Does your association focus on legal, legislative, regulatory, or public policy issues? If so, amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs should be part of your advocacy program. This Five-Minute Guide to Trade Association Amicus Briefs explains the amicus brief basics that every association should know. What Is an Amicus Brief? Amicus curiae briefs are […]
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Trade associations and professional organizations do not have to sit on the sidelines while the Supreme Court or lower appellate courts consider legal issues that may significantly affect their members. Amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs give entire industries and professions a direct line of communication to appellate courts on the policy implications and practical
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The proliferation of amicus curiae (friend-of-the-court) briefs in federal and state appellate courts—particularly in the U.S. Supreme Court—repeatedly raises the question of how much will an amicus brief cost? For most industry groups and other organizations interested in filing amicus briefs, my answer, as an appellate specialist who practices independently, is “less than you might expect—a
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