Defendant did not file a notice of appearance in federal appeal. Must I serve them with the initial brief?

It's good practice to make sure everyone gets a copy of everything. Especially in the appellate court, judges don't like it at all when parties try...

What are the differences between filing a reconsideration & filing an appeal & how does filing either affect the filing deadline

FRAP 4 addresses this question. You can file your notice of appeal right now, and still file a motion for a new trial, or to alter/amend the...

Can I file a De Novo request After a No Opinion from an Appeal Court?

Not sure what you mean by a "de novo request." If the trial court issued a ruling and the appellate court affirmed it, then usually your only...

What actions can I take to modify a court decision that violated my civil rights? Judge made final decision without notifying me

You definitely need an attorney. How did you find out about the ruling if you never received notice of it? Was service made to a former address, or...

I'm a renter who has paid May rent in full as well as late fees. Can my landlord still evict due to past history of late payment

Depends on the language of your renter's agreement. If it says the landlord can evict for multiple late payments (or something like that), then...

Should I file an appeal or a motion to reconsider in a family law case that appears to be a kangaroo courtroom?

If the final order hasn't been signed and entered yet, you should try to get things fixed before that happens. It's easier that way, and the judge...

There is such a thing as a cause of action for "nuisance," that can be filed against a neighbor, but it's a hard claim to win -- and it usually...

How do I file a supersedeas motion to have the surety bond reduced and the judgment held while I appeal?

You should get an attorney to help you. I assume it's possible to supersede the judgment while you appeal (it's certainly possible in Texas), but...

Does opposing party need to give a reason if they appeal an ADR case???

They have to have a basis for the appeal, if they want to have any chance of succeeding. But nothing stops them from trying to appeal without any...

Website defamation

You should definitely talk to an attorney. Sometimes a stern letter from an attorney, asking them to cease and desist, is enough to persuade them...