rules and regulations

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LAFD’s rules and regulations say that members shall “under no circumstances” exceed their authority in giving orders and are protected against penalties if they follow improper orders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“There’s so many rules and regulations that this trust agreement may be binding your hands to in the future,” he says.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

While the council must follow rules and regulations, she says, future government funding discussions must consider the cultural and economic value of at-risk areas.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Lu said he figured the original IP addresses could have great value if treated like other asset classes, such as stocks or bonds, with clear ownership rules and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

“The big giant is tied down by those little rules and regulations and procedures. And the little guy? He just runs around and does what he wants.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell