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An Argument For Reviving The Actual Futility Exception To The Supreme Court's Procedural Default Doctrine, Brent E. Newton Oct 2002

An Argument For Reviving The Actual Futility Exception To The Supreme Court's Procedural Default Doctrine, Brent E. Newton

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire: The Emergence Of Depublication In The Wake Of Vacatur, Eugene R. Anderson, Mark Garbowski, Daniel J. Healy Oct 2002

Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire: The Emergence Of Depublication In The Wake Of Vacatur, Eugene R. Anderson, Mark Garbowski, Daniel J. Healy

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Seeing The Appellate Horizon: Civil Trial Strategy And Standards Of Review In The Eighth Circuit, R. Christopher Lawson Oct 2002

Seeing The Appellate Horizon: Civil Trial Strategy And Standards Of Review In The Eighth Circuit, R. Christopher Lawson

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


"Can We Go Home Now?" Expediting Adoption And Termination Of Parental Rights Appeals In Ohio State Courts, Susan C. Wawrose Apr 2002

"Can We Go Home Now?" Expediting Adoption And Termination Of Parental Rights Appeals In Ohio State Courts, Susan C. Wawrose

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


The Expedited Appeals Process For The District Of Columbia Court Of Appeals, Bonny L. Tavares Apr 2002

The Expedited Appeals Process For The District Of Columbia Court Of Appeals, Bonny L. Tavares

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Expedited Appeals In Kentucky, Susan Hanley Kosse, Kristen S. Miller Apr 2002

Expedited Appeals In Kentucky, Susan Hanley Kosse, Kristen S. Miller

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


To Expediency And Beyond: Vermont's Rocket Docket, Tracy Bach Apr 2002

To Expediency And Beyond: Vermont's Rocket Docket, Tracy Bach

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


New Hampshire's Three-Judge Expedited Docket, Joseph P. Nadeau Apr 2002

New Hampshire's Three-Judge Expedited Docket, Joseph P. Nadeau

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Appellate Procedure In West Virginia: Why Rule 4a'S Expedited Petition Process Isn't Attractive To Attorneys, Grace Wigal Apr 2002

Appellate Procedure In West Virginia: Why Rule 4a'S Expedited Petition Process Isn't Attractive To Attorneys, Grace Wigal

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Freestyle Lawyering: Taking An Expedited Appeal In The New York State Courts, Alicia R. Ouellette Apr 2002

Freestyle Lawyering: Taking An Expedited Appeal In The New York State Courts, Alicia R. Ouellette

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Expedited Appeals In Indiana: Too Little, Too Late, Joel M. Shumm Apr 2002

Expedited Appeals In Indiana: Too Little, Too Late, Joel M. Shumm

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


The Right To Trial By Jury In Arkansas After Merger Of Law And Equity, John J. Watkins Apr 2002

The Right To Trial By Jury In Arkansas After Merger Of Law And Equity, John J. Watkins

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Possible, But Not Likely: Expedited Appeals In Massachusetts, Davalene Cooper Apr 2002

Possible, But Not Likely: Expedited Appeals In Massachusetts, Davalene Cooper

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


A Practitioner's Guide To Arkansas's New Judicial Article, Larry Brady, J.D. Gingerich Apr 2002

A Practitioner's Guide To Arkansas's New Judicial Article, Larry Brady, J.D. Gingerich

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Toward A Community Of Professionalism, Elliot L. Bien Oct 2001

Toward A Community Of Professionalism, Elliot L. Bien

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Professionalism amongst American litigators has declined. Many jurisdictions have adopted codes of conduct in order to restore professionalism. These attempts have done little to restore professionalism. Similar adversarial systems, like England's, are admired for their professionalism. What creates this value amongst barristers is a sense of community. A similar practice should be adopted in the United States in order to restore a sense of professionalism in litigation.


In The Shadow Of Daniel Webster: Arguing Appeals In The Twenty-First Century, Seth P. Waxman Oct 2001

In The Shadow Of Daniel Webster: Arguing Appeals In The Twenty-First Century, Seth P. Waxman

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

The Solicitor General is often asked to give advice on oral advocacy. Seth P. Waxman has been reluctant to give such advice. Asking an advocate for advice about oral advocacy instead of a judge is like asking a fisherman for advice about catching fish if fish could speak. Waxman begins with a look at the life of acclaimed advocate, Daniel Webster, before giving his long reserved advice.


The Impact Of Science On Legal Decisions: What Can Social Science Tell The Courts And Lawyers?, Theresa M. Beiner Jan 2001

The Impact Of Science On Legal Decisions: What Can Social Science Tell The Courts And Lawyers?, Theresa M. Beiner

Law Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


A Vision Of The Future Of Appellate Practice And Process, George Nicholson Jul 2000

A Vision Of The Future Of Appellate Practice And Process, George Nicholson

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Technology is changing appellate practice in two different ways. The first, is increasing efficiency. Technology is also changing the scope and direction of traditional appellate practice and process.


A Review Of Electronic Court Filing In The United States, Bradley J. Hillis Jul 2000

A Review Of Electronic Court Filing In The United States, Bradley J. Hillis

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

The rise of e-commerce has caused many courts to begin filing and storing pleadings electronically. This article discusses e-filing software, the benefits to and development of extensible mark-up language (“XML”) for legal documents, and the impact the future of e-filing.


The Effect Of Courtroom Technologies On And In Appellate Proceedings And Courtrooms, Fredric I. Lederer Jul 2000

The Effect Of Courtroom Technologies On And In Appellate Proceedings And Courtrooms, Fredric I. Lederer

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

The information presented to courts has traditionally been written and oral. Many courts are adopting technology into the courtroom. Changing the record from text to multi-media is the most sweeping of these changes.


Appellate Advocacy As Adult Education, Christine Durham Jan 2000

Appellate Advocacy As Adult Education, Christine Durham

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Judges must learn enough about every case in order to make competent rulings. An attorney may be a more effective appellate advocate is they think of themselves as teachers to judges.


Standards Of Review: Judicial Review Of Discretionary Decisionmaking, Martha S. Davis Jan 2000

Standards Of Review: Judicial Review Of Discretionary Decisionmaking, Martha S. Davis

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

The applicable standard of review determines how much deference an appellate court gives a lower court’s decision. Discretionary decisions are review under the “abuse of discretion” standard where the process the lower court used to reach its decision is scrutinized. Three scholars attempts to define this standard are first analyzed followed by cases that have molded the standard. Advice to practitioners concludes the article.


The Pitfalls Of Replies, Jason Vail Jan 2000

The Pitfalls Of Replies, Jason Vail

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A warning is given about the pitfalls of “last word disease.”


Disarray Among The Federal Circuits: Harmless Error Review Of Rule 11 Violations, Brent E. Newton Jan 2000

Disarray Among The Federal Circuits: Harmless Error Review Of Rule 11 Violations, Brent E. Newton

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 governs how a defendant must be counseled when pleading guilty or nolo contendre. Federal Courts of Appeals have held that violation of Rule 11 is harmless error. Since it is harmless error, the lower courts’ decisions are upheld. This article argues that the Federal Courts of Appeals have misapplied the harmless error standard when deciding Rule 11 issues.


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.


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.