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Vol. I — General Edition

A field guide to the law, jurisdiction by jurisdiction.

LawAtlas maps how the law actually works across borders — from a US employment dispute to an EU consumer-protection claim — in language written for the person affected by it, not the person litigating it.

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  1. AI & Technology Law

    The EU AI Act in Plain Language: Risk Categories and What They Mean

    A plain-language walkthrough of the EU AI Act's risk-based framework, who it applies to, and the rough compliance timeline businesses deploying AI should be aware of.

  2. Business Law

    LLC vs. Corporation: Choosing the Right Business Structure in the US

    A practical comparison of LLCs and corporations in the US covering liability protection, taxation, and administrative burden, to help founders pick the right structure.

  3. Employment Law

    Non-Compete Agreements in the US: Where They Still Hold Up

    A state-by-state style overview of how enforceable non-compete agreements actually are in the US, after years of shifting regulation and legal challenges.

  4. European Law

    GDPR Compliance Basics: What Every Business Handling EU Data Should Know

    A practical overview of the GDPR's core principles, who it applies to, and the first compliance steps a business should take before processing personal data from the EU.

  5. US Law

    At-Will Employment in the US: What It Actually Means for Workers

    A plain-language explainer on at-will employment in the United States — what it allows employers to do, its key exceptions, and how it differs from employment elsewhere.

  6. Immigration

    Family-Based Green Cards in the US: Categories and Realistic Wait Times

    An overview of how family-based immigration to the United States works, the difference between immediate relatives and preference categories, and why wait times vary so much.