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When Is an Appellate Rule Not a Rule?

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Attorneys love rules. And our adversarial legal system functions best when both sides understand and follow common rules. So one Maryland appellate rule has always confounded me because it is routinely construed as meaning...more

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The Michigan Court of Appeals Internal Operating Procedures (a/k/a “the IOPs”)

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When it comes to handling a case in the Michigan Court of Appeals, one of the most useful resources may be the Court’s Internal Operating Procedures (commonly known as the “IOPs”). Although much of the information in the...more

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Avoid Sanctions by Reading the Rules and Admitting a Mistake

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Read the rules. Let’s say it again: Read. The. Rules. On February 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a strong reminder to attorneys about the importance of reading the applicable rules of court and...more

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Right for Any Reason? Well, Not for Any Reason

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Many jurisdictions have rules that allow an appellate court to affirm a judgment for any reason supported by the record, regardless of the actual basis articulated by the trial court. This general rule, however, is not...more

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Universal Citations: Coming Soon To A Brief Near You

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Precisely 364 days ago, Kip previewed the coming of universal citations. Twenty-eight days remain until universal citations assume a starring role in judicial opinions and briefs. And to help practitioners model their own...more

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Supreme Court Adopts Universal Citation Format

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Back in June, the Supreme Court of North Carolina sought feedback on a potential change to the citation format for North Carolina appellate court opinions. This week, the Court has officially made plans for the universal...more

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Let Your Voice Be Heard: Seeking Input On New Citation Format

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The Supreme Court of North Carolina is exploring a proposal to adopt a universal citation format for North Carolina appellate court opinions. The format would implement sequential numbers for all opinions and a...more

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Supreme Court Releases Its Internal Citation, Style, And Usage Guidebook

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Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of North Carolina published its internal “Guidebook” for citation, style, and usage. You may recall that a few years back, a lawyer obtained a copy of and began selling the U.S....more

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