casemark/amicus-coalition-management
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Manages multi-organization appellate amicus briefs with single-pen drafting, coalition sign-offs, conflict triage, and compliant disclosures. Use when coordinating a coalition amicus brief, managing amicus sign-on, handling FRAP 29 or Supreme Court Rule 37.6 disclosures, or preparing cover and interest sections for multiple amici.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- amicus-coalition-management
- language:
- en
- description:
- Manages multi-organization appellate amicus briefs with single-pen drafting, coalition sign-offs, conflict triage, and compliant disclosures. Use when coordinating a coalition amicus brief, managing amicus sign-on, handling FRAP 29 or Supreme Court Rule 37.6 disclosures, or preparing cover and interest sections for multiple amici.
Amicus Coalition Management
Produces a single, compliant coalition amicus brief with auditable approvals and proper disclosures.
Prerequisites
Gather before starting:
- Court, case number, caption, and all amicus deadlines
- Party briefs and key orders (issues and timing)
- Coalition roster: legal name, display name, entity type, disclosure flags
- Authority map: who authorizes participation and who approves final text per org
- Disclosure inputs per amicus: party involvement, third-party funding
- Filing logistics: counsel-of-record, e-filing system, service and format rules
- Known red lines and policy constraints per organization
Required Artifacts
| Artifact | Purpose | Owner | | --- | --- | --- | | Workflow memo | Timeline, draft dates, comment windows, sign-off cutoff | Lead counsel | | Alignment memo | Thesis, unique contribution, red lines | Lead counsel | | Master roster | Names, display names, entity type, disclosure flags | Coalition manager | | Comment log | Single consolidated comments per org | Coalition manager | | Issue log | Conflicts and resolutions | Lead counsel | | Sign-off log | Written authorizations and timestamps | Coalition manager | | Disclosure text | FRAP 29(a)(4)(E) / Rule 37.6 statements | Lead counsel | | Filing checklist | Final compliance verification | Lead counsel |
Core Workflow
Execute in order:
- Verify rules — Forum-specific amicus rules, timing, word limits, disclosure requirements, cover format, e-filing specs. Flag unconfirmed rules as
[VERIFY]. - Establish single-pen authority — Publish workflow memo with hard internal cutoffs.
- Align thesis — Circulate alignment memo; collect red lines before drafting.
- Controlled circulation — One official draft version at a time; strict naming; single comment channel.
- Triage conflicts — Use issue log to resolve or narrow positions without misrepresenting consensus.
- Capture sign-offs — Two-step authorization; exclude any org missing written sign-off by cutoff.
- Assemble front matter — Cover, interest section, disclosures, corporate disclosure statements, counsel block from master roster.
- Final QC and file — Confirm consent or motion for leave; file within required window.
Timeline (backward from filing deadline)
| Milestone | Timing | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Alignment memo sent | T-21 to T-14 | Earlier for Supreme Court | | Draft 1 to coalition | T-14 to T-10 | Substantive comments only | | Draft 2 (near-final) | T-7 to T-5 | Requires join authorization | | Final proof | T-3 to T-1 | Non-substantive edits only | | Filing | T-0 | Confirm consent or leave |
Key Templates
Workflow memo
Subject: Coalition Amicus Brief Workflow and Deadlines
Please provide one consolidated set of comments by [DATE/TIME].
Please provide written authorization to join the brief by [DATE/TIME].
Absent written authorization by that time, your organization will not be listed.
Only non-substantive edits after authorization unless re-confirmed.
Comment instructions — Direct reviewers to: (1) factual accuracy and citations, (2) legal soundness and non-duplication of party arguments, (3) any language preventing sign-on. Stylistic preferences welcome but may be declined for clarity or word limits.
Sign-off
On behalf of [Organization], I confirm I am authorized to approve participation.
[Organization] joins the amicus brief in [Case Name], substantially in the form circulated on [DATE].
Counsel may make non-substantive edits (formatting, citations, typos) before filing.
Disclosure text (verbatim required)
- FRAP 29(a)(4)(E): Do not paraphrase. Copy the current rule language verbatim from the controlling source, then insert only confirmed case facts.
[PASTE CURRENT FRAP 29(a)(4)(E) LANGUAGE VERBATIM]
[INSERT ONLY CONFIRMED AUTHORSHIP AND FUNDING FACTS FOR THIS BRIEF]
- Supreme Court Rule 37.6: Do not paraphrase. Copy the current rule language verbatim from the controlling source, then insert only confirmed case facts.
[PASTE CURRENT SUPREME COURT RULE 37.6 LANGUAGE VERBATIM]
[INSERT ONLY CONFIRMED AUTHORSHIP AND FUNDING FACTS FOR THIS BRIEF]
Corporate disclosure (FRAP 26.1 [VERIFY]) — Parent corporations and publicly held corporations owning 10%+ of stock, or "None."
Conflict Resolution
| Situation | Resolution | | --- | --- | | Disagreement on legal test | Statutory-first framing, constitutional fallback | | Remedy scope conflict | Narrow proposition or avoid remedy specifics | | Messaging conflict | Prioritize legal clarity over promotional language |
Cover and Interest Section
- Single coalition descriptor on cover; full roster on inside page or appendix if long.
- Group amici by category in interest section; no promotional adjectives.
- Keep amicus list consistent across cover, interest section, signature block, and disclosures.
Filing Checklist
- [ ] All listed amici have written authorization in sign-off log
- [ ] Disclosures complete and match verified rule text
- [ ] Corporate disclosure statements included where required
- [ ] Word/page limits, format, and e-filing requirements satisfied
- [ ] Consent obtained or motion for leave prepared and filed
Pitfalls
- Never list an organization without written authorization from an authorized signatory.
- Never allow parallel drafts or uncontrolled markup distribution.
- Never introduce late arguments without removing equivalent length and re-confirming sign-offs.
- Never guess citations — flag unverified sources as
[VERIFY]for attorney review. - Treat all drafts and comments as confidential — obtain permission before sharing beyond coalition.
- Require attorney review of all procedural rules and final filings.
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