Legal and Regulatory Issues
Industries are affected by legal and regulatory issues. Listed below are some good sources to research such isses. Another source will be the Industry Association that represents your industry. Use Internet search engines and other sources, such as the Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources, to find your industry association.
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowFrom the the Source Directory use Find or Browse to select applicable industry and then legal publication.
- Regulations.govWebsite for finding regulations issued by U.S. government agencies.
- The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the United States Government.
- ThomasThomas-A database of legislative information from the U.S. Congress. Includes: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.