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5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started a Law Practice
Launching a solo law practice or a legaltech start-up is exhilarating and risky. TypeLaw’s Co-founder & CEO, Chris Dralla, has done both. In this article, he shares the five things he wishes someone had told him before he made the leap.
A Guide to the Intricate Briefing Rules in the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals
Of course you need to follow the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) when preparing a brief for federal court, but most circuits have local rules that differ. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that your brief is compliant.
Key Differences Between The Texas Greenbook and The Bluebook
Filing a compliant, well-formatted brief establishes your credibility with the court, but knowing which guidelines to follow isn’t always clear-cut—especially in Texas. Learn some key differences between the Bluebook and the TX Greenbook.
48 Ways to Get Your Brief Rejected in Federal Court
A rejected brief damages your credibility before the court and your reputation with clients and colleagues. Before you file in federal court, read this comprehensive list of reasons why your brief could be rejected.
Legal Brief Citation Hyperlinks: What Attorneys Need to Know
Learn how lawyers persuade the court by submitting briefs with accurate, perfectly formatted, hyperlinked citations – plus learn 5 reasons you should pin cite.
LawNext: New Research from TypeLaw on Legal Briefs | Podcast
Bob Ambrogi recently hosted TypeLaw’s CEO on the LawNext podcast to discuss the challenge of brief formatting and TypeLaw’s research on the anatomy of a brief. Watch the interview here.
AI Legaltech Predictions for 2024 | News
Law360 Pulse asked eight legal technology leaders to provide their boldest AI-related predictions for 2024. See what TypeLaw’s CEO had to say.
AI & Legal Briefs: Trust But Verify | Webinar
AI is transforming the legal profession, but is it a friend or foe? Watch this on-demand webinar to learn why attorneys should be wary of using generative AI to write their next brief.
Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief
We analyzed 10,000+ legal briefs to determine the composition of an average brief and help legal professionals better understand the briefing process. See the summarized findings in this infographic.
How to Make your Legal Brief More Persuasive with a Strong Statement of the Case
When writing a legal brief, every element must be persuasive. This post explains the 7 keys to crafting a strong statement of facts and procedural history, which together, create a persuasive statement of the case.
Why Signatures Matter in a Legal Brief
Whether you’re a lawyer or a party to a legal dispute, it’s crucial to understand the importance of signatures in legal briefs. This post explains why signatures matter and how they impact the validity, enforceability, and accountability of legal documents.
A Guide to Citation Hyperlinking Requirements in State and Federal Courts
Courts across the country, at both the State and Federal levels, are increasingly expressing their preference for hyperlinked briefs—and in some cases, requiring them. Since it can be difficult to remember which courts require what, we’ve summarized it for you in this handy guide.
How to Write a Strong Legal Brief Introduction and Closing
Whether you file a handful of briefs each year or over 100, these tips will help you write more compelling briefs by sandwiching your brilliant argument between a strong intro and conclusion.
The Perfect Balance of Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence
In recent years, the legal world has experienced a remarkable transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). With its continued growth in the legal profession and integration into an expanding number of legaltech tools, it’s important for attorneys to embrace AI and learn...
The Next Generation of AI Legaltech
By Chris Dralla, Esq. When we started TypeLaw nearly 10 years ago, our goal was to help fellow attorneys use their time more productively by automating one of the most frustrating, tedious parts of the job: formatting briefs, motions, and other docs. As a solo practitioner, I dreaded the...
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