Sentences with phrase «appellate court»

Unfortunately, in many circuits, federal district court judges do not know how, or even if, their work will be reviewed by appellate courts in the context of criminal sentencing decisions.

The group advises judges on changes in federal appellate court rules.

The federal appellate court ruled that this burden was not met.

Last month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a premises liability case brought by a man who claimed he slipped and fell in a fast food restaurant.

To defend the judge's ruling, the opposing lawyer actually submitted documents that were not part of the trial court's record, a serious violation of appellate court rules.

The trial and appellate courts found in favor of the brokerage.

The rules of evidence and civil procedure are complicated, and must also be understood in light of appellate cases that have been decided by appellate courts over the years.

Within each state, that state's supreme court decisions appear first, decisions of intermediate appellate courts next, and decisions of trial courts appear last.

This definition will be one that has been decided in prior appellate court decisions, or by the state legislature.

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion dismissing a plaintiff's complaint against the defendant, based on the fact that the plaintiff concealed prior injuries that he had suffered.

Trial judges serve as «clerks» for appellate courts and rarely consider pro se filings.

In a landmark ruling, a federal appellate court held in 2008 that the gag order provisions were unconstitutional.

We represent clients before administrative agencies, alternative dispute resolution proceedings such as mediation or arbitration, jury or court trials in state and federal court as well as proceedings before appellate courts.

A federal appellate court considered whether a state can stop a corporation from making direct financial contributions to ballot issue campaigns.

Although all cases are initially tried at the trial court level, the losing party may appeal his case to higher courts known as appellate courts.

A state appellate court recently issued a decision in a product liability case that was filed by the widow of a man who was killed while working at a factory.

A federal appellate court also found there was sufficient evidence to support the trial court's ruling.

We work on appellate matters every day, and we regularly appear in appellate courts across the country, with great successes to our credit.

And if appellate courts decide he is right, the defendants may come to regret removing the action from state courts.

Both the trial and appellate courts first looked at the isolated moment of the shooting and concluded the force was reasonable.

In order to fulfil the above functions, appellate courts require a broad scope of review with respect to matters of law.

In a case last year, a Canadian appellate court deferred to an interpretation of law offered in an affidavit.

Lawmakers pass new laws every legislative session and appellate courts hand down new appellate decisions at a rapid pace.

Among the 23 cases included in our study, the length of time from the initial filing through the final appellate court decision ranged from less than a year to nine years.

Instead, a prospective appellant must seek leave to appeal the provincial appellate court's decision.

A recent opinion from a state appellate court provides a surprising answer.

While she achieved confirmation without much difficulty, that has not been the case in recent years for all nominees to federal appellate court vacancies.

Since most appellate court cases are decided on the facts, the ability to tell a compelling story, and how that story fits within the legal framework, becomes paramount.

A Case Comment describes and analyzes a recent important appellate court decision and concludes by offering opinions as to the decision's probable impact on future cases.

The county appealed the ruling, but a state appellate court denied the claim.

Of these, four are selected by the majority and minority leaders of each chamber of the state legislature from a list of 25 candidates nominated by the state commission on appellate court appointments.

We have appeared in hundreds of matters in various appellate courts resulting in hundreds of published opinions.

It is from a real appellate brief filed in a real appellate court.

Our attorneys regularly handle litigation in state and federal courts and represent clients in appellate court proceedings, if needed.

Sometimes appellate courts operating within the proper scope of their powers get the outcome of a case wrong and import into the law an erroneous principle.

You want to know how many judgments a particular appellate court judge has written.

This is why no finding of fact is entirely exempt from appellate court scrutiny.

The ruling was the first by a federal appellate court stemming from a recent series of challenges to race - conscious admissions policies at selective public schools around the country.

A bill to establish an intermediate appellate court died in committee earlier this month.

Beyond its use as a defense against future litigation, a well - preserved court record can also prevent waiver and assist appellate courts in understanding the trial.

He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials in complex commercial matters, real estate disputes and, appellate court actions.

We represent construction clients in both state and federal appellate courts responding to appeals and challenging lower - court decisions.

Please explain how the role and responsibilities of the chief judge of a federal appellate court differ from the role and responsibilities of other judges in regular active service.

Through the use of strict time limits, appellate courts impose this discipline on counsel.

We are experienced at representing clients at all levels of appellate courts.