by TypeLaw | Oct 23, 2023 | Briefing, Uncategorized
You don’t have to be a lawyer to understand the significance of applying your signature to a contract. But signatures serve as an essential component of many other types of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and legal briefs. Whether you’re a lawyer or a...
by TypeLaw | Aug 14, 2023 | Briefing, editing, Uncategorized
Creating a winning brief requires significant attention to detail, research, a thorough understanding of the legal issues involved, flawless formatting, and the ability to think one step ahead of any counter arguments. A well-constructed brief demonstrates your...
by TypeLaw | Jun 23, 2023 | Briefing, California, citations, Uncategorized
Writing a legal document for a federal court instead of a California court (or vice versa)? There are many key case citation distinctions between the California Style Manual and Bluebook that you should be aware of. This article provides some helpful examples so you...
by TypeLaw | Oct 24, 2022 | Briefing, compliant formatting, Uncategorized
Having helped format more than 10,000 briefs, we’ve had the opportunity to be exposed to a vast sample of legal writing. One issue we often see in briefs is the incorrect placement of punctuation around parentheses. (This was something that I struggled with when...
by TypeLaw | Aug 30, 2019 | Briefing, compliant formatting, exhibits, tables, Uncategorized
Creating tables is a chore. Hyperlinking each authority to specific pages in your brief—only to have to start over when you add a new paragraph and all the page numbers shift—just feels like a waste of time. Getting your formatting just right and updating all...
by TypeLaw | Aug 29, 2019 | Briefing, tables, Uncategorized
If you view a brief as the map to a case, the table of contents is the navigation point that directs readers to the information they need to reach your ultimate destination. A good TOC saves readers time A good table of contents is key for everyone interacting with...
