From WSJopinion: Abuse of the U.S. legal system is rampant, and the Supreme Court has agreed to address an egregious example that has roiled and divided lower courts
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Abuse of the U.S. legal system is rampant, and the Supreme Court has agreed to address an egregious example that has roiled and divided lower courts. But the plaintiff who started it all is now trying to dodge High Court review by claiming her case is moot. Let’s hope she and her lawyers don’t get away with it.Continue reading your article with
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