We need contributors for The Clarity Journal! Have an article on plain legal language? Please email [email protected]. The undying gratitude of the plain-legal community eagerly awaits.

We received one volunteer author. Who wants to make it two?

The hyphen in this headline is correct: "Trump's classified-docs case is dismissed"

The hyphen in the headline was correct because "classified docs" was functioning as a phrasal adjective, modifying "case." In other words, we are discussing a case about classified documents, not a documents case that was classified.

My latest Redlines column in Judicature—the scholarly journal for the judiciary: “Give bullet points a try." Judicature Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law Legal Writing Institute #appellatetwitter #legalwriting Cooley Law School judicature.duke.edu/wp-content/upl…

The 21st volume of the Scribes Journal of Legal writing is now online! Read it for great articles on legal drafting:

Uh-oh. Apostrophe drama for Walz and Harris. Where should we add the apostrophes for the possessive case?

A satisfied reader in New Zealand, Colleen Trolove. She said that she is “devouring” the second edition. Cooley Law School PlainLanguage.gov Center for Plain Language Clarity, Inc. Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) Plain English Fdn

Using Chicago-style rules, how would you punctuate the following? 1. Walz_ policies 2. Dinner at the Harris_ White House

There's an International Plain Language Day? And, even better, there's a special event to celebrate the day? It's true! Join us Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. eastern, for a helpful discussion on creating clear financial communications

Happy International Plain Language Week! Help raise awareness of plain language from 13 - 18 October 2024 🚨 You have the right to understand, so demand to understand. We have a few things planned for the week. Find out more here lnkd.in/d99TTZKg #IPLWeek #plainlanguage

Gather, all practitioners of plain legal language! The Clarity Journal's new issue highlights legal design. From the first article: "From gibberish to clarity: combining plain language and legal design for better communication and greater impact."

Legal documents often feel like a maze, full of twists, turns, and confusing jargon. But guess what? They can be simplified. At Clarity, we believe everyone deserves to understand the law—whether they work in law or simply want to understand the laws that shape their lives.

Exciting news: The latest edition of our journal is just around the corner! This special publication celebrates Legal Design champions from around the world, sharing their inspiring stories and innovative approaches to making legal communication more accessible. Stay tuned!