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Rules Of Appellate Advocacy: An Australian Perspective, Michael Kirby Jul 1999

Rules Of Appellate Advocacy: An Australian Perspective, Michael Kirby

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A justice of Australia's highest court gives advice to appellate advocates. The essay begins with an overview of Australia’s judicial structure. The discussion then focuses on ten rules for appellate advocacy.


Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 23(F): Interlocutory Appeals Of Class Action Certification Decisions, Kenneth S. Gould Jul 1999

Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 23(F): Interlocutory Appeals Of Class Action Certification Decisions, Kenneth S. Gould

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

This article discusses the significance of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(f). The article's review of Rule 23(f) includes the importance of class certification decisions and appellate review of certifications, historical imitations on appellate review of certifications, rationale for allowing appeal of interlocutory certification, operation of rule 23(f), the first application of the rule, and prospects of Rule 23(f) achieving its goals.


Oral Argument’S Big Challenge: Fielding Questions From The Court, Jason Vail Jul 1999

Oral Argument’S Big Challenge: Fielding Questions From The Court, Jason Vail

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

This article contains advice for handling questions during oral argument .


Focus On The Crucial Issue, Myron H. Bright Jan 1999

Focus On The Crucial Issue, Myron H. Bright

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A Senior Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit addresses the importance of saving valuable time by focusing on the core issues when arguing a case. The essay also provides guidance on identifying core issues.


19 Tips From 19 Years On The Appellate Bench, Patricia M. Wald Jan 1999

19 Tips From 19 Years On The Appellate Bench, Patricia M. Wald

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit provides nineteen pieces of appellate advice to commemorate her nineteen years with the court.


Prosecutorial Misconduct In Closing Argument: The Role Of Intent In Appellate Review, Paul J. Spiegelman Jan 1999

Prosecutorial Misconduct In Closing Argument: The Role Of Intent In Appellate Review, Paul J. Spiegelman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

This article is the first of two articles that discuss the concern of prosecutorial misconduct. This article focuses improper prosecutorial argument in the 1990s. The article examines a California Supreme Court reversal of a murder conviction and death sentence due to misconduct during the prosecutor’s closing argument. The article then discusses forty-five federal appellate court opinions addressing the issue of prosecutorial misconduct.


In Defense Of Oral Argument, Stanley Mosk Jan 1999

In Defense Of Oral Argument, Stanley Mosk

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Stanley Mosk presents a case against the trend of appellate courts granting oral argument less frequently.