✅ What You’ll Learn:

The difference between federal question and diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 & 1332

The rules and limitations of supplemental jurisdiction under § 1367

When and how cases can be removed to federal court (removal & remand under §§ 1441–1447)

The constitutional and statutory foundations of personal jurisdiction

Modern standards for general vs. specific jurisdiction (International Shoe, Daimler, Ford, and more)

The role of long-arm statutes and due process in asserting personal jurisdiction

The statutory framework for venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1391 and related provisions

How venue interacts with jurisdiction to determine the proper forum

When and how venue can be challenged or transferred under §§ 1404 and 1406

🧠 Course Features:

• Clear, concise video lessons with real-world examples
• IRAC-based essay walkthroughs and sample answers
• Multiple-choice quizzes to reinforce learning
• A focus on exam-tested frameworks and practical application

🎯 Who Should Enroll:

• 1L law students taking Civil Procedure
• Bar exam candidates
  

TERMS OF USE

By enrolling in, purchasing, accessing, or using this course in any manner, you agree to the following legally binding terms:

1. No Legal Advice; No Attorney-Client Relationship

Nothing in this course—or in any materials promoting, describing, or advertising this course—should be construed as legal advice or as forming an attorney-client relationship. The course is offered solely for general educational purposes. You are solely responsible for seeking advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before taking or refraining from any action that may affect your legal rights.

2. Waiver of Claims and Right to Sue By accessing or using this course, you knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all claims, demands, causes of action, and legal rights—whether known or unknown—that you may have now or in the future against the course creator, John Ritondo, arising out of or relating to this course, its content, or your use or reliance on any information provided. This waiver applies to all legal theories, including but not limited to breach of contract, negligence, misrepresentation, or any other tort or statutory claim. You agree that this waiver is a fundamental condition of your enrollment and participation in the course, and your access is expressly conditioned on your acceptance of this waiver.

3. Fallback Terms (If Waiver Is Deemed Unenforceable) To the extent that any portion of the waiver in Section 2 is held unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, you agree to the following fallback provisions:

Limitation of Damages: Your sole and exclusive remedy shall be limited to the amount you paid for the course. Under no circumstances shall you be entitled to consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages.

Class Action Waiver: You agree not to initiate or participate in any class action, collective action, or other representative proceeding. Any claims must be brought on an individual basis only.

Exclusive Venue and Personal Jurisdiction: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this course must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Shelby County, Alabama. You agree that these courts shall have exclusive personal jurisdiction over any such dispute and expressly waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction outside of Shelby County, Alabama.

Personal Jurisdiction Limited to Shelby County: You further agree that the course creator, John Ritondo, shall not be subject to personal jurisdiction in any court other than those located in Shelby County, Alabama.

4. Binding Agreement These terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and John Ritondo. By enrolling in, accessing, or using the course, you confirm that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to these terms in their entirety.

5. No Warranties or Guarantees This course and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. The course creator makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content, or that the course will meet your expectations or achieve any specific result. All risk arising out of the use or performance of the course remains with you.