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Incomplete Appellate Record Dooms Appeal: Lessons for Appellate Practitioners

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The Supreme Court of Virginia taught appellate practitioners yet another hard lesson in how procedural pitfalls can scuttle otherwise compelling appeals. In Eckard v. Commonwealth, the pitfall was failing to get the complete...more

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So You Want To Be An Appellate Attorney? Unconventional Wisdom From A Practitioner

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You’re early in your legal career. Or maybe you’ve just started law school. And you get the brilliant idea: I want to be an appellate attorney. Good for you. If you can pull it off, you will have one of the most...more

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[Event] Appellate Advocacy Seminar - November 6th - 8th, Las Vegas, NV

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Join us in fabulous Las Vegas for a program that will benefit all attorneys involved in appeals. Sessions will include discussions on building an appellate practice, practical advice for presenting a persuasive appellate...more

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Given the Expansion of the Virginia Court of Appeals, It Is Time to Re-think the Composition of Your Trial Team

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Virginia appellate jurisdiction experienced a seismic transformation beginning on January 1, 2022. As of this date, the jurisdiction of the Virginia Court of Appeals has drastically expanded to include an appeal of right for...more

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Virginia Court of Appeals: From Inception to Expansion

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In Article VI of the Constitution of Virginia, the judicial power of the Commonwealth is vested in the Virginia Supreme Court and in “other courts of original or appellate jurisdiction subordinate to the Supreme Court as the...more

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A Trap for the Unwary: Defaulting Related, but Different, Issues on Appeal

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Evans v. Evans has rightly received attention for its helpful discussion of when notice by publication is permitted. Less prominently featured, but as important for appellate practitioners, is the Supreme Court’s discussion...more

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Expanding Pro Bono Appellate Services | Mike Truesdale | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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Although Texas has more than 100,000 licensed attorneys, many of its residents’ legal needs remain unmet. This is particularly true in appellate courts, where fewer attorneys practice. Luckily, Texas lawyers, judges, and bar...more

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Original Proceedings and Emergency Relief in the Courts of Appeals | Kirk Cooper | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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The inner workings of courts of appeals are sometimes hard to understand from the outside. Staff attorneys play a critical role in screening cases, assisting the justices, and helping the court handle its workload. This week,...more

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