appellate court

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The following September, an appellate court paused lawsuits against the rules so that the agency could review them and propose changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The appellate court noted that Draper made “extreme and bizarre comments” at a post-trial motions hearing and, during the trial, issued “arbitrary and capricious evidentiary rulings.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The AI startup sought a stay of the action in appellate court here and also sued the Department of War in federal court in Northern California.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I decided I would call the attorney general's office and see if they would concede legal error in the pending appeal, which would ensure relief at the appellate court and perhaps expedite Walter's release.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson