

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Centralizing Power: The New Executive Order
01:43 • 11min
Agency Oversight and Political Loyalty
12:28 • 2min
Executive Power and Agency Autonomy
14:57 • 12min
Legal Challenges and Bankruptcy Insights
27:14 • 2min
Johnson & Johnson's Bankruptcy Battle
29:25 • 9min
Anticipated Appeals and Legal Implications in Bankruptcy Case
38:39 • 3min