United States enterprise law

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United States enterprise law is the body of law concerning networks, platforms, utilities, public services (also NPU law) and the regulation of other enterprises or business entities. It is based on federal statutes, state statutes, and case law, that seek to guarantee human rights, particularly economic and social rights.

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History

Administrative and general laws

The regulation of enterprise is subject to a range of federal and state rules that constitute the economy. First, principles of judicial review set the rules for all bodies exercising public authority

Administrative law

Corporate and bankruptcy laws

Labor and employment laws

Antitrust and consumer protection

Networks and public services

Education

Health

Oil, gas and coal

Energy

Agriculture and environment

Water

Housing

Transport

Post

Telecomms

Media

Federal and state fiscal policy

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