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Government attorneys focus on a particular area of government regulation. These lawyers are often called “regulatory lawyers” and can work for the government itself or work in the private sector helping people interact with the government. Some government law attorneys are also known as “public interest lawyers.” Public interest lawyers tend to focus on those areas where a large group of individuals is affected by government regulation–for example, environmental laws or anti-discrimination laws.
Government contracts are not the same as private sector contracts. Contracts with the government are subject to mandatory clauses and extensive regulation.
Freedom of speech, both written and spoken, is protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution, which states that the government cannot limit speech.
Administrative law governs federal and state agencies. It helps ensure the actions they take are constitutional, and provides a framework for contesting them.
Federal regulations are rules and standards issued by federal agencies to implement and enforce laws passed by Congress.