Read about the critical insights from a Florida federal judge who corrected dozens of errors in a routine motion, revealing common pitfalls even top legal writers make. Learn from four key examples, including the nuanced rules of capitalization for ‘Order’ and ‘Motion,’ the proper use of ‘Plaintiff,’ ‘Defendant,’ and ‘Court,’ the American standards for punctuating quoted material, and the correct use of ordinal numbers.
On September 10, 2024, BriefCatch hosted an engaging webinar, Write Like the Best: Eight Top Legal Writing Tips, led by Ross Guberman, Founder and CEO of BriefCatch. With over 100 attendees, the session provided actionable strategies for sharpening legal writing, whether for briefs, memos, or emails. Opening Remarks Lydia Flocchini,
Discover the latest updates and tips from BriefCatch in our inaugural issue of The Legal Writing Pro. From event highlights and a new AI-driven tool to exclusive legal writing tips from Ross Guberman, this newsletter is packed with insights to elevate your legal writing.
Wondering how to tackle possessives in legal writing? In Kansas v. Marsh, Justices Thomas and Souter clashed over “Kansas’ statute” vs. “Kansas’s statute.” Discover which approach prevails and why nearly all authorities side with Souter. Dive in to master this crucial aspect of legal style and keep your documents flawless!
Explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing legal practice with insights from Judge Kevin Newsom’s innovative use of AI in legal analysis. Read about practical applications and tips for integrating AI into your legal workflow to enhance research, analysis, and courtroom strategy.
This blog covers the key insights from BriefCatch’s recent webinar, “AI-Powered Legal Writing & Research for Summer Associates,” hosted by Ross Guberman. Learn about practical AI use cases in legal research and writing, address AI-related concerns, and see how AI can enhance your legal documents. Get access to the full recording!
In his latest eBook, Ross Guberman, CEO and Founder of BriefCatch, shares eight tips for drafting a superb brief, based on Kannon Shanmugam’s merits brief in Walker v. United States. Learn strategies for making persuasive and effective arguments. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or drafting your first brief, these tips will elevate your legal writing. Download the eBook now!
Here are a few examples of how the Greats analogize and compare cases, facts, and contexts. Case citations have been replaced by “. . .” to shorten these passages and to allow you to digest them more easily. As in X, Y Example from Seth Waxman: “The Federal Circuit reasoned that
Split Infinitive What Is a Split Infinitive? A split infinitive involves placing an adverb or other word/phrase between the word “to” and an infinitive verb (e.g., “go”): “to boldly go.” Historically, there was a rule against splitting infinitives. However, the reasons for such a rule are antiquated and have no application to today’s
Read about the critical insights from a Florida federal judge who corrected dozens of errors in a routine motion, revealing common pitfalls even top legal writers make. Learn from four key examples, including the nuanced rules of capitalization for 'Order' and 'Motion,' the proper use of 'Plaintiff,' 'Defendant,' and 'Court,'...
On September 10, 2024, BriefCatch hosted an engaging webinar, Write Like the Best: Eight Top Legal Writing Tips, led by Ross Guberman, Founder and CEO of BriefCatch. With over 100 attendees, the session provided actionable strategies for sharpening legal writing, whether for briefs, memos, or emails.Opening RemarksLydia Flocchini, BriefCatch’s CMO,...
Discover the latest updates and tips from BriefCatch in our inaugural issue of The Legal Writing Pro. From event highlights and a new AI-driven tool to exclusive legal writing tips from Ross Guberman, this newsletter is packed with insights to elevate your legal writing.
Wondering how to tackle possessives in legal writing? In Kansas v. Marsh, Justices Thomas and Souter clashed over “Kansas’ statute” vs. “Kansas’s statute.” Discover which approach prevails and why nearly all authorities side with Souter. Dive in to master this crucial aspect of legal style and keep your documents flawless!
Explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing legal practice with insights from Judge Kevin Newsom's innovative use of AI in legal analysis. Read about practical applications and tips for integrating AI into your legal workflow to enhance research, analysis, and courtroom strategy.
This blog covers the key insights from BriefCatch's recent webinar, "AI-Powered Legal Writing & Research for Summer Associates," hosted by Ross Guberman. Learn about practical AI use cases in legal research and writing, address AI-related concerns, and see how AI can enhance your legal documents. Get access to the full...
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