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Sybil Procedure: For the best brief, get some sleep and some help
A list of best practices for writing briefs.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Writer’s block? Take a walk
I’ve been writing this column for more than five years now. And I occasionally receive questions, praise, and (yes) even criticism, about columns that I’ve written. But the most frequent inquiry is how I avoid writer’s block.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: The Aristotelian ethics of good legal writing
Aristotle teaches us that words can persuade in three ways.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: What I learned from ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’
As lawyers, we are particularly well-positioned to identify the difference between just and unjust laws and fight unfairness when we see it.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Judge nominee Petersen failed as own advocate
Petersen didn’t show himself to be a good lawyer. And a district court judge needs to be a good lawyer.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: What should we do with Al Franken?
I know lots of Frankens. And I generally like them. Except when I don’t.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Websites offer opportunity for constant improvement
At its core, a website is a gateway to a law firm.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Exert control to repair unhappy conditions
The numbers suggest that lawyers should spend more time thinking about their happiness.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Is teaching CLEs worth the time?
I’m teaching a lot of CLEs these days. Like one-or-two-a-month a lot. Topic-wise, my CLE portfolio is diverse. I’ve taught courses on arbitration, federal practice, ...
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