Appealing a Lawsuit to the US Supreme Court with Clint Vince

Appealing a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court seems to be very fashionable in certain circles. After all, no one likes to lose. Absolutely. No. One.And that makes taking the case to the highest court in the land, for one more bite at the apple sound very appealing (no pun intended). But what factors should a business consider before taking the plunge?This is a SPECIAL BONUS episode.It's an interview with Clint Vince from the No Nonsense Legal Literacy Vault.Some of you may remember that long before I started this podcast I did a series of teleseminars under the Ask the No Nonsense Lawyer banner where I invited prominent lawyers to share their insights about the US legal system that’s relevant to the business community.Even though this interview originally aired in 2010, the mechanics, the planning, and factors to consider when appealing a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court continue to be relevant both now and into the future. What's also striking and why I released it as a "trick or treat" Halloween bonus is how scary it is to realize how easily the composition of the court and the philosophical differences between the justices can swing decision and upend long standing legal precedent.What You’ll Discover About Appealing a Lawsuit to the US Supreme Court:* What factors to consider when appealing a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court* How changes in the court’s composition causes philosophical realignment that can impact your case* The role seniority plays in the functioning of the court* Why the Solicitor General of the United States can be helpful when appealing a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court* And MUCH more!Guest Bio: Clint Vince is the chair of Dentons’ US Energy Practice and Co-Chair of Dentons Global Energy Sector.Clint is rated as one of the leading energy lawyers in the US and has directed the expansion of the US Energy team into a premier practice that includes professionals spanning the continent coast-to-coast, offering a full range of services to energy industry clients. He is widely recognized for his cutting-edge theories and solutions within the energy industry and has a top-tier litigation track record. Recently, Clint created the groundbreaking Dentons Smart Cities & Connected Communities Think Tank and he is one of the industry leaders on this subject.Clint remains at the forefront of energy developments and continuously handles some of the highest profile cases in the industry. His experience involves major project development, legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of public and private clients, and litigation and appellate cases including US Supreme Court advocacy. Clint has handled more than 650 regulatory and litigation proceedings and argued before trial and state appellate courts; numerous US District Courts; and the US Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh and District of Columbia Circuits; and the Supreme Court of the United States, in some instances multiple times. He also has handled too many complex energy transactions, negotiations and projects to count.Clint has been described by clients as “brilliant, dedicated, professional, experienced. He has an amazing ability to work with each Board Member and with each Staff Member on their own level. He has the ability to make each one feel respected and valuable, and to guide even the most contentious topics to amicable resolve. He can also stand against the fiercest opponent successfully; his track record for this company proves that fact. Clint has been victorious in every lawsuit we have been involved in…for the last 30 years.” Dentons was named the “Energy Firm of the Year” by Who’s Who Legal Awards in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021. Clint and his team of energy professionals, also were awarded Energy Daily’s Leadership Award... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahaslkelchner.substack.com