briefs

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Encyclicals aren’t meant to be strict policy briefs but rather a letter on a topic the pope wants the global Catholic community to seriously reflect upon.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The parties were due to file briefs on the subject when the government suddenly announced a settlement had been reached.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The latest incident was reported by the Supreme Court of Alabama last Friday, where an attorney submitted two briefs with eight AI-fabricated cases and quotations.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

They generally have the luxury of hearing the parties’ arguments at length and on their own timeline—with months if not years to review evidence and briefs and consider motions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

He drew up briefs, served summonses, examined deeds and records, and searched out precedents.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith