briefs

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“Research data in the briefs shows that, over the past five years, the number of students experiencing homelessness has increased within every racial and ethnic group — except Filipino students,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

So the department had to withdraw large portions of four different briefs filed in this case, retract multiple statements made at oral arguments, and ask Castel to correct his own opinion repeating this error.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

A memo written by senior civil servant Matthew Rycroft, dated 14 May 2002, briefs Sir Tony about "super-rich" financial adviser Epstein ahead of a meeting scheduled that day.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Ferguson closely oversees his agency’s litigation, editing legal briefs and demanding an “elevator pitch” that succinctly explains a case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

I could now spend the day reading, writing letters, discussing issues with my comrades, or formulating legal briefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela