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Dispute Resolution in Business Law: Courts and Alternative Methods

Explore the court system in business law, including trial courts, appellate courts, and federal court structure. Learn about alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration as advised by Mr. Bernstein.

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Dispute Resolution in Business Law: Courts and Alternative Methods

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  1. Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Dispute Resolution and the Court System, pp 63-70 October 6, 2014

  2. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Resolving Disputes Without Litigation Mediation Advises, Non-Binding May Be Required By Contract Arbitration Binding Also May Be Required By Contract

  3. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Different Levels of Courts Court: Governmental forum that administers justice under the law; may award damages or impose injunctions in civil cases or impose punishment in criminal cases Trial Court: First court to hear a dispute Appellate Court: Reviews decisions of lower courts to determine if errors were made in first trial; does not review facts

  4. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Federal Court System Article III of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court It also authorizes Congress to establish inferior Federal Courts as needed: District Courts Specialized Courts (ie Tax Court) Federal Agencies Circuit Courts (Courts of Appeal)

  5. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein State, Local and Other Court Systems States also use hierarchy of Trial Courts, Appellate Courts and a Supreme Court Other Courts of Limited Jurisdiction: County Courts City or Municipal Courts Small Claims Courts Juvenile Courts Probate Courts

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