Under the doctrine of stare decisis, courts are obligated to follow the precedents established in their jurisdiction unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. Should U.S. courts continue to adhere to this common law principle, given that our government now regulates so many areas by statute?

Class, concerning Cyberlaw, many jurisdictions have implemented online filing systems, and some have set up cyber courts in which part, or all, of a case is presented online. What issues are likely to occur in these circumstances? To what extent those who send e-mail over the Internet should be liable for the content of their messages in states other than their own (or nations other than the United States). Is the existence of a website a sufficient basis to exercise jurisdiction?