A large portion of the cases that are heard in most trial courts are related to accidents and injuries, such as "slip-and-fall" claims against retail stores or lawsuits alleging medical malpractice. FindLaw's District of Columbia Accident and Injury ...
Business regulations generally place certain restrictions on businesses that encourage fair treatment of employees, environmental responsibility, and financial transparency. The District of Columbia business laws include securities regulations, prohi...
When you're a noncustodial parent, you still have the right to spend time with your children even though they don't live with you most of the time. The time spent with them is referred to as "parenting time" in some states, but D.C. uses the terms "v...
The right to receive equal treatment under the law, regardless of skin color or other arbitrary classifications, is referred to as civil rights . Laws meant to protect civil rights are enforced by a combination of federal and state laws. Civil rights...
Welcome to FindLaw's section on Washington, D.C. consumer laws, which collectively protect individuals from the excesses and negligence of manufacturers, retailers, and sellers of financial services. The District of Columbia's consumer statutes inclu...
Welcome to FindLaw's section covering Washington, D.C.'s criminal laws, including summaries of various criminal offenses and statutes regulating such penalties as capital punishment and restraining orders. This section provides practical information ...
When there are problems in your marriage that you can't work out, you may decide that divorce is your best option. Each state has its own requirements for ending a marriage in this way. For instance, if you want to get divorced in the District of Col...
Welcome to FindLaw's District of Columbia Education Laws section, covering a wide variety of regulations that affect students, teachers, and administrators. In this section, you will find articles about D.C. rules for compulsory education, which requ...
Welcome to FindLaw's section on Washington, D.C. employment laws, with articles and resources to help employees understand their rights (and the responsibilities of employers). This section includes articles about wage and hour laws, which address th...
Welcome to FindLaw's section on the District of Columbia estate planning laws, which regulate the manner in which individuals and families secure their assets for future generations and express their end-of-life preferences. D.C. estate planning laws...
