Sentences with phrase «legal writing authorities»

But a forthcoming quantitative study of his published opinions concludes that he «does exceedingly well according to the standards of good writing that legal writing authorities espouse.»

Some of my favorite tips from legal writing authority Bryan Garner: Don't rely exclusively on computer research.

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Warren also revealed that Yellen this week responded to a letter written to the Fed by the senator confirming that the Fed does have legal authority to remove the board of directors at a financial institution it oversees if warranted.

In May of 1985 Surani wrote a legal complaint about the torture and illegal treatment of three cases, and sent it to several Israeli legal authorities.

«Given the situation, it would seem appropriate that the industry be given clear indication of why (Fuller Road Management) and SUNY Poly believe that they have the legal authority to engage in a design / build procurement form of contract,» Hogan wrote in the letter, addressed to Fuller Road Management purchasing associate Brent Lombard.

And on Tuesday Public Advocate Letitia James demanded that the authority do the right thing, writing to NYCHA Chairwoman Shola Olatoye: «I strongly urge you to comply with the demands made by your residents and the Legal Aid Society without forcing the need for legal action.&rLegal Aid Society without forcing the need for legal action.&rlegal action.»

In the new opinion, David Barron, the acting head of the Office of Legal Counsel, wrote that the statute — a restriction Congress imposed in the State Department's annual budget bill — «unconstitutionally infringes on the president's authority to conduct the nation's diplomacy, and the State Department may disregard it.»

In an article released last week written by «New Mexico Senate Democrats [about] PED Bullying [in] Las Cruces Public Schools,» democratic senators are arguing that the PED is «overstepp [ing] its legal authority» in a state in which such «bullying tactics» have no place in educational policy.

requested that Duncan write to them by July 1 to explain, among other things, a timeline with his procedures and an explanation of his legal authority.

Vartanian, whose intense political engagement I often admire, writes, «I'm not happy to hear that the Venetian authorities closed the «Mosque» project, but I'm also not surprised, considering the artist cut corners and didn't do the essential legal and community work required to realize his vision.»

As a result of the visibility of this issue, Attorney General Janet Reno wrote to McCaffrey stating: «We lack legal authority to prohibit importation of hemp products unless the definition of marijuana in Title 21 U.S.C. Section 802.16 (c)[the Controlled Substances Act] is changed to remove the hemp exclusion.»

Back in February, we wrote that while we understood the environmentalists» desire to use Section 115's incredibly broad, economy - wide authority to regulate CO2, doing so made no legal sense.

Odd Clauses Watch wrote last month that in 2005, the Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion confirming the President's authority to sign a bill in this fashion.

Legal education and training: YLAL co-chairs Rachel and Ollie wrote for Legal Action about the recent consultations by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) on proposals to reform the way solicitors and barristers of the future are educated and trained.

While the goals of LA&W are similar to those of legal writing classes taught at many schools — to teach students to understand, analyze, and apply legal authority and to communicate the results of that analysis in writing — the course also contains some components that are influenced by its Legal Methods roots, as well as some that may or may not be taught in a first - semester civil procedure class: a focus on judicial methods, an introduction to legal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchalegal writing classes taught at many schools — to teach students to understand, analyze, and apply legal authority and to communicate the results of that analysis in writing — the course also contains some components that are influenced by its Legal Methods roots, as well as some that may or may not be taught in a first - semester civil procedure class: a focus on judicial methods, an introduction to legal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchalegal authority and to communicate the results of that analysis in writing — the course also contains some components that are influenced by its Legal Methods roots, as well as some that may or may not be taught in a first - semester civil procedure class: a focus on judicial methods, an introduction to legal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchaLegal Methods roots, as well as some that may or may not be taught in a first - semester civil procedure class: a focus on judicial methods, an introduction to legal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchalegal institutions and processes, and instruction on the anatomy of a civil law suit, the timeline of a civil case, and the link between procedural and substantive law.30 The full set of course goals was outlined in the 2000 Report and has remained unchanged:

However, a court may reduce (modify) to include any of the requirements relating to probation and community control, a legal sentence imposed by it within 60 days of its imposition; after the receipt by the court of a mandate issued by the appellate court upon affirmance of the judgment and / or sentence upon an original appeal; after receipt by the court of a certified copy of an order of the appellate court dismissing an original appeal from the judgment and / or sentence; or if further appellate review is sought in a higher court or in successively higher courts, after the highest state or federal court to which a timely appeal has been taken under authority of law, or when a petition for certiorari has been timely filed under authority of law, has written an order of affirmance or an order dismissing the appeal and / or denying certiorari.

As authority, Garner quotes Seventh Circuit Judge Frank Easterbrook's exhortation to emerging legal writers that they dump the lawbooks and start reading well - written periodicals:

In its ruling, Supreme Court justices Louis LeBel and Thomas Cromwell wrote: «In our view, the text, context, and purpose of the legislation clearly show that there is no authority in the Tribunal to award legal costs and that there is no other reasonable interpretation of the relevant provisions.

I am therefore creating this post to document a fairly complete list of authorities that support what I think is the better (if not obvious) view: never use «and / or» in legal writing (or any writing).

