“Major Question” about the Future of the Administrative State
By Jennifer Fischell – September 22, 2023 | The Supreme Court relied on the major questions doctrine to reject the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program.
Appellate Practice
The Appellate Practice Committee strives to demystify the appellate process and provide educational resources through its programs and the work of its subcommittees.
Articles
The Mandate Rule: Determining and Enforcing Compliance with the Reviewing Court’s Mandate
By Katayoun A. Donnelly – September 22, 2023 | The mandate rule, a corollary to the law of the case doctrine, requires judicial and administrative bodies to comply with the mandate of the appellate courts that reviewed their orders.
Practice Points
Justice Kagan’s Top Tip for Highly Effective Advocacy
By James Azadian – April 21, 2023 | “Recognizing the true heart of your case and the most important argument to make is the greatest skill a litigator can have.”
Toward Better Briefing and Oral Advocacy: “Make It Short”
By Susan Feibus – April 21, 2023 | Leave yourself enough time to follow these five tips. Your briefs and oral argument will be the better for it.
Sound Advice
How to Build Out Your Appellate Client Base
Attorney Dana M. Hrelic walks through appellate marketing strategies. We discuss contact management, how to get the most out of your organizational commitments, and knowing your audience. (17:57 min.)
Top Three Recent SCOTUS Cases You'll Use in Your Appellate Practice
Professor Josh Blackman brings you the top three bread-and-butter SCOTUS cases from recent terms that likely will impact your appellate practice, if you let them. (8:50 min.)
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Events & CLE
Oct
19
Events | In-Person
Class Actions 2023
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class-action conference will take place in Chicago and is more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or lea…
Nov
01
Events | In-Person
Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 60 min
Join us as we highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. This year's conference will feature 9 plenary programs and several networking events.
Jan
31
Events | In-Person
2024 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
ETHICS 60 min
The 2024 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program is a multi-day program, presented by the Litigation Section's Products Liability,…