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\t\t\t\tSome folks resolve their disputes by going on TV, where they also get paid and enjoy their 15 minutes of fame (or infamy). But what does a TV judge do to resolve disputes and, perhaps, gain notoriety? Take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court! <\/p>\n

TV trials are really arbitrations. The parties sign an arbitration agreement to resolve their disputes on TV. The shows pay each party so, reportedly, no one is actually out any money. One participant or the other may walk away with more than the other, or even all the money. The loser gets rid of the claim and, more importantly, is a loser on national TV. (Hey, people agree to eat worms, get caught cheating on their mates or to getting “punked,” proving some people will do anything to get on TV.) <\/p>\n

TV’s “Judge Alex” is a male version of “Judge Judy” (only prettier). Allegedly, Florida State Judge Alex Ferrer, gave up his real judge gig in 2002, to try his luck on TV, though the help of promoter Arnold Preston, who claims Judge Alex agreed to pay him 12% of his income. After Judge Alex made the big time he decided he did not have to pay Preston because Preston was not a registered talent agent under California law. Preston claims he is a manager, not an agent, and does not have to be registered. <\/p>\n

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