Best Law360 Legal News Podcasts (2024)

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Erich Spangenberg on How to Succeed in Patent Monetization 42:45

4d ago42:45

42:45

His critics have called him “one of the most notorious patent trolls in America.” Many others have tried and failed to emulate his success. However, it’s hard to deny that Erich Spangenberg is in many ways a singular visionary in the world of patents. As the founder of IPNav, he completed over 1000 licensing transactions - worth billions of dollars…

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Moneyball for Pharma Patents with Chief IP Counsel Steve Caltrider 1:00:39

18d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Why does an $850 billion pharma company obtain only 50 patents per year? Steve Caltrider, Chief IP Counsel at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, brings over 35 years of experience building valuable pharma patent portfolios and championing patent policies that promote innovation. Before Dana Farber, Steve rose to the role of General Patent Counsel at Eli…

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IP Fray's Legendary Publisher on What Will Happen with EU's SEP Regulation & AI’s Impact on Patent Law 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Florian Mueller shares his remarkable journey from leading a major fight against pro-software patent legislation in Europe to becoming one of the most influential voices in the IP world. For over a decade, his FOSS Patents blog became the go-to destination for anyone who wanted to follow developments related to standard-essential patents (SEPs). Af…

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Don't Fear AI Hallucinations, Embrace Them, Scholar Says 18:03

1M ago18:03

18:03

When it comes to artificial intelligence, most early adopters fear the so-called hallucinations that the systems can produce. But one scholar says the creativity those hallucinations represent is actually a valuable feature lawyers should embrace. At the 25th annual Burton Awards, Law360 caught up with Megan Ma, a research fellow and the associate …

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The Patent Attorney Who Shook Up Professional Poker 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Twenty years ago, patent attorney Greg Raymer made poker history by toppling the largest tournament field ever to secure a record $5 million prize at the World Series of Poker’s main event, further fueling the so-called poker boom that pushed the game’s popularity to new heights. Raymer joins Law360 for a conversation about the path to his momentou…

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IBM's Chief Patent Counsel for Americas Mark Vallone on Changing Patent Portfolio Strategy 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

For almost 30 years - under the leadership of giants like Marshall Phelps, David Kappos, and Manny Schechter, IBM led in obtaining the most patents per year. However, in 2020, IBM made the decision to no longer pursue the goal of “numeric patent leadership.” It went from obtaining over 8500 patents in 2021 to, by some counts, less than 5000. Noneth…

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Chief Counsel John Lee on Bicameral, Bipartisan Efforts to Advance Section 101 & PTAB Legislation 1:18:12

4M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

J. John Lee is the Chief Counsel for IP in the US House of Representatives and helms the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, which is chaired by Congressman Darrell Issa. In that role, he is one of only four staffers in Congress who focus on IP issues and help set the agenda for what happens with America’s IP syst…

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And The Oscars' Legal Questions Go To…John Quinn 31:22

4M ago31:22

31:22

The 96th annual Academy Awards is set to air on Sunday night. And behind the scenes of the bright lights, golden statues and celebrities in couture fashion walking the red carpet, there is, of course, a lawyer making sure it all goes to plan. For 33 years, that job belonged to Quinn Emanuel founding partner John Quinn, who served as general counsel…

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Europe's New Unified Patent Court: Exclusive Interview with Judge Michael Fleuchaus 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

In this special two-part episode, we delve into the creation, implementation, and strategic importance of Europe's Unified Patent Court (UPC) with UPC Judge Michael Fleuchaus and Dr. Benjamin Grau. The first part of the show highlights Judge Fleuchaus' experience as a newly appointed technical qualified judge at the UPC. Judge Fleuchaus discusses t…

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Ep. 329: The Pro Say Podcast Says Goodbye 52:46

