The Federal Appeal Process. When, Where, and How?
An appeal can be made to the federal court of appeals by a litigant who is not satisfied with a trial court’s […]
Using Certiorari to Appeal to the US Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) possesses the power and authority to review federal court decisions and decisions of the highest state […]
Drafting Deposition Summaries – Do’s & Don’ts
Depositions are an important part of civil litigation. It is one of the tools used during the discovery process, and provides a […]
Tactics for an effectual Motion to Strike in Class Action Cases
A Motion to Strike at the beginning of a Class Action can be very effective and successful if timed perfectly. Often the […]
Essentials to be kept in mind while drafting Complaints
All actions in federal court commence with the filing of a complaint. Drafting a complaint is a complex task and not one […]
The Ins And Outs Of Filing A Motion To Quash Or Modify A Subpoena
If the recipient does not intend to comply with a subpoena commanding attendance at a deposition, hearing, or trial, he or she […]
Attorneys need to beef up for a shaky road ahead
Double dip, downgrades, recession, over-leveraged – all ominous signs that we still have a shaky road ahead. One thing that solo attorneys […]
Interrogatories: Points to Ponder
Interrogatories are written questions sent to the opponent in a case. Interrogatories allow the parties to pose who, what, when, where, and […]
The Sculpting of a Reply Brief
Drafting an effective reply brief can be the key to winning an appeal. Reply briefs assist in polishing the legal arguments and […]
Request for Production in a Divorce Case
The discovery process is one of the most significant elements to family law litigation. The nature of legal practice is to present […]
Appeal Process for Death Penalty in Federal Cases
The appeal process for the death penalty, often called capital punishment, varies from state to state. It differs from other criminal appeal […]
Significance of Lease Abstraction
The complexities of commercial transactions are growing day by day, requiring commercial leases to cover umpteen scenarios. Mostly, commercial leases contain long […]