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October 31, 2019 / October 29, 2019 by Cathy Connors
We’re back! Oral argument On to a presentation on oral argument from our friend Mark Fleming at WilmerHale – how can practitioners optimize their performances so judges will want arguments? First, the moot. One point Mark made was the usefulness of having someone there to take notes, since if you are being mooted, you may […]
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October 28, 2019 by Cathy Connors
I have just returned from a meeting of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers in my old stomping grounds, Chicago. It was particularly engaging in terms of subject matter (as well as giving me the opportunity to eat a REAL pizza again). Here’s part one of my take-aways. Storied justice The first session was about […]
October 17, 2019 by Cathy Connors
Yes, it’s been a while – the combination of summer doldrums on the decision-issuing front and busy-ness and vacation frolicking on the part of yours truly. But the appellate courts are all back in session now with the kick off on the first Monday in October by the Supreme Court. So let’s get back to […]
