The primary function of the appellate court is to consider errors of law committed by the trial judge. Advocacy in the appellate court is an art unto itself. John W. Davis, Esq., a great appellate ...

Case briefing has a long history in legal studies as a tried-and-true method for reviewing and analyzing judicial opinions. Whether you’re a law student attempting to master case briefing, or a lawyer ...

Good legal writing is a lot more than simply getting the law right. The year 2025 has been a very busy one for me in terms of drafting legal briefs on some issue or another. This means that not only ...

Casetext has shifted from legal brief analyzer to legal brief drafter. Casetext's CEO said it was time to automate some of the "drudgery" consuming legal brief writing. Today, Casetext has announced ...

Most appeals are won or lost based on the briefs. A carefully planned, well written, and thoroughly organized brief will provide a distinct advantage on appeal. While particular nuances and precise ...

It is basic, but critical, to persuade the court that the result you seek is the right result. The court has to feel good about ruling in favor of your client. As Judge Gurfein of the Second Circuit ...

Chris is the CMO of FlexMR, a hybrid research agency & tech firm that empowers brands with agile insight. He also hosts the MRX Lab podcast. Work long enough in marketing, communications or the ...