This exercise is the counterpart of The Definition of Hearsay and the Federal Rules, which covers the definition of hearsay under Federal Rules of Evidence 801(a)-(c). The new exercise includes graphic reviews of each subsection of 801(d), and graphic illustrations of multiple hearsay, as well as interactive flowcharts for the subsections of 801(d). The program lends itself to use by students who either (i) want a relatively quick-review, with detailed work limited to those issues they find troublesome or (ii) want to review each relevant section of the rules in some detail.
Read moreThis lesson is designed to lead the student through exploration of the intentional torts and their defenses. It is divided into intent, torts against person, torts against property, and defenses. Each of these sections is subdivided: for example, the torts against person section contains questions on battery, assault, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. This organization allows use of the lesson in various ways.
Read moreThis program takes the student through the basics of a particular area of trademark law — the geographic scope of trademark protection. It includes the general common law principles as enunciated in early Supreme Court cases (Hanover, Rectanus) as well as zone of natural expansion. The program also contains complete coverage of Lanham Act principles including constructive notice, constructive use, section 33 and the limited area defense, concurrent use, and the need for confusion (Dawn Donut).
Read moreThis is the third part of five related lessons concerning the issuance of securities by a corporation.
Read moreAs its name implies, this lesson is designed to give the student an introduction to the subject of interpleader. The lesson briefly describes the concept of interpleader and some of the historical limitations on the remedy, but its focus is on interpleader under the federal statute and Rule 22.
Read moreThis exercise is to help users learn the rules of proper citation form for briefs and legal memoranda. It does not deal with proper citation form for law review footnotes. It is divided into three sections: Section A deals with cases, B with statutory materials and C with secondary authorities.
Read moreThis lesson is best used after studying Basic Federal Income Taxation: Deductions. The lesson provides 12 questions to allow you to refine your ability to apply the Code and Regs. to a variety of situations related to income-producing activities under section 212.
Read moreThis lesson is best used after studying Federal Income Taxation: Taxable Income and Tax Computation, in class. The lesson includes problem sets to work through, allowing you to apply the Code and Regs. to a variety of situations involving filing status.
Read moreThis lesson is best used after studying Corporate Taxation in class. The lesson includes problem sets to work through, allowing you to apply the IRS Code section 302(B)(4) and Regs. to a variety of situations involving redemptions in partial liquidation.
Read moreThis lesson is best used after studying Corporate Taxation: Reorganizations in class. The lesson provides problem sets to work through to allow you to refine your ability to apply the IRS Code section 368 and Regs. to a variety of situations involving the definition of a reorganization.
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