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Home Daily News Ethics lawyer who was fired over tweets about… First Amendment Ethics lawyer who was fired over tweets about Islam can pursue damages, 6th Circuit says By Amanda Robert March 24, 2023, 9:10 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. A federal appeals court has ruled that a Tennessee legal ethics lawyer who was fired … Read more
Home Daily News Judicial Conference asks Congress for 75… Judiciary Judicial Conference asks Congress for 75 new, converted federal judgeships—2 of them at appellate level By Debra Cassens Weiss March 15, 2023, 4:02 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. The U.S. Judicial Conference is recommending that Congress create two more permanent judgeships with the 9th U.S. … Read more
Home Daily News South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for… Juvenile Justice South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for ‘disorderly’ conduct are unconstitutional, 4th Circuit says By Amanda Robert February 23, 2023, 3:22 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down two South Carolina laws that punish elementary and secondary … Read more
Many appeals are won or lost before the notice of appeal is even filed. Trial counsel are accordingly wise to focus their litigation strategies not only on trial preparation but also on the eventual appeal. Working with an experienced appellate attorney earlier in the process—which is an option many trial lawyers and counsel overlook—can pay … Read more
Home Daily News Weekly Briefs: SCOTUS sets a record; CUNY… News Roundup Weekly Briefs: SCOTUS sets a record; CUNY law student goes missing By Debra Cassens Weiss January 20, 2023, 3:25 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. Still no SCOTUS opinions in argued cases The U.S. Supreme Court has set a record by failing to issue … Read more