Business Legal Research: Introduction

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Cornell's Legal Information Institute or LII is an excellent free information portal. The website has links to various laws both state and federal with introductory paragraphs. A great website for linking to essential information quickly. Here is LII's introduction on Corporations.

Business research encompasses many areas of the law. Depending on the topic it can be controlled by federal law,  state law or some combination of both. Before you dive into researching statutes or case law, take a look a secondary resources to get background information to make sure you're directing your efforts appropriately. This research guide is designed to help you begin the research process.