Appeals & Post-Conviction

Appeals & Post-Conviction

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Appellate courts will have the last say ... in sports!

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.

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