by TypeLaw | Aug 20, 2025 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, 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 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, 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 | May 9, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Texas, Uncategorized
Formatting a brief for a Texas court Filing a compliant, well-formatted brief demonstrates your professionalism, establishes credibility with the court, and ensures that your brief won’t be rejected for technical errors—such as not adhering to specifications around...