Oral argument rates among the circuits may be affected by the types of cases they hear. For example, the D.C. Circuit, with the highest rate, often weighs complex administrative law issues best addressed through oral argument, said appellate attorney Mark Gidley.
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Lawyers Want Juror Questionnaire for Tom Girardi, a 'Lightning Rod' for Bias
In a May 17 filing, federal public defenders representing Tom Girardi sought the questionnaires, citing extensive news coverage of their client and his estranged wife Erika Jayne’s starring role on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Democratic Attorneys General Back EPA's Power Plant Rule Against GOP Lawsuit
“The rule would meaningfully limit greenhouse gas emissions from some of the largest sources in the nation, thereby helping to address the significant harms our states, cities, and residents are facing from climate change,” Democratic attorneys general wrote in their motion to intervene.
About the Awards: Texas Legal Awards Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall
Welcome back to About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging process for ALM Recognition
Deal Watch: Big Week in Deals as Creative Dealmaking Merges With More Activity
“Each of our clients is getting more inbound phone calls from firms looking to work with them than they did three or four years ago,” noted Ben Beerle, a corporate partner with Cooley who handles mergers and acquisitions.