Bottom line: when you're racing the clock a complete, properly-marked motion + advance notice to the Clerk is the fastest path to a ruling. An incomplete one just adds friction when you can least afford it. #AppellatePractice 4/4
September 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bottom line: when you're racing the clock a complete, properly-marked motion + advance notice to the Clerk is the fastest path to a ruling. An incomplete one just adds friction when you can least afford it. #AppellatePractice 4/4
Success in court isn't just about winning the trial—it's about laying the groundwork for a strong appeal. Discover why objections, rulings, and offers of proof are key.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Success in court isn't just about winning the trial—it's about laying the groundwork for a strong appeal. Discover why objections, rulings, and offers of proof are key.
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Hunter Biden Withdraws Bid For New Trial In Gun Case After Federal Conviction: Hunter Biden withdrew his bid for a new trial on Tuesday after federal prosecutors were highly critical of him and his legal team for their “misunderstanding of #appellatepractice” and “failure to read” prior…
Hunter Biden Withdraws Bid For New Trial In Gun Case After Federal Conviction
Hunter Biden withdrew his bid for a new trial on Tuesday after federal prosecutors were highly critical of him and his legal team for their “misunderstanding of #appellatepractice” and “failure to read” prior #courtorders.
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July 9, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Hunter Biden Withdraws Bid For New Trial In Gun Case After Federal Conviction: Hunter Biden withdrew his bid for a new trial on Tuesday after federal prosecutors were highly critical of him and his legal team for their “misunderstanding of #appellatepractice” and “failure to read” prior…
NC Supreme Court with a big preservation case. JNOV motions must match the specific grounds raised at directed verdict. General arguments aren’t enough—issues not clearly preserved are waived.
How was this not settled?
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#appellatepractice #civilprocedure
How was this not settled?
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#appellatepractice #civilprocedure
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April 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
NC Supreme Court with a big preservation case. JNOV motions must match the specific grounds raised at directed verdict. General arguments aren’t enough—issues not clearly preserved are waived.
How was this not settled?
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#appellatepractice #civilprocedure
How was this not settled?
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#appellatepractice #civilprocedure
Spotlight on Chris Edwards! He’s sharing strategies on post-verdict motion practice in this Fall’s Trial Briefs. If you care about appellate wins, you’ll want to see what he has to say. Read more in the latest issue. buff.ly/mkYHXmF
#WardAndSmith #TrialBriefs #AppellatePractice #AppellateLaw #NCAJ
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September 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Spotlight on Chris Edwards! He’s sharing strategies on post-verdict motion practice in this Fall’s Trial Briefs. If you care about appellate wins, you’ll want to see what he has to say. Read more in the latest issue. buff.ly/mkYHXmF
#WardAndSmith #TrialBriefs #AppellatePractice #AppellateLaw #NCAJ
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AB 1118 Clarified
⚖️ Lashon is the first appellate case post–AB 1118 clarifying direct appeal under § 745.
Key lesson: Expanded appellate review ≠ free pass.
Preservation still matters.
Details + analysis: californiarja.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/p...
#RJA #AppellatePractice #AB1118 #PC745
⚖️ Lashon is the first appellate case post–AB 1118 clarifying direct appeal under § 745.
Key lesson: Expanded appellate review ≠ free pass.
Preservation still matters.
Details + analysis: californiarja.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/p...
#RJA #AppellatePractice #AB1118 #PC745
📄People v. Lashon
Court: California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Three Case No.: A163074 Opinion Date: January 8, 2024 Citation: 2024 WL 95553 Status: Published Posture: Appeal from criminal c…
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August 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
AB 1118 Clarified
⚖️ Lashon is the first appellate case post–AB 1118 clarifying direct appeal under § 745.
Key lesson: Expanded appellate review ≠ free pass.
Preservation still matters.
Details + analysis: californiarja.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/p...
#RJA #AppellatePractice #AB1118 #PC745
⚖️ Lashon is the first appellate case post–AB 1118 clarifying direct appeal under § 745.
Key lesson: Expanded appellate review ≠ free pass.
Preservation still matters.
Details + analysis: californiarja.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/p...
#RJA #AppellatePractice #AB1118 #PC745
My worry is that as advocates build arguments with AI, they may not fully “own” them—and struggle to navigate them live when judges probe. Not bad faith, just a cognitive gap. Curious what others are seeing (lawyers, clerks, judges). #LegalTech #AppellatePractice (6/6)
March 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
My worry is that as advocates build arguments with AI, they may not fully “own” them—and struggle to navigate them live when judges probe. Not bad faith, just a cognitive gap. Curious what others are seeing (lawyers, clerks, judges). #LegalTech #AppellatePractice (6/6)
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Justia Webinar on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET. Save your spot today: j.st/5dzC!
Strengthening Appeals: Explore avoiding procedural traps, protecting appellate rights, and preventing the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong appeals.
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Strengthening Appeals: Explore avoiding procedural traps, protecting appellate rights, and preventing the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong appeals.
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June 10, 2026 at 3:46 PM
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Justia Webinar on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET. Save your spot today: j.st/5dzC!
Strengthening Appeals: Explore avoiding procedural traps, protecting appellate rights, and preventing the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong appeals.
#TrialSkills #AppellatePractice
Strengthening Appeals: Explore avoiding procedural traps, protecting appellate rights, and preventing the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong appeals.
#TrialSkills #AppellatePractice