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onenote

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11. I've worked on a few SCOTUS arguments and well prepped counsel rarely are surprised by the questions they get

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 04:14 PM

Apr 27

Preparation includes a “moot” court session where veteran Supreme Court attorneys, typically including former Supreme Court clerks, fire questions at the attorney who will be arguing the case. Those questions reflect the experience gleaned by those experts regarding the approach that the various Justices take in their questioning. You’ll notice that Michael Dreeben seemed ready for the questions he was asked by the justices. ( FWIW, Dreeben and I worked at the same firm early in our careers. )

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Another thought....Did tRumps attorney Sauers meet with any SC Justices before the hearing? [View all] FarPoint Apr 27 OP

Nothing is beyond them. They are on a MOMFUDSKI Apr 27 #1

Any support for that accusation? TexasDem69 Apr 27 #2

it was a question, not a accusation, duh Shellback Squid Apr 27 #5

Would it matter? Would it be unethical by the courts own standards? getagrip_already Apr 27 #6

Just my observation during the arguments... FarPoint Apr 27 #7

Understood TexasDem69 Apr 27 #9

I've worked on a few SCOTUS arguments and well prepped counsel rarely are surprised by the questions they get onenote Apr 27 #11

Ohhhh Thank You.... FarPoint Apr 27 #12

Wouldn't be surprised moondust Apr 27 #3

They could have met on Fifth Avenue. It doesn't matter. Their attitude is "So What?" dalton99a Apr 27 #4

They aren't listening to make a ruling Marthe48 Apr 27 #8

I can see it DoBW Apr 27 #10

Absent ANY evidence that it happened, there's no point evaluating the significance of it happening. brooklynite Apr 27 #13

One can process a concern... FarPoint Apr 27 #14