In January of this year, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the antitrust case that pitted San Jose against Major League Baseball. That dismissal came after a federal trial judge dismissed the case in 2013. That case is now heading to the U.S. Supreme Court....
Month: April 2015
Contracts are at the heart of a solid business
Almost anyone who is managing a business or owns a business knows that contracts are one of the main components of the business. These documents offer a lot of benefits for the owner of the business, as well as the other party. In some cases, the contract sets up...
Points to consider about the federal appeal process
In past blog posts, we have discussed a variety of federal appeal cases. These cases have had a variety of topics, but in each case, the appellant was seeking a different outcome of a case than what was handed down by the previous court. It is important for anyone who...
What are the differences between criminal and civil cases?
When discussing court cases, people will often hear the terms "civil case" and "criminal case." The distinction between the two is very important because the outcomes of each type are different from each other. There are other differences, as well.What is a criminal...