Bloomberg Law

Elections law expert Richard Briffault and Bloomberg Law Supreme Court Reporter Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson discuss attempts to keep Trump off the ballot, including legal challenges under the 14th Amendment. They also explore the implications of recent court rulings on voting rights and the pressure faced by federal public defenders. The podcast touches on the conservative nature of the eighth circuit and the expansion of the Second Amendment.

Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, discusses Meta Platforms being sued by 41 states over addictive features in Instagram and Facebook that are harming the mental health of young people. Ann Lipton, business law professor at Tulane University, discusses how Instagram promoters are testing the limits of a 90-year-old securities law.

Eric Goldman, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on public officials blocking citizens on social media. Former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth explores Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the case charging him with trying to overturn the 2020 election. Bloomberg law reporter Dan Papscun talks about the legal 'hot tub' and its use for expert testimonies in courtrooms.

Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr discusses the influence of the conservative Fifth Circuit Court on the Supreme Court, Heidi Li Feldman explores the reinstatement of Biden administration ghost gun rules, and Laurel Calkins talks about a prolific inventor and patent troll.

Guests Jennifer Rie, Anthony Sabino, and Michael Benedetti discuss the US government's monopoly case against Google, Coinbase suing the SEC, and AI lawsuits. Topics include Google's partnership with Apple, implications of the case outcome, challenges faced by the SEC in regulating crypto, and privacy concerns with generative AI.

Joshua Kastenberg, a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School, discusses appellate court arguments over the gag order imposed on Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the latest effort by Texas to challenge the US government’s authority over immigration. June Grasso hosts.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussion on bias in court ruling and Trump's defense in a fraud case, including rejection of defense arguments. Exploration of legal appeals in Trump's case and new ethics code for the Supreme Court. Examining the need for a stronger code of conduct for Supreme Court justices. Analysis of lack of transparency and ethics violations within the court system. Discussion on class action lawsuit against FTX and celebrity endorsers. Examining restitution in parallel proceedings and potential for settlements. Analysis of the debate over voter intimidation and free speech protections.

Jennifer Rodgers, a former federal prosecutor, discusses Trump's motion for a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him. Sean McKessy, partner at Phillips & Cohen and first chief of the SEC's Whistleblower Office, talks about short sellers tipping off the SEC for extra money.

Constitutional law scholar discusses gaps in Supreme Court's ethics code. Partner at Paul Weiss talks about civil case over violence at Charlottesville rally and danger signs in recent protests.

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz discusses Trump's defense in the civil fraud trial, while First Amendment expert Eugene Volokh talks about the prosecution of men accused of robocalls with false information to Black voters. They explore defense strategy, witness recall, the contentious relationship between defense attorneys and the judge, robocalls' legality, AI in business, voter privacy concerns, and challenges to laws against robocalls in the political context.