

Steel Deal in Jeopardy & SBF's Ex-Girlfriend Sentencing
Sep 12, 2024
Rick Sofield, a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and former CFIUS representative, discusses the political pushback against Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion bid for U.S. Steel, focusing on national security concerns. Ava Benny-Morrison, a Bloomberg legal reporter, provides insights into Caroline Ellison's sentencing, emphasizing her plea for leniency due to her cooperation in a high-profile financial crime case. The conversation highlights the intricate balance between foreign investment regulations and legal repercussions for key financial figures.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
CFIUS and National Security Reviews
05:10 • 8min
National Security Concerns and Corporate Mergers
13:00 • 2min
Legal Challenges in Steel Deal and Implications of National Security Review
15:28 • 2min
Legal Challenges in National Security and Corporate Maneuvering
17:51 • 7min
The Sentencing Memo: A Complex Web
25:01 • 6min
Sentencing Insights: The Role of Cooperation in Legal Outcomes
31:09 • 3min