OA183: Dissenting on the Supreme Court

**Today's episode is brought to you by Framebridge! To custom frame your favorite things, go to <a href= "http://www.framebridge.com">framebridge.com</a> promo code: OA** Today's episode takes a deep dive into two recent 8-1 decisions by the Supreme Court:  <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1027_7lio.pdf"><em>Collins v. Virginia</em></a> and <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1432_7j8b.pdf"><em>Sveen v. Melin</em></a>.  What makes a decision nearly unanimous, and what causes that lone Justice to dissent?  Listen and find out! Our first 8-1 case involves two unique aspects of the 4th Amendment:  the "curtilage" exception and the "automobile" exception.  Which one takes precedence, why, and which Supreme Court justice vehemently disagreed?  Find out if you agree with Thomas -- and whether the law is "a ass."  (Seriously!) Our second 8-1 case is <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1432_7j8b.pdf"><em>Sveen v. Melin</em></a>, which involves whether the state of Missouri can legislate certain presumptions regarding "governing instruments."  It's the Contracts Clause!  Seem arcane?  It won't after you listen to our breakdown! After that, we answer a fun listener question about how a law firm makes someone a partner in light of our assessment of the Eagan Avenatti law firm in <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa181-michael-avenatti-is-never-going-to-come-on-our-show-notalllawyers/"> Episode 181</a>. Finally, we end the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #80 regarding negligence per se and an impromptu ice rink.  Remember to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! <span style= "text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances</span> Andrew was recently a guest on the <a href="https://davidpakman.com/">David Pakman Show</a>, with a two-part appearance discussing whether President Trump can be indicted an