Problem 1. Give two examples of the types of cases that belong in the federal court system. Explain why they belong in the federal court system.
Problem 2. Why does our federal court system require both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction be established to hear a case?
Problem 3. What does the concept of minimum contacts seek to establish? Why is this concept important?
Problem 4. What do you think is the single most important step in a trial? Why?
Problem 5. What are the three distinct levels in the federal court system? How do they relate to one another?
Problem 6. What is a key factor that led to the rise of alternative dispute resolution? Is this factor still occurring today?
Problem 7. What are some differences between mediation and arbitration?
Problem 8. Is agreeing in advance to submit to alternative dispute resolution in a contract always fair to both parties? Give an example where this structure might be unfair to one party.