Rookie 5th Circuit Judge Don Willett’s first opinion is out. It’s a sad criminal tale involving 143 of 144 hand-grenades being duds. Don’t worry, he went there:
Maturino’s plan for live grenades fell short, but close counts in horseshoes and
Appellate
April 12, 2018 Case Summaries
Ahrendt v. Chamberlain, 2018 SD 31. Divorce case where both spouses attained new jobs during the marriage, allowing them to accumulate significant assets, consisting primarily of real estate, business interests, and retirements accounts. The spouses separated, and wife remained…
The More the Merrier? For experts, the Mo Supreme Court will soon say.
What Does the Supreme Court of North Carolina Consider To Be a “Substantial Right”?
Those familiar with North Carolina appellate jurisprudence are well aware that what constitutes “a substantial right” for the purposes of conferring jurisdiction over an interlocutory order is an issue that is routinely addressed, oftentimes at length, in North Carolina appellate…
What Does the Supreme Court of North Carolina Consider To Be a “Substantial Right”?
Those familiar with North Carolina appellate jurisprudence are well aware that what constitutes “a substantial right” for the purposes of conferring jurisdiction over an interlocutory order is an issue that is routinely addressed, oftentimes at length, in North Carolina appellate…
Using Tech. To Save Time and Money on Office Administration
A lot of tech resources save both time and money. Going paperless is an example. Eliminate most paper from your office and you eliminate most office supply costs.
And office supplies are expensive. I had sticker shock on office supplies…
Using Tech. To Save Time and Money on Office Administration
A lot of tech resources save both time and money. Going paperless is an example. Eliminate most paper from your office and you eliminate most office supply costs.
And office supplies are expensive. I had sticker shock on office supplies…
Road Trip! Road Trip!
In recognition of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s 200th birthday, Chief Justice Martin recently announced that the Court is going to put on a road show. North Carolinians living outside Raleigh soon will be able to watch the high…
Road Trip! Road Trip!
In recognition of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s 200th birthday, Chief Justice Martin recently announced that the Court is going to put on a road show. North Carolinians living outside Raleigh soon will be able to watch the high…
You’ve Got Issues: Making a Case for Deep-Issue Statements
What’s the first thing that judges and law clerks read in an appellate brief? The certificate of interested parties, the table of contents, and the table of authorities are matters of form, and, while important, they don’t convey a message. …