

Hwang's Stiff Sentence, Trump's Revenge & Mass Torts
Nov 21, 2024
Chris Dolmetsch, a Bloomberg legal reporter, dives into the intriguing sentencing of Bill Hwang, exploring its impact on Wall Street. Stephen Gillers, a legal ethics professor, discusses Donald Trump's vows of revenge and the ramifications for the Justice Department. Emily Siegel, a senior reporter, sheds light on the struggles mass tort lawyers face, from payout delays to the influence of litigation funding. The conversation navigates the complexities of law, ethics, and litigation in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Unconventional Sentencing of Bill Huang
02:40 • 8min
Restitution and Forfeiture: Legal Complexities Unveiled
10:40 • 2min
Legal Disputes and Political Retaliations
12:14 • 3min
Trump's Justice Department: Control and Consequences
15:13 • 14min
Challenges in Mass Torts and Innovations in Dispute Resolution
28:46 • 2min
Financial Strains in Mass Tort Litigation
30:35 • 9min
Concerns Over Client Interests in Mass Torts and Legal Funding Dynamics
39:44 • 3min