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On the recordJune 7, 2010
The Exxon Court believed that predictability for corporations was more important than deterring misconduct. I disagree.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy critiques the Supreme Court's decision in Exxon v. Baker.

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