Author Index Justice Michael B. Hyman

A tribute to the importance and power of the Oxford comma.

Precise and substantive legal prose does not require Latin or antiquated words. Practice eliminating them from your writing.

A judge quashes all that is bolded, underlined, and ALL CAPPED.

Any point worth making belongs in the text, not a footnote.

Implicit bias poses a constant challenge to lawyers and judges. Nothing will eliminate it, but we can reduce its influence.

Implicit bias and stereotypes can affect the fairness of legal proceedings. It's important for lawyers and judges to examine unconscious attitudes and their hidden dangers.

Proponents say Rule 225 would stop class-action abuse; Opponents say it isn't needed.