Sycophantism Will Get You Everywhere

Following the decision in Rowe this afternoon, I guess this wasn't enough to get Mr Solicitor over the line. From Rowe v Electoral Commissioner [2010] HCATrans 204:

MR STEPHEN GAGELER SC: That was a point well made by your Honour Justice Hayne in Roach itself at paragraph 172 in dissent, but no worse for that.

HAYNE J: I am not sure that is right, Mr Solicitor. You can flatter one of us, but you have got to flatter all seven of us simultaneously.

MR GAGELER: I am working my way through the list, your Honour.

Deadlines in the High Court

Rowe v Electoral Commissioner [2010] HCATrans 182

HAYNE J: Now, I know that timetable is very tight, but I think if the matter is to be prepared properly, there is nothing for it but to begin the timetable on the Friday. Now, that would mean that 4.00 pm Friday would be an absolute drop dead deadline for your side’s submissions. Can that be done?

MR MERKEL QC: Yes, your Honour. The words “drop dead” have a certain incentive about it to make sure that it is done, your Honour.

HIS HONOUR: That is the intention, Mr Merkel.