The lawer can't be held responsible for a stupid client.

Nothing About Health Law Is Unprecedented - Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorker

 

Maybe it is not about precedent.  Maybe it will be about contempt of the Supreme Court.  What lawyer can prevail if his client defames the judge before sentencing? President Obama has shown contempt of the Supreme Court in front of a joint session of congress.  The constitution clearly describes the separation of powers which President Obama resents.  What action can they take to preserve their honor, other than giving him a defeat.  If anything, it is the liberal justices who will be acting politically when they kowtow to the president.