Monday audio. Double session on Tuesday--9:30-10:45 in RDB 2008, then regular time in regular room. Court of Appeals papers due next Monday, October 6.
Finish everything for District Courts (ignore the questions about § 1350). This will take us through both sessions Tuesday and probably a bit next Monday. Ignore the questions marked "Three Judge" and "Declaratory Judgments;" that is for the next section. Looking at § 1338(a), what is the rule for exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction in federal district courts?
Consider: An independent contractor brings a Title VII action against a business that has fewer than 15 employees. Title VII only prohibits discrimination against employees, not independent contractors; Title VII only prohibits "employers" from discriminating, defined as an entity with 15 or more employees.
What is the basis on which this action fails?
