Earlier this week, the United States Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit (sitting in New York, which - given its ruling - explains
pretty much everything, in the eyes of most Bostonians and other New
Englanders), reinstated the 4-game ban against Tom Brady ordered by the NFL.
Meanwhile, both sides in the "Lance Armstrong "
federal civil fraud case have asked the trial judge to essentially skip trial
and simply rule "as a matter of law" through procedure named
"summary judgment," in their respective favors. So, regardless of how that ruling comes down,
the losing side will most definitely appeal.
After all, there is between $32 million and $100 million at stake!
And, a young professional baseball player publicized this
week that he will be selling stock in his own identity, as a
"brand." This move will spawn
several court battles, over sponsorship and advertising rights; and, over
whether amateur athletes can keep their amateur status while selling stock in
their likenesses and their "brand."
Surely one of these two situations will end up in court, and ultimately
be decided at the appellate level.
So you see, it's not just criminal cases which end up being
decided in the courts of appeal. Most
every big issue in society ends up in these tribunals at one point or
another. In a way, it's a great time to
be an appellate advocate!
If you have a family member or friend who is facing charges,
or if you are a lawyer seeking assistance with an appeal or post-conviction
matter, please call this office immediately.
There are always time deadlines limiting when these claims can be
raised. If you wish to learn more about
the process, call now.
Jonathan Laurans wants you to be educated as to what you may
be facing.
If you or a loved one has been
convicted of a crime in Missouri, Kansas or Texas, or in any federal court,
contact him immediately.
Visit his
website at
www.kansascitymoattorney.com and then call him at (816) 421-5200 for
a FREE initial legal consultation.
