by TypeLaw | Feb 5, 2026 | Briefing, Uncategorized
Court holidays can quietly extend time So, when is your brief due? If you’ve ever answered, “It depends,” you already know why this topic matters: court closures don’t always follow the standard federal holiday list—and some AI-generated holiday lists overgeneralize...
by TypeLaw | Jan 7, 2026 | Appellate, Briefing, California, Federal court, Uncategorized
Effective December 1, 2025, the Ninth Circuit rolled out a new local rules package and began operating under the latest Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) amendments, including changes to FRAP 6 (bankruptcy appeals) and FRAP 39 (costs). For firms handling...
by TypeLaw | Aug 20, 2025 | Appellate, Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Legal practice has historically lagged media innovation The first edition of what we know as The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation was published in 1926 and was just 26 pages long.1 Before The Bluebook, attorneys relied on locally developed citation practices,...
by TypeLaw | Jul 17, 2025 | Appellate, Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Bluebook 22 updates reflect modern legal practice If you’re still citing cases the same way you did five years ago, it’s time for a quick refresh. The previous edition of The Bluebook was released back in 2020, which means a lot has changed, both in legal practice and...
by TypeLaw | Jun 17, 2025 | Appellate, Briefing, California, Federal court, Uncategorized
A dedicated advocate for justice For decades, Steven Schorr has stood as a dedicated advocate for justice in California’s criminal appellate courts. A sole practitioner at the Law Office of Steven Schorr, Attorney and Counselor since 1986, Schorr has specialized in...
by TypeLaw | Feb 14, 2025 | Appellate, Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Podcast, Uncategorized
By Chris Dralla, Esq. The challenge of creating an appendix One of the biggest, and most annoying briefing challenges for any appellate attorney is assembling an appendix. Whether you handle it yourself as a solo practitioner or have a strong paralegal and admin team...
