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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 screen.

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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.

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!