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Bloomberg
June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars, analyzing legal issues and cases in the news.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 37min
Weekend Law: Religion in Schools, Mass Deportations & Nvidia Suit
Caroline Mala Corbin, a First Amendment law expert from the University of Miami, discusses a federal court ruling against a Louisiana law mandating the Ten Commandments in schools, shedding light on its constitutional challenges. Gregory Garre, former US Solicitor General, delves into the Supreme Court's examination of Nvidia's alleged securities fraud related to cryptocurrency, highlighting the complexities of evidentiary standards. They also touch on the logistical and economic intricacies of mass deportation initiatives, offering a multifaceted view of current legal controversies.

Nov 15, 2024 • 30min
Nvidia Investor Fraud Suit & Ten Commandments in Schools
Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins and former US Solicitor General, dives into a Supreme Court case concerning Nvidia's securities fraud allegations. Meanwhile, Caroline Mala Corbin, a First Amendment expert and professor, tackles the unconstitutionality of Louisiana's law mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in schools. The discussion highlights the complexity of securities litigation and scrutinizes the balance between religious expression and constitutional law in public education.

Nov 14, 2024 • 40min
Trump to Roll Back Climate Gains & Laken Riley Murder Trial
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.

Nov 13, 2024 • 38min
Obstacles to Trump's Mass Deportation Plan
Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the ambitious mass deportation plans presented during Trump's campaign. He delves into the immense legal and logistical challenges these policies face, from identifying deportable individuals to international acceptance of deportees. Greg Stohr, Bloomberg's Supreme Court reporter, shares insights on how the court could act as a check on Trump’s immigration strategies in a potential second term, highlighting the historical context of enforcement and judicial influence.

Nov 11, 2024 • 33min
Trump Jeopardizes Union Gains & SCOTUS Flips
Kate Andrias, a labor law expert from Columbia Law School, highlights the threats a second Trump administration poses to recent labor gains. Harold Krent, from Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses potential shifts in Supreme Court cases, particularly regarding regulations on healthcare for transgender minors and ghost guns. They explore how political leadership affects union rights, the legal landscape of labor relations, and the complexities surrounding executive influence on judicial proceedings.

Nov 8, 2024 • 37min
Weekend Law: Trump and SCOTUS, Facebook Suit & Abortion Access
Join securities law expert James Park, a UCLA professor, as he delves into the multibillion-dollar lawsuit facing Meta over securities fraud connected to data breaches. Constitutional law expert David Super from Georgetown illuminates the potential shake-ups at the Supreme Court should Trump secure a second term, including major implications for future appointments. Health care attorney Harry Nelson discusses the recent ballot measures affecting abortion access in several states, reflecting on the evolving landscape of reproductive rights.

Nov 8, 2024 • 33min
Trump's Impact on SCOTUS & Facebook Arguments
David Super, a Constitutional law expert and Georgetown Law professor, shares insights on the potential changes to the Supreme Court under a second Trump term, focusing on the implications of judicial appointments and justices' retirements. James Park, a securities law expert from UCLA, delves into the complexities of a Facebook lawsuit stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, discussing the challenges of corporate disclosures and the legal ramifications for investors. Both guests offer a deep dive into the evolving legal landscape.

Nov 6, 2024 • 38min
Abortion Rights Votes & Trump Judiciary Tactics
Harry Nelson, a healthcare law expert, dives into the impact of recent abortion rights ballot measures, revealing a surprising 70% approval rate even in conservative regions. Elizabeth Burch, a mass torts professor, discusses Johnson & Johnson's tumultuous $8.2 billion talc settlement strategy and its implications for plaintiffs. Carl Tobias, a legal scholar, analyzes the potential repercussions of Donald Trump's judicial appointments on the future of the federal courts, particularly regarding abortion rights and overall legal landscape reform.

Nov 5, 2024 • 34min
DA Can't Stop Musk Giveaway & Fired Prosecutors Run for Election
Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter, delves into the justices’ review of Louisiana's congressional map, potentially reshaping 2024 elections. Chris Dolmetsch discusses a Philadelphia D.A.’s struggle against Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway, stirring debate on lotteries. Alex Ebert covers the political battle of former Florida prosecutors seeking reelection after being fired, while Joe Whitley examines the complexities of a Wisconsin Bell fraud case under the False Claims Act.

Nov 1, 2024 • 35min
Weekend Law: Election Cases, Musk Sweepstakes & SBF Cooperator
Richard Brofalt, a Columbia Law School professor, discusses a Supreme Court case on voter purges and their implications for voter rights. Douglas Spencer, from the University of Colorado, examines the legality of Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes amid potential legal violations. Chris Dolmesh updates on the lawsuit's movements through courts. Ava Benny Morrison covers the sentencing of Nishad Singh from FTX, exploring the dynamics of cooperation in legal trials and contrasting his outcome with other executives facing harsher repercussions.