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Real Acts, regulations, and directives cited across our guides, collected here as a quick-reference index — not a bill tracker. Each entry links to the official text and to the guide that discusses it.

  1. 18 U.S.C. § 1836 — Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

    Referenced in: What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? A Practical Guide for Businesses

  2. 18 U.S.C. § 3142 — Bail Reform Act of 1984, release/detention factors (Cornell Legal Information Institute)

    Referenced in: How Does Bail Work?

  3. 26 U.S.C. § 1014(b)(6) — community property basis step-up on death (Cornell Legal Information Institute)

    Referenced in: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution in U.S. Divorce

  4. 26 U.S.C. § 1361 — S corporation defined (Cornell Legal Information Institute)

    Referenced in: What Is an S Corporation? How the Tax Election Actually Works

  5. Acas, Employment Rights Act 2025

    Referenced in: Unfair Dismissal in the UK: Qualifying Period, Rights and the 2027 Changes

  6. Arbitration Act 1996 (UK)

    Referenced in: LCIA vs ICC Rules: A Strategic Evaluation for Cross-Border Commercial Disputes, The Comprehensive Practitioner’s Guide to LCIA International Arbitration in London

  7. Arbitration Act 1996, Part III (UK)

    Referenced in: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in London: Challenges Under the New York Convention

  8. Arbitration Act 1996, section 44 (UK)

    Referenced in: The Mechanics of LCIA Expedited Formation and Emergency Arbitrator Appointments

  9. Arbitration Act 2025 (UK)

    Referenced in: How the English Arbitration Act 2025 Governs London-Seated Arbitral Proceedings, LCIA vs ICC Rules: A Strategic Evaluation for Cross-Border Commercial Disputes, The Comprehensive Practitioner’s Guide to LCIA International Arbitration in London, The Mechanics of LCIA Expedited Formation and Emergency Arbitrator Appointments

  10. Bail Act 1976 (UK)

    Referenced in: How Does Bail Work?

  11. Bribery Act 2010 (UK)

    Referenced in: What Is White-Collar Crime? A Practical Guide to Fraud, Embezzlement, and Corporate Offenses

  12. Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), SBC 2002, c 57

    Referenced in: Federal vs. Provincial Incorporation in Canada

  13. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600

    Referenced in: Non-Compete Enforceability by State: The Current U.S. Landscape

  14. Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-44, section 105 — director residency

    Referenced in: Federal vs. Provincial Incorporation in Canada

  15. Canada Labour Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2, section 240

    Referenced in: Wrongful Dismissal in Canada: How 'Reasonable Notice' Is Calculated

  16. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, sections 10 and 24(2)

    Referenced in: Your Charter Rights When Arrested in Canada: Section 10(a) and 10(b) Explained

  17. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Article 7 — respect for private and family life

    Referenced in: Your Rights During a Police Search: A Practical Guide

  18. Children Act 1989 (UK) — welfare checklist

    Referenced in: Child Custody Explained: Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and How Courts Decide

  19. Civil Code of Québec, articles 2089 and 2095

    Referenced in: Ontario's Non-Compete Ban vs. the Rest of Canada

  20. Companies Act 2006 (UK)

    Referenced in: Shareholders' Agreements Explained: Key Provisions Every Company Needs

  21. Companies Act 2006, section 15 (UK) — certificate of incorporation

    Referenced in: Forming a Private Limited Company in the UK via Companies House

  22. Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York, 1958)

    Referenced in: Arbitration vs. Litigation: How to Choose, LCIA vs ICC Rules: A Strategic Evaluation for Cross-Border Commercial Disputes, The Comprehensive Practitioner’s Guide to LCIA International Arbitration in London

  23. Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York, 1958), Article V

    Referenced in: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in London: Challenges Under the New York Convention

  24. Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

    Referenced in: Registering a Company in Australia: The ASIC Process

  25. Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 on maintenance obligations

    Referenced in: Alimony and Spousal Support Explained

  26. Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, sections 34–37 (adverse inferences)

    Referenced in: The Right to Silence in England and Wales: The Police Caution and Adverse Inferences Explained

  27. Criminal Law Act 1967, section 1 (UK) — abolition of the distinction between felony and misdemeanour

    Referenced in: Misdemeanor vs. Felony: Understanding the Difference Between Criminal Charge Levels

  28. Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (UK)

    Referenced in: UK GDPR vs. EU GDPR: How They Differ Today

  29. Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)

    Referenced in: UK GDPR vs. EU GDPR: How They Differ Today

  30. Delaware General Corporation Law, Title 8, Chapter 1

    Referenced in: Shareholders' Agreements Explained: Key Provisions Every Company Needs

  31. Directive (EU) 2016/943 on the protection of trade secrets

    Referenced in: What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? A Practical Guide for Businesses

  32. Directive (EU) 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions

    Referenced in: What Belongs in an Employment Contract

  33. Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for consumers

    Referenced in: What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?

