Office - Search Engine
United States Patent and Trademark Office - Search Engine
TerraServer
Aerial photos and topographic maps.
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Price Index
Consumer Price Indexes.
Condemnation/Property Valuation Law
Caltrans Links
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
California Department of Transportation – Your Property/Your Transportation Project Book
California Department of Transportation Business Relocation Brochure
California Department of Transportation Right of Way Manual
Rates of Interest on Orders of Possession in Eminent Domain
Courts and Court Rules
The Supreme Court of the United States
Laws
Code of Civil Procedure (eminent domain law is Title VII)
Other Organizations Relevant to Eminent Domain Practice
Federal Highway Administration Real Estate Pages
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
Other Relevant Condemnation/Property Valuation Links
IRS Publication 544, Sales & Other Disposition of Assets
(See pages 6 through 10 re Condemnation.)
Sources of Caselaw
Corporate/Securities Law
Business Litigation News
Updated daily with the latest business and business litigation news. Table of contents by subject matter and related links.
California Department of Corporations
California Department of Corporations: Securities Regulation Division
Access to securities regulation information in California, broker-dealer regulation, broker-dealer agents, investment advisers, and complaint forms. Links to Enforcement Division and Office of Policy.
California Department of Real Estate
California Franchise Tax Board
Federal Trade Commission
This site provides access to many resources including news releases, commission publications, advisory opinions, status reports and conference hearings pertaining to the activities of the Federal Trade Commission. In addition, this site provides access to Antitrust and company resources, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
NASD Regulation
NASD Regulation, Inc. is the independent subsidiary of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. charged with regulating the securities industry and the Nasdaq Stock Market. This site has organizational information of the NASD, contacts and district office locations, ADR information, statistics, press releases, interpretive letters, investor resources, and more.
New York Stock Exchange
Closing stock prices, market summary, NYSE contact information, listed companies, historicals, non-US listed companies, glossary, and more.
North American Securities Administrators Association
Information on NASAA organization , membership and news, Blue Sky information, small business information, exam information, and investment adviser information.
SEC LAW.com
Introduction to the securities laws by Mark Astarita (designer and owner of the site), Securities Law Information Center with an overview of securities law, Securities Broker information, securities law news stories, significant securities law court decisions, arbitration center, Corporate Finance Center, and Securities Law and Compliance Center.
Securities Act of 1933, Act of May 27, 1933; 48 Stat. 74; 15 U.S. Code, §§77a-77aa, as amended
Full-text of the Federal Securities Act of 1933
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Act of June 6, 1934, 48 Stat. 881, 15 U. S. Code, §§ 78a-78jj, as amended
Full-text of the Federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
United States Securities & Exchange Commission
This is a comprehensive site established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which provides information on M & A's, as well as other aspects of the securities industry. The site provides links to the EDGAR database, current SEC digest and rulemaking, the Enforcement Division, small business information, and securities related links.
Education Law
Nacua.Web: A Resourse for College and University Attorneys
Information about Nacua (National Association of College and University Attorneys). Meeting information, contacts, publications, and governance structure. Higher education oriented links.
United States Code: Title 20 - Education
All 71 Chapters of the federal education code. Linked by chapter and section.
Employment/Labor Law
California Administrative Agencies
Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Official Publications for Employers
Cal/OSHA Official Publications for Employers - Contains fact sheets and guidelines for specific workplace hazards as well as a list of additional publications that employers may order.
Cal/OSHA Standards
Cal/OSHA Standards from Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations - allows searching by regulation or by specific safety order.
Cal/OSHA's Official Home Page
Cal/OSHA's official home page, with links to various Cal-OSHA agencies and publications.
Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Policies and Procedures Manual
Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Policies and Procedures Manual. Sets forth the official compliance procedures that the Division follows in enforcing California's occupational safety and health laws.
Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program for Non-High Hazard Employers
A template for qualifying employers who wish to develop their own written safety program.
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Home Page
Home Page of the agency charged with enforcement of California's wage and hour laws.
Wage Orders
Industry and occupation.
California Division of Labor Statistics & Research
California Division of Labor Statistics & Research Home Page
Contains statistical information for employers concerning prevailing wage rates and occupational injuries and illnesses. Also contains information concerning California's consumer price index.
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
EDD Overview of the Appeal Process
Forms and Publications
Download and order required forms.
California Secretary of State
Business Service Center
Includes a searchable database to obtain information about businesses licensed in California as well as information about name availability.
California Secretary of State Home Page
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Official Home Page
The official site of the DFEH, with links to contact information, information on filing a case, enforcement and litigation, small business information, full-text regulations, and related discrimination and labor links.
