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Subject Index
Legal Writing
The New, Online-Only Illinois Reports
By Tom Gaylord
September
2011
Column
, Page 477
Now the supreme court publishes the official version of Illinois cases - here's what it means.
Briefer Briefs: Writing and Speaking Tips from the Supreme Court
By Tom Gaylord
July
2011
Column
, Page 368
Interviews with Supreme Court justices about effective advocacy are themselves good models.
Federal Administrative Law, Part 2: Online CFR and LSA
By Tom Gaylord
March
2011
Column
, Page 156
You can use the online CFR to find the very latest regs and the LSA to verify their accuracy.
What’s New at Illinois.gov?
By Tom Gaylord
November
2010
Column
, Page 592
The recently redesigned Illinois state homepage is an improvement over its predecessor.
Need a Case or Statute on the Run? Fastcase has an App for That
By Tom Gaylord
September
2010
Column
, Page 488
Fastcase's free application offers cases to iPhone and iPad owners.
“Cite,” not “cite to”
August
2010
Column
, Page 390
See comments from our readers.
Can you cite to unpublished opinions?
By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2010
LawPulse
, Page 286
In Illinois state court, no. In Illinois-based federal district courts, yes.
A judge’s guide to drafting orders
By Helen W. Gunnarsson
May
2010
LawPulse
, Page 230
A bankruptcy judge's 18 guidelines for drafting orders are a surprise hit on the blawgging circuit.
Brief-Writing Tips for the Illinois Appellate Court
By Maria Pellegrino
August
2008
Article
, Page 412
An appellate law clerk offers pointers and an insider's view of common brief-writing errors.
Using CFEs and Motions to Compel Disclosure in White-Collar Criminal Defense
By Frank S. Perri
August
2007
Article
, Page 432
Expert help and skillful motion drafting can help defense counsel respond to prosecution "document dumping" in complex criminal fraud cases..
New rule allows citation of unpublished federal opinions
By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2007
LawPulse
, Page 66
Federal appellate courts used to restrict or prohibit citation of unpublished opinions in arguments to the courts. That changed January 1.
Mentoring Writers
By Maureen B. Collins
September
2004
Column
, Page 491
It takes time to train fledgling lawyers to write well. But the time you invest now will pay dividends later.
Order in the Court (and in Your Sentences)
By Maureen B. Collins
August
2004
Column
, Page 435
Don't let convoluted word order tangle your sentences.
Of Pandas and Punctuation
By Maureen B. Collins
July
2004
Column
, Page 371
These books and Web sites make mastering grammar…well, if not fun, at least less painful.
What Weblogs Can Do for You
By T. Evan Schaeffer
May
2004
Column
, Page 269
Don't know about the great legal Weblogs out there? Don't know what a Weblog is? It's time you learned. You might decide to be a blogger yourself one day.
Untangle Your Web Site
By Maureen B. Collins & Hillary Altekruse Mann
April
2004
Column
, Page 222
Yes, you really do need a Web site, and these FAQs will help you make the most of it.
Brief-Building: The Finishing Touches
By Maureen B. Collins
March
2004
Column
, Page 153
You've built a well-reasoned, well-argued edifice; don't sabotage your effort by neglecting the final flourishes.
Building a Solid Foundation
By Maureen B. Collins
February
2004
Column
, Page 105
Last month's column looked at the "prep work" necessary for a brief. This month, we focus on the framework.
Constructing an Argument
By Maureen B. Collins
January
2004
Column
, Page 47
Like a house, a brief needs a solid framework, intricate inner workings, and an attractive appearance.
Communicating Your Authority
By Maureen B. Collins
December
2003
Column
, Page 637
Sorry, but proper citation format really does matter. Here's why.
Being Right Versus Saying it Right
By Maureen B. Collins
November
2003
Column
, Page 577
As this cautionary tale illustrates, sometimes what you say to a client is less important than how you say it.
To Speak or Not to Speak?
By Maureen B. Collins
October
2003
Column
, Page 525
Sometimes 'tis nobler in the mind to keep thy mouth shut...
What I Learned from Television
By Maureen B. Collins
September
2003
Column
, Page 471
The observant couch-potato can actually learn a lesson or two from the tube about effective communication.
First Drafts Made Easy
By T. Evan Schaeffer
June
2003
Column
, Page 311
Using these six tips makes writing first drafts fun. Well, almost.
Conquering the Comma: Conjunctions and Essential Elements
By Lisa McGrady
May
2003
Column
, Page 259
Is comma placement a lot like flower arranging for you ("let's see, one would look nice here")? If so, read on.
Adjectives, Adverbs, and More
By Lisa McGrady
April
2003
Column
, Page 205
So when do you use "whom"? Our grammar review continues with adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and pronouns.
Verbs: Putting Action into Your Words
By Lisa McGrady
March
2003
Column
, Page 145
Part two of our journey into the wonderful world of composition and grammar.
Back to the Basics of Grammar and Style
By Maureen B. Collins
February
2003
Column
, Page 91
Sexy they're not, but grammatical rules and conventions are too important to ignore.
A Writer’s Resolutions for the New Year
By Maureen B. Collins
January
2003
Column
, Page 39
Put your nose on a diet? Tone up your grammar skills? Here's a legal writer's list of New Year's resolutions.
Picky, Picky, Picky: Formatting an Appellate Brief
By Maureen B. Collins
September
2002
Column
, Page 491
Don't try to understand the often picayune rules that govern typefaces, paper color and the like; just learn and follow them.
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