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The choice of font in legal documents may seem like a trivial detail, yet it carries significant implications for readability, professionalism, and even the interpretation of text. Legal practitioners navigate a complex landscape where precision is paramount; thus, the selection of an appropriate typeface can enhance clarity and ensure compliance ... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dtuicYJK Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

The choice of font in legal documents may seem like a trivial detail, yet it carries significant implications for readability, professionalism, and even the interpretation of text. Legal practitioners navigate a complex landscape where precision is paramount; thus, the selection of an appropriate typeface can enhance clarity and ensure compliance ... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dHh45PSR Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

In the intricate interplay of legal language and contractual clarity, selecting a suitable typeface emerges as a significant yet often overlooked aspect of document design. The best font for a contract is not merely a matter of aesthetic appeal but rather a critical component that can influence readability, comprehension, and ultimately, enforceab... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dZX6itCP Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

In the intricate interplay of legal language and contractual clarity, selecting a suitable typeface emerges as a significant yet often overlooked aspect of document design. The best font for a contract is not merely a matter of aesthetic appeal but rather a critical component that can influence readability, comprehension, and ultimately, enforceab... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dg9h3ZpF Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

In the intricate interplay of legal language and contractual clarity, selecting a suitable typeface emerges as a significant yet often overlooked aspect of document design. The best font for a contract is not merely a matter of aesthetic appeal but rather a critical component that can influence readability, comprehension, and ultimately, enforceab... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dZX6itCP Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

I have sort of a hot take. I used to be a fierce advocate of one space after periods in writing. I had no problem shaming my friends who still used the typewriter-era practice. I was persuaded by people like the inestimable Bryan Garner of Black’s Dictionary fame, the Red Book for legal style, and professional typographers who were also lawyers, like Matthew Butterick. (In fact I used to regularly send people Matthew’s well-written article if they weren’t convinced. https://lnkd.in/g5XhHXRb) I was fully on board the pedantic train; though I secretly didn’t think it was pedantic. And now in a twist of irony, I have switched teams. Unapologetically. (Sorry Chris Schandevel.) I clerked for two GW Bush-appointed judges who demanded I use two spaces. At first I acquiesced begrudgingly. But by my second clerkship, and after drafting hundreds of pages of judicial opinions, it turns out I really like the two spaces. It’s beautiful. It feels less crammed. It makes for a more pleasant reading experience. Now, when I see single spaced documents I feel crammed and claustrophobic. It’s so weird. But as you can see I don’t mind it in social media posts or other casual writing. It’s just for formal writing. As a lawyer I of course will have to adapt to partner, judge, and publisher preferences (I don’t think clients usually care?). But I’ve done a complete 180, and I don’t think I’m going back. Who’s with me? UPDATE: Adding some great points made in the comments for team two spacers, so I can remember. - There are very often single spaces in the middle of sentences (after colons, semi colons, periods, citations, etc) that it seems like an effective clear demarcation to have two spaces after a complete sentence. Especially if it doesn’t hurt flow. - In our profession we already prize white space for readability when we’re taught to break up paragraphs. This is a variation on the same theme. - We’re regularly exposed to a glut of written content that’s clumped together; nice to see some formal space in two spaced content which offers breathing room and actually aids reading. P.S. I forgot to add in my original post that my judge also preferred em-dashes with spaces before and after, and I just couldn’t do that. I have my limits lol.

Imagine having one of the most respected jurists in the US, telling you that you not only that you lost, but also that the court doesn’t like the font you used because its “difficult to read” and reminds them of “the TWILIGHT ZONE font.”‼️ 😳 Well that’s exactly what happened yesterday in the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In George Asimah et al. v. CBL & Associates Management Inc., case number 23-2495, Judge Easterbrook and his Seventh Circuit panel-mates recently criticized an attorney for using the "Twilight Zone" font in his appellate filings, urging lawyers to opt for more conventional fonts that are easier on judicial eyes. Judge Easterbrook emphasized the importance of readability in legal briefs, discouraging the use of decorative texts like the Bernhard Modern typeface. He also highlighted the significance of adhering to typography guidelines outlined in the court's handbook and resources like "Typography for Lawyers" to enhance the understanding and retention of legal arguments. Despite the panel's recommendations, the attorney representing AsymaDesign LLC, expressed hesitation in abandoning Bernhard Modern, indicating a potential reiteration of its use in future appeals. Instead, he blames the court’s allegedly ambiguous rule and says the court “should just change the rule…” 🤦🏽♂️ Why would any lawyer do that? If they want to win? Isn’t it obvious that if a judge can’t (or doesn’t like) reading your brief, you’re already losing regardless of the merits? I mean, they can’t follow arguments that they won’t or can’t read; or they might simply skim past because your font is hard to read. Personally, I’d take the judge’s admonitions to heart and choose a different font. We clearly have better things to argue about. 🤷🏽♂️ A link to the Law360 article discussing the case and linking to the opinion is in the comments. #lawyers #writing #legalwriting

An interesting read about something I frequently encounter both as an attorney and out in the world: fonts, and fonts that are hard to read or aesthetically displeasing. I am always so curious about why certain lawyers use particular fonts. What font do YOU use? Is it because that's one you like or one that you find easiest to read, or is is the font attorneys you work with use most often? What fonts do you dislike or find especially difficult to read? As for me, my favorite font is Palatino (fun fact: it is the font all the American Girl books were printed in, and there's whole a book dedicated to it available on Amazon) and the font I use most often for work is Times New Roman. Let's start some #font conversation, #LinkedIn friends!

For my Civil Procedure tribe: the importance of complying with rules and procedure is brought front and center in this spicy 🌶️ (and short) Easterbeook Hall of Fame Opinion.

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