  34. Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work

    Referenced in: Employee vs. Independent Contractor — How the Law Draws the Line

  35. Directive 2013/48/EU on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings

    Referenced in: Your Rights If You Are Arrested

  36. Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (UK)

    Referenced in: How Divorce Works: A Complete Guide to the Legal Process

  37. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (UK)

    Referenced in: Forming a Private Limited Company in the UK via Companies House

  38. Employment Rights Act 1996 (UK) — qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims

    Referenced in: What Is At-Will Employment?

  39. Employment Rights Act 1996 (UK) — settlement agreements

    Referenced in: What Is a Severance Agreement?

  40. Employment Rights Act 1996, Part I (UK) — written statement of particulars

    Referenced in: What Belongs in an Employment Contract

  41. Employment Rights Act 1996, Part X (UK) — unfair dismissal

    Referenced in: When Is a Dismissal Wrongful Termination?

  42. Employment Rights Act 2025 (UK)

    Referenced in: Unfair Dismissal in the UK: Qualifying Period, Rights and the 2027 Changes

  43. Evidence Act 1995 (Cth), section 89 (evidence of silence)

    Referenced in: The Right to Silence in Australia: What the Police Caution Actually Means

  44. Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), section 89A (special caution, serious indictable offences)

    Referenced in: The Right to Silence in Australia: What the Police Caution Actually Means

  45. Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), section 382 — when a person is protected from unfair dismissal

    Referenced in: Unfair Dismissal in Australia: Eligibility and the Fair Work Commission Process

  46. Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), section 394 — application for unfair dismissal remedy, 21-day deadline

    Referenced in: Unfair Dismissal in Australia: Eligibility and the Fair Work Commission Process

  47. Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), Parts VIII and VIIIAB, as amended by the Family Law Amendment Act 2024

    Referenced in: Property Settlement After Separation in Australia

  48. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 23 — Class Actions

    Referenced in: What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?

  49. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 et seq. — U.S. DOJ Criminal Division, FCPA Unit

    Referenced in: What Is White-Collar Crime? A Practical Guide to Fraud, Embezzlement, and Corporate Offenses

  50. Germany, Act on Limited Liability Companies (GmbHG)

    Referenced in: LLC vs. Corporation: Which Business Structure Should You Choose?

  51. H.R. 4327, No Tax on Home Sales Act, 119th Congress (introduced, not enacted)

    Referenced in: Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home in the U.S.: The Section 121 Exclusion Explained

  52. Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980)

    Referenced in: Child Custody Explained: Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and How Courts Decide

  53. Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults (2000)

    Referenced in: Power of Attorney Explained

  54. Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (2007)

    Referenced in: How Is Child Support Calculated?

  55. Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition (1985)

    Referenced in: What Is a Living Trust?

  56. HCCH, Hague Conference on Private International Law — family law conventions

    Referenced in: How Divorce Works: A Complete Guide to the Legal Process

  57. Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (UK)

    Referenced in: Landlord vs. Tenant: Who Pays for Repairs?

  58. Housing Act 1988 (UK)

    Referenced in: Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

  59. Housing Act 1988, sections 8 and 21 (UK)

    Referenced in: The Eviction Process Explained

  60. Housing Act 2004, section 212 (UK) — tenancy deposit schemes

    Referenced in: Tenancy Deposit Protection in England and Wales: The Rules Every Landlord Must Follow

  61. Income Tax Act (Canada), sections 40(2)(b) and 54 — principal residence definition and exemption formula

    Referenced in: The Principal Residence Exemption: How Canada Taxes (or Doesn't Tax) Your Home Sale

  62. Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth), Subdivision 118-B — main residence exemption

    Referenced in: Capital Gains Tax on Your Home in Australia: The Main Residence Exemption and the 50% Discount

  63. India, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 — bailable/non-bailable offence classification

    Referenced in: How Does Bail Work?

