by TypeLaw | May 4, 2026 | AI, Briefing, California, citations, Uncategorized
GenAI saves time, creates risk Legal professionals are rapidly incorporating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their daily practice. In a 2026 legal industry study, 69% of legal professionals reported using GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude...
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...
