Grounds for Appeal In Civil Cases

Losing a civil court case can be a frustrating experience. Whether it's a contract dispute, a personal injury claim, or a property disagreement, the feeling of injustice can be strong. Though the losing party may obtain a more favorable outcome...

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What To Expect: Appeals In Civil Litigation

Navigating the appellate process can feel like entering a labyrinth blindfolded. The familiar landmarks of the trial court – witness testimony, evidentiary battles, and jury persuasion – fade into the distance, replaced by a complex world of legal briefs, procedural...

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DOL: See You In Court

  The U.S. Department of Labor got off to a running start this year, bringing allegations of fiduciary breaches against two different plan sponsors in federal court in Maryland. It’s worth taking notice that these cases involve thousands of dollars–not...

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Civil Procedure: Injunction Reversed

Although temporary injunctions can be useful legal remedies, enabling actions to be paused while the issues at stake are being assessed and resolved, specific rules of civil procedure must be carefully followed whenever an injunction is ordered. Failure to do...

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LA County Courthouses Reopen Following COVID-19 Shutdown

Six courthouses across Los Angeles County opened their doors Friday following extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the L.A. Superior Court, courthouses that have opened are: The Governor George Deukmejan Courthouse; The Hollywood Courthouse; The Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse;...

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Some California Courts Begin Reopening

Courts across California are gradually beginning to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain areas throughout the state. These restrictions were set in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the safety and health of workers....

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Delaware Courts Launch Phased Reopening

Delaware officials have crafted a phased reopening plan to resume court operations as soon as possible. Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz announced the plan to the public, sliced into four phases. Phase one, which may be launching...

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Courts Soon to Reopen from COVID-19 Restrictions

Courtrooms across the country are inching closer and closer towards opening their doors as coronavirus restrictions begin to be lifted. Places like Southern California, whose courthouse maneuvers have been paused to slow the spread of the virus, are now looking...

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What is a Court Bond and How Do You Get One?

Court bonds are surety bonds required to pursue an action in a court of law. The term “court bond” is actually an umbrella term encompassing a multitude of different bonds found in the court system. There are generally two types...

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Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Rules

There are not any specific local rules for appeals in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals but the Supreme Court of Florida has adopted the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure for guidance of courts, attorneys, and parties. Party attorneys and pro...

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