  64. India, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 — search and seizure provisions

    Referenced in: Your Rights During a Police Search: A Practical Guide

  65. India, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 — offence classification

    Referenced in: Misdemeanor vs. Felony: Understanding the Difference Between Criminal Charge Levels

  66. India, Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017

    Referenced in: VAT vs. Sales Tax: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Business

  67. India, Companies Act 2013

    Referenced in: Shareholders' Agreements Explained: Key Provisions Every Company Needs

  68. India, Constitution of India, Article 22 — protection against arrest and detention in certain cases

    Referenced in: Your Rights If You Are Arrested

  69. India, Consumer Protection Act 2019

    Referenced in: How Small Claims Court Works: A Complete Guide

  70. India, Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

    Referenced in: Data Privacy Law Basics: What Every Business Collecting User Data Needs to Know

  71. India, Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 — rules on startup investment

    Referenced in: Startup Law Basics Every Founder Should Know Before Raising or Hiring

  72. India, Guardians and Wards Act 1890

    Referenced in: Child Custody Explained: Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and How Courts Decide

  73. India, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956

    Referenced in: Alimony and Spousal Support Explained

  74. India, Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and Special Marriage Act 1954

    Referenced in: How Divorce Works: A Complete Guide to the Legal Process

  75. India, Income Tax Act 1961 — capital gains provisions

    Referenced in: What Is Capital Gains Tax?

  76. India, Income Tax Act 1961 — corporate tax provisions

    Referenced in: Understanding Corporate Tax Basics: How Corporations Are Taxed

  77. India, Income Tax Act 1961 — residence and taxation provisions

    Referenced in: How Personal Income Tax Works: Gross Income, Brackets, and Withholding Explained

  78. India, Income Tax Act 1961 — scrutiny assessment and appeal provisions

    Referenced in: What Is a Tax Audit? How the Process Works and What to Expect

  79. India, Income Tax Act 1961, Chapter VI-A deductions

    Referenced in: What Are Tax Deductions? A Practical Guide to How They Work

  80. India, Indian Contract Act 1872, Section 27 — restraint of trade

    Referenced in: What Is a Non-Compete Agreement?

  81. India, Indian Contract Act 1872, sections on restraint of trade

    Referenced in: What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? A Practical Guide for Businesses

  82. India, Indian Easements Act 1882

    Referenced in: What Is an Easement in Property Law?

  83. India, Indian Succession Act 1925

    Referenced in: How to Write a Valid Will (and What Happens in Probate)

  84. India, Indian Trusts Act 1882

    Referenced in: What Is a Living Trust?

  85. India, Industrial Disputes Act 1947

    Referenced in: When Is a Dismissal Wrongful Termination?

  86. India, Industrial Disputes Act 1947 — retrenchment compensation

    Referenced in: What Is a Severance Agreement?

  87. India, Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 and Companies Act 2013

    Referenced in: LLC vs. Corporation: Which Business Structure Should You Choose?

  88. India, Mediation Act 2023

    Referenced in: Mediation Explained: How Parties Settle Disputes Without Going to Trial

  89. India, Model Tenancy Act 2021

    Referenced in: The Eviction Process Explained, Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

  90. India, Model Tenancy Act 2021 — repair and maintenance provisions

    Referenced in: Landlord vs. Tenant: Who Pays for Repairs?

  91. India, Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (as amended) — drink-driving offence

    Referenced in: DUI and DWI Basics: What Impaired Driving Charges Actually Mean

  92. India, Patents Act 1970 (as amended)

    Referenced in: What Is a Patent and How Do You Get One?

  93. India, Powers-of-Attorney Act 1882 and Registration Act 1908

    Referenced in: Power of Attorney Explained

  94. India, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002

    Referenced in: What Is White-Collar Crime? A Practical Guide to Fraud, Embezzlement, and Corporate Offenses

  95. India, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 — maintenance provisions

    Referenced in: How Is Child Support Calculated?

  96. India, Registration Act 1908

    Referenced in: What to Check Before Buying Property

  97. India, Special Marriage Act 1954 — contractual marital arrangements

    Referenced in: Prenuptial Agreements: What They Can and Cannot Do

  98. India, Specific Relief Act 1963 (as amended) and Indian Contract Act 1872

    Referenced in: Breach of Contract Remedies: What Happens When the Other Side Doesn't Perform

  99. India, Trade Marks Act 1999 and Copyright Act 1957

    Referenced in: Trademark vs. Copyright: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

  100. Internal Revenue Code § 121 — exclusion of gain from sale of principal residence (Cornell Legal Information Institute)

    Referenced in: Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home in the U.S.: The Section 121 Exclusion Explained

  101. Land Registration Act 2002 (UK)

    Referenced in: What Is an Easement in Property Law?

