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Newly retired Supreme Court Associate Justice David Souter discusses his future plans at a Constitution Day appearance at Harvard Law School. Photo by Matthew Hutchins.

In Memoriam: Justice Souter

Justice David Souter, known for his humility and cautious approach, emphasized clarity in legal writing and decision-making. He valued incremental legal evolution, often voting with the liberal bloc while maintaining an open-minded and collaborative judicial environment. His legacy includes a commitment to reasoned discourse and a profound respect for precedent.

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Five Ways to Write Like Paul Clement

The controversial prosecution of New York Mayor Eric Adams has a legal-writing silver lining: The Court asked for an amicus trial brief from Supreme Court brief-writer extraordinaire Paul Clement. Lurking within are five great writing tips for the rest of us along with choice excerpts for your inspiration at the

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Four Motion Mistakes

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.

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Write Like the Best – Eight Top Legal Writing Tips: Webinar Recap

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,

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Welcome to the Legal Writing Pro Newsletter

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.

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Feeling Possessive?

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!

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From Bench to Bar: Harnessing Gen AI for Legal Excellence

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.

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AI-Powered Legal Writing & Research: Webinar Recap

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!

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In Memoriam: Justice Souter

Justice David Souter, known for his humility and cautious approach, emphasized clarity in legal writing and decision-making. He valued incremental legal evolution, often voting with the liberal bloc while maintaining an open-minded and collaborative judicial environment. His legacy includes a commitment to reasoned discourse and a profound respect for precedent.

Five Ways to Write Like Paul Clement

The controversial prosecution of New York Mayor Eric Adams has a legal-writing silver lining: The Court asked for an amicus trial brief from Supreme Court brief-writer extraordinaire Paul Clement. Lurking within are five great writing tips for the rest of us along with choice excerpts for your inspiration at the...

Four Motion Mistakes

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,'...

Write Like the Best – Eight Top Legal Writing Tips: Webinar Recap

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,...

Welcome to the Legal Writing Pro Newsletter

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.