Appellate

Appellate Court Questions Legality of Restraining Harris County Defendants During Trials

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Houston, TX – A recent development in Harris County has raised significant legal and ethical questions. Appellate judges have voiced concerns over the routine practice of shackling defendants during their trials, spotlighting the potential infringement on their rights to a fair trial as guaranteed by law. In Texas, which prides itself on upholding justice and individual freedoms, this contentious issue has come under scrutiny following objections from defense attorneys. They argue that presenting their clients in physical restraints can bias juries, implying guilt by mere appearance and possibly swaying the outcome of trials. Further investigation … Read more

Top Supreme Court Lawyer Joins Paul Hastings to Lead Expanded Appellate Practice

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Washington, D.C. – Benjamin Snyder, a seasoned attorney renowned for his role in representing the United States in pivotal Supreme Court cases concerning regulatory issues and free speech for advertisers, has recently taken a significant stride in his legal career. Snyder has joined the global law firm Paul Hastings, where he will serve as co-chair of the appellate practice starting in December. His arrival marks a notable enhancement to the firm’s capabilities in handling high-stakes appellate and Supreme Court litigation. Having concluded a distinguished five-year tenure as an assistant to the Solicitor General at the … Read more

California Appellate Court Orders Rehearing for Black Man Alleging Racial Bias in 2022 Traffic Stop

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SAN DIEGO — A Black man in California is getting another opportunity to prove that his traffic stop and subsequent arrest by San Diego police in 2022 was influenced by unconscious racial bias. The state appellate court is testing California’s Racial Justice Act and has ordered a rehearing of the case, considering the idea of implicit bias. The court found that the initial judge failed to address significant evidence suggesting that the traffic stop may have been a result of unintended racial bias. The ruling, which was published last week, stems from one of the … Read more

Appellate Panel Denies Woman’s Bid for a New Trial in Truck Crash Lawsuit

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TRENTON, N.J. – A woman who filed a lawsuit against two companies and a driver in relation to a truck crash has been denied a new trial by a New Jersey appellate panel. The crash caused the woman’s car to collide with a guardrail. The decision was made after the panel reviewed the case and determined that there were no grounds for a new trial. The woman had originally filed the lawsuit following a truck accident that occurred in New Jersey. She alleged that the two companies involved and the driver of the truck were … Read more