Bloomberg Legal Reporter Patricia Hurtado discusses Trump's short testimony in the defamation trial of E. Jean Carroll. Anthony Sabino, a Professor at St. John’s University, talks about the challenge to the SEC's policy on defendants' silence after settlements.
Donald Trump's appearance in the defamation trial of E. Jean Carroll was brief and limited in testimony by the judge.
The SEC's policy of requiring defendants to stay silent after settlements is being challenged as a potential violation of the First Amendment.
Deep dives
Instagram wants parental approval for teen app downloads
Instagram is pushing for a new requirement that would mandate parental approval for teens under 16 to download apps, according to a podcast episode. The company believes that parents should have a say in which apps are suitable for their teenagers.
Creating spaces for open discussions
The podcast episode highlights the importance of creating spaces where people can challenge their preconceived notions and engage in open discussions about various issues, without relying solely on the media to ease tensions and facilitate debates.
Trump's brief appearance in defamation trial
The podcast episode provides insights into a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump and writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump's appearance on the witness stand lasted only four minutes, with the judge strictly limiting his testimony and preventing him from making additional comments.
Challenging SEC's no-deny policy
The podcast episode discusses the constitutional challenge to the SEC's policy of requiring defendants who settle with the agency to promise not to publicly deny the allegations. Legal scholars and federal judges have criticized this policy as a potential violation of the First Amendment. The case, if successful, could have implications for the SEC's ability to enforce financial market regulations.
Bloomberg Legal Reporter Patricia Hurtado, discusses Donald Trump’s short testimony in the defamation trial of advice columnist of E. Jean Carroll. Anthony Sabino, a Professor in the Department of Law at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, discusses a challenge to the SEC’s policy of requiring defendant’s to keep silent after settlements. June Grasso hosts.