Department of Industrial Relations
Official Home Page
Official Home Page of the State Agency that oversees Cal/OSHA, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Workers' Compensation Division.
Title 8 Regulations
Access to official regulations of the Department of Industrial Relations - includes regulations concerning Cal-OSHA, Division of Workers' Compensation, and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
Workers' Compensation
California Division of Workers' Compensation
Official Home Page
Official home page for California's Workers' Compensation System, with links to other divisions.
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Site contains information about the Board as well as a limited database of precedential decisions and a list of pending matters.
Workers' Compensation Overview
[Overview of California's Workers' Compensation System]
California Courts
Court Opinions
Access and search California Supreme Court and California Court of Appeal decisions within the last 100 days.
Official Home Page of the California Judicial Branch
California Legislative Information
All California Codes
Database of California's 29 different codes.
Bill Information
The full text of bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, and their status, history, votes, analyses, and veto messages are available here.
Business & Professions Code
Includes Section 16600, which prohibits non-competition clauses in employment.
Civil Code
Includes statutes regulating disclosure of medical information by employers (Sections 56.20 -56.36); and limitations on collection and use of credit reports (Sections 1785.1 - 1785.20.5); consumer reports (Sections 1786 - 1786.52); and personal data (Sections 1798 - 1798.53).
Code of Civil Procedure
Includes statutes authorizing injunctions in case of threats of violence against an employee (Section 527.8); and laws concerning wage garnishment (Sections 706.011 - 706.154).
Family Code
Includes statutes governing wage garnishment for support orders (Sections 3664-3773 and 5200-5290).
Government Code
Includes the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Sections 12900 - 12996).
Labor Code
Principal source of California's employment laws.
Pending Legislation
Search for and track pending or recently enacted legislation.
Unemployment Insurance Code
Contains laws concerning unemployment and disability benefits.
Federal Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Department of Labor's official Bureau of Labor Statistics site, with links to data and statistical information from the BLS and other government and international agencies, publications information, unemployment figures, CPI, general and regional contact information, press releases, and extensive statistical links.
Code of Federal Regulations
Federal searchable database containing all federal regulations.
Department of Labor
The official Department of Labor site, with links to the full-text of laws and regulations, press releases, data and statistics, DOL agency links, speeches, contact information, and labor links.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The official site of the EEOC, with links to contact information, information on filing a case, enforcement and litigation, small business information, full-text regulations, and related discrimination and labor links.
Department of Homeland Security
The official home page of the Department of Homeland Security.
National Labor Relations Board
The official National Labor Relations Board site, with links to press releases, public notices, full-text of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. §§ 51-169) and rules and regulations, forms, full-text decisions in .pdf format 1996- , contact information, and publications information.
OSHA
The official site of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, with links to news, full-text regulations, hot topics, text of enforcement inspections, manuals, data and statistics, speeches, and more.
Pending Federal Legislation
The full text of bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, and their status, history, votes, analyses, and veto messages.
Title 29 - United States Labor Code
Full text of Title 29, the Federal Labor Code.
United States Codes
Official site with searchable database of all United States Codes.
Environmental Law
California Agencies
California Air Resources Board
The official homepage of the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Links to new technology in the field of air quality, management of car and boat emissions, contact information, program information, and links to all 35 air quality management districts rules and regulations.
California EPA
The official homepage of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Links to other state agencies, contact information, pending legislation, publications, and more. Not all of this site is as current as it should be.
California Integrated Waste Management Board
The official homepage of the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Links to relevant legislation and regulations, staff directory, database directory (e.g., grants, landfill tipping fees, waste characterization database, etc. etc.), publications catalog, events calendar, press releases and more.
Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
The official homepage of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Links to contact information, news and publications, databases (e.g., chemical ingredients, chemical company addresses, etc. etc.), programs and services, and links to laws and regulations.
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
The official homepage of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Links to mission statement, contact information, press releases, some laws and regulations, special projects, and more.
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
The official homepage of the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Links to news, regional boards, employment opportunities, forms, fees, underground tank information, storm water permits, and more.
Databases
California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES)
Outstanding links to California and federal environmental law including, California environmental law, regulation, and policy, federal environmental law, regulation, and policy, water law and policy, land use—state and federal, technical assistance, and more. Includes full text of state and federal statutes. Comprehensive treatment of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) including cases, laws, and regulations.
California Association of Environmental Professionals
Federal Acts (Select)
CERCLA
Full-text of Title 42 §§ 9601 et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Addresses situations involving the past disposal of hazardous substances.
