Imperial Law

Imperial Law was relatively simple and could be boiled down to three laws. The details of what this means in practice are the subject of endless case law.
 * 1) Never move against the Emperor or his Imperial Servants.
 * 2) The market must not be impeded in its working.
 * 3) Technology must be patentied with the Imperial Courts before it can be used.

Soverignty in individual terratories is then awarded by the Emperor. Depending on what period of history this was given as titles to noble houses or franchise contracts to corporations. Those with sovereign status could impose additional laws based on their contract which complicated the legal system for citizens.