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Appellate Section

Our appellate section covers late-breaking developments in appellate litigation. Published daily, the section tracks all key appellate litigation across the United States, both on the state and federal levels, with a particular focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal courts of appeals.

Who reads it?

  • Appellate practice groups
  • Corporate legal departments
  • Academic professionals

What do we cover?

  • Key opinions by state and federal courts of appeals
  • Petitions for Writ of Certiorari
  • Notices of appeals to circuit courts
  • Activities by the U.S. Solicitor General
  • Amicus briefs
  • Nominations and appointments of judges and justices
  • Rule changes at appellate courts
  • Previews of important appellate cases
  • Law firm lateral hires and staffing

Who are our sources?

We review all circuit court appeals to screen for important appeals. We check with the Supreme Court and appellate courts multiple times per day to make sure we capture all important business decisions. We monitor court calendars to prepare previews for important cases to be heard.