Archive for October, 2010

Longevity in the Law

October 25, 2010
By Woodruff

Texas lawyer Bob Vial spent his 85th birthday working at his law office. Jack Borden, another Texas lawyer, has a few years on “young” Bob. Mr. Borden is still practicing at the age of 102!
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Don’t Plagiarize

October 18, 2010
By Woodruff

The Iowa Supreme Court recently sanctioned a lawyer for plagiarism. The court’s order describes how the bankruptcy judge’s interest was peeked because the lawyer’s briefs were “of unusually high quality.” Need I say more? H/T: The (New) Legal Writer
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Bryan Garner

October 9, 2010
By Woodruff

For those looking to improve their legal writing there is no better source than Bryan Garner. I recommend legal writers view all the videos provided on his website. The interrogated range from Supreme Court justices to practicing lawyers and writers.
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