private law
noun
: a branch of law concerned with private persons, property, and relationships compare public law
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In 1981, Augie went into private law practice, initially with an office in Colfax, Iowa.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
That funding’s approval is before the Legislature. CASE has criticized the state’s hiring of private law firms to handle cases brought by California against fossil fuel companies for their role in downplaying the dangers of climate change.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Walk was a consultant to the WRA who maintained a private law practice alongside his agency work.
—Eric Muller, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Madigan is also accused of using his position of power to steer business to his private law firm.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
That funding’s approval is before the Legislature. CASE has criticized the state’s hiring of private law firms to handle cases brought by California against fossil fuel companies for their role in downplaying the dangers of climate change.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Walk was a consultant to the WRA who maintained a private law practice alongside his agency work.
—Eric Muller, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Madigan is also accused of using his position of power to steer business to his private law firm.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Private law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20law. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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