In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. Both individuals make their case on the type of support and evidence they have that will help them win the ruling.

Mike argues with upper management that they deserve a cupcake party for making it 365 days without an accident. He uses security camera footage of him falling as evidence

Despite the lack of a formal education in the law, Erin was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California in 1993. Erin is an example of a whistleblower.

A lawyer reminds the jury to not let their personal stance on an issue affect the ability of others to enjoy a product or service. He urges the members of the jury to support the freedom of expression and warns that their decision could place unnecessary restrictions on the citizens' first amendment rights.

Two journalists are instructed to write a story on the Watergate scandal and exercise their First Amendment rights. The scandal leads to President Nixon's resignation and breaches the trust between him and the American people. The typewriter at the end of the clip prints out details of the scandal as it unfolds over the course of several years.