After Dogwood, it is fairly rare that an appellate court will dismiss an appeal for rules violations. However, that reluctance does not give carte blanche to appellate practitioners, as
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Be Careful What You [Object] For
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The concept of waiver is fairly straightforward and can generally be summed up by the adage “use it or lose it.” But when it comes to appellate practice, the concept…
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How to Improve Your Chances of Winning an Appeal
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1) Appeal from an order that can be appealed. The Court of Appeals reminded us today that interlocutory attorney fee awards are not immediately appealable. Cebula v. Givens Estates, Inc. …
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