On July 22, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a published order in Sisco v. Holtzman, Rec. No. 024025, clarifying the rules for assignments of error in appellate proceedings. Assignments matter. The Court of Appeals...more
Whether you're the appellant or the appellee, knowing when an argument is properly preserved goes a long way. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit publishes very few opinions, so finding a roadmap for...more
Obtaining Quick Appellate Relief from Federal Courts. You’ve just lost in federal district court, but there’s good news: the court’s decision rested on what seems to be clear legal error, and you like your chances on appeal....more