Corporate Law - Business Law


Business can be undertaken in various forms. In many instances, ways of doing business are governed by law. In others, they are determined by the preferences of the parties involved, based upon a large number of business, tax and personal considerations. The focus of this section is on the entities involved in business transactions, and the relationship between them. Other sections focus on parts of, or consequences of, the business relationship.

Corporate and Business Law

  • ABA Section of Business Law

    The Mission of the Section is to serve the public, the profession and the Section by furthering the development and improvement of business law, educating Section members in business law and related professional responsibilities, and helping Section members to serve their clients competently, efficiently and professionally.

  • Business Gateway to the U.S. Government

    Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies. This partnership, known as Business Gateway, is a Presidential E-government initiative that provides a single access point to government services and information to help the nation's businesses with their operations.

  • Business Law - Quick MBA

    Starting a company, employment law, business legal structure, where to incorporate...

  • Canada: Guide to Federal Incorporation
  • Capital Requirements in United States Corporation Law

    This paper focuses on corporation law in the United States as it relates to capital contributions and capital maintenance.

  • Company Law Australia

    This site has been set up for educational purposes to meet the needs of lecturers and students of Australian corporate law and is designed to complement Understanding Company Law

  • Corporation Law in Australia
  • EU Law - Business

    Latest business news about EU law, legal issues and the European Court of Justice

  • European Business Law Review

    A bimonthly online journal that provides analysis of developments in European business law, including news on specific countries and coverage of EU directives, legislation, treaties, case notes and other related matters. Professional and academic interests.

  • Free Advice: Business Law Center
  • Incorporation Glossary
  • Legal Information for Small & Large Businesses

    Broad ranging material on business laws, regulations, structuring, capital, taxes, securities, employment, contracts, labor & more

  • Legal Structures

    Choosing a Legal Structure; Legal Structures Comparison; Sole Proprietorships; Partnerships; "C" & "S" Corporations; Limited-Liability Company; Nonprofit Corporation; Incorporation; Bylaws;

  • Uniform Commercial Code

Corporate Crime

  • Center for Corporate Policy

    The Center for Corporate Policy is a non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization working to curb corporate abuses and make corporations publicly accountable.

  • Corporate Crime - ExpertLaw

    What Is "White Collar Crime"? What Should Businesses Do To Prevent Or Respond To White Collar Crime? When Can A Business Be Charged With An Offense? How Can A Business Be "Punished" If It Is Convicted Of A Crime?

  • Corporate Crime Reporter

    Twenty Things You Should Know About Corporate Crime; Top 100 False Claims Act Settlements;

  • Fighting Corporate and Government Wrongdoing

    A Research Guide to International and U.S. Federal Laws on White-Collar Crime

Associations Involved With Business Law

  • Association for Corporate Growth

    The Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions.

  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers

    The ABTL was founded in Los Angeles in 1972 to provide a collegial forum for the discussion of business litigation issues. From the very start, the ABTL has been committed to promoting and enhancing communications between the bar and the federal and state benches.

  • Association of Corporate Counsel

    The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the in-house bar associationSM, serves the professional needs of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations and other private sector organizations worldwide. ACC promotes the common interests of its members, improves the understanding of the role of in-house attorneys, provides useful and practical resources and programs, and ensures that members have a voice on issues of most concern.

  • Corporate and Business Law Association

    The Corporate and Business Law Association (CBLA) was established to focus on current corporate trends and business laws and to evaluate how they impact the legal community today and in the future. The mission of the CBLA is to create a gateway for students to integrate with the Columbus legal community by fostering a professional atmosphere for networking, learning, and mentoring.

  • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

    ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.

Recent Publications about Corporate and Business Law

Law Firms Directory for Corporate and Business Law