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commercial law

body of law that concerns the rights and obligations of persons in their commercial dealings with one another, such as the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) laws prohibiting unfair trade practices, etc.

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Commercial Law League of America
Represents lawyers and other professionals engaged in bankruptcy and other commercial law areas; commercial collection agencies; law list publishers. Elevates the standards and improve the practice of commercial law. Promotes ...

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Founded: 1895
Dues: regular US, Canadian and international applicant, $295 annual; law professor/teacher, law clerk, editor, legal periodical, $50 annual; law student, $10 annual; special/short term rate, $130; optional and contribution: bankruptcy, creditor's right section, $80 annual; sustaining, young member and fund for public education, $25-$35 annual.

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