What is the difference between personal jurisdiction and notice? Consider how the law has evolved since Pennoyer. Also consider FRCP 4(k)(1)(A). Is service of the summons & complaint necessary to establish PJ? Is it by itself sufficient? What must be served under FRCP 4? What is served under FRCP 5? What is the purpose of FRCP 4(d)? Why would a defendant voluntarily waive […]
GLOSSARY OF CODES (v. 1.0) The tables below explain comments that may have been written on the hard copy of your draft. Note that these comments are often illustrative. I will typically note representative places where an error exists or where a correction needs to be made (such as footnotes or pinpoints needed, or a […]
These are materials I typically hand out after reviewing first drafts. I am posting them here now so that you can write with my first-draft concerns in mind. After getting comments on your first drafts, re-read this document. GRADING AND COMMENTS: Criteria. First drafts were reviewed with four sets of criteria: Writing (33%), Organization & Analysis (33%), […]
GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTERS Length of presentation: plan on speaking ten to twelve (10-12) minutes. Format of presentation: Do not feel obliged to present every nook and cranny of your paper. No scholar ever has enough time to do that. Instead, you should first briefly explain your topic, thesis, and why it is important. […]
