Archive for December, 2009

How to Write a Good Appellate Brief

December 28, 2009
By Woodruff

Andrew L. Frey and Roy T. Englert, Jr. have written a very informative article on preparing appellate briefs. I recommend it to you. How to Write a Good Appellate Brief
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The Legal Edition of The Night Before Christmas

December 20, 2009
By Woodruff

This was a very popular email when I was in law school who’s author is unknown. I present to you the legal edition of The Night Before Christmas. The Legal Edition of The Night Before Christmas Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of...
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An Update On The Wayward Detention Officer

December 4, 2009
By Woodruff

The ABA Journal provides an update on the story. It appears that 20 detention officers may have called in sick to protest the imprisonment of their colleague.
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Suspect Eats Evidence

December 2, 2009
By Woodruff

A suspect in Ohio uses a unique method to dispose of evidence.
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Third-Party Litigation Finance

December 1, 2009
By Woodruff

It is highly likely you have been faced with the third-party litigation finance industry if you practice personal injury litigation. This industry has preyed upon numerous clients seeking interest rates on their loans that would make a credit card company blush. The way it works is the plaintiff gets a loan in return the...
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