As to all this FRAP 21(a)(1) and FRAP 25(d) stuff:
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing where the appellate rules nerds hang out. #appellatesky?
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing where the appellate rules nerds hang out. #appellatesky?
January 25, 2026 at 4:38 AM
As to all this FRAP 21(a)(1) and FRAP 25(d) stuff:
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing where the appellate rules nerds hang out. #appellatesky?
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing where the appellate rules nerds hang out. #appellatesky?
⚠️ When lawyers are threatened, democracy is already in trouble.
For International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, an international coalition of legal organizations named the United States as this year’s focus.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#EndangeredLawyer #SkyLaw #AppellateSky
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For International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, an international coalition of legal organizations named the United States as this year’s focus.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#EndangeredLawyer #SkyLaw #AppellateSky
1/8
‘Endangered lawyer’ day highlights US justice system’s plummeting standing
International coalition of legal groups focuses on political intimidation of lawyers and judges in US – once a role model
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
⚠️ When lawyers are threatened, democracy is already in trouble.
For International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, an international coalition of legal organizations named the United States as this year’s focus.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#EndangeredLawyer #SkyLaw #AppellateSky
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For International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, an international coalition of legal organizations named the United States as this year’s focus.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#EndangeredLawyer #SkyLaw #AppellateSky
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IDK if #AppellateSky has the same large Texas contingent as #AppellateTwitter did, but here is a recruitment posting for an appellate specialist there if folks are interested in #AppellateJobs: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
IDK if #AppellateSky has the same large Texas contingent as #AppellateTwitter did, but here is a recruitment posting for an appellate specialist there if folks are interested in #AppellateJobs: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
Trinseo v Harper: #5thCir affirms JNOV vacating $75M jury award on trade secret misappropriation for failure to apportion value of individual secrets, affirms summary jm on confidential info misappropriation & injunction #DTSA #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/468OI4j
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Trinseo v Harper: #5thCir affirms JNOV vacating $75M jury award on trade secret misappropriation for failure to apportion value of individual secrets, affirms summary jm on confidential info misappropriation & injunction #DTSA #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/468OI4j
(Honestly, this makes me wonder if there's a mechanism for *plaintiffs* to file an appeal from a favorable decision for purposes of getting the briefing schedule going at the higher courts.
I am not up on such appellate procedure trickery. #appellatesky?)
I am not up on such appellate procedure trickery. #appellatesky?)
January 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM
(Honestly, this makes me wonder if there's a mechanism for *plaintiffs* to file an appeal from a favorable decision for purposes of getting the briefing schedule going at the higher courts.
I am not up on such appellate procedure trickery. #appellatesky?)
I am not up on such appellate procedure trickery. #appellatesky?)
If like me, you're struggling to watch the news out of Minnesota & feeling a bit powerless as you watch court orders violated, check out this thread of resources of ways lawyers, law students or anyone can help --whether in Minnesota or not!
#lawtwitter #SkyLaw #appellatetwitter #AppellateSky
#lawtwitter #SkyLaw #appellatetwitter #AppellateSky
A #MLKDay 🧵:
"For when people get caught up with that which is right… there is no stopping point short of victory." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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"For when people get caught up with that which is right… there is no stopping point short of victory." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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a poster of martin luther king jr. with the words let freedom ring
Alt: a poster of martin luther king jr. with the words let freedom ring
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
If like me, you're struggling to watch the news out of Minnesota & feeling a bit powerless as you watch court orders violated, check out this thread of resources of ways lawyers, law students or anyone can help --whether in Minnesota or not!
