For those who think that unregulated free markets are a good thing .... Settling disputes by lawsuit is libertarian heaven, but there is only one solution to this problem for an honest patriotic citizen who has regard for his fellow man - get a rope. If Patton Boggs goes bankrupt it will be slight justice. It is an LLP and so Chevron cannot go after the partners for their $9.5 Billion in damages trebble for malice - which I would give Chevron if I were on the jury.
But could not a U.S. Attorney go after the law firm under RICO statues if it is proven in court they were conspiring to defraud and lied about facts in the case? If RICO could be used against them I think everything could be lost by the firm and its partners. Not sure, just a question.