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The amicus brief : how to be a good friend of the court / Reagan Wm. Simpson, Mary R. Vasaly.

Title
The amicus brief : how to be a good friend of the court / Reagan Wm. Simpson, Mary R. Vasaly.
Author
Simpson, Reagan Wm. (Reagan William)
Publication
Chicago, IL : American Bar Association, c2004.

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Additional Authors
  • American Bar Association
  • Vasaly, Mary R.
Description
xii, 275 p.; 23 cm.
Subject
  • Amici curiae > United States > Influence
  • Public interest law > United States
  • United States. Supreme Court > Decision making
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
What is an amicus brief? -- How frequently are amicus briefs filed? -- How influential are amicus briefs? -- Who files amicus briefs and why? --When and how to seek amicus support --How to file an amicus brief -- Functions of the amicus brief -- How to write an effective amicus brief -- Responding to an amicus brief -- The amicus at oral argument: persona non grata -- Ethical considerations -- Conclusion.
ISBN
1590313496
LCCN
^^2004010320
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library