The word law can describe a wide variety of things, from the legal career to the field itself. While law is a fact of life, it cannot explain everything, and there are always exceptions to the rule. Let’s look at some basic concepts of law. Here’s a quick overview of some terms you may encounter when discussing the subject. Let’s also look at how we define an object of law. What is law? What are its sources? What are its functions?
Objects
The discussion of subjects and objects in the law is founded on the concept of ownership, which is closely related to the concept of possession. It also examines how ownership can be divided into separate types, and contrasts the principles of common and civil law. The discussion of property then turns to procedural protection of the owner’s property interests. But first, let’s look at some of the main concepts and terms involved in the concept of property.
Sources
In the United States, there are four main sources of law, or bodies of knowledge. These sources often interact with each other to form the legal system. One source is the Minnesota Constitution, while the other two sources are the state’s statutes and Supreme Court decisions. Depending on how the sources of law interact, they can be either mandatory or persuasive. Listed below are some examples of what they are and how they affect legal rights. These sources include:
Functions
This article proposes a pluralist view of law’s functions, including the creation, implementation, and defense of values. It does so by identifying three categories of potential functions: direct, indirect, and value-oriented. While not mutually exclusive, these categories do include overlaps, and are thus a useful framework for analysis. These categories include:
Processes
The modernization of law has been accompanied by a transformation of the processes that support legal decision making. This transformation has involved the redesign of supportive processes within legal and formative boundaries. Stakeholders had concluded that traditional work processes were no longer viable, and a digital first approach was required. The challenges are numerous, but many stakeholders share common goals and are committed to making these changes. Here are some of the main challenges faced by law firms in the digital age.
Organization
In sociology, recent years have seen a convergence between research on organizations and law. This article explores some of the central developments in the field and focuses on law’s characteristics as an element of an organization’s environment. The article distinguishes between two metatheoretical perspectives of law and organizations: the materialist perspective portrays organizations as rational wealth-maximizers, and the cultural perspective views law as an enlightened and sacred system that governs behavior.