transcript of a legal discussion or deposition: A-5905
The document discusses whether the Brune firm's actions on May 12, 2011, constituted a 'strategic judgment', and explores the definition of this term through references to Justice Stevens' dissent and Second Circuit guidance.
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The document discusses whether the Brune firm's actions on May 12, 2011, constituted a 'strategic judgment', and explores the definition of this term through references to Justice Stevens' dissent and Second Circuit guidance.
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The document appears to be a transcript of a legal discussion or argument, focusing on whether the actions of the Brune law firm on May 12, 2011, constituted a 'strategic judgment'. The speaker analyzes the concept of strategic judgment, referencing the Second Circuit and Justice Stevens' dissent, to determine if the firm's actions were a deliberate choice or oversight.
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