Defense, Not Immunity: The Supreme Court Narrows Collateral Order Appeals in Menocal

Under the “final judgment” rule, parties generally must wait until judgment is entered before they can appeal an adverse decision. One notable exception is the collateral order doctrine—a judge‑made rule that allows parties to immediately appeal certain final decisions that are “collateral” to the merits.... By: Morrison & Foerster LLP - Federal Circuitry