Appealing a Civil Case: What Happens When a Judge Makes an Error?
Civil court cases are integral to the legal system, functioning as a means to resolve disputes ranging from personal injury to corporate disagreements. However, when a judge makes an error during a civil case, the consequences can be significant, affecting the outcome and the lives involved. This article delves into the appeals process for civil […]
Wrongfully Convicted? How a Criminal Appeal Can Help You Seek Justice
In the labyrinthine world of the legal system, mistakes can happen, and sometimes innocents pay the price. When you’re wrongfully convicted, it feels like the world is against you. However, hope is not lost. Understanding the appellate process could be your lifeline to justice. This article examines the criminal appeal process, why it matters, the […]
Court of Appeals Rules that DuPont Acted in Bad Faith but Did Not Engage in Fraud
E.I du Pont de Nemours & Co. (DuPont), an American chemical company that makes genetically modified crops, recently settled a lawsuit with Monsanto Company (Monsanto), a competitor in the same market. In 1992, Monsanto secured a patent on a genetically engineered trait named Roundup Ready that makes soybean plants immune to a specific herbicide called […]
