Gerald Lebovits
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English Grammar and Usage, John Roberts, Reader Polls, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Grammer Pole of the Weak: The Case of That v. Which
In last week's edition of Grammer Pole of the Weak, we turned to an issue of grammar with some stylistic flair that was brought to our attention by another member of SCOTUS, Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts isn't a fan of the word "which" when used in legal writing. He much prefers use of the word "that".... -
Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Some Brief Advice
A brief is mystery writing in disguise. Leave the main point for the last line of the last page. You want to stun the judge. — Judge Gerald Lebovits, in a column [PDF] on how to lose your case.
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