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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jun. 4, 2013

Judge's blast at defense lawyers raises questions about appellate panel manipulation

Appellate lawyers angling for an edge in federal court may be tempted to try most anything - only to be frustrated by vigilant judges and rules aimed at foiling forum shopping and other chicanery.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Appellate lawyers angling for an edge in federal court may be tempted to try most anything - only to be frustrated by vigilant judges and rules aimed at foiling forum shopping and other chicanery. The rules were freshly spotlighted last month when Circuit Judge Stephen R. Reinhardt strongly criticized defense lawyers representing Kohl's Corp. in a potential class action for trying to move a case away from a ...

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