MGMT 217 1st Edition Lecture 1Lecture outline:I. INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM A. The Law DefinedB. Sources of Law1. Constitution2. Statutes (Legislative bodies)3. Common Law (Courts)4. Administrative Law (Agencies) 5. International Lawa. Law of individual nationsb. International agreementsC. Classifications of Law 1. Substantive or procedural 2. Civil or criminala. Burden of proof in a civil case: by a preponderance of the evidence.b. Burden of proof in a criminal case: beyond a reasonable doubt.II. ANALYZING CASESA. Cases are specific applications of the law.B. Use cases as a way to make sure that you understand the concept of the law that you have been studying.1. Read the factsa. Determine who the parties are, and who is suing whom. Determine who is appealing the lower court’s decision.b. Why is the case being appealed? In other words, what is the issue that the court must resolve in order to resolve the dispute?c. Before reading the judge’s opinion:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.i. Develop your own resolution to the case.ii. Be sure to consider arguments on both sides as part of your analysis2. Now read the judge’s opinion:a. Did you consider everything that the judge did?b. Did you come to the same conclusion as the judge?Lecture:The Sources of LawConstitution: The U.S and different state constitutions Statues: Laws passed by a governing body like a state legislature or Congress.Common Law: Laws made by a Judge when he or she decides a case. These can bechanged by Congress.Administrative law: Laws created by Federal administrations such as the FDA.International Law: Laws governing behavior in different countries. These include laws in individual countries that a business is in and agreements between countries.Classifications of lawSubstantive vs. Procedural: Substantive laws govern how people behave in court, while procedural law govern how a case moves along.Civil vs. Criminal Law: Civil law cases are about compensating someone who was wronged, while criminal laws are about punishing the wrongdoer. In a civil case, the person who wins is the one who the jury thinks is right, while in a criminal casethe prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.Analyzing CasesWhen analyzing a case, it is best to read it carefully and form your own opinion before reading the official decision. When writing an anazlysis, consider both sidesof the
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