Understanding Appeal Bonds & Supersedeas Bonds — When & Why They Matter
You’ve lost in the trial Court, which means immediate collection risk. It allows creditors to garnish wages, freeze accounts, place liens on property, and liquidate business assets—all before your appeal is decided. But just every situation has a solution; similarly, this crisis has one too: a supersedeas bond (also called an appeal bond). This bond […]
How the Criminal Appeal Process Works | Brownstone Law
In This Blog, You’ll Learn How the criminal appeal process works, from filing a Notice of Appeal to receiving the final decision. Who can appeal a conviction in a criminal case, and how does the whole process work? The most common grounds for appeal and how appellate courts review each issue. How long does a […]
Appeal Deadlines: How Long Do You Have to File?
Key Takeaways Appeal deadlines are strict and often short—some as little as 14 days after judgment entry. Missing a deadline means losing your right to appeal permanently; courts rarely grant extensions. The Appeal Risk Severity Matrix helps identify which factors most affect your chances of success. Always verify when the clock starts—usually at entry of […]
Strategies for Effective Family Law Appeals: Legal Insights and Practical Tips
Key Takeaways: – Act Quickly: File your appeal within 30-45 days to avoid losing your rights. – Preserve the Record: Ensure all objections, motions, and evidence are documented. – Consult an Appellate Attorney: Expertise is crucial for a successful appeal. – Grounds for Appeal: Focus on legal errors, not emotions. – Jurisdiction Matters: Appeal rules […]
The High Demand for Lawyers amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
From giving proper advice to employers on how they should respond once an employee tests positive for coronavirus to helping them counselling employees afraid of contracting it through the workplace. Top appellate lawyers work around the clock in order to help clients navigate the unexplored legal waters that are sparked by the swiftly spreading COVID-19. […]
Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission: Federal Appeal
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b–5 makes it unlawful to (a) “employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud,” (b) “make any untrue statement of a material fact,” or (c) “engage in any act, prac- tice, or course of business” that “operates . . . as a fraud or deceit” in connection with the purchase […]
Does Sex Sell?
Ask anyone in the marketing industry whether sex sells and the answer is almost always a resounding yes. Ask someone in law enforcement, however, and the answer quickly becomes the opposite. In the United States there is an outright prohibition on the sale or solicitation of sex. As with all outright prohibitions, there is one […]
Lisa Mearkle: A Question of Self Defense or Criminal Homicide
In February a Hummelstown Police Officer named Lisa Mearkle attempted to pull over David Kassick. Mearkle noticed that the car Kassick drove had an expired inspection and emissions sticker. Kassick was not interested in pulling over that day. He sped away, leaving Mearkle with little choice but to chase after him. Mearkle caught up to […]
Florida’s Governor Rick Scott Agrees to Support Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Extract for Medical Use
Florida Governor Rick Scott has indicated he will sign a law legalizing a certain form of marijuana for medical use. As a Florida appeals attorney can explain, this represents a victory for proponents of medical marijuana though Governor Scott still opposes full medical marijuana legalization. The Background Behind Recent Medical Marijuana LegislationThe Republican-controlled Florida House has […]
