Pat Parenteau

Greg Stohr, Bloomberg's Supreme Court reporter, shares insights on the court's ruling regulating ghost guns, sparking discussion on firearm laws. Collin Walke, cybersecurity expert, reveals the pitfalls of 23andMe's bankruptcy, especially regarding user data risks and genetic privacy. Environmental law professor Pat Parenteau analyzes a defamation verdict against Greenpeace, which could jeopardize the organization’s future activism. These topics unveil the intersections of law, technology, and environmental advocacy.

In this discussion, Alex Hontos, a former Justice Department attorney, sheds light on the implications of Trump's funding freeze and potential legal challenges against it. Pat Parenteau, an environmental law professor, delves into the complexities of Trump's executive orders affecting energy policy, emphasizing their long-term consequences. Meanwhile, sociologist Caleb Scoville explores the political turmoil surrounding the Delta smelt, illustrating how this tiny fish has become a contentious symbol in California's environmental and agricultural debates.

Caroline Mala Corbin, a First Amendment law expert from the University of Miami, discusses the contentious Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments postings in schools, emphasizing its constitutional challenges. Pat Parenteau, an environmental law scholar from Vermont Law and Graduate School, critiques Trump's energy policies, focusing on the implications of executive orders that favor fossil fuels over renewable resources. Together, they unravel critical intersections of law, religion, and climate policy.

Pat Parenteau, an environmental law expert and professor at Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses how a second Trump administration could reshape U.S. environmental policies, particularly focusing on the rollback of climate regulations and the impact on energy strategies. Meanwhile, criminal defense attorney Lauren Johnson Norris dives into the complex murder trial of Jose Ibarra, shedding light on the legal intricacies and the trial's connection to immigration debates, highlighting community sentiments and the implications for women's safety.

Bloomberg legal reporter discusses Senator Menendez's conviction on bribery charges, while environmental law expert talks about youth climate change lawsuits. They delve into the complexities of the cases, legal battles faced, and potential future implications, all hosted by June Grasso.