This document summarizes the key steps and considerations for a state-level business dispute going through the legal process. It would describe how the case would proceed through the state court system if not resolved by alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The summary would also evaluate which ADR methods like mediation or arbitration may be most appropriate for the dispute, considering costs, benefits and the interests of each party. It remains under 700 words and follows APA style guidelines.

1. Write
a memo on a state (not federal) level business dispute. Describe
as if you were writing a "white paper" for your boss who wants
to know how a case like the one you have chosen would be
processed throughout the various legal phases in a state court
system.
Because most cases never make it to trial, it is also important to
consider alternative methods of dispute resolution. Suppose
your selected case was initially submitted to ADR. What
methods of ADR would be available to pursue? Which of these
ADR methods do you think would be the most appropriate?
Why?
Required
elements:
Discuss the differences in costs and benefits of going through
traditional litigation and pursuing ADR in this case (Consider
for example, why one of the parties in the case you're looking at
may have preferred keeping the case out of court).
No more than 700 words.
Format is consistent with APA guidelines.