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...
by TypeLaw | May 9, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Texas, Uncategorized
Formatting a brief for a Texas court Filing a compliant, well-formatted brief demonstrates your professionalism, establishes credibility with the court, and ensures that your brief won’t be rejected for technical errors—such as not adhering to specifications around...
by TypeLaw | Mar 26, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Uncategorized
Brief rejections damage your reputation as an attorney It’s crucial for lawyers to steer clear of brief rejections in federal court to protect both their clients’ interests and their professional reputation. Rejected briefs not only cause frustrating...
by TypeLaw | Dec 11, 2023 | Briefing, compliant formatting, tables, Uncategorized
Efficiency and precision are both vital when crafting a legal brief, but attorneys can get bogged down in the details and end up wasting valuable hours on formatting minutiae. It’s a tricky balance to get right. You need to focus your time on sharpening your...
by TypeLaw | Aug 24, 2023 | California, hyperlinking, Uncategorized
The purpose of any legal brief is obviously to convince the reader (the court) to adopt your argument. One way to make your argument easier to follow and adopt is by hyperlinking your citations to authority and the record. Courts across the country, at both the State...
by TypeLaw | Aug 14, 2023 | Briefing, editing, Uncategorized
Creating a winning brief requires significant attention to detail, research, a thorough understanding of the legal issues involved, flawless formatting, and the ability to think one step ahead of any counter arguments. A well-constructed brief demonstrates your...
