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Butler Snow LLP

Handling the Texas Supreme Court’s Public Information | Osler McCarthy | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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Any serious Texas Supreme Court follower knows that the Court isn’t the only institution in that courthouse. Osler McCarthy, the Court’s staff attorney for public information, is another one. Many court watchers wait eagerly...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

All Cleaned Up

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Appellate advocacy is about persuasion – and the most important avenue for persuading appellate judges is a brief that is clear, concise, and readable. So what does an appellate attorney do when confronted by the need to...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Scattershooting From The Bench: Thoughts On Appellate Advocacy - October 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Crisp, cogent legal writing is the hallmark of an excellent lawyer. What do judges look for when they read briefs? What do they like and dislike? How can you make your writing more persuasive? Join us to learn answers to...more

Allen Matkins

“Conforming With” May Not Be “Pursuant To”

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Lawyers often will write “pursuant to [name of law or regulation]” without expecting the phrase to be the source of controversy.  But language is an inherently ambiguous tool and lawyers will, if adequately feed, argue about...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Fast Five: Rhode Island Appellate Practice: June 2013 #2

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Among the many programs offered at this year’s Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting was a continuing legal education program titled “Dos and Don’ts of Appellate Practice.” The panel, moderated by my colleague, John...more

Bennett Jones LLP

SCC Greenlights Judicial Borrowing

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Contrary to what we have all been told since grade school, in Cojocaru v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Centre the Supreme Court of Canada decided that copying might not necessarily always be wrong. This...more

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