Federal Statutes: Primary source of law consisting of acts passed by the United States Congress that establish federal legal requirements and regulations
State Statutes: Laws passed by state legislatures that govern state-specific legal matters and vary by jurisdiction
Federal Case Law: Decisions made by federal courts that establish precedents and interpretations of federal laws
State Case Law: Decisions made by state courts that establish precedents and interpretations of state laws
Constitutional Provisions: Relevant sections of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions that may impact the legal analysis
Administrative Regulations: Rules and regulations issued by federal and state administrative agencies to implement and enforce legislation
Local Ordinances: Laws passed by municipal governments that may affect local jurisdictional matters
Restatements of Law: Secondary sources that summarize and clarify general principles of common law
Legal Treatises: Comprehensive scholarly works that analyze and explain specific areas of law
Law Review Articles: Academic publications that provide in-depth analysis of legal issues and developments
Legal Encyclopedias: Reference works that provide overview and background information on various legal topics
American Law Reports: Detailed annotations of case law that provide analysis of specific legal issues
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Rules governing civil procedure in United States federal courts
State Rules of Civil Procedure: Rules governing civil procedure in state courts
Local Court Rules: Specific procedural rules adopted by individual courts or judicial districts
Jurisdictional Rules: Rules determining which courts have authority to hear specific cases
