The NFL Lockout and the Battle of the Lawyers

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The NFL lockout continues, and the real fight now is between each sides’ lawyers. The NFL has brought in Paul Clement, while Ted Olsen argues for the players. Both are former Solicitor Generals, and both are experts at arguing before the Supreme Court. Nando di Fino, sports writer for the Wall Street Journal, tells us what happens next.

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