Here is the inaugural edition of my personal newsletter, All Things Amicus. As the title implies, the newsletter is all about amicus briefs. I hope that you find it informative, and welcome your suggestions for future editions.
Why this newsletter? Because hundreds & hundreds of amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs are filed every year in the Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and state appellate courts. Amicus briefs have become an important, well-accepted part of appellate litigation. And for some observers, some amicus briefs—who files them; who helps pay for them—have become a controversial subject.
I welcome your suggestions for future editions.