Tips Tuesday
Here are excerpts from the most recent tips on SlawTips, the site that each week offers up useful advice, short and to the point, on research, writing, and practice.
Practice
Uncivil Conduct Can Be Cured With Civil Conduct
Ian Hu
For several years I worked in a small-ish town in a small-ish bar where everybody knew your name. Stepping into an examination for discovery was almost as familiar as stepping into Cheers. During an examination for a discovery of my client, defence counsel – a lawyer who was typically patient and good-natured – became frustrated and raised his voice. I let it go. But the anger continued into the next question, louder still …
Research & Writing
Between and Among
Neil Guthrie
This one may surprise you. Purists often say that between must – MUST! – refer only to a relationship involving two parties or things, and no more. The –tween bit does have the same origin as the number two, after all. Among, the purists say, is to be used when the relationship involves three or more persons or things. The purists are too pure. …
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