Why is the Oxford Comma So Controversial?

Why is the Oxford Comma So Controversial?

The Oxford comma is a contentious punctuation mark. Learn why it's debated, its impact on legal writing, and what style guides recommend.
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Passive Voice: When to Avoid It and When to Use It

Passive Voice: When to Avoid It and When to Use It

Passive voice may seem like something every writer needs to avoid, but it's actually useful in certain situations.
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Parallel Structure: What You Need to Know About Parallelism

Parallel Structure: What You Need to Know About Parallelism

By implementing parallel structure in your legal writing, you can create clear, balanced, and professional sentences.
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Who vs. Whom: How to Always Make the Right Choice

Who vs. Whom: How to Always Make the Right Choice

How do you correctly choose between who or whom? Texas Bar Books Editor Roger Siebert is here to provide the answer you're looking for.
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How to Use Semicolons Like a Pro

How to Use Semicolons Like a Pro

Master semicolon usage in legal writing, understand the role semicolons play in series and independent clauses, and learn how context influences punctuation choices.
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How to Overcome Sentence Construction Issues

How to Overcome Sentence Construction Issues

Learn how to avoid common sentence construction mistakes in your writing. Improve your grammar skills with these helpful tips and examples.
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Improve Your Writing with These Safe Bets

Improve Your Writing with These Safe Bets

Improve your writing by finding the perfect balance between natural-sounding language and grammatical correctness in your writing.
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How to Avoid Typos: Proofreading Tips to Improve Your Writing

How to Avoid Typos: Proofreading Tips to Improve Your Writing

Typos can make even the most polished work look unprofessional. Use these four easy tips to stop making mistakes in your legal writing!
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How to Avoid Legalese and Other Highfalutin Wordiness

How to Avoid Legalese and Other Highfalutin Wordiness

By avoiding unnecessary legalese and wordiness in professional communication, legal professionals can achieve clear and concise writing.
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Is It Wrong to End a Sentence with a Preposition?

Is It Wrong to End a Sentence with a Preposition?

In legal writing, ending sentences with a preposition may seem like a grammatical sin but is it really as drastic as it seems?
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Just Deserts or Just Desserts?

Just Deserts or Just Desserts?

Just deserts is a deceptively simple phrase. But is it deserts or desserts. Read Roger Siebert's post to uncover this saying's secrets!
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How Many Spaces Go After a Period?

How Many Spaces Go After a Period?

The topic of single or double spacing after a period is quite contentious, especially in the legal industry. Here's what you need to know.
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Quoting Vs. Paraphrasing: Best Practices When Using Source Material

Quoting Vs. Paraphrasing: Best Practices When Using Source Material

Knowing how to effectively borrow from source material—by quoting and paraphrasing—is an important skill for legal writers.
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Me, Myself, or I: How to Make the Right Choice

Me, Myself, or I: How to Make the Right Choice

Learn when to use me, myself, or I correctly in sentences, and avoid common hypercorrections with these simple tips.
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Legal Editing: The Art of Precision, Clarity, and Professionalism

Legal Editing: The Art of Precision, Clarity, and Professionalism

We discuss a few key techniques for improving legal editing skills and provide practical tips to enhance the quality of legal writing.
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