The Appellate Law Journal
Volume 3 | Issue 1 | 2015
The Appellate Law Journal focuses exclusively on rules, practices and procedures of federal and state appellate courts nationwide. Edited by the appellate experts at Counsel Press, The Appellate Law Journal is designed Read More
Mixed Standards of Review on Appeal in California
A mixed standard of review may apply on appeal depending on your circumstances, the order appealed and the issues presented. If the trial court judge makes factual conclusions to determine if an ultimate fact is met under the Read More
California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District Announces a Mandatory Use of the Electronic Filing System (EFS) in Civil Appeals, Effective February 17, 2015
Mandatory e-filing has come to the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District. The Fifth Appellate District has announced that use of the electronic filing system (EFS) is mandatory for all attorneys and voluntary f Read More
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Invites Amici Curiae Participation
In its order of December 30, 2014, granting a petition for rehearing en banc in the matter of SCA Hygiene Products v. First Quality Baby Products (case number 13-1564), the Read More
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit: New Practice Notes Concerning Expedited Appeals
On November 20, 2014, the Federal Circuit issued New Practice Notes to accompany Rules 4, 15 and 27. Below is the synopsis provided by the Court; PDF version is available Read More
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit: Notice of Court Closures - November 28, 2014, December 26, 2014 and January 2, 2015
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will be closed on Friday, November 28 and Friday, December 26, 2014; and on Friday, January 2, 2015. In accordance with D.C. Cir. Rule 45(b), filings due on November 28, December Read More