Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s 2024-2025 Case Summaries
Note from the Chair of the Publication Committee and the Editor: The Record is thrilled to publish the Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s (CREC) yearly case summaries that su
Is the PCA Constitutional?
Is the PCA Constitutional? “PER CURIAM. Affirmed.” We all know what this is: the infamous PCA, or a district court of appeal’s decision without written opinion. The district
Has SCOTUS Evolved Beyond the Evolving Standards of Decency?
Has SCOTUS Evolved Beyond the Evolving Standards of Decency? The Warren Court — the period from 1953 to 1969 when Earl Warren was chief justice — is recognized as one […
Professionalism for Appellate Attorneys: Avoiding Potential Sanctions
By: Randall Reder For lawyers, the term “professional ethics” has a more specific meaning than what can be found in a dictionary or in an academically oriented law school class
Retroactive Application of Law to Cases Pending on Appeal
Occasionally, while an appeal is pending, the law changes in a way that could affect the outcome of the case. Therefore, appellate attorneys should be prepared to discuss whether
Constitution Revision Commission Update
After a series of public hearings and meetings over the course of the last month, the CRC has whittled the proposals down to twelve potential amendments. But since there is no sin
Constitution Revision Commission Update
The CRC wrapped up committee meetings in early February and is now traveling the state holding public hearings. To find out if there is a public hearing coming to a venue near you
Constitution Revision Commission Update – February 2, 2018
After a couple of full weeks of committee meetings, the Legislative Committee has some updates to report on the CRC, one of which is of particular note. Proposal 81, which sought t
Constitution Revision Commission Update
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is in full swing with committee meetings scheduled throughout January. The Appellate Practice Section’s Legislative Committee[*] has id
