In the Alcoa case, he objected to the "rule of reason" precedent and held that monopolies are always illegal even if not abusive.
In the Alcoa case, he objected to the "rule of reason" precedent and held that monopolies are always illegal even if not abusive. In his more than two thousand opinions, he became known for his contributions to the burgeoning field of patent law and as an ardent defender of free speech. He wrote The Spirit of Liberty and Of The Bill of Rights shortly after retiring from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. For 10 points, name this man often called the "tenth justice of the Supreme Court."
In the Alcoa case, he objected to the "rule of reason" precedent and held that monopolies are always illegal even if not abusive.
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