1. What are the facts in this case? The facts are the story of what happened (who, what, where, when) before the lawsuit. What is the problem that the parties can't resolve on their own?
2. Use the complaint and the course materials to state and define the specific legal claims/causes of action. For example, breach of contract, tortious interference with contractual relations, copyright infringement, etc.
3. State and define the legal rules the plaintiff relies on in the complaint. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the business judgment rule, respondeat superior, etc.
4. For each legal claim/cause of action, explain what specific legal relief the plaintiff demands. For example, money, attorney fees, court orders, etc.