Thread by @RMFifthCircuit

Anyone interested in a very strong oral argument, I recommend Pulse v. Visa at 12:30 (here is the link - ca5.uscourts.gov/docs/default-s…)

The case features DC superstar Paul Clement v. Texas appellate star Allyson Ho, on antitrust standing.

Also, I note this letter from the panel.

Yes, Allyson Ho is married to Judge Jim Ho, but in any event she has been a leading Fifth Circuit practitioner for many many years.

There is a criminal case up first, so Pulse should begin at 1 pm.

About to start, for anyone interested, at this direct link. 5thcircuit.streamguys1.com/enbanc

I always enjoy Clement's use of "beef" when he's trying to say what his client's main problem is. He does this a lot in his arguments.

This is an obvious point, but Clement is always very strong on understanding (or at least seeming to understand) the business reality of his case.

Court: "Where does Professor Epstein go off the rails?" (Epstein wrote an amicus)

Clement: "God bless Professor Epstein, but I don't think he agrees with some of the precedents on the books"

Interesting, Clement is asking for reassignment to a new judge. Fifth Circuiters can guess who the district judge is.

Here's Allyson Ho, now.

Really quiet argument. They're letting both advocates talk.

Well, in terms of trying to figure out what the panel thinks, this argument is of no particular use. Still, I took some notes about style!