Ever had to explain to a client why a sweet win in the lower courts doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s time to dig in and eat?
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Fourth Circuit: Felon-in-Possession Statute Upheld under Bruen and Another ACCA Violent Felony Waves Goodbye
On Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit issued an important opinion in United States v. Canada, No. 22-4519, holding that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (the “felon in possession” statute) is facially
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If you have had a case tentatively calendared for oral argument in the Fourth Circuit recently, then you likely received a notice to submit a specific form indicating whether you
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Now Hiring: EDNC Appellate AUSA
I’m often asked by younger lawyers and law students how a person goes about becoming an appellate lawyer. It’s tricky, because most firms and organizations hoard their plum appellate opportunities
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Appellate Job Opening at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh
When I was a law clerk, I told my judge that I wanted to be an appellate lawyer. Her Honor informed me that there is no better way to get
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Biden Nominates South Carolina Judge to Fourth Circuit
President Biden yesterday announced the nomination of current South Carolina state court Judge DeAndrea Benjamin to fill the Fourth Circuit vacancy created when Judge Floyd took senior status in recent
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Luncheon with Judge Allyson Duncan: You Are Invited
The EDNC Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host a luncheon with Judge Allyson Duncan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Raleigh on
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Appellate Public Defender Needed in Charlotte
Way back when I was a law clerk, I knew I wanted to be an appellate lawyer. I asked my Judge how to go about making that happen. She told
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Judge Duncan Celebrated for 15 Years on the Bench, Will Take Senior Status
Former clerks, friends, and many others gathered at the Pavilion at the Angus Barn on Saturday to celebrate the judicial career of Allyson K. Duncan, Judge on the United States
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Proposed Change to Federal Appellate Rules Would Provide Reply-Brief Relief
I’m old enough to remember the good ol’ days, specifically, 2016, when we had 17 days to file a reply brief in a federal appeal. Sometimes, you would even get
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