#lawtwitter #SkyLaw #appellatetwitter #AppellateSky
#lawtwitter #SkyLaw #appellatetwitter #AppellateSky
Sirius Solutions v CIR: #5thCir vacates upward adjustment on self-employment net earnings: "limited partner" in 1402(a)(13) isn't only passive investor, refers to partner in limited partnership that has limited liability #dissent #taxes #appellatesky baffc.net/49Dhmvl
January 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Sirius Solutions v CIR: #5thCir vacates upward adjustment on self-employment net earnings: "limited partner" in 1402(a)(13) isn't only passive investor, refers to partner in limited partnership that has limited liability #dissent #taxes #appellatesky baffc.net/49Dhmvl
Doe v #HHS: #5thCir reverses dismissal of #APA claim by medical doctor seeking removal of adverse action report in national practitioner database: HHS's change in position violated #Chenery #concur #dissent #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4r2BnTq
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Doe v #HHS: #5thCir reverses dismissal of #APA claim by medical doctor seeking removal of adverse action report in national practitioner database: HHS's change in position violated #Chenery #concur #dissent #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4r2BnTq
Genesis Marine v Darrow: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for injured tankerman holding vessel owner's limitation suit (seeking cap at $12.5M vessel value) was untimely #maritimelaw #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3NoionI
January 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Genesis Marine v Darrow: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for injured tankerman holding vessel owner's limitation suit (seeking cap at $12.5M vessel value) was untimely #maritimelaw #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3NoionI
Hey #AppellateSky, who has filed a recent cert petition they are especially proud of, or has read one that inspired particular awe? (A colleague is filling her first, and I'd love to be able to provide some especially impressive samples as guidance.)
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Hey #AppellateSky, who has filed a recent cert petition they are especially proud of, or has read one that inspired particular awe? (A colleague is filling her first, and I'd love to be able to provide some especially impressive samples as guidance.)
Fuentes-Pineda v Bondi: #5thCir denies review of #BIA denial of deferral of removal under CAT for #ElSalvador native who was #gang member convicted of murder, rejecting arguments re harsh prison conditions/torture #immigration #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45ghIa5
January 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Fuentes-Pineda v Bondi: #5thCir denies review of #BIA denial of deferral of removal under CAT for #ElSalvador native who was #gang member convicted of murder, rejecting arguments re harsh prison conditions/torture #immigration #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45ghIa5
STEJN v TCEQ: #5thCir finds #standing, denies review of #TCEQ's rejection of challenge to 3rd extension of construction deadline for Brownsville #LNG terminal: exec director had authority; showing made for extension #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4bzMtuk
January 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
STEJN v TCEQ: #5thCir finds #standing, denies review of #TCEQ's rejection of challenge to 3rd extension of construction deadline for Brownsville #LNG terminal: exec director had authority; showing made for extension #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4bzMtuk
Rx Solutions v Caremark: #5thCir affirms dismissal of federal #antitrust claims by MS #pharmacy spurned by pharmacy benefit management network, but finds diversity jurisdiction/reinstates 2 state-law claims #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45H7pfi
January 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Rx Solutions v Caremark: #5thCir affirms dismissal of federal #antitrust claims by MS #pharmacy spurned by pharmacy benefit management network, but finds diversity jurisdiction/reinstates 2 state-law claims #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45H7pfi
Kewayfati v Bondi: #5thCir affirms dismissal of suits seeking review of nonfinal denials of affirmative #asylum applications for lack of final agency action under #APA, modifies dismissal to be w/o prejudice #immigration #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/49rhBLq
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Kewayfati v Bondi: #5thCir affirms dismissal of suits seeking review of nonfinal denials of affirmative #asylum applications for lack of final agency action under #APA, modifies dismissal to be w/o prejudice #immigration #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/49rhBLq
Allstate v Bhagat: #5thCir reverses dismissal of #RICO #mailfraud & state-law claims against Houston EMC defendants re agreements w/PI attorneys & billing for car accident patients #insurance #conspiracy #appellatesky #lawtsky baffc.net/45X92FJ
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Allstate v Bhagat: #5thCir reverses dismissal of #RICO #mailfraud & state-law claims against Houston EMC defendants re agreements w/PI attorneys & billing for car accident patients #insurance #conspiracy #appellatesky #lawtsky baffc.net/45X92FJ
Texas v Bondi: #5thCir grants #rehearingenbanc, vacates panel opinion that rejected TX's challenge to 2023 #ConsolidatedAppropriationsAct & held #QuorumClause didn't require physical presence of US Reps at time of vote #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3LOBrqG
