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Overview
Writing Strategies of Highly Effective Litigators
The ability to write a memo or brief is one thing - the ability to write a memo or brief your audience wants to read is another thing entirely. Our seasoned faculty will take you beyond the basics to reveal real-world legal writing strategies you should start using (and mistakes you should stop making). Refine your legal writing skills - register today!
- Learn how to write a brief with phrases and concepts that judges will want to steal from.
- Discover how to use and cite cases the right way.
- Reveal common legal writing mistakes you may not realize you're making.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Art of Memo Writing
- How to Write a Brief Your Judge Will Actually Want to Read
- Getting Creative and Persuasive With Your Arguments
- Effective Use of Case Law
- Concrete Strategies to Enhance Your Legal Writing
- Memo and Brief Writing Mistakes I Made so You Don't Have to
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-20-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-02-2027 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-21-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-20-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 02-21-2027 |
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Alaska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.
Arizona CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
California CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Video Download - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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Georgia CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Idaho CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Illinois CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Louisiana CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
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Maine CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Video Download - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Minnesota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Missouri CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance. No more than 24.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance. No more than 24.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Skills
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OnDemand - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Vermont CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Washington CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program may qualify for up to 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program may qualify for up to 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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CLE
Agenda
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Memo and Brief Writing Insights You Didn't Learn in Law School
- The Art of Memo Writing
- How to Write a Brief Your Judge Will Actually Want to Read
- Getting Creative and Persuasive With Your Arguments
- Effective Use of Case Law
- Concrete Strategies to Enhance Your Legal Writing
- Memo and Brief Writing Mistakes I Made so You Don't Have to
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Cara L. Santosuosso
is an attorney with the Law Offices of Cara L. Santosuosso, LLC, where she focuses her practice on civil litigation, primarily in the areas of family law. She also assists clients in family law matters as a mediator and parenting coordinator. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Santosuosso served as an associate with another prominent area firm, where she concentrated in civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts. She previously served as a judicial attorney in the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals, where she worked on cases dealing with administrative law, torts, labor and employment, product liability, medical malpractice, criminal law, and a host of other matters. Ms. Santosuosso also served in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Children and Family Services Unit. She began her legal career in private practice. Ms. Santosuosso earned her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and her J.D. degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law, and has written and lectured on legal topics relating primarily to issues in family law. She is admitted the Ohio State Bar Association; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Santosuosso is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, West Shore Bar Association and the Justinian Forum.
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