By Researching Your State Statutes and Local Federal Rules, Determine

question 23

Essay

By researching your state statutes and local federal rules, determine whether your state has a provision for arbitration or mediation. If so, determine what types of cases and dispute amounts are considered for the program. If your state has no such system, write a proposal to your local newspaper or state bar association on why you believe there should or shouldn't be such a system. Discuss and defend your proposals in class.

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Definitions:

South

Refers generally to the southeastern region of the United States, historically known for its distinct economic, cultural, and historical traits, particularly those stemming from the antebellum period and the Civil War.

Sea Islands Experiment

A Reconstruction-era project where freed slaves were given land in the Sea Islands to test the feasibility of emancipation and land redistribution.

Ex-slaves

Individuals who were formerly enslaved but have gained freedom, focusing on their lives, challenges, and contributions post-emancipation.

Gainfully Employed

Refers to the condition where an individual is employed in a manner that provides a regular income sufficient for a livelihood.