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Who can appeal in federal court? And when?

A basic tenet of the American legal system is that a losing party is always entitled to appeal the final decision of a federal district court. But from here it gets more complicated. First, simply bec...

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What are administrative agencies?

There are thousands of federal, state, and local administrative agencies running various operations throughout the government. The list of federal agencies includes the Federal Trade Commission, Socia...

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What should I do before deciding to appeal or not?

The first thought after hearing the final judgment in any trial is to expect the “winning” side to be celebrating and the “losing” side to appeal the decision. But the calculus involved in the...

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What are the rules for federal appeals?

The United States Statutes and the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure set forth some of the general rules for federal appeals. Each of the eleven circuits also has its own rules that detai...