CWA
Full-text of Title 33 §§ 1251-1387, the Clean Water Act (CWA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. The chief federal statute addressing water pollution in the United States.
ESA
Full-text of Title 16 §§ 1531-1544, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Congress attempt to halt the extinction of various species of fish, wildlife, and plants as a consequence of economic growth and development.
FIFRA
Full-text of Title 7 §§ 135 et seq., the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Governs the law and regulation of pesticides including registration and labeling requirements.
MPRSA
Full-text of Title 33 §§ 1401-1445, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Governs the dumping of waste into the oceans through a strict permitting process. Amended by the Ocean Dumping Ban Act (ODBA) in 1988.
NEPA
Full-text of Title 42 §§ 4321-4370c, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Contains the stated environmental policy of the United States, provisions for agency enforcement, and establishes the Council on Environmental Quality.
RCRA
Full-text of Title 42 §§ 6901 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Whereas CERCLA addresses problems at abandoned and inactive sites RCRA applies mainly to active facilities generating hazardous wastes. Also known as Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA).
Federal Agencies
United States EPA
The official homepage of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Links to contact information, EPA hierarchy and organization charts, environmental databases including zip code search, news and events, kids and students information.
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
The official homepage of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. Information and press releases on endangered species, links to the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, statutes, contact information, division links (e.g., Realty, Habitat Conservation, etc.), and more.
Federal Regulations
CFR Title 40
Full- text of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Protection of the Environment, courtesy of Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. Establishes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Trusts/Estates Law
ABA Real Prop., Probate & Trust Law
Information on section activities, membership and publications. In addition this site provides access to the Table of Contents of two of its publications, Property and Probate Magazine and Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal.
American College of Trust & Estates
Membership information, subscription information, links to legal associations, wills, trusts, and probate information, case law, statutes, and newspapers.
Association of Accredited Genealogists International Research
The Association of Accredited Genealogists specializes in genealogy and family history research, probate research, unclaimed property research, and locating heirs.
California Estate Planning Attorneys
This site contains a lengthy list of estate planning, probate and trust attorneys in the state of California. There are direct links to each's home page.
California Probate
Information on California estate planning and trust law, recent changes to the estate and gift tax laws, news articles, forms, and related links.
California Probate Code
Direct link to the table of contents and text of the California Probate Code.
Council on Foundations
Membership information, information on charitable trusts, publications, COF news, and conference information.
Estate and Gift Tax Law Materials
Information on estate and gift tax law from the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, with links to primary and secondary, state and federal resources.
Estate Planning Links
Links to estate planning, estate and gift tax, elder law, probate and trust materials. National in scope. Claims to be updated weekly.
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
Information on attorneys specializing in estate planning, related links, membership information, and related news.
Nolo's Wills and Estate Planning
Nolo Press, the legal self-help experts, provide information on all aspects of estate planning, including information about estate planning, wills, probate, executors, and living trusts.
Unfair Competition and Advertising Practices
California Business and Professions Code Section 17200-17210
California Department of Consumer Affairs' Advertising Guidelines
Wetlands & Endangered Species Law
California Codes: Water; Fish & Game
All 29 California codes, including Water; Fish & Game; and Public Utilities. Search one, several, or all codes at once.
California Dept. of Fish and Game
Information on the Department of Fish and Game, including links to relevant regulations, news releases, jobs and other related web sites.
CEQA Statute
The full-text of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with table of contents.
CERES
The California Environmental Resources Evaluation System homepage. An information system from the California Resources Agency, including land use, wetlands, and other environmental information.
Endangered Species
By region of the United States, group, and species. Searchable index of endangered species. Includes pertinent laws, treaties, and policymakers.
Endangered Species Act
The full-text of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Endangered Species/Wetland Report
Monthly newsletter of politics, legislation, regulation and case law on the Endangered Species Act, wetlands and takings. Includes the ESWR Federal Register Report, summarizing Federal Register notices on the Endangered Species Act, wetlands and the National Environmental Policy Act.
EPA Region 9 Homepage
Information from Region 9 of the Environmental Protection Agency, including projects and programs, news releases, employment information, and links to EPA online libraries.
Information Center for the Environment
Environmental information and links from the University of California, Davis with a California emphasis.
United States Department of the Interior
Information on the Department of the Interior and related links.
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Information on the United States Fish & Wildlife Service and related links, including fish and wildlife laws, regulations, policies, and congressional information.
Wetlands Regulation Center
Information and links to federal wetlands regulation, state wetlands regulation, proposed federal regulation, pending federal regulation and court decisions affecting wetland regulations.