Legalese has been frustrating and intimidating anyone not in possession of a law degree since time immemorial. Marked by a cosmic gumbo of antiquated language, mind-numbing repetition, and dense ...

California litigator Ryan McCarl has burst onto the legal writing scene as a new authority. His first book, "Elegant Legal Writing," which debuted on Feb. 6, offers timely, practical advice to ...

From wills to prenups to basics contracts, having an attorney write up even simple legal documents can cost thousands. It’s no wonder more people are asking, why pay that much when AI can do it for ...

We've now entered the year 2020—but don't abbreviate 2020 when signing your legal documents. Police have warned that anyone signing important documents or checks with an abbreviation of 2020, i.e. "20 ...

(CN) — Massachusetts Institute of Technology cognitive scientists believe they have uncovered the long sought answer to why legal documents are written in a style that makes them notoriously difficult ...

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A new study on 'legalese' suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write ...

Legal writing plays a crucial role in both academic and professional legal practice. Whether drafting journal articles, case notes, opinion letters, or court documents, the ability to convey legal ...

A new study from MIT cognitive scientists has determined just why legal documents such as contracts or deeds are often so impenetrable. Credit: MIT News A new study from MIT cognitive scientists has ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Legal documents, such as contracts or deeds, are notoriously difficult for nonlawyers to understand. A new study from MIT cognitive scientists has determined just why these documents ...