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 | Jun 2, 2025 | Appellate, Federal court, Trial, Uncategorized
Trial work is full of split-second decisions. You’re juggling strategy, evidence, witnesses, and the judge’s every word—sometimes all at once. But in the background, one constant remains: everything you do is building a record. And if that record isn’t clear,...
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...
by TypeLaw | Jan 21, 2025 | Briefing, Federal court, Uncategorized
See an updated version of this article for 2026 federal and state court holidays So when is your brief due? As a legal professional, timing is everything—especially when it comes to meeting critical court deadlines. But what happens when an upcoming filing deadline...
