Seven Deadly Sins
Posted
03 Jun 2014 in Tips and Tactics
In Seven Sins of Appellate Brief Writing and Other Transgressions, 34 U.C.L.A.L. Rev. 431 (1986), 
- Long boring briefs
- Incoherent, unfocused, disorganized briefs
- String cites and other poor use of authority
- Briefs with abusive language
- Briefs that ignore the standard of review or attempt to relitigate the facts
- Briefs that ignore jurisdiction
- The last minute emergency motion—usually filed at 4:00 p.m. on a Friday before a holiday