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Today's deep-dive Tuesday takes us back to a time in which politically-motivated revenge was actually seen as a scandal; namely, Chris Christie's Bridgegate. There's a new ruling out of the Third Circuit that affects two Christie staffers, and... well, you'll just have to listen and find out! Then, it's time to take a long look at ongoing litigation surrounding the Trump Administration's efforts to deter Democrats from registering for the Census, thus reducing their voting power. What does a trial in district court have to do with the Supreme Court's recent grant of certiorari? After that, we answer a terrific Patron listener question regarding the European loser-pays-legal fees model versus the American pay-your-own-way model. Yes, the American model seems counter-intuitive at best (and downright regressive at worst), but is shifting to a loser-pays model the answer? Andrew talks about his experiences and the guys go through a bunch of options. And finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #103 on the Takings Clause! As always, remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Appearances Andrew was recently a guest on the David Pakman show talking court-packing and more. Give it a listen! And, as always, if you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com. Show Notes & Links You can read the 3rd Circuit's opinion in Bridgegate by clicking here. Click here to read the Court's order in the Census litigation, which shows that Thomas-Alito-Gorsuch would have granted a stay. Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/law Follow us on Twitter: @Openargs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openargs/ Don't forget the OA Facebook Community! For show-related questions, check out the Opening Arguments Wiki And email us at openarguments@gmail.com
Tuck Professor Paul Argenti provides insight into lessons learned from Chris Christie's Bridgegate scandal.
Chris Christie's "Bridgegate" woes have expanded to include other alleged retaliations against Democratic mayors in New Jersey and a probe into how Hurricane Sandy funds were used. Too bad Christie's problems have sucked up so much of the news oxygen this week: There was a toxic chemical spill in West Virginia that left hundreds of thousands of residents without tap water for several days and is now threatening the water supply in neighboring states... a ruling yesterday that guts the FCC's "net neutrality" rules... and another school shooting, this time in Roswell, New Mexico. MOMocrats Cynematic, Karoli, Erin Kotecki Vest and Donna Schwartz Mills weigh in.