In one blistering paragraph, Zywicki writes, «Leaving aside all of the intellectual arguments for whether the Court should or should not rely on international law for constitutional guidance, it is hard to escape the conclusion that the Court's periodic reliance on world legal opinion is purely strategic rather than sincere, perhaps to dress up the Court's personal predilections in the guise of legal authority.»

Tjaden has compiled what he believes to be a fairly complete list of authorities that support the position that «and / or» should never be used in legal writing.

Charles Plant, chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority board, last month dismissed as «nonsense» the definition of reserved legal activities citing will - writing as a prime example.

The written submissions of the intervenors address (a) background on anonymity and its importance to a democratic society (b) international and domestic legal authorities that advocate for protecting anonymous speech under human rights standards and (c) general data retention obligations and how they interfere with anonymity and the rights of privacy and freedom of expression.

As a separate general rule, a document that would create a legal interest in land in Ontario must be in writing and signed, or an authority for an agent to sign that document must be in writing; otherwise, it's void for that purpose (Ontario Statute of Frauds).

He also brought in outside experts such as Bryan Garner, often considered the leading authority on clear and effective legal writing.

A Military Power of Attorney (or «Military POA») is written and signed by a service member who wants to grant certain authorities to someone such as a friend or family member to handle legal or financial matters in his or her absence.

This case study is important because it reflects a quintessential method for generating blog posts: writing about a very recent legal authority and its impact.

While early legal writing classes may focus on the tenets of legal analysis, students may have questions about the form of a legal memorandum, and writing tutors are an appropriate authority on such concepts.

The shared objective of the legal writing program and the legal writing center is to initiate students into the legal discourse community, and this objective also informs the authority vested in the law school writing center tutor.

Doubtless our friends at The Court will be on this but Binnie J (writing for a court of seven) handed down today in Canada (Privacy Commissioner) v. Blood Tribe Department of Health a decision which confirms the importance of legal professional privilege, and confirmed that the Privacy Commissioner, while an Officer of Parliament, lacks the authority of a judge to make determinations of privilege... [more]

And it appears from this GE report that for guidance, Shawn consulted authorities on general legal writing, presumably works such as Richard Wydick's Plain English for Lawyers:

: An indispensable reference for any civil litigator, written for legal practitioners and reviewed by judges, legal officers and practice leaders, giving you the weight of authority when referencing it in court.

Legal writing values precedent, as distinct from authority.

Weasel words and grammar gaffes kill precision and authority, which are two pillars of good legal writing.

A recognized authority on the legal and regulatory frameworks comprising the U.S. embargo on trade with Cuba, Matthew speaks and writes frequently on developments in bilateral...

S. Cowan, Attorney, Federal Labor Relations Authority: «The course did a great job of addressing and pinpointing terms or issues that are problematic in legal writing, especially providing quick rules for writing in a clear and concise manner.»

Legal Analysis and Writing (formerly titled LAWR I), taught by full - time faculty members in the doctrinal area of the professor's choice, introduces students to the structure of the American legal system and the sources of legal authoLegal Analysis and Writing (formerly titled LAWR I), taught by full - time faculty members in the doctrinal area of the professor's choice, introduces students to the structure of the American legal system and the sources of legal autholegal system and the sources of legal autholegal authority.

I can't speak for the usual legal practice of the LSUC, but generally in my legal writing when I assert that a legal obligation is based on some existing legal provision, I cite the authority for that obligation.

Because of the ever - increasing range of authorities cited in legal writing, no system of citation can be complete.

Some citation forms have been expanded, elaborated upon, or modified from previous editions to reflect the ever - expanding range of authorities used in legal writing and to respond to suggestions from the legal community.

Reasonable evidence includes a written request provided on agency letterhead that describes the legal authority for requesting the release and states that the person or entity is acting under the agency's authority, or other documentation, including a contract, a memorandum of understanding, or purchase order that confirms that the requestor is acting on behalf of the government agency.

(A) A written statement of the legal authority under which the information is requested, or, if a written statement would be impracticable, an oral statement of such legal authority;

An example of the dead link issue can be demonstrated by the Persuasive Authorities blog, written by several legal academics, which I mentioned in 2009 when the site was first launched.

In the same post, Albert attacked BCG Attorney Search's sister companies by writing disparaging comments about Legal Authority and LawCrossing, warning readers, «Just don't believe a SINGLE THING you read on [Law Crossing's] website.»

The insurer has a legal obligation to notify your state's roads and traffic authority to record this on their register of written - off vehicle.

Incorporating her legal mind with the highest certifications in the industry has allowed Wendi to serve as a top published authority in resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, and job search strategies.

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Following a situation where a wedding officiant has been found to have performed marriages without the proper authority, there is often a question regarding the legal status of the union and the spouses, Toronto - area family lawyer Reesa Heft writes in The Lawyers Weekly.

In August 2003, the Owner wrote that Best Van Lines, Inc. («Mover») «was performing interstate moving services without legal authority from the [federal regulators], and did not carry cargo insurance as required by law».