Main Title |
Amicus brief : how to be a good friend of the court / |
Author |
Simpson, Reagan Wm.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
American Bar Association, |
Year Published |
2004 |
OCLC Number |
55138686 |
ISBN |
1590313496 |
Subjects |
Amici curiae--United States--Influence ;
Public interest law--United States
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Additional Subjects |
United States--Supreme Court--Decision making
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJCM |
LANGUAGE / WRITING |
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Law Library/Washington,DC |
08/27/2004 |
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Edition |
2nd ed. |
Collation |
p. cm. |
Contents Notes |
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. |