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Finding Federal Regulations and Administrative Decisions

Over 50 federal agencies perform regulatory functions. Most aspects of everyday life are regulated by federal agencies, including the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the air we breathe. The body of law created by federal agencies is called...

Federal Court of Appeals Judges

Who appoints judges to the federal courts of appeals?

The federal court system has an intermediate level appellate court, which is called the court of appeals. The President of the United States appoints all federal...

Independence of the Judiciary

Creation of an Independent Judiciary

When the American colonists declared their independence and broke away from England, they vowed to create an independent judiciary. The colonial courts were arms of the King of...

Expert Witnesses in Civil Lawsuits

An expert witness is a witness who has special knowledge of a subject beyond the knowledge of an average person. Because of his or her education, training or experience, an expert witness's testimony will be allowed to assist the jury or the...

Probate Courts

A probate court is a specialized court that handles the probate or proving of wills, administers the estate (property) of a deceased person, appoints guardians for minors and incapacitated adults, and orders the involuntary hospitalization of...