When Alan and Denny make up in the courtroom following their latest victory over the government, Alan recoils because Denny has an erection. Denny replies that it was the fault of their client with whom he is enamored. He says (twice), "It was Valerie's fault." The client's name was Carol Hober but she was played by Valerie Bertinelli.
When Alan (James Spader) and his client (Valerie Bertinelli) leave for court, the theme song for One Day At A Time (1975) is playing. Bertinelli began her career on the popular CBS sitcom.
This episode, with its discussion of presidential election politics, aired the day before the 2008 Presidential elections.
Jerry makes a meta-reference when he advises the partners that he and other lawyers "Will leave for a spin-off because no one including the network appreciates them!" Referring to ABC not renewing the series for another season.
In court, Alan makes a meta-reference to Denise, saying "That they sweep everyone off their feet!" He repeats "Sweeps, sweeps, sweeps!" This episode aired during television's November Sweeps.