#APPELLATE

Rob Bodine, also gsllc@chirp.enworld.org

@robbodine.bsky.social

4 days ago

E-filed #appellate briefs officially accepted. At #UPS now getting everything mailed out. Such a relief.

Rob Bodine, also gsllc@chirp.enworld.org

@robbodine.bsky.social

6 days ago

Yikes! About half my #tax refund is being eaten up by the UPS bill for printing and mailing my #appellate brief.

@saadgul.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Credibility Event: Why Appellate Lawyers Can’t Afford AI “Phantoms” The Credibility Event: Why Appellate Lawyers Can’t Afford AI “Phantoms” By Saad Gul In Mata v. Avianca, lawyers filed a brief citing phantom cases.

When #AI meets #appellate law.
#appellatesky

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GLOBAL Visibility aéPiot - by aePiot.ro

@globalvisibility.bsky.social

2 months ago

Bridgy Fed Bridgy Fed is a bridge between decentralized social networks like the fediverse, Bluesky, and web sites and blogs.

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#EMISSORES #ASSOCIADOS DE #LISBOA
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#POSTAL #COUNTIES OF #THE #UNITED #KINGDOM
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#APPELLATE #DIVISION #SUPREME #COURT OF #BANGLADESH
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Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

@baffc.bsky.social

2 months ago

North East ISD v IM: #5thCir denies #rehearing, reissues opinion affirming that school district denied a #FAPE to student w/#autism & uniquely severe behavioral problems by not providing additional extended-year services #IDEA #appellate #lawsky htskytps://baffc.net/4b57M6O

altnewsletter.bsky.social

@altnewsletter.bsky.social

2 months ago

Appellate Arbitration Law | SCOTUS Arbitration Cases to Watch Appellate Arbitration Law 2025 | Jules, Flowers Foods, and their Implications for Subject Matter Jurisdiction and FAA Applicability

Thanks @PhilLoreeJr for writing us up! Hope everyone can catch up with this week's #appellate #arbitration update on
@CPR_Institute's CPR Speaks and @YouTube. All the links from Phil, here: loreelawfirm.com/blog/appella...

Kendyl Hanks

@kendylhanks.bsky.social

3 months ago

Hey #Appellate and @ladylawyerdiary.bsky.social squad— @eha-appeals.bsky.social finally made an appearance!! So glad to see you, old friend

Bleakley Platt & Schmidt

@bpslaw.com

3 months ago

Our Appellate Practice Group represents clients in civil and criminal appeals at all levels of federal and state courts with attorneys who provide a fresh perspective and unique expertise to all appeals. Learn more here: www.bpslaw.com/practice/app... #nylawfirms #appellate

