Market Data Definition Language (MDDL)
Google
The Financial Information Services Division of the Software & Information Industry Association
MDDL 2.4-draft : governingLaw
MDDL 2.4-draftSchema DocumentationNo Graphics?
Index: MDDL 2.4-draft Schema Documentation
Element: governingLaw
Description: A reference to the law, laws, or jurisdiction relating to the issue.
Used by: issueData 
Attributes:      
Uses: jurisdictionType  location  rulesType 
Classification: Simple "property"
Diagram: