Joseph Kimble

Emeritus writing teacher at WMU–Cooley Law School. Author of three law books (above) and a kids’ book. Editor. Blues fan. Committed to plain language.

[Judge Stephen Dillard @JudgeDillard]

I just received my copy and I can’t wait to read it. Thank you @ProfJoeKimble!

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

Available now—or very soon—from Carolina Academic Press: an anthology of many of the best articles from volumes 1–20 of The Scribes Journal of Legal Writing. See the attachment. An absolute must for your library on legal writing.
@legalscribes

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

“Redrafting All the Federal Court Rules: A 30-Year Odyssey.” The story behind this transformational work.
https://t.co/gfeptOELKk @BolchJudicial

[United States Courts @uscourts]

A new edition of “Essentials for Drafting Legal Rules” provides a guide for drafting federal rules that are concise, clear, and consistent. https://t.co/mgcnX0mtKn

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

“Redrafting All the Federal Court Rules: A 30-Year Odyssey.” The story behind this transformational work.
https://t.co/gfeptOELKk @BolchJudicial

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

My latest Redlines column in Judicature: “What’s with the repetitious citing?"

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[WordRake @WordRake]

@ProfJoeKimble @BryanGarnerLaw Professor Kimble's interview with WordRake: https://t.co/V44uR3iwhY

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

My article in the Michigan Appellate Practice Journal: “Once More on Textualism and the Michigan Supreme Court’s Use of Dictionaries."

https://t.co/ECrBsVErmO

[WordRake @WordRake]

Get the new FREE eBook by one of our favorite guest experts, @ProfJoeKimble, and legal writing legend @BryanGarnerLaw. In it they offer insightful advice on legal drafting. (And check out Prof Kimble’s plain language interview in the comments.) https://t.co/g3Ova2rDk6

[Mark Cooney @jmarkcooney]

Thanks for helping me spread the scorn @WordRake!

#plainlanguage @plain_language @PlainEnglishAus @ClarityIn #legalwriting

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

ICYMI, the new, FREE book on legal drafting by Bryan Garner and me.

https://t.co/O3LuPEfBW7

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

The Scribes @legalscribes Book Award CLE, February 28. Looks very interesting. Register here:

Register HERE: https://t.co/fQdb4y5vnE

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

My article “Once More on Textualism and the Michigan Supreme Court’s Use of Dictionaries.” Appears in the latest Michigan Appellate Practice Journal. #MichiganSupremeCourt #textualism #dictionaries

https://t.co/ECrBsVErmO

[Clarity, Inc. @ClarityInterna]

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!

[Clarity, Inc. @ClarityInterna]

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.

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

And so ends the 40th year of the Plain Language column in the Michigan Bar Journal. I never could have imagined it. The columns for all those years are online.
@MIStateBar @cooleylawschool

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[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

New law book, coauthored with Bryan Garner. Front and back covers. Available FREE at:

https://t.co/O3LuPEg9LF

[Mark Cooney @jmarkcooney]

Can legalese and poor design jeopardize a document's enforceability? I'll share what courts have said . . .

#legalwriting @legalscribes @govplainlang @plain_language @PLAIN_Lang_Intl @PlainEnglishAus @ClarityInterna

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

@DonFrance72 @cooleylawschool Thank you, Don.

[Joseph Kimble @ProfJoeKimble]

Scribes annual CLE on December 13, 12:00–1:00 (ET): “Legal Writing for the Digital Reader.” Info and registration here:

https://t.co/HjXdg9x67l

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