Bloomberg Law

Legal experts discuss the verdict in a defamation lawsuit against Trump, the Supreme Court case over Starbucks firing union workers, and the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin.

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.

John Blume, Director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project, discusses the Supreme Court granting review to an Oklahoma inmate on death row. James Park, securities law expert, talks about the faceoff between the SEC and Binance in court.

Labor law expert Kate Andrias discusses the Supreme Court case involving Starbucks firing union workers, while former prosecutor Joshua Kastenberg delves into the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin. They discuss the intense fight against unions by Starbucks, the challenges and opportunities for unions in the US, and the upcoming trial of Baldwin with potential outcomes.

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco discusses the Supreme Court siding with the Biden administration in the fight with Texas over razor wire at the border. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos explores Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis being drawn into a divorce case of her top prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump.

Topics include the potential elimination of the Chevron Doctrine, the blocked merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, the ongoing case between Coinbase and the SEC, and Elon Musk's plea for a massive stock award.

Securities law expert Robert Heim discusses the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase. Business law expert Eric Talley talks about Elon Musk's ultimatum to the Tesla board. Domenique Camacho Moran discusses steps employers should take to avoid politics in the workplace.

Constitutional law Professor Harold Krent discusses the Supreme Court potentially overturning a 40-year old precedent that weakens federal agency power. Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst, talks about a judge blocking the JetBlue-Spirit Airways $3.8 billion deal on antitrust grounds.

Dave Aronberg discusses Trump's latest trial, Leon Fresco talks about tensions on the southern border, and Shannon Kirk introduces an AI Court Order Tracker. Topics include Trump testifying in court, absolute presidential immunity, Osage County's attention, and the impact of AI on the legal profession.

President Trump dominates Iowa caucuses with over 50% of the vote. Discussion on the challenges faced by candidate DeSantis and advantages of candidate Haley. Latest poll results show competition between Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump. Candidates reassessing their path forward after Iowa. Exploring the film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and coverage of the Iowa caucuses. Trump's victory poses challenges for the Republican party and concerns about his impact on democracy.