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“Remarkable Influence”: The Unexpected Importance Of Justice Scalia's Deceptively Unanimous And Contested Majority Opinions, Linda L. Berger, Eric C. Nystrom Feb 2021

“Remarkable Influence”: The Unexpected Importance Of Justice Scalia's Deceptively Unanimous And Contested Majority Opinions, Linda L. Berger, Eric C. Nystrom

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


May It Please The Court–Or Not: Appellate Judges' Preferences And Pet Peeves About Oral Argument, Margaret D. Mcgaughey Feb 2021

May It Please The Court–Or Not: Appellate Judges' Preferences And Pet Peeves About Oral Argument, Margaret D. Mcgaughey

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Slumping: The Eighth Circuit’S Supreme Court Batting Average In Federal-Sentencing Cases, Mark W. Bennett Apr 2018

Slumping: The Eighth Circuit’S Supreme Court Batting Average In Federal-Sentencing Cases, Mark W. Bennett

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Of Great Use And Interest: Constitutional Governance And Judicial Power- The History Of The California Supreme Court, Donald Warner Apr 2017

Of Great Use And Interest: Constitutional Governance And Judicial Power- The History Of The California Supreme Court, Donald Warner

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Narratives Of Self-Government In Making The Case, Benjamin L. Berger Apr 2017

Narratives Of Self-Government In Making The Case, Benjamin L. Berger

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Infrequently Asked Questions, Edward T. Swaine Oct 2016

Infrequently Asked Questions, Edward T. Swaine

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

If appellate advocates could hear from courts about topics that might be raised during oral argument—as opposed to relying solely on their ability to anticipate the issues—might their answers be better? That seems likely, but it is unlikely that research could confirm that, as judicial practice overwhelmingly favors impromptu questioning. Spontaneity may be harmless if the question was predictable, or unavoidable if a judge just thought of the question. But sometimes advocates have to answer challenging questions concerning the law, facts, or implications of a position—questions that help decide the case, either due to the quality of the answer or …


Sua Sponte Actions In The Appellate Courts: The "Gorilla Rule" Revisited, Ronald J. Offenkrantz, Aaron S. Lichter Apr 2016

Sua Sponte Actions In The Appellate Courts: The "Gorilla Rule" Revisited, Ronald J. Offenkrantz, Aaron S. Lichter

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Extended Vacancies, Crushing Caseloads, And Emergency Panels In The Federal Courts Of Appeals, Andrew L. Adler Oct 2014

Extended Vacancies, Crushing Caseloads, And Emergency Panels In The Federal Courts Of Appeals, Andrew L. Adler

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Assessing And Addressing The Problems Caused By Life Tenure On The Supreme Court, Philip D. Oliver Apr 2012

Assessing And Addressing The Problems Caused By Life Tenure On The Supreme Court, Philip D. Oliver

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Reflections On The Role Of Appellate Courts: A View From The Supreme Court, Stephen G. Breyer Apr 2006

Reflections On The Role Of Appellate Courts: A View From The Supreme Court, Stephen G. Breyer

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Getting To Know Us: Judicial Outreach In Oregon, Mary J. Deits, Lora E. Keenan Oct 2004

Getting To Know Us: Judicial Outreach In Oregon, Mary J. Deits, Lora E. Keenan

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


The Illusion Of Devil's Advocacy: How The Justices Of The Supreme Court Foreshadow Their Decisions During Oral Argument, Sarah Levien Shullman Oct 2004

The Illusion Of Devil's Advocacy: How The Justices Of The Supreme Court Foreshadow Their Decisions During Oral Argument, Sarah Levien Shullman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Assessing Judgeship Needs In The Federal Courts Of Appeals: Policy Choices And Process Concerns, Arthur D. Hellman Oct 2003

Assessing Judgeship Needs In The Federal Courts Of Appeals: Policy Choices And Process Concerns, Arthur D. Hellman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Taking Its Toll: Partisan Judging And Judicial Review, Jeff Broadwater Apr 2002

Taking Its Toll: Partisan Judging And Judicial Review, Jeff Broadwater

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Why Judges Don't Like Petitions For Rehearing, Richard S. Arnold Apr 2001

Why Judges Don't Like Petitions For Rehearing, Richard S. Arnold

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Petitions for en banc rehearings are rarely granted. A Senior Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit provides a history and reasoning of the rehearing process and his personal observations on those petitions and processes in today's court.


The Role Of Appellate Judges In Intermediate Courts, J. Thomas Sullivan Jan 2000

The Role Of Appellate Judges In Intermediate Courts, J. Thomas Sullivan

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

The editor begins with commentary on the role of an appellate judge and then provides follow-up on previous articles dealing with New Mexico appellate mediation and also prosecutorial misconduct.