Recent content by John RD.

In the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal if two separate appeals are consolidated are they always issued consolidated opinions by the Circuit Court judges? Or are separate opinions issued for each appellant? Details: Two separate appellants filed appeals against decisions in favor of the same...

Under the Federal Circuits of Appeal, after Oral Argument, can the panel of judges demand new evidence be presented that was not presented in the briefs or in oral arguments or in the lower courts or is the record then "closed"? Is this sometimes part of the De Novo review process? Or do the...