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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.


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

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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 …


Deciding Not To Decide: A Limited Defense Of The Silent Concurrence, Alexander I. Platt Apr 2016

Deciding Not To Decide: A Limited Defense Of The Silent Concurrence, Alexander I. Platt

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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All Copying Is Not Created Equal: Borrowed Language In Supreme Court Opinions, Adam Feldman Apr 2016

All Copying Is Not Created Equal: Borrowed Language In Supreme Court Opinions, Adam Feldman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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A Practical Guide To Appellate Judging, J. E. Cote Apr 2015

A Practical Guide To Appellate Judging, J. E. Cote

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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To Lobby Or Not To Lobby: That Is An Important Question, Kermit V. Lipez Apr 2013

To Lobby Or Not To Lobby: That Is An Important Question, Kermit V. Lipez

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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Preface, D. P. Marshall Jr. Oct 2006

Preface, D. P. Marshall Jr.

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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All Right, Retired Judges, Write!, Ruggero J. Aldisert Oct 2006

All Right, Retired Judges, Write!, Ruggero J. Aldisert

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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Transitioning, Frank M. Coffin Oct 2006

Transitioning, Frank M. Coffin

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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One Judge's Journey, Janine P. Geske Oct 2006

One Judge's Journey, Janine P. Geske

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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Stepping Down, D. Brock Hornby Oct 2006

Stepping Down, D. Brock Hornby

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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A Firm Foundation For Life After The Bench, Vincent L. Mckusick Oct 2006

A Firm Foundation For Life After The Bench, Vincent L. Mckusick

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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Retired And Working, Roger Philip Kerans Oct 2006

Retired And Working, Roger Philip Kerans

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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Incivility And Unprofessionalism On Appeal: Impugning The Integrity Of Judges, Steven Wisotsky Oct 2005

Incivility And Unprofessionalism On Appeal: Impugning The Integrity Of Judges, Steven Wisotsky

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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What's The Difference? Comparing The Advocacy Preferences Of State And Federal Appellate Judges, David Lewis Oct 2005

What's The Difference? Comparing The Advocacy Preferences Of State And Federal Appellate Judges, David Lewis

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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A Judicial Secretary's Many Roles: Working With An Appellate Judge And Clerks, Stephen L. Wasby Apr 2005

A Judicial Secretary's Many Roles: Working With An Appellate Judge And Clerks, Stephen L. Wasby

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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My First Appellate Argument: It Can Only Get Better, Jon O. Newman Oct 2004

My First Appellate Argument: It Can Only Get Better, Jon O. Newman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Advice From Justice Jackson, D. P. Marshall Jr. Apr 2003

Advice From Justice Jackson, D. P. Marshall Jr.

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

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An Argument On The Record For More Federal Judgeships, William M. Richman Jan 1999

An Argument On The Record For More Federal Judgeships, William M. Richman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A case is made for increasing the number of federal judges. The author uses the loss of judge involvement in decisionmaking to begin his argument. The discussion then addresses the arguments against increasing federal judgeships.