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Texas v Bondi: #5thCir grants #rehearingenbanc, vacates panel opinion that rejected TX's challenge to 2023 #ConsolidatedAppropriationsAct & held #QuorumClause didn't require physical presence of US Reps at time of vote #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3LOBrqG
Foster v Jesel: #5thCir affirms dismissal of former @united employee's claims against #Union: claims for breach of #PSA were preempted by #RLA & filed beyond 6-mo limitations period #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45HBDyI
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Foster v Jesel: #5thCir affirms dismissal of former @united employee's claims against #Union: claims for breach of #PSA were preempted by #RLA & filed beyond 6-mo limitations period #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/45HBDyI
US v Dubois: #5thCir vacates #supervisedrelease condition: allowing probation officer to choose inpatient or outpatient substance abuse program after 10-mo sentence was impermissible delegation of sentencing power #appellatesky #lawsky #plainerror baffc.net/4bF6EXM
January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
US v Dubois: #5thCir vacates #supervisedrelease condition: allowing probation officer to choose inpatient or outpatient substance abuse program after 10-mo sentence was impermissible delegation of sentencing power #appellatesky #lawsky #plainerror baffc.net/4bF6EXM
Endure v Vizient: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for defendant on issue of market definition in #antitrust case re disposable medical supplies: no genuine dispute of material fact re 2 proposed markets #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/49kIVLc
January 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Endure v Vizient: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for defendant on issue of market definition in #antitrust case re disposable medical supplies: no genuine dispute of material fact re 2 proposed markets #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/49kIVLc
Hershey v Bossier City: #5thCir denies panel rehearing, leaving in place splintered decision reversing dismissal of #Monell claim/affirming #qualifiedimmunity for officers/dismissal of security guards #dissent #FirstAmendment #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3Lg1Yx7
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Hershey v Bossier City: #5thCir denies panel rehearing, leaving in place splintered decision reversing dismissal of #Monell claim/affirming #qualifiedimmunity for officers/dismissal of security guards #dissent #FirstAmendment #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3Lg1Yx7
US v Lowe: #5thCir affirms 2-level enhancement for distribution of material involving sexual exploitation of minor, rejects argument defendant "merely solicited" where he had sufficient degree of control over minor he coerced #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3Z9EnRI
January 13, 2026 at 10:58 PM
US v Lowe: #5thCir affirms 2-level enhancement for distribution of material involving sexual exploitation of minor, rejects argument defendant "merely solicited" where he had sufficient degree of control over minor he coerced #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3Z9EnRI
Vetter v Resnick: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for plaintiffs claiming they are exclusive owners throughout the world of #copyright rights to 1960s "Double Shot" song after recapture of rights #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4qMXjl3
January 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Vetter v Resnick: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for plaintiffs claiming they are exclusive owners throughout the world of #copyright rights to 1960s "Double Shot" song after recapture of rights #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4qMXjl3
Awe v Harris Health System: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for former employer on #employmentdiscrimination claims by former chaplain: no prima facie case on #ADEA claims; no evidence of pretext on #TitleVII claim #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4ql2EjK
January 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Awe v Harris Health System: #5thCir affirms summary judgment for former employer on #employmentdiscrimination claims by former chaplain: no prima facie case on #ADEA claims; no evidence of pretext on #TitleVII claim #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4ql2EjK
Woods v STS Services: #5thCir affirms dismissal of 3rd amended #TitleVII complaint against former employer: plaintiff didn't plead she was qualified for position & didn't take advantage of opportunity to file 4th complaint #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4qVnbvp
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Woods v STS Services: #5thCir affirms dismissal of 3rd amended #TitleVII complaint against former employer: plaintiff didn't plead she was qualified for position & didn't take advantage of opportunity to file 4th complaint #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/4qVnbvp
US v Wilson: #5thCir affirms after guilty plea to unlawful possession of machine gun: conviction didn't violate #2ndAmendment (Hollis still binds); no #plainerror in 2nd-degree murder USSG cross-reference #concur #dubitante #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3LpRtHx
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
US v Wilson: #5thCir affirms after guilty plea to unlawful possession of machine gun: conviction didn't violate #2ndAmendment (Hollis still binds); no #plainerror in 2nd-degree murder USSG cross-reference #concur #dubitante #appellatesky #lawsky baffc.net/3LpRtHx