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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.02%3A_Schools_of_Legal_ThoughtThis page explores various legal philosophies, highlighting legal positivism and natural law as predominant schools. Legal positivism sees law as sovereign command, while natural law aligns law with u...This page explores various legal philosophies, highlighting legal positivism and natural law as predominant schools. Legal positivism sees law as sovereign command, while natural law aligns law with universal morality, supporting civil disobedience. It discusses critical legal studies ("Crits") and ecofeminism, emphasizing law as a reflection of power dynamics and critiques of oppression.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.01%3A_Basic_Aspects_of_the_US_ConstitutionThis page outlines the U.S. Constitution's key concepts, including federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. It highlights the significance of judicial review and discusses landmark cas...This page outlines the U.S. Constitution's key concepts, including federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. It highlights the significance of judicial review and discusses landmark cases such as Dred Scott and Roe v. Wade. The text examines the challenges of constitutional amendments and ongoing debates around judicial philosophy and the Supreme Court's role, particularly regarding privacy rights and the authority to overturn past rulings.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.04%3A_Sources_of_Law_and_Their_PriorityThis page covers the sources of law in the US legal system, including constitutions, statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions, emphasizing the hierarchy where statutes generally precede case law....This page covers the sources of law in the US legal system, including constitutions, statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions, emphasizing the hierarchy where statutes generally precede case law. It explains the roles of Congress, state legislatures, and administrative agencies in law-making and the impact of treaties. Additionally, it addresses the importance of judicial reasoning, differing legal philosophies among judges, and the evolution of common law.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_CommerceThis page outlines learning objectives aimed at understanding the US Constitution's historical importance and structure, particularly regarding its impact on business and commerce. Key topics include ...This page outlines learning objectives aimed at understanding the US Constitution's historical importance and structure, particularly regarding its impact on business and commerce. Key topics include judicial review, the powers of Congress and states, and the supremacy clause, which balances state and federal laws.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/03%3A_Constitutional_Protections/3.07%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions ag...This page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions against cruel punishments. It highlights the scrutiny on retroactive penalties and vague laws.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.05%3A_Legal_and_Political_Systems_of_the_WorldThis page contrasts common-law and civil-law systems. Common-law, rooted in English traditions, emphasizes precedent and jury involvement, and is prevalent in the US and former British colonies. Civil...This page contrasts common-law and civil-law systems. Common-law, rooted in English traditions, emphasizes precedent and jury involvement, and is prevalent in the US and former British colonies. Civil-law, derived from Roman law, relies on comprehensive legislative codes, with judges making decisions without juries or precedents. Civil-law is common in Europe and influential in Central and South America, as well as parts of Asia and Africa.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/03%3A_Courts_and_the_Legal_Process/3.03%3A_The_Problem_of_JurisdictionThis page explores the concepts of concurrent jurisdiction, distinguishing between state and federal law. It explains how plaintiffs can choose between courts based on factors like legal issues and st...This page explores the concepts of concurrent jurisdiction, distinguishing between state and federal law. It explains how plaintiffs can choose between courts based on factors like legal issues and strategic considerations, vital for avoiding case dismissal due to incorrect filings. It also discusses personal jurisdiction, the adversary system of civil dispute resolution, the initiation of lawsuits, and the burdens of proof.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.07%3A_Summary_and_ExercisesThis page covers global legal systems, focusing on the U.S. legal framework based on the Constitution and natural law theory. It examines the roles of law in maintaining order and freedoms across diff...This page covers global legal systems, focusing on the U.S. legal framework based on the Constitution and natural law theory. It examines the roles of law in maintaining order and freedoms across different countries, introduces major legal philosophies like natural law and legal realism, and differentiates between common and civil law systems. Additionally, it discusses sources of law and their authority, highlighting constitutional supremacy, and includes exercises to enhance comprehension.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.07%3A_Summary_and_ExercisesThis page discusses the US Constitution as the legal foundation of the nation, emphasizing federalism, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. It high...This page discusses the US Constitution as the legal foundation of the nation, emphasizing federalism, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. It highlights the difficulty of amending the Constitution and the importance of judicial review by the Supreme Court in interpreting its meaning.