7M ago52:46

52:46

On our last Pro Say episode of 2023, we're also sad to report that it is the final episode of the show. Join the hosts as we take a walk down memory lane to remember our best pop culture moments, biggest news stories, and most memorable guests from the podcast. We’re joined by a special guest and original Pro Say co-host, Bill Donahue, to help us r…

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Resetting the Narrative on IP Rights in America 1:08:27

7M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

This year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce brought together a diverse group of stakeholders and thought leaders in support of a framework of IP Principles. These IP Principles are part of an initiative to help America overcome a sustained effort to demonize intellectual property rights over the last 15-20 years. Patrick Kilbride and Brad Watts, from t…

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Ep. 328: Google’s Antitrust Woes Linger With An Epic Defeat 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

Epic Games prevailed in its closely watched antitrust trial against Google this week, convincing a California federal jury that Google’s app store functions as an illegal monopoly that jacks up prices for app developers and smothers competition. This week on Pro Say we sift through the huge defeat for Google that, if upheld on appeal could transfor…

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Matteo Sabattini on Licensing Igniting Virtuous Cycle of Innovation 1:03:50

7M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Matteo Sabattini is well known in DC patent policy circles from his previous role as Director of IP Policy at Ericsson. He now joins Eli from Italy to discuss his new role as President and Chief Licensing Officer of Convida, what he learned from his time in DC, keys to building a successful licensing program, why recent attempts to regulate licensi…

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Ep. 327: Justices Consider The Reach Of Mass Tort Immunity 43:47

7M ago43:47

43:47

As Purdue Pharma looks to exit bankruptcy, a key part of its proposed reorganization plan has made its way to the Supreme Court: a deal by which the Sackler family pays $6 billion in exchange for a shield from future opioid crisis claims. Joining Pro Say this week is Law360 senior bankruptcy reporter Vince Sullivan, who walks us through these contr…

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Ed Murgitroyd on Disrupting IP Legal Services & Lessons from his Dad 1:23:07

7M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

Ed Murgitroyd joins Eli Mazour to tell the stories of building Murgitroyd into one of Europe’s biggest IP law firms and his disruptive new venture Hexos IP. Murgitroyd was founded by Ed’s father Ian Murgitroyd in Scotland in 1975. Ed eventually joined his father and became the CEO of Murgitroyd before it was acquired by a private equity firm, Sover…

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Ep. 326: DOJ Keeps Losing Antitrust Labor Cases. Why? 38:06

8M ago38:06

38:06

The Justice Department’s years long push to use antitrust laws to crack down on wage suppression and “no poach” agreements appears to be slowing down, as the department quietly dropped a case against a United Healthcare unit earlier this month, marking the latest in a series of losses and retreats. Joining Pro Say this week is Law360’s senior compe…

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Ofinno: The Little SEP Engine That Could 1:01:22

8M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Ofinno’s founder Esmael Dinan and CEO Kavon Nasabzadeh join the Clause 8 podcast to tell Ofinno’s unique story of succeeding in the patent monetization space and talk about its plans for the future. After spending years as an inventor at a large operating company, Esmael came to the conclusion that most such companies aren’t good at obtaining valua…

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Ep. 325: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - A Plate Full Of Offbeat News 44:09

8M ago44:09

44:09

The Pro Say crew convenes to give thanks for all the unusual legal news that made us laugh this year. Join us for our annual tradition of revisiting the best of our offbeat segments, including a look at a woman who tried to get paid a reward from Lady Gaga despite involvement in dognapping the pop star’s pooches; police who sued Afroman for using a…

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Kfir Luzzatto: Bring Amit Soussana Home 23:23

8M ago23:23

23:23

Amit Soussana is an IP attorney at one of Israel’s leading IP firms, Luzzato and Luzzatto. She is also one of more than 240 people – including babies, children, women, the elderly, and the disabled - who were brutally taken hostage by terrorists from Gaza on October 7th. More than 40 days later, almost all of them are still being held hostage. Kfir…

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Ep. 324: What The High Court’s Ethics Code Leaves Out 46:32

