Judges and Judiciary,
Appellate Practice
May 2, 2023
Not all judges have an affection for Amici
Whether a particular court adopts the permissive or restrictive approach should not impact your amicus filings.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Benjamin E. Strauss
Litigation & Appellate Counsel
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Phone: (310) 312-4119
Email: BStrauss@manatt.com
EXCEPTIONALLY APPEALING
Amici Curiae, or "friends of the court," often file amicus briefs to assist the court by providing expertise or insight that bears on the issues presented. Amicus briefs are rarely filed in trial courts, even though they can be just as helpful there as in any other court. To drive this point home, last month a federal district court judge in Arkansas issued an open invitation for amicus briefs in...
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