Appellate Practice

COVID-19 causes Federal Circuit to cancel arguments in Nintendo case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has canceled oral arguments in Nintendo’s case over its Wii gaming systems after its opposing counsel contracted COVID-19.

Jan 5, 2021 11:24 AM CST

What it’s like to argue before the Supreme Court during COVID-19

Jeffrey L. Fisher has argued more than 40 U.S. Supreme Court cases, and he relies heavily on the justices’ body language during arguments. But that wasn’t possible for his last three, which were conducted by phone because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 28, 2020 9:00 AM CST

Afternoon Briefs: 2 death-row inmates test positive for COVID-19; US attorney in Missouri will resign

2 federal inmates test positive for COVID-19 ahead of January executions Cory Johnson and Dustin John Higgs, two federal prisoners who are scheduled to be executed on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, respectively, have tested positive for COVID-19. In their announcement Friday, Johnson’s lawyers asked federal authorities to strike their…

Dec 18, 2020 4:10 PM CST

Afternoon Briefs: Judiciary committee will get new top Dem; top Pennsylvania court rejects 5 election suits

Feinstein steps down as top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is stepping down as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee after criticism from progressives who said she is too gentle with Republicans. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois is seeking the lead Democratic…

Nov 24, 2020 4:34 PM CST

Which appeals court is most likely to grant qualified immunity to police?

An analysis of qualified immunity cases in federal appeals courts shows significant disparities in grants of qualified immunity to police officers in excessive force cases.

Aug 25, 2020 12:17 PM CDT

‘Persnickety dude’ government lawyer points out New York Times typos on Twitter

An anonymous appellate lawyer who describes himself as a “persnickety dude” tweets typos from the New York Times as a hobby.

Aug 20, 2020 12:43 PM CDT

Supreme Court allows eased voting requirements in Rhode Island and notes state support

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with a consent decree that allowed Rhode Island voters to use mail-in ballots without having to get two witnesses or a notary to verify their signature.

Aug 13, 2020 3:37 PM CDT

Lawyer who called female judge’s opinion ‘succubustic’ sues over potential ethics charges

A California lawyer contends that he was advocating within permissible bounds when he called a female judge’s opinion “succubustic,” a reference to a female demon that has intercourse with men in their sleep.

Aug 12, 2020 1:24 PM CDT

Another ‘shadow docket’ decision? SCOTUS once again blocks relaxed election procedures

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed an injunction that would have made it easier to place a measure on the ballot seeking to reform Oregon’s redistricting process.

Aug 12, 2020 9:57 AM CDT

Afternoon Briefs: Judge won’t stop Mary Trump book; judge rejects Weinstein deal

Judge won’t block publication of Mary Trump’s book Judge Hal Greenwald of New York ruled Monday night that a confidentiality agreement couldn’t be used to stop publication or promotion of a tell-all book by President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump. Greenwald said the agreement was an unjustified prior restraint on…

Jul 14, 2020 4:05 PM CDT

COVID-19 causes Federal Circuit to cancel arguments in Nintendo case

What it’s like to argue before the Supreme Court during COVID-19

Afternoon Briefs: 2 death-row inmates test positive for COVID-19; US attorney in Missouri will resign

Afternoon Briefs: Judiciary committee will get new top Dem; top Pennsylvania court rejects 5 election suits

Which appeals court is most likely to grant qualified immunity to police?

‘Persnickety dude’ government lawyer points out New York Times typos on Twitter

Supreme Court allows eased voting requirements in Rhode Island and notes state support

Lawyer who called female judge’s opinion ‘succubustic’ sues over potential ethics charges

Another ‘shadow docket’ decision? SCOTUS once again blocks relaxed election procedures

Afternoon Briefs: Judge won’t stop Mary Trump book; judge rejects Weinstein deal

Dorsey & Whitney isn’t liable for blog post about lawyer, 2nd Circuit rules

Prosecutorial immunity protects 3 defendants in former judge’s retaliation lawsuit, 5th Circuit says

With latest appellate confirmation, Trump has appointed 200 federal judges

Top state court vacates order shutting down defiant barber’s shop during COVID-19 crisis

Appeals court tosses convictions in wake of Supreme Court ruling on jury verdicts

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