Articles

11.05.24

More, More, More (Appellate Reading Material)

Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz explored a myriad of books and articles which provide insights into the legal field. 


10.01.24

Hair Splitting for Fun and Braggadocio

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz discussed the importance of precision in word choice for lawyers. 


09.03.24

Appellate Crash: What We'd Miss

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz explored the user-friendly interface of the recently revamped appellate court website.   


08.06.24

Stand and e-Deliver!: Ransomware v. Courts

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz discussed the critical impact of cyberattacks on courts.


07.02.24

More 'Cleaning Up' to do: 'Cleaned Up' in Federal Courts

Manatt’s Benjamin Shatz and Patrice Ruane wrote a Daily Journal column expanding on how the “cleaned up” legal citation format is increasingly being adopted. 


06.04.24

‘Cleaned Up’ California: 7 Years On

Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz and Litigation Associate Patrice Ruane wrote a Daily Journal column about the “cleaned up” method of citation. 


05.07.24

Who’s in Chambers: Law Clerk Diversity

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Benjamin Shatz discussed the key aspects that federal appeals court judges consider when selecting a clerk. 


04.02.24

Predicting Appellate Outcomes Based on the Panel

In his column for Daily Journal, Manatt’s Benjamin Shatz explored the role that personal and professional backgrounds play in appellate judges’ decisions.


03.05.24

How Do Judges Learn How To Be Fair? CJER!

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Benjamin Shatz discussed the significant role of the Center for Judicial Education and Research in providing essential educational training for judicial officers and court personnel.  


02.06.24

Let’s Party: Federal Courts and the Party Presentation Doctrine

In their latest Daily Journal column, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz, Litigation Counsel Benjamin Strauss and Litigation Associate Patrice Ruane discussed the party presentation doctrine, including when courts can contribute to shaping the issues they will decide and what happens when they ...