Adam A. Marshall

@a-marshall-plan.bsky.social

6 months ago

Staff Attorney Company Description: Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. RCFP serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources. Job Description: The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) is hiring a staff attorney to expand the Reporters Committee’s ability to rapidly respond to legal threats to press freedom and to ensure that journalists across the country have easy access to the pro bono legal resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. The Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to provide direct legal services alongside other Reporters Committee attorneys, including by representing the Reporters Committee, news organizations, and individual journalists in impact and defense litigation involving newsgathering and First Amendment rights.  The Staff Attorney also will contribute to the Reporters Committee’s amicus and pre-publication/vetting practices and will facilitate and conduct trainings for journalists and news organizations. This full-time position reports to the Director of National Litigation.The Reporters Committee is based in Washington, D.C.  Applicants based in the Washington, D.C.-metropolitan area are strongly preferred but stellar remote applicants will be considered.  Starting salary, based on experience, will range from $118,600 - $134,700. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2025.Key Responsibilities Include:* Representing journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters; this includes, among other things: intake/case selection and other strategy decisions; drafting correspondence, administrative appeals, pleadings, briefs, and other filings in trial and appellate courts; negotiating with opposing counsel; and appearing on behalf of clients in state and federal court; * Drafting amicus briefs and—depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney—supervising the work of more junior RCFP attorneys on amicus briefs in cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues; * Educating journalists about First Amendment and newsgathering rights, including by conducting trainings for journalists and news organizations on media law topics; * Counseling journalists, including documentary filmmakers, on legal issues related to newsgathering, access to information, libel, and privacy in connection with the Reporters Committee’s pre-publication partnerships. Qualifications: Requirements * Admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C. or eligible for admission to practice law in Washington, D.C.; * A minimum of four years of experience litigating cases in state and federal court, preferably with meaningful, substantive experience in access to judicial records/proceedings, libel/defamation, and other media law matters;  * Outstanding legal research skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills;   * Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide Reporters Committee legal fellows and legal interns;   * Sound judgment and the highest level of professional integrity; * A passion for protecting press freedom and a strong desire to support the work of journalists across the country. Additional Information: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and operate computer equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Compensation: RCFP is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including group medical insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, health-reimbursement accounts, and paid family leave. The salary range for this position is $118,600 to $134,700.How to apply: Submit a resume and cover letter. NOTE: Please submit materials in one PDF file. Only complete applications will advance in the hiring process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RCFP Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Reporters Committee, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. RCFP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

🚨 Awesome job alert 🚨

RCFP is hiring a new staff attorney for our national practice! Litigate press freedom cases. Work with dedicated and amazing colleagues. Groan as I talk about octopuses again.

Apply by October 15:

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Akin

@akingump.com

6 months ago

Akin has secured a significant victory on behalf of Armistice Capital at the Second Circuit, which fully affirmed the District Court’s summary judgment decision dismissing an action seeking disgorgement of $87 million.

Read more here: lnkd.in/eRAMKa85

#Appellate #FundsLitigation

Akin

@akingump.com

6 months ago

An Akin appellate team received a Litigator of the Week Shout-Out from The American Lawyer’s Litigation Daily for securing a win for Armistice Capital in the Second Circuit.

To read more: lnkd.in/ethvSssC

#Litigation #Appellate

Calvin D. Wills, Jr.

@calvin-wills-jr.bsky.social

6 months ago

Trump deployment of military troops to Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules in blistering opinion — Los Angeles Times A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration’s deployment of U.S, military troops to Los Angeles during immigration raids earlier this year was illegal.

#Trump #deployment of #military #troops to #LosAngeles was #illegal, #judge rules in blistering #opinion - ⁦‪⁦‪@latimes‬⁩

Why has no #President sent the #military into #US #cities since 1965? #Districts get it but not #appellate #courts. #Praying!

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

@wardandsmith.bsky.social

6 months ago

A court ruling may change the way the NLRB works…for good. Find out how this affects businesses and why it matters, straight from attorneys Chris Edwards and Avery Locklear.
buff.ly/Ha83xuK #NLRB #SpaceX #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #LegalUpdate #CourtRuling #BusinessLaw #LaborRelations #Appellate

Akin

@akingump.com

7 months ago

Akin Supreme Court & appellate partner Julius Chen speaks with Bloomberg Law about his advice and guidance for the next generation of attorneys as a previous “They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40” honoree.

To read more: lnkd.in/eMqN3tTS

#40Under40 #Appellate #Litigation

The BattleCow

@battlecow.bsky.social

7 months ago

🚨Judges make MAJOR RULING on Trump's Dirty Deeds YouTube video by Talking Feds with Harry Litman

Fuck the #DC #Appellate Court. Who is going to hold the lawless #DOJ & #tRump Regime accountable?? Who will reverse the extreme harm they are imposing on all these innocent people?? This is ridiculous!! Keep fighting!! Don't give up!! youtu.be/PxOXkJfmNwk?...

Clarkson Law Firm P.C.

