Appellate Law Center

Our appellate lawyers provide the latest updates on the appeals courts. This blog is maintained by the Litigation Department of Stevens & Lee.

NJ Appellate Court Rejects “Hybrid Procurement Process” Used in Award of Ferry Services Contract

The resulting appellate opinion will serve as an important case for future bidding challenges, emphasizing that New Jersey’s competitive-bidding process is not left to the discretion of public entities.
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U.S. Supreme Court Overrules “Chevron Deference,” Curtails Federal Agency Discretion: How the Decision Impacts State Courts and Agencies

As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overrule “Chevron Deference,” it is anticipated that state courts will reconsider their own doctrines and deferential standards of review.
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New Jersey Bidders Beware – If in Doubt, Challenge the Specifications!

If your company offers a product that is equivalent to or better than the product solicited by a NJ public entity, but your product does not fall exactly within the characteristics described in the specifications, challenging the specification before a bid may pro
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In Public Bidding, You Can Fight City Hall and Win (or at Least Not Lose)

Numerous public bid protests have been successful either when presented to the bidding entity itself or after review by the courts, and an aggrieved bidder should not think that their plight is unwinnable.
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Litigator Beware! It’s Different “Over There”

Considering that Orphans’ Court matters cover trust litigation with large sums of money at stake, misunderstanding the rules of this unusual court can implicate huge consequences.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Boosts Tax-exempt Bond Financing and Economic Development in the Commonwealth

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued its long-awaited tax-exempt bond financing decision, Ursinus College v. Prevailing Wage Appeals Board.
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NJ Appellate Court Strikes Down Misguided Attack on Women’s Right to Compete in Emerging Cannabis Industry

This opinion will serve as an important case for future third-party challenges to M/WBE Certifications, particularly in emerging industries.
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Thinking Appellate Reconsideration? Remember A Few Good Men

Most appellate courts allow reconsideration and reargument requests, but that does not mean they should be filed.
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Is Appellate Mediation Worth It?

These programs provide a way for parties to settle while on appeal, and often are free.
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