8M ago46:32

46:32

After intense public scrutiny over ethics, the U.S. Supreme Court released its first-ever code of conduct governing the behavior of the justices. The justices claim the new code codifies what they have long been doing and should dispel public misunderstandings about judicial ethics. But does it do enough? Law360 Supreme Court reporter Katie Buehler…

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Time to Embrace Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) & AI Future 44:10

8M ago44:10

44:10

Clause 8 is back for a new season! To start the season, Eli – for the first time on Clause 8 - shares his own thoughts at length about the hottest debates in the patent world. On this episode, Eli discusses: The horrific October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel and more than 240 Israelis still being held captured by the terrorists His “first IP interv…

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Ep. 323: At Trial, SBF Was His Own Worst Enemy 34:31

8M ago34:31

34:31

Last week’s conviction of cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried was fueled in part by the FTX founder’s unusual decision to take the stand in his own defense. It was an ambitious gambit that did not pay off, as Bankman-Fried now faces decades in prison for his crimes. Joining Pro Say this week in Law360 New York courts reporter Rachel Scharf t…

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Ep. 322: Meet The Lawyers Who Took On White Supremacy 48:29

8M ago48:29

48:29

The 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, seized the nation’s attention as a gathering of white nationalists opposing the removal of a Confederate statue soon turned deadly. What came next was a years-long legal fight to hold the rally’s organizers accountable for the violence, which was chronicled in the recent HBO documentary “…

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Ep. 321: State AGs Fight Your Kid's Facebook Addiction 38:04

9M ago38:04

38:04

This week saw 41 U.S. states and the District of Columbia launch an all-out legal blitz against Meta, alleging that the tech giant is using addictive features to get kids hooked onto Facebook and Instagram. This week on Pro Say, the hosts break down the particulars of the suit, and how it fits into the broader push for more child-oriented safeguard…

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Ep. 320: The Secret Meeting That Could Unravel A Murder Case 36:58

9M ago36:58

36:58

A secret conversation held in an empty courtroom has raised ethics questions for a judge, his clerk and a local attorney. And it may lead to a manslaughter conviction being tossed. On this week’s episode of Pro Say we’re joined by Marco Poggio who fills us in on this twisty legal drama. Elsewhere this week, the Israel/Palestine conflict reverberate…

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Ep. 319: Are ‘Junk Fees’ Headed For The Trash? 40:44

9M ago40:44

40:44

The Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a proposal to crack down on what are commonly called “junk fees,” the often-obscured extra charges applied to concert tickets, hotel bookings and other purchases, that can cost customers upwards of $80 million per year. Joining Pro Say this week is Columbia Business School professor Vicki Morwitz, w…

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Ep. 318: Crypto Fraud On Trial: The U.S. vs. SBF 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

The criminal fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is underway in Manhattan, with prosecutors making the case that SBF looted billions of dollars from the crypto exchange before its ultimate collapse last year. Joining Pro Say this week is Law360 New York courts reporter Rachel Scharf, who explains that the case will ultimately turn on wheth…

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Ep. 317: Pro Say’s Supreme Court Cheat Sheet 48:18

10M ago48:18

48:18

The Supreme Court justices return to the bench on Monday for a new term that’s shaping up to be an impactful one, with issues ranging from gun ownership rights in domestic violence cases, to the legality of administrative courts and the First Amendment implications of public officials blocking critics on social media. Let this episode of Pro Say be…

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Ep. 316: The Fishing Case That Could Reel In Chevron 31:46

10M ago31:46

31:46

A dispute over a relatively obscure fishing industry rule is attracting considerable buzz ahead of the upcoming Supreme Court term, as the justices will consider whether to overturn their decades-old precedent providing leeway to federal regulators. The so-called Chevron deference requires courts to defer to agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous l…

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Ep. 315: How A 'Cruel And Unusual' Felon Voting Ban Fell Apart 42:17

