by TypeLaw | Oct 30, 2024 | Appellate, Briefing, California, Uncategorized
Increasing efficiency and access to justice, reducing costs With the rapid expansion of technology access, it’s no surprise that the California Courts of Appeal joined many of its neighboring states, and the lower California courts, in requiring electronic filing in...
by TypeLaw | Sep 5, 2024 | Appellate, Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Federal court, Uncategorized
Preparing an appendix is complicated Navigating the appellate process can be daunting, especially for attorneys who don’t frequently handle appeals. One crucial component of a successful appeal is the appendix to the appellate brief. The appendix provides the...
by TypeLaw | Jun 14, 2024 | Appellate, Briefing, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Different circuits, different rules So you’re filing a brief in federal circuit court. You might think that you just need to follow the rules and provisions as established by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) and your brief will be compliant. If only it...
by TypeLaw | Mar 26, 2024 | Appellate, Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Brief rejections damage your reputation as an attorney It’s crucial for lawyers to steer clear of brief rejections in federal court to protect both their clients’ interests and their professional reputation. Rejected briefs not only cause frustrating...
by TypeLaw | Aug 24, 2023 | Appellate, California, citations, Federal court, hyperlinking, Uncategorized
The purpose of any legal brief is obviously to convince the reader (the court) to adopt your argument. One way to make your argument easier to follow and adopt is by hyperlinking your citations to authority and the record. Courts across the country, at both the State...
by TypeLaw | Aug 29, 2019 | Appellate, Appendix, California, Federal court, Uncategorized
With a prestigious career spanning nearly 50 years and counting, certified appellate specialist Alan Charles “Chuck” Dell’Ario has witnessed many changes in the legal field and the growing presence of technology in traditional legal practices. Going solo Not one to...
