bargaining

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Sotomayor has long been an advocate for criminal defendants in her jurisprudence, and for her part, Jackson’s thesis in undergrad even covered coercive plea bargaining.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

You can start to get the shape of what the bargaining might look like.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Except Ilicali appears to have played his hand a little early, surrendering some of his bargaining power by openly admitting a clock is ticking.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

A combined company would have more content, more franchises, more advertising opportunities, and more bargaining power.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

They sum up prospects by studying each other’s clothing and disposition, and the bargaining process is well under way before they open their mouths to speak.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver