Investing Laws
Federal and state laws govern how the financial markets protect investors and consumers, and promote financial stability. Read Investopedia's expert-written library to learn more.
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Glass-Steagall Act of 1933: Definition, Effects, and Repeal
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Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Consumer Protections and Disclosures
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Common Law: What It Is, How It's Used, and How It Differs From Civil Law
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Free on Board (FOB) Explained: Who's Liable for What in Shipping?
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What Is the Jones Act? Definition, History, and Costs
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Securities Act of 1933: Significance and History
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Blue Sky Laws: Definition, Purpose, How They're Regulated
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Dodd-Frank Act: What It Does, Major Components, and Criticisms
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overview and History
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Emergency Banking Act of 1933: Definition, Purpose, Importance
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Copyright: Definition, Types, and How It Works
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Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Definition, Overview
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Investment Company Act of 1940 Definition
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Sherman Antitrust Act: Definition, History, and What It Does
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Financial CHOICE Act: What It is, How It Works
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What Are Usury Laws?
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What Is the Taft-Hartley Act?
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What Is the Budget Control Act (BCA)?
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Tort Law: What It Is and How It Works, With Examples
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Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): What It is, How It Works
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What It Is, How It Works, Ramifications
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National Securities Markets Improvement Act (NSMIA) Overview
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Uniform Securities Act: What it is, How it's Applied
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): Objectives and FAQs
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): What You Need to Know
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Of 1976 Overview
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What Is the Civil Rights Act of 1964? What's Included and History
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National Housing Act: Overview, Impact, Criticisms
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Crime of 1873
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Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA)
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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: Definition, History, Impact
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Investor Protection Act: What it is, How it Works
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Uniform Partnership Act (UPA): Key Concepts and FAQs
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What Is the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA)? Definition
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Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008
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Diamond-Dybvig Model: Theory of Bank Runs
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Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA): Overview, History, FAQ
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) Overview
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Insider Trading Act of 1988
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McFadden Act: What It is, How It Works, Criticism
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Employment Act Of 1946: What It Is, How It Works, History
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Insider Trading Sanctions Act of 1984: What It is, How It Works
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Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996: Overview
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Monetary Accord of 1951: Meaning, History
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Water Quality Improvement Act of 1970: Overview
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Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)
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Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
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Urban Development Act of 1970: What It is, History
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Uniform Individual Accident and Sickness Policy Provisions Act
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Financial Regulations: Glass-Steagall to Dodd-Frank