U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Apr. 17, 2010
Judges Debate Unpublished Opinions
9th Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski isn't shy about his deep dislike of a new federal courts rule allowing lawyers to cite unpublished opinions in their pleadings.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - Chief Judge Alex Kozinski isn't shy about his deep dislike of a new federal courts rule allowing lawyers to cite unpublished opinions in their pleadings.
It's an esoteric dispute that nevertheless can arouse judicial passions.
"When I see someone do that I say, 'Aha, loser argument,'" Kozinski, of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appe...
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