Richard Briffault

Harry First, an antitrust expert and law professor, dissects the FTC's loss to Meta, focusing on the judge's narrow ruling and the implications for future antitrust cases, especially involving platforms like Amazon. Richard Briffault, an elections law specialist, discusses a federal court's decision against Texas's racially-based redistricting, highlighting the findings that link race to legislative maps. Both guests provide insights on the legal ramifications and potential future rulings from the Supreme Court. This lively discussion sheds light on current challenges in antitrust and voting rights.

Elections expert and professor Richard Briffault discusses Trump's petition to the Supreme Court about his eligibility on the ballot in Colorado. Terence Ross, an intellectual property litigator, explores the expiration of Mickey Mouse's copyright and the implications of Mickey entering the public domain. They also discuss potential legal issues surrounding movie titles and explore the impact of influential literary works entering the public domain.

Robert Mintz, a former federal prosecutor focused on white-collar defense, examines Lindsay Clancy’s retrial fight, attacks on a holdout juror, double-jeopardy claims, and the prospects for a plea deal. Richard Briffault, a Columbia Law professor specializing in election law, explains the Supreme Court’s rejection of Missouri’s GOP maps, expanded citizenship checks, and the risks of voter-list errors and privacy breaches.

Election law scholar Richard Briffault of Columbia Law School explains the Supreme Court’s decision blocking mail-ballot restrictions, the dissent, and unresolved questions over federal authority. Bloomberg Law reporter Suzanne Monyak examines the legal battle over adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, renovation claims, fundraising pressure, congressional funding, and lawsuits involving other Washington landmarks.

Richard Briffault, Columbia law professor and elections expert, explains why a court blocked Alabama’s congressional map for intentional racial discrimination. Cary Coglianese, Penn administrative law scholar and regulator director, breaks down why rapid Trump-era rollbacks largely failed and what rebuilding agencies will take. They also compare other Southern map fights and preview key Supreme Court administrative cases.

Richard Briffault, Columbia law professor and election‑law expert, explains redistricting fights, state court rulings, and why federal demands for voter rolls hit legal limits. Dave Townsend, international trade lawyer, breaks down the rush of tariff refund filings, CBP’s payout system, and the legal battles over Section 122 and alternative tariff authorities.

Richard Briffault, Columbia elections law scholar, explains Supreme Court arguments over post‑Election Day mail‑ballot deadlines and state grace periods. Eric Talley, Columbia business law professor, walks through the jury verdict finding Elon Musk made misleading tweets during the Twitter purchase and the potential legal and market fallout. Short, sharp takes on timing, administration, and securities accountability.

Elections law expert Richard Briffault from Columbia Law School dives into the Supreme Court challenge over federal spending caps for political parties, highlighting the risks of enabling wealthy donors to bypass limits. He discusses the implications of lifting these caps on campaign finance. Meanwhile, Bloomberg Law's Jennifer Kay shares a fascinating custody battle involving Tucker, a golden doodle, revealing how the courts treat pets as property and the importance of preemptive pet ownership agreements. A blend of legal insight and quirky pet drama!

Mark Zaid, a national security attorney, delves into John Bolton's indictment under the Espionage Act, highlighting key legal challenges and implications. Richard Briffault, an elections law expert, discusses the Supreme Court’s upcoming decisions on the Voting Rights Act, predicting significant shifts in redistricting policies. Jacqueline Thomsen, a reporter focused on the judiciary, reveals how Reagan-appointed judges are increasingly critical of the Trump administration, showcasing a fascinating evolution in conservative judicial philosophy.

Elections law expert Richard Briffault from Columbia Law School discusses the Supreme Court's inclination to limit race-based electoral districts, emphasizing the complexities of the Voting Rights Act and its implications for redistricting. He outlines the potential impacts on midterm elections and the broader consequences for voting rights. Meanwhile, Bloomberg Law reporter Jacqueline Thomsen highlights Reagan-era judges who are pushing back against the Trump administration, revealing their commitment to the rule of law amid escalating executive power challenges.