Probably, but do laws actually matter in white-collar America? As long as the right groups get the right cut, the system will continue.
Laws don't have to matter for you to waste a court's time. In fact dragging out court cases is a common legal tactic.
> The legal system isn't known for being the corruption oasis that movies make it out to be.
Your experience differs from mine. It also differs from most lawyers I know. Lawyers aren't famous for drinking heavily because they think they're making the world a better place.
Why do you think the court system works? What country do you live in?