Appellate Briefs Cross-Appeals Law Court Maine Maine Constitution Rules
July 18, 2022 by Joshua Dunlap
It’s the middle of a beautiful Maine summer, a good time for a few quick hits on some interesting developments . . . First, as I previewed last month, new amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure became effective July 13. The new rules streamline certain procedures (such as allowing electronic signatures), make a few […]
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Appellate Briefs Cross-Appeals Law Court Maine Rules
June 14, 2022 / June 29, 2022 by Joshua Dunlap
The Advisory Committee on the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure, of which I am a member, has been working with the SJC on potential changes to the rules. The Court has made the proposals publicly available, and has invited public comment. The deadline for any comments is July 1. A quick summary of key changes […]
Appellate Briefs First Circuit Law Court US Supreme Court
March 22, 2021 / March 19, 2021 by Joshua Dunlap
Appellate advocacy is about persuasion – and the most important avenue for persuading appellate judges is a brief that is clear, concise, and readable. So what does an appellate attorney do when confronted by the need to quote a passage that contains ellipses, citations, or alterations in brackets? One less-than-desirable option is to include all […]
