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The Party of the First Part
The origin and meaning of legal language; legal humor; word of the week; and news regarding the eternal battle between plain English and legalese. Also includes Adam Freedman's past columns for New York Law Journal Magazine.
Author: Adam Freedman writes the "Legal Lingo" column for New York Law Journal Magazine. His book, The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese, will be published by Holt in September 2007.
Blawg Related Categories: Legal History • Legal Theory • Legislation & Lobbying • Law Practice Management • Humor
Recent Posts from The Party of the First Part
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