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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Earlier this year, a lawyer using ChatGPT for legal research filed a motion in federal court riddled with fake case citations. The saga ended in sanctions and served as a warning to the legal ...

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The AI tool can help with style but is not reliable for research, attorneys add. Earlier this year, a lawyer using ChatGPT for legal research filed a motion in federal court riddled with fake case ...