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One Judge's "Ten Tips For Effective Brief Writing" (Part Ii), Douglas E. Abrams
One Judge's "Ten Tips For Effective Brief Writing" (Part Ii), Douglas E. Abrams
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Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Terrence L. Michael (N.D.OKLA.) has written "Ten Tips for Effective Brief Writing" and posted them on the court's website. In the Journal's September-October issue, part 1 of this article began by discussing Tip #9 ("leave the venom at home"). That part proceeded to discuss Tips 1-4.
This final part discusses the remaining Tips. All 10 thoughtful Tips warrant careful consideration from advocates who prepare submissions for trial courts or appellate courts.
Judges And Their Editors, Douglas E. Abrams
Judges And Their Editors, Douglas E. Abrams
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"Fear Itself": What Legal Writers Can Learn From Fdr's Iconic Moment, Douglas E. Abrams
"Fear Itself": What Legal Writers Can Learn From Fdr's Iconic Moment, Douglas E. Abrams
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This article concerns President Roosevelt's timeless faceoff with fear from the inaugural podium in the depths of the Great Depression. After surveying the dire national emergency that faced the new administration more than eight decades ago, the article draws lessons about sound rhetoric for today's legal writers.