Oral argument rule #1: Answer the court's questions -- no matter how hypothetical or difficult. If you don't, you may be hit with a zinger like this one from Federal Circuit Judge Raymond Clevenger, who was frustrated today by an advocates evasion:“Do you have a lot of trouble answering questions normally in life or just appearing before this court?”See Gold-Plated Toilets and SCOTUS Curtains: Federal Circuit Questions Proper Use of PACER Fees.
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