10M ago42:17

42:17

A remarkable Fifth Circuit opinion recently concluded that Mississippi’s permanent ban on voting rights for convicted felons is cruel and unusual punishment that violates the Constitution. The ruling energized a growing nationwide advocacy movement against felon disenfranchisement, but it’s not without its detractors either, who argue the opinion c…

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Ep. 314: What Is A Monopoly? Google It 33:53

10M ago33:53

33:53

A landmark trial kicks off next week with the federal government squaring off against tech giant Google. The government says Google has abused its power over online searches to smother competition. On this week's episode of Pro Say, we're joined by Law360 senior antitrust reporter Bryan Koenig to give us a preview of the government's first monopoly…

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Ep. 313: From BigLaw To The Bachelorette 38:33

11M ago38:33

38:33

After more than six years of quiet obsession over the attorneys and other legal pros who appear on The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Pro Say brings you an exclusive interview with one such contestant. We’re joined this week by Mayer Brown associate James Pierce, who was one of roughly two dozen suitors vying for the affections of Charity Lawson on the…

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Ep. 312: As Maui Burns, Power Companies Land In Court 42:32

11M ago42:32

42:32

Lawsuits accusing Hawaii’s power companies of negligence have already started to trickle in following one of the deadliest wildfires in history that ravaged Maui and killed more than 100 people, and legal experts believe that hundreds if not thousands more may follow. On this week’s episode of Pro Say, Law360 product liability senior reporter Emily…

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Ep. 311: An Alleged Predator At GMU Law 36:38

11M ago36:38

36:38

Two women lawyers told Law360 that former Federal Trade Commission member and George Mason University law professor Joshua D. Wright abused his power in order to engage them in sexual activity. On this week's Pro Say podcast we discuss details of the alleged misconduct that began while they were his students and later continued when they were his s…

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Ep. 310: The Power Of Court Compels You 29:56

11M ago29:56

29:56

What began with a simple court order for Southwest Airlines to issue a statement vowing to uphold the religious protections in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has escalated to a bitter feud in Texas federal court, where a judge has sanctioned three of the company’s attorneys with an edict to undergo “religious liberty training.” On this week’s ep…

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Ep. 309: Pressure Points In The Case Against Trump 33:01

11M ago33:01

33:01

The latest criminal indictment against Donald Trump paints a detailed picture of the former president’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election by spreading misinformation and pressuring state and federal officials to break the law. The four counts brought by special counsel Jack Smith turn on a number of unique laws and theories, incl…

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Exclusive Interview with Judge Pauline Newman’s Attorney Greg Dolin 1:10:58

12M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

When Judge Pauline Newman helped create the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1982 to have exclusive jurisdiction over patent cases, no one could’ve guessed the drama that would follow almost 40 years after she joined the court herself. In April, Gene Quinn broke the news on IPWatchdog about a complaint filed by the Chief Judge of th…

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Ep. 308: Biden’s Asylum Restrictions Got Tossed. What Now? 41:28

12M ago41:28

41:28

This week saw a California federal judge block the Biden administration’s attempt to place new restrictions on asylum seekers, ruling that the White House cannot curtail where and how migrants fearing persecution in their home countries can seek shelter in the U.S. Joining Pro Say this week is Law360 senior immigration reporter Britain Eakin to exp…

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SPECIAL EP: If Twitter Sues…with Gaston Kroub 30:54

12M ago30:54

30:54

Will Twitter's meager patent portfolio doom Elon Musk’s hopes of “strictly enforcing” Twitter’s IP rights? Eli is joined by return guest Gaston Kroub on this special episode to discuss how an unprecedented IP dispute between two of the world’s richest men might play out. In response to Meta successfully launching Threads, Musk’s go to lawyer Alex S…

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Ep. 307: Courts Wade Into Online ‘Disinformation’ Battle 32:25