@clarksonlawfirm.bsky.social

8 months ago

Clarkson secures denial of motion to dismiss in Wu v. Weng/Chef on Fire at the Second Appellate District

“Weng tilts at windmills. This appeal is taken from a valid final judgment. This Court has jurisdiction. The instant motion is frivolous and should be denied.”
Congratulations to
#appellate attorney Brent A. Robinson for his exceptional work in securing a win at the Second Appellate District!

Ward and Smith, P.A.

@wardandsmith.bsky.social

9 months ago

What do footnotes, losing arguments, and motions in limine have in common?
They could make or break your appeal. Attorneys Chris Edwards and Mark Wigley explain what every litigator needs to know before heading into court. buff.ly/1nXTuQA #FourthCircuit #AppellateLaw #appellate

Clarkson Law Firm P.C.

@clarksonlawfirm.bsky.social

1 year ago

"Is That Appealable? Understanding Appealability in California State Courts & the Ninth Circuit" | Clarkson Partner Glenn Danas is leading this CLE event hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
✨Learn more at: bhba.org
#Appellate #NinthCircuit #CLE

OpenSource

@opensource.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

1 year ago

Eight applicants advance for two Arizona Court of Appeals openings Eight applicants are advancing...

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#courts #Featured #News #Recent #news […]

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Cop Blaster

@copblaster.bsky.social

1 year ago

Donald Trump's NY Appellate Court Judges are All Democrats The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division appears to be a one party system as far as Donald Trum... #donaldtrump #gagorder #juanmerchan #storydaniels #michaelcohen

ARCHIVE: #Judges #Appellate #NewYork Donald Trump's NY Appellate Court Judges are All Democrats: The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division appears to be a one party system as far as Donald Trum... #donaldtrump #gagorder #juanmerchan #storydaniels #michaelcohen

Kristin Norse

@floridaappeals.bsky.social

1 year ago

Filing a document in a court file without text recognition should be at least a misdemeanor. #appellate

Kristin Norse

@floridaappeals.bsky.social

1 year ago

Brief writing today and one observation: when defending allegations the need to work in the good about your client may seem secondary but is so important. #appellate

Cop Blaster

@copblaster.bsky.social

1 year ago

Ninth Circuit Should Order New Trial for Jason Paul Schaefer Jason Paul Schaefer's sentencing hearing was classic Marco Hernandez doing what he wanted. He began ... #ninthcircuit #marcohernandez #jasonschaefer #laurendeits

ARCHIVE: #Judges #Appellate #Portland Ninth Circuit Should Order New Trial for Jason Paul Schaefer: Jason Paul Schaefer's sentencing hearing was classic Marco Hernandez doing what he wanted. He began ... #ninthcircuit #marcohernandez #jasonschaefer #laurendeits

Michael Freed

@pmfreed.bsky.social

1 year ago

This is excellent.

#appellate #legalwriting

Bob Loeb

@bobloeb.bsky.social

1 year ago

#Appellate Jobs
The MacArthur Justice Center is hiring for fill two Supreme Court & Appellate Counsel positions.

www.macarthurjustice.org/career/supre....

Melinda in California

@manneca.bsky.social

1 year ago

This Day December 4 | National Review 2017—In Edge v. Everett, federal district judge Marsha J. Pechman issues a preliminary injunction that bars the city of Everett, Washington, from enforcing its ordinances against so-called “bikini …

www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/...

#appellate

Bob Loeb

@bobloeb.bsky.social

1 year ago

Under the 5th Circuit rules, you can reserve up to 5 minutes of uninterrupted time for your en banc oral arguments. When faced with a similar rule in the Maine Supreme Ct, I reserved zero. The clerk asked why. I said that I am here to have a dialogue with the court, not make a speech. #Appellate

John Elwood

@johnpelwood.bsky.social

1 year ago

Hey #Appellate Types: #SCOTUS has released its hold on Plumbers Local 290 v. Root, which presents basically the same question as the recently DIGged Facebook case. Are they looking for a replacement case for Facebook, or are they just bringing this case back to conference to deny cert?