by TypeLaw | Oct 30, 2024 | California, Uncategorized
Increasing efficiency and access to justice, reducing costs With the rapid expansion of technology access, it’s no surprise that the California Courts of Appeal joined many of its neighboring states, and the lower California courts, in requiring electronic filing in...
by TypeLaw | Sep 5, 2024 | Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Federal court, Uncategorized
Preparing an appendix is complicated Navigating the appellate process can be daunting, especially for attorneys who don’t frequently handle appeals. One crucial component of a successful appeal is the appendix to the appellate brief. The appendix provides the...
by TypeLaw | Jul 24, 2024 | Briefing, citations, Uncategorized
Mastering legal citations demonstrates professionalism If you’re an appellate attorney, writing accurate legal briefs is crucial, and that includes using the right citation terms. Two terms you’ll often encounter are id. and ibid.—but what’s the difference between...
by TypeLaw | Jul 11, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
By Chris Dralla, Esq. A solo law practice is like a start-up Launching any new venture is like jumping off a cliff: it’s risky, but exhilarating. I’ve had that thrilling experience twice so far in my career. The first time was a few years after I finished...
by TypeLaw | Jun 14, 2024 | Briefing, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Different circuits, different rules So you’re filing a brief in federal circuit court. You might think that you just need to follow the rules and provisions as established by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) and your brief will be compliant. If only it...
