Single-sentence issue statements--comments from a real lawyer

Ray Ward at the (new) legal writer has some good advice for brief writers:
  • Before you write another long, convoluted, one-sentence issue statement, check the applicable procedural rules to see whether you’re required to do that.
Read his entire post here. Thank you, Ray.



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Posted by Wayne Schiess at 11/20/2009 8:22 AM
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  • 12/8/2009 12:03 PM Kasey wrote:
    Where's a new post, Mr. Schiess? I appreciate the link to Ray Ward's site, but I'm looking for original content.

    Kasey, any suggestions for what you'd like to see?
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