Advisory Opinions Did the Biden Admin Violate the First Amendment?
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Sep 12, 2023 Vanessa Otero, founder of the Media Bias Chart, joins the show. Topics include: Mark Meadows' case, Fifth Circuit's injunction against the Biden administration, Argentina's $16 billion payout, litigation financing, creation of the Media Bias Chart, revenue model and impact of news source rating companies, and the importance of reliable information.
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Court Trims Overbroad District Injunction
- The Fifth Circuit left in place prohibitions against coercion but struck nine overbroad restrictions and many defendants.
- The ruling thus narrowed, not nullified, the district court's sweeping injunction.
Prepare For Supreme Court Review
- Expect the Supreme Court to take social-media coercion and moderation splits between circuits.
- Watch for a detailed review because the record contains granular agency communications ideal for high-court analysis.
Burford's $16B Win Against Argentina
- Burford Capital won a judgment ordering Argentina to pay about $16 billion for expropriating YPF.
- David Latt noted Argentina often litigates then settles for a significant fraction, making recovery likely over time.