12M ago32:25

32:25

The Biden administration’s efforts to combat “disinformation” online by coordinating with tech giants have long been the subject of partisan sniping, but are now at the center of a testy legal battle that has already yielded a number of twists and turns. First came a 155-page ruling from a Texas judge on the Fourth of July barring the White House f…

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Ep. 306: Microsoft Levels Up In Merger Game Against FTC 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

Microsoft, the maker of XBox, and Activision Blizzard, creator of Call of Duty, cleared an early stage this week in the multilevel game of getting their $68.7 billion dollar merger approved. The gaming giants saw a California federal judge refuse the Federal Trade Commissions’ move to block the merger, but the government is appealing and other coun…

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Ex-USPTO GC Nick Matich on Rulemaking & the PTAB 59:59

1y ago59:59

59:59

USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s decision to issue the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) is the latest major controversy surrounding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The American Invents Act (AIA) created the PTAB to supposedly provide a cheaper, faster alternative to district court patent litigation. However, the PTAB quickly gain…

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Ep. 305: United Or Divided? A Podcast Roundtable On The High Court 45:51

1y ago45:51

45:51

Another U.S. Supreme Court season is in the books, and while the final week of opinions featured some supermajority holdings along party lines on divisive issues like affirmative action and gay rights, we also saw a number of decisions with unexpected lineups on issues like voting rights and religious freedom. This week, the hosts of both Pro Say a…

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Ep. 304: Want The Sabbath Off? High Court Makes It Easier 38:24

1y ago38:24

38:24

Among its flurry of blockbuster end-of-term decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an Evangelical postal worker who objected to working on Sundays due to religious reasons. The high court held that the Third Circuit shouldn’t have found that the USPS lawfully denied the worker’s religious accommodation request, raising the bar on w…

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Ep. 303: Tennessee’s AG On Drag Shows, Guns And Climate 49:06

1y ago49:06

49:06

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has had a busy first year as the Volunteer State’s top legal officer. A keynote speaker at this year’s Burton Awards, which recognize excellence in the law, Skrmetti joined Pro Say to talk about his defense of anti-drag show legislation, gun rights and the delicate balance between litigation and policy w…

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Ep. 302: The Trump Indictment’s Legal X Factors 23:47

1y ago23:47

23:47

Former President Donald Trump has once again been indicted, this time by a special federal prosecutor honing in on Trump’s stashing of sensitive documents after he left office. This week on Pro Say, the hosts break down the charges against Trump and shine a light on two men who figure to loom large as the case surges ahead: Trump’s personal aide an…

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Shawn Lillemo on Building Software Tools for a Patent Firm 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

Eli is joined by colleague Shawn Lillemo, Head of Software Development at their firm Harrity, to talk about the firm’s tech journey. Shawn and Eli talk about why and how the firm started its own software development team to create tools to improve how it handles its patent preparation and prosecution work, Shawn’s superstar team in Ukraine, the fut…

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Ep. 301: Golf’s Big Truce Isn’t Out Of The Woods Yet 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

The bitter legal dispute that has swallowed up the golf world for the past year vanished in a flash this week, as the PGA Tour and its Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf rolled out a blockbuster agreement to join forces. The union would create a new golf organization, the exact shape of which is still taking place. Those particulars will be crucial, as an…

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New Episodes Coming Soon 2:00

1y ago2:00

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Thank you for listening to the Clause 8 podcast. We hope you’ve enjoyed the episodes so far this season. We’re on a short break but we’ll be back next week with more episodes. Please consider subscribing and taking a few moments to share this podcast with others and giving us a rating in your favorite podcast app. It helps this podcast reach new au…

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Ep. 300: A Texas-Sized Impeachment Gambit 44:34

1y ago44:34

44:34

Already impeached over a raft of ethics violations, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to pursue an unusual legal argument to exonerate himself in the state senate: that voters knew about his purported misdeeds and voted him into office anyway. The so-called “voter forgiveness” doctrine has roots in Texas caselaw, but looks to be a longs…

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