Sentences with phrase «federal court»

The policy was immediately challenged in federal court in several states, producing two rulings that blocked the ban from taking effect.

Should the decision end in a draw, the ACA could mean different things in different states, depending on federal court of appeals rulings, legal experts say.

He was not aware of any new federal court rulings that would cause the policies to be held up.

In 2007 state laws upheld by federal courts shut down horse slaughter in those states.

The teachers, however, are seeking permission to file suit in federal court on a faster timetable.

With federal courts closed, reformers brought litigation in state courts, where they have had uneven degrees of legal success.

He handles all phases of litigation in both the state and federal court systems.

The question of what shapes, and how they are drawn, is at the heart of state and federal court cases across the country.

He tried this civil case to a jury in federal court as a criminal case, achieving a fantastic result for his client.

Her patent and trademark expertise, from federal court filing procedures to complex legal research, are complemented by her entrepreneurial love for all things business.

He also is admitted before numerous federal courts throughout the country.

Today, plaintiffs in two cases are asking federal courts to overturn that decision.

Since federal courts hear very limited cases prosecutors have more time to dedicate to each individual case.

We handle everything from drafting lease agreements for residential landlords to representing major corporations in federal court litigation.

The testosterone litigation is still in its early stages, but in total there is expected to be several thousand cases filed in state and federal courts across the nation.

Two lower federal courts held that the race - based decision violated federal employment - discrimination law.

Most of the circuit courts that handle appeals from lower federal courts now at least post audio recordings of their proceedings, but those are generally posted hours or even days later.

Provides assistance on environmental planning matters in dispute in administrative, regulatory, or federal court proceedings.

They've filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming the governor is denying their constitutional right to representation by not calling a special election in timely fashion.

Just because a case can be brought in federal court does not mean that it should.

Some courts, including federal courts, start the case by setting deadlines, including a trial date, by which the parties must have the case prepared.

She has represented clients in a variety of cases in federal court involving issues of patent and trademark infringement, copyright infringement, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secrets.

This means state bars, government agencies, and federal courts where you're admitted.

The whole federal court process can be quite confusing and has different rules than state courts.

He has been recognized for his commitment to pro bono service and his history of success in federal courts nationwide.

Patent owners who can't provide these basic and simple details should not be dragging defendants into federal court in the first place.

First, the proceedings are much faster than any other federal court venue, with a final written decision issued within 18 months.

You may appeal to federal court if the discharge is denied.

There's a split over whether federal courts exercising bankruptcy jurisdiction should apply federal choice - of - law principles or the choice - of - law principles of the forum state.

To what extent do federal courts use social media to communicate with the public or for other purposes?

Not much, concluded a recent survey of federal court clerks.

Last year, there were just over 6,000 patent suits filed in federal courts around the country.

The president is still liable in federal court once their term of presidency is over but not during.

However, to avoid stepping on the toes of state courts when possible, federal courts applying an ambiguous state substantive law don't have to interpret the state law.

Today, Silver was found guilty by a jury of seven counts in federal court related to corruption charges.

Several federal courts have agreed that the provision of the law is unconstitutional, a situation that practically ensures that the high court will step in.

He wanted to raise his profile in the local community, he had started following other bloggers, and he had begun to track the decisions of his local federal court of appeals.

Creating a federal right to education would also force federal courts to take on issues they are not well - equipped to address.

The scope of the testimony required varies among federal courts, the article notes.

Give a complaint letter at the nearest federal court?