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Trump Grabs Agency Power & J&J Bankruptcy Trial

Feb 21, 2025
Cary Coglianese, a law professor and regulatory expert from the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the implications of Trump's recent executive order empowering the president over independent agencies like the SEC. Steven Church, a Bloomberg bankruptcy reporter, dives into Johnson & Johnson's attempt to navigate thousands of lawsuits through bankruptcy. The conversation reveals concerns about agency autonomy and the complexities facing victims of corporate decisions, especially as J&J seeks a $9 billion settlement amidst ongoing legal battles.
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