Humor in Appellate Briefs

I completed a brief to the Appellate Court and I used a joke in it. Three of my friends who do a lot of appellate work said that was a no-no. That the justices have no sense of humor and they wouldn’t get the joke. Nonetheless I did it. The case was an appeal from […]
Type of computer to buy

I am indecisive about the type of computer I want to buy. Initially I was going to buy a netbook because they are so portable. They would be great for checking emails and doing limited research while between court calls. Since they weigh about a pound I can transport it without a problem in my bag. […]