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

Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh playtime against sagging test scores and researchers argue over how best to structure the minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

A subdued labor market limits the risk that higher energy prices will spill over into broader inflation through stronger wage demands, with workers facing weaker bargaining power.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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 method of bargaining so that you can reach an agreement.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies