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Judge Bio: Karen LeCraft Henderson
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Today, we're taking a break from appellate opinions to look at one of the judges who issues those opinions. Here's a quick biography on D.C. Circuit Court of...
Courts Have Discretion in Sentencing Guidelines Deviations
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines are just that. Guidelines. Suggestions. They're non-binding. In the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, they're not even...
3 Ways the D.C. Circuit Is Ignoring the Shutdown
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
In a time of governmental uncertainty, the D.C. Circuit isn't among the government institutions paralyzed by the federal government shutdown. Like a Mr. Magoo...
5 Electronic Filing Tips For The D.C. District Court
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
File this under "Things They Don't Teach You In Law School": The nuances pertaining to the electronic case filing (ECF) system in the D.C. District...
3 Wacky Ways Presidents Impacted the D.C. Cir.
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
With Presidents' Day this week, what are some wacky ways presidents have impacted the D.C. Circuit? Being commander-in-chief of the United States lets...
3 Must-Know Circuit Rules for New D.C. Appellate Attorneys
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
As a new attorney, navigating the rules of the D.C. Circuit or any court can be tough. Making your first court appearance is incredibly scary and it can lead...
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