1.Explain what the "contributory negligence" and "comparative negligence" doctrines are, and give a hypothetical case example to illustrate how each would be applied in a negligence case.

2.Describe the elements that can be the basis for a strict product liability claim (the types of "defect" or other grounds for a claim), and give a hypothetical case to illustrate one of them.

3.Describe the basic differences between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, and the primary difference between them in terms of the end result for a company that files one vs. the other.