Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The writer must rigorously present facts, legal reasoning, and precedents to argue the case effectively. Pleadings: Pleadings are the formal documents filed with the court that state party positions in a lawsuit, including complaints, answers, petitions, and motions. Precision, clarity, and persuasiveness are vital.

Objections 130

Objections Pleadings Precedent Legal Arguments 130

Practice of Law

JUNE 11, 2025

Bullets Crossing Borders You probably have heard that Mexico has a big gun problem. Mexico’s complaint centered on three main claims: First, it asserted that manufacturers knowingly sold firearms to dealers who illegally supplied them to traffickers.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Cross-Complaint Cross-Examination Evidence 40

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

The statute allows the parties to bring a special motion for expedited relief “[n]ot later than sixty days after a party is served with a complaint, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or other pleading that asserts a cause of action[.]” An amended pleading re-triggers the 60-day period. RCW 4.105.020(2).

Discovery 112

Discovery Pleadings Litigation Cross-Complaint 112