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1. International Law: The International Criminal Court wants to try a U.S. citizen for alleged war crimes. The U.S. protests; it asserts that the court lacks jurisdiction. Describe the validity of this assertion

2. The Intersection of Law and Science: John is a mechanical engineer. He has designed a car which uses water rather than fossil fuel to run. Explain whether John's invention is eligible to be patented.

3. Professional Liability: Attorney Riana prepares a will for her client Jones. After Jones dies, Jones's son, Ted, sues Riana because Jones did not minimize the probate process by creating probate avoiding devices in the will. Describe if Ted's suit will be successful.

4. Insurance: Grant, a construction worker, purchased a double indemnity option from his life insurance company. Several years later, Grant was seriously injured in a construction accident. Four months after the accident, Grant died as a result of the bodily injuries he sustained in that accident. When Grant's wife, the beneficiary, attempted to collect double the amount of the policy, the insurer informed her that she was only entitled to the original amount of coverage. Analyze the case.

5. Mortgages and Security Interests: Rae's mortgage payment check is received a day late by Big Bank. Big Bank refuses the check and accelerates the mortgage debt. Rae is unable to pay this demand and Big Bank brings action to foreclose the mortgage. Describe what defenses, if any, Rae has to the foreclosure action.

6. Morgan and Flynn owned a partnership business that was facing financial difficulties. The debts of the business were getting out of hand. However, neither Morgan nor Flynn wanted to close down the business and felt that, with a few changes, they could turn the business around and make a profit. Describe which chapter of the Bankruptcy Code should they file under and explain why.