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TSR nuTSR and the Defamation Lawsuit Part II: The Answer!
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Some of you might be asking, what happens next?
Two things-
There is an allowance for a reply brief (by Lanasa). Now, while it doesn't have to be filed, I have never ever ever not seen a reply brief filed. So expect one.
When, you ask?
On or before November 26, 2024. Of course, there could be an extension, but this is more rare in the case of reply briefs. If there is an extension, it will be shorter. However, it is the Holidays ...
But wait, there's more! Appellate practice can also have "oral arguments." That's when the panel of appellate judges peppers both sides with questions. But it's not automatic. In the Second Circuit, each party must timely file an oral argument statement- failure to file same means you don't want oral argument.
If one, or both parties request oral argument, the court will determine if they will have one. But the court might just say, "Naw, we're good. We saw the briefs."
Pro-tip: If an appellant (that would be Lanasa in this case) requests oral argument, and the court doesn't accept it for oral argument, that's a bad sign for the appellant.
Oral argument statements (the request for oral argument) must be provided by November 19, 2024.
Two things-
There is an allowance for a reply brief (by Lanasa). Now, while it doesn't have to be filed, I have never ever ever not seen a reply brief filed. So expect one.
When, you ask?
On or before November 26, 2024. Of course, there could be an extension, but this is more rare in the case of reply briefs. If there is an extension, it will be shorter. However, it is the Holidays ...
But wait, there's more! Appellate practice can also have "oral arguments." That's when the panel of appellate judges peppers both sides with questions. But it's not automatic. In the Second Circuit, each party must timely file an oral argument statement- failure to file same means you don't want oral argument.
If one, or both parties request oral argument, the court will determine if they will have one. But the court might just say, "Naw, we're good. We saw the briefs."
Pro-tip: If an appellant (that would be Lanasa in this case) requests oral argument, and the court doesn't accept it for oral argument, that's a bad sign for the appellant.
Oral argument statements (the request for oral argument) must be provided by November 19, 2024.
Gus L
Adventurer
I'd add to this that one of the biggest differences between lower courts and appeals is that in the appellate courts these deadlines are enforced with absolute merciless rigor. They don't want you there.
Lower courts, maybe not federal ones except BK?, tend to be a bit open to human failings and frailty but appellate practice is really about hitting the deadlines for most people. Especially if you're the appellant - because you're already wearing a "trouble maker" name tag.
Snarf, do you know if La Nasa has any crowdfunding efforts around his appeal? I'm curious because raising money off these things is a fairly common tactic in the grift o' sphere.
Mannahnin
Scion of Murgen (He/Him)
Not Snarf, but I they had an Indigogo back in 2021 which fizzled.
(Edit: changing link, because the direct link to the indiegogo isn't working)
It looks like even the folks in the griftosphere recognized this as a grift.
L
“Court of Appeals? Give me your address there.”
Wincenworks
Hero
He can, in all likelihood, not do so since he settled with Wizards of the Coast and based on the fallout, he almost certainly signed a wide-reaching non-disparagement agreement... which would prevent him from talking about what this defamation suit is actually about in any persuasive manner.
Also at this point his support is basically one guy who sells mediocre spice mixes with kitch fantasy labels and a broke guy in Tennesse who bought 800+ followers on Twitter and thinks that'll get Elon Musk to partner with him.
I particularly find it funny since Justin's lawyer originally fumbled multiple rounds of interpretation of law, including trying to tell a federal judge her own court rules - so like y'know, sure put that guy in charge on an appeal which is... let me check my notes... oh yes, entirely an argument that a judge misinterpreted some aspect of law.
It really is a great example of how if you shop around until you find a lawyer who agrees with you on everything without question or challenge, you'll probably get the representation you deserve.
Cordwainer Fish
Imp. Int. Scout Svc. (Dishon. Ret.)
Now, some people would take a lesson from that.
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