California Appellate Courts, 2016 Update on Mandatory Electronic Filing Procedures Part 2 – The Fourth Appellate District Division One requires Electronic Filing via TrueFiling
The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal has announced that, effective April 11, 2016, the Court will require mandatory electronic filing via the TrueFiling system. Pursuant to Division One’s Miscellaneous Order #031516, Read More
Have You Filed Your Notice of Entry in New York County?
Historically, the time to file a notice of appeal has been measured from the date of service with notice of entry of an order of judgment that is sought to be appealed. See CPLR § 5513(a). Although it has always been good pra Read More
In Order to Broaden Your Appeal, Narrow Your Focus
The ability to narrow the issues on appeal “is the hallmark of effective appellate advocacy.” Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 536, 106 S. Ct. 2661, 2667 (1986). “Experienced advocates since time beyond memory have emp Read More
NEW YORK STATE APPELLATE DIVISION, THIRD DEPARTMENT: Understanding Rule 800.8(a)
Over the years, I have been asked hundreds of times to clarify the section of Rule 800.8(a) which states …“briefs shall not exceed the following limitations: petitioner’s or appellant’s brief, 50 printed or 70 typewritten pag Read More
Understanding Cross-Appeals in Pennsylvania
Cross-appeals are a unique area of Pennsylvania appellate practice, both in terms of how they proceed under the rules and the practical aspects of drafting briefs and organizing the reproduced record. Pa. R.A.P. 2136 covers Read More
Motion Practice at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, Part 1 of 2
We frequently receive questions from attorneys and their staff regarding procedural requirements for motion practice at the Fourth Department. This will be a two-part blog that will review the general requirements of motion Read More