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Today's episode tells you everything you need to know before Paul Manafort's trial in the Eastern District of Virginia, which begins Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  Oh, and we break down the recent lawsuit against McDonald's to boot!

We begin, however, with a very good listener question from "Judicial Noir" regarding ethics, science, and a summer internship!

After that, it's time to discuss an actual lawsuit over actual cheese.   Yes, there's a class action lawsuit against Thomas's favorite restaurant (McDonald's) -- and we're here to help you separate fact from fiction!  Oh, and along the way, you might learn something about Microsoft, illegal tying arrangements, and antitrust law!

Then, it's back to Yodel Mountain to explain in depth exactly what's going on with our buddy Paulie M, and what you can expect over the next two weeks.

Finally, we end the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #85 regarding real property.  Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!

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Show Notes & Links

  1. Before we get to McDonald's, you'll need to read all about US v. Microsoft, 253 F.3d 34 (2001).  While you're at it, you might as well brush up on the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
  2. After that, you can read the class action lawsuit against McDonald's regarding the Quarter Pounder and Double Quarter Pounder.
  3. Andrew first broke down Judge Ellis in Episode 172.

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Anonymous

I don't really have a problem with Thomas liking McDs. What I do have a problem with is him still being thin and buff rather than morbidly obese. Life is not fair.

Anonymous

Why does legalese use so many redundant double words. "Null and Void", "aid and abet", "cease and desist". All these phrases contain 2 words that are near synonyms. Is there an reason for that, or a lawyers just that insufferably wordy?

Anonymous

One that appears in my work is "cure and correct." I think you should ask Andrew about the proliferation of these word pairs in an upcoming QnA.