  102. Law of Property Act 1925 (UK)

    Referenced in: What Is an Easement in Property Law?

  103. Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, section 25 (as amended)

    Referenced in: Financial Settlements on Divorce in England and Wales

  104. Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, section 25 (UK)

    Referenced in: Alimony and Spousal Support Explained

  105. Mental Capacity Act 2005 (UK) — lasting powers of attorney

    Referenced in: Power of Attorney Explained

  106. Montana Code Annotated § 39-2-904 — elements of wrongful discharge

    Referenced in: At-Will Employment Exceptions in the U.S.: A State-by-State Guide

  107. New York Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(5)(d) — equitable distribution factors

    Referenced in: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution in U.S. Divorce

  108. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) (UK) — search and seizure powers

    Referenced in: Your Rights During a Police Search: A Practical Guide

  109. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), section 58 (UK) — right to legal advice

    Referenced in: Your Rights If You Are Arrested

  110. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, section 58 (right to legal advice)

    Referenced in: The Right to Silence in England and Wales: The Police Caution and Adverse Inferences Explained

  111. Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (UK)

    Referenced in: UK GDPR vs. EU GDPR: How They Differ Today

  112. Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure

    Referenced in: How Small Claims Court Works: A Complete Guide

  113. Regulation (EU) 2016/1103 on matrimonial property regimes

    Referenced in: Prenuptial Agreements: What They Can and Cannot Do

  114. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)

    Referenced in: Data Privacy Law Basics: What Every Business Collecting User Data Needs to Know

  115. Renters' Rights Act 2025 (UK)

    Referenced in: Tenancy Deposit Protection in England and Wales: The Rules Every Landlord Must Follow, The Eviction Process Explained, Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

  116. Restraints of Trade Act 1976 (NSW)

    Referenced in: Australia's Incoming Non-Compete Ban for Sub-Threshold Workers

  117. Road Traffic Act 1988, section 5 (UK) — driving with alcohol above the prescribed limit

    Referenced in: DUI and DWI Basics: What Impaired Driving Charges Actually Mean

  118. Sale of Goods Act 1979 (UK)

    Referenced in: Breach of Contract Remedies: What Happens When the Other Side Doesn't Perform

  119. State Immunity Act 1978 (UK)

    Referenced in: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in London: Challenges Under the New York Convention

  120. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Public Law 115-97 — repeal of the alimony deduction

    Referenced in: Alimony and Spousal Support Explained

  121. Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, sections 222–223 (Private Residence Relief)

    Referenced in: Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Property in the UK: Private Residence Relief Explained

  122. Tenant Fees Act 2019 (UK)

    Referenced in: Tenancy Deposit Protection in England and Wales: The Rules Every Landlord Must Follow

  123. The Arbitration Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 (UK)

    Referenced in: How the English Arbitration Act 2025 Governs London-Seated Arbitral Proceedings

  124. The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 (UK)

    Referenced in: Unfair Dismissal in the UK: Qualifying Period, Rights and the 2027 Changes

  125. The Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018 (UK)

    Referenced in: What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? A Practical Guide for Businesses

  126. Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 — second reading speech

    Referenced in: Capital Gains Tax on Your Home in Australia: The Main Residence Exemption and the 50% Discount

  127. Trustee Act 2000 (UK)

    Referenced in: What Is a Living Trust?

  128. U.C.C. Article 2 — Sales

    Referenced in: Breach of Contract Remedies: What Happens When the Other Side Doesn't Perform

  129. U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment

    Referenced in: Your Rights During a Police Search: A Practical Guide

  130. UK Ministry of Justice — Bribery Act 2010: Guidance about procedures for commercial organisations

    Referenced in: Corporate Compliance: A Practical Framework

  131. UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (1985, amended 2006)

    Referenced in: Arbitration vs. Litigation: How to Choose

  132. United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation, 2019)

    Referenced in: Mediation Explained: How Parties Settle Disputes Without Going to Trial

  133. Wills Act 1837 (UK)

    Referenced in: How to Write a Valid Will (and What Happens in Probate)