Strange Bedfellows in "We Just Don't Do It" Case

Former Bush v. Gore adversaries team up in support of the company made famous by Michael Jordan.

At issue is whether Nike, the athletic apparel maker, can be sued by private individuals like California activist Marc Kasky under state unfair competition laws for statements the company has made in defense of its overseas labor practices.

[Lawrence] Tribe, representing Nike, couldn't be happier that his former adversary [U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson] will be at his side. "The two of us have known, respected and liked one another for many years. That's been true when we have opposed one another and when we have supported one another," Tribe says. "I much prefer to be arguing with Ted than against him."