Roblyer Project One 11.6.21.pptx - THE U.S LEGAL SYSTEM AND...

T H E U . S L E G A L S Y S T E M
A N D B U S I N E S S
By: Samantha Roblyer

T H E N E E D F O R B U S I N E S S L A W
• Sets standards for business to protect
their employees and customers.
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Consumer ‘s personal data, contracts,
and agreements are all examples of
things business law protects.

F O U N D AT I O N O F T H E U . S . L E G A L
S Y S T E M

P R I M A R Y S O U R C E S O F L A W :
C O N S T I T U T I O N
• Each state has it’s own constitution
• U.S. Constitution is considered the “Law of the Land”
• The Commerce Clause, Freedom of Speech, Free Association

P R I M A R Y S O U R C E S O F L A W :
S TAT U T E S
• Rules and regulations put forth by legislature
• National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCC)
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

P R I M A R Y S O U R C E S O F L A W :
C A S E S
• Case Law
• Also known as Common Law

F E D E R A L C O U R T S Y S T E M

• Fines are usually
the punishment
• Law of Civil Rights
• Some Examples
1. Bankruptcy
2. Custody Disputes
3. Property Damage
4. Breach of Contract
• Jail time is often
the punishment
• Law of crimes and
punishment
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