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Posted by William
Wray
09/17/2012 at 10:18 AM
I was doing some “work” on the internet the other day – reading an author's answers to readers' questions about the background of a book he wrote – and he said this:
“Sure I could explain [this technical question that you asked about] . . . . But without a narrative, our ability to care about such things is dramatically impaired. That’s why we need stories.”
Not long after that I was out to lunch with a skilled trial lawyer who was touching on the difference between trial and appellate level advocacy. Some things don’t change, he said. Preparation. Demeanor. Utmost respect for the tribunal....
Posted by Writing Specialist
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12/03/2010 at 12:53 PM
Dropped 'at' in Virginia Law Yields Acquittal in School Bus Case (click link here for full story)
By Tom Jackman Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 10:17 PM
Virginia law on passing a stopped school bus has been clear for 40 years. Here - read it yourself: "A person is guilty of reckless driving who fails to stop, when approaching from any direction, any school bus which is stopped on any highway, private road or school driveway for the purpose of taking on or discharging children." Yes, drivers must stop a school bus which is, er, stopped. Wait. Is something missing...
Posted by Heather
O'Connor
02/04/2010 at 03:43 PM
I figure I should start this little writing journey by telling you about why I am in law school, and why I chose to spend the three years of my law school career at RWU.
Growing up, I wanted nothing more than to be a stay at home mom. I wanted to be one of those barefoot, pregnant ladies that spent time cooking, cleaning, and playing with my kids. Ok, maybe not so much the cleaning part, but I definitely wanted to be involved in my future children’s lives as much as possible. However, life has a funny way of making you reconsider your options. I was married...