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References To Movies In Judicial Opinions And Written Advocacy, Part 1, Douglas E. Abrams
References To Movies In Judicial Opinions And Written Advocacy, Part 1, Douglas E. Abrams
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In opinions in cases with no claims or defenses concerning movies or the movie industry, trial and appellate judges often help explain substantive or procedural points, or help embellish the discussion, with references to themes, scenes, or characters from well-known films that have held Americans’ attention. Sometimes the reference appears in an opinion of the court, and sometimes it appears in a concurring or dissenting opinion.
Sanctions For Evading Maximum Page Limits On Court Filings, Douglas E. Abrams
Sanctions For Evading Maximum Page Limits On Court Filings, Douglas E. Abrams
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Judge Marrero joins a growing lineup of judges who have imposed or threatened sanctions on counsel for attempting to evade court rules that set maximum page limits on briefs, memoranda, and other filings. Orders and reported opinions catalogue various strategies, including these: presenting the main text in a font smaller than the court's required font; presenting the main text with spacing less than required double spacing; using excessive footnotes, often single-spaced or in small fonts; or narrowing required margins on the sides, the top, or the bottom of pages.
10 Tips For Effective Brief Writing, Douglas E. Abrams
10 Tips For Effective Brief Writing, Douglas E. Abrams
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The audience is often the best critic, and rarely more so than when the writer is an attorney and the reader is a judge considering the attorney's brief in a case before the court. Here are several judges' suggestions for writing briefs that will help your case. The first tip? Leave the venom at home!