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Expert analysis on legal issues and cases in the news.  Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars on the legal stories making news and shaping the world.

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Bloomberg’s June Grasso speaks with Courtney Balaker, director of the film “Little Pink House,” about the new movie and the true eminent domain Supreme Court case that it is based on. They are joined by Susette Kelo, the woman whose life the movie depicts. David Bier, immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute, discusses a loss for the Trump administration after a federal appeals court ruled that the President’s plan to withhold funding from so-called “sanctuary cities” was illegal. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-04-19

Legal Cases Take Off After Southwest Engine Explosion

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Ronald Goldman, head of the aviation disaster litigation team at Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, discusses the legal cases that will be brought in the wake of an engine explosion on Southwest flight 1380, which resulted in one death and several injuries. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. Plus, Jeffrey Cramer, managing director of the Berkeley Research Group, discusses Michael Cohen’s court case as his lawyers and prosecutors put forward names for a so-called “special master” who will be in charge of going through the content that was seized in an FBI raid of Cohen’s offices. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-04-18

High Court Nixes Law Used to Deport Convicted Criminals

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Kevin Johnson, a professor at the University Of California Davis School Of Law, discusses the Supreme Court verdict in Sessions v. Dimaya, where the justices tossed out part of a law that allowed deportations of immigrants convicted of crimes. Plus, Daniel Stoller, senior editor for Bloomberg Law, discusses the continuing fallout surrounding Facebook’s data sharing policies, which are now under review from the European Union’s top court. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-17

Michael Cohen Becomes Major Distraction for Trump

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Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter and English, discusses a legal setback for President Trump after judge Kimba Wood rejected his initial request to keep prosecutors from reviewing evidence taken from Michael Cohen's office last week. And Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses the news of the day from the court, including a decision to drop a high profile case over emails stored overseas. Plus, a recap of the arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, which could change how Americans shop online. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-16

Comey Says Trump `Morally Unfit’ in First Interview

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Bill Gavin, former assistant director of the FBI, discusses former FBI director James Comey’s first interview since being fired by President Trump, where he told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that Trump is “morally unfit” for office. Plus, Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses a potentially landmark case being heard by the court on Tuesday, which could decides whether online retailers are required to charges sales tax for transactions on the web. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-12

Facebook Prepared to Battle Antitrust Concerns

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Greg Reback, of counsel at Carr & Ferrell, discusses growing antitrust concerns surrounding Facebook, which are coming to light in the wake of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Congressional testimony. Plus, William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses reports that President Trump considered firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein over his involvement in the raid of the offices of Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-10

Trump Attacks FBI Raid on Michael Cohen's Law Office

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Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses Monday's FBI raid on the law offices of Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, which brought about a fresh round of criticism from the president over special counsel Robert Mueller and the Russia investigation. Plus, Jennifer Rie, senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. regulators have cleared Bayer's $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto in a deal that has been nearly two years in the making. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-09

Manafort Says FBI Illegally Obtained Business Records

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Bradley Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc., discusses new claims from President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who says that the FBI illegally searched a storage unit that held his business and tax records. Manafort, along with his deputy Rick Gates, has already been indicted for money laundering as part of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Plus, Angela Campbell, Director of the Institute for Public Representation Communications and Technology Clinic at Georgetown Law, discusses why a coalition of consumer advocacy groups are suing YouTube for violating a children's privacy law. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-06

Trump Shows Confidence in Pruitt Amid Ethics Questions

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Jennifer Dlouhy, Bloomberg News environmental policy reporter, discusses Scott Pruitt's future in the Trump Administration. The EPA administrator has been accused of a variety of ethics misdemeanors, but President Trump continues to publically support Pruitt, who is carrying out Trump's ambitious deregulatory agenda. Plus, Patrick Gregory, a reporter for Bloomberg Law, discusses how President Trump could have the chance to flip three federal appeals courts that currently have a majority of Democratic-nominated justices. In 2017, President Trump had a record-breaking 12 justices confirmed by the Senate. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Amy Morris.

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Published 2018-04-05

Liberal Judge Celebrates Wisconsin Supreme Court Win

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Michael Bologna, a reporter for Bloomberg Law, discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where liberal judge Rebecca Dallet won in a hard fought and expensive election, which has cut the conservative majority on the court down to just one justice. Plus, Matthew Schettenhelm, media analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s upcoming Capitol Hill testimony and how the Facebook co-founder’s comments could lead to new data privacy rules from Congress. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Nathan Hager. 

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Published 2018-04-04

States Challenge 2020 Census Citizenship Question

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Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, discusses a multi-state lawsuit challenging the trump administration's plans to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 census. The debate comes amid a new immigration controversy as President Trump continues to bring attention to a "caravan" of refugees currently making their way to the U.S. border. Plus, William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses reports that Robert Mueller told attorneys for President Trump that the president is not being considered as a criminal target. The news comes as President Trump's legal team thins, revealing potential gaps in Trumps defense team. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-03

America Rolls Out Its Libor Replacement

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Eric Talley, Co-Director of the Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership at Columbia Law School, discusses the debut of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, which will eventually replace Libor. Plus, Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses a former Washington D.C. consultant who is being charging with leaking government information to hedge funds. In his defense, David Patton, the attorney for David Blaszczak has argued that “D.C. is the town that never shuts up.” They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-04-02

Trump Attacks Amazon for Hurting U.S. Post Office

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Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discuses President Trump's claims that Amazon is costing the U.S. Postal Service a "fortune" and repeated claims that Amazon does not fully pay its taxes.  They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Peter Barnes. Plus, Charles Warren, chair of the Environmental practice at Kramer Levin Naftalis and Frankel, discusses plans by the Trump administration to roll back Obama-era fuel economy standards for automakers, citing high costs as the reason for the rollback. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-29

Mueller Talks Continue Amid Trump Legal Team Reshuffle

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Greg Farrell, Bloomberg News legal investigative reporter, discusses ongoing negotiations between Robert Mueller’s office and President Trump’s legal team, which is now being led by Jay Sekulow, who has taken the place of John Dowd after he resigned last week. Plus, Rick Hasen, a professor at UC Irvine, and author of "The Justice of Contradictions: Antonin Scalia and the Politics of Disruption," discusses a Supreme Court case that addresses congressional redistricting in Maryland, where democratic state officials are accused of drawing Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett off the map, creating another safe Democratic seat. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Peter Barnes. 

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Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg News deputy managing editor, discusses the departure of John Dowd as President Trump’s lead attorney against Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Dowd’s departure comes after the President decided to hire high-profile lawyer Joseph diGenova, who has made waves recently by claiming that the Justice Department is trying to frame President Trump. He speaks with Bloomberg's Peter Barnes and June Grasso.

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Published 2018-03-16

Mueller Steps Towards Red Line with New Subpoenas

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William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses a New York Times report that details new Subpoenas issued by special counsel Robert Mueller, including ones involving the Trump Organization, which the President has said he would see as a red line in the investigation. Plus, Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses new regulator concerns over Bayer's planned $66 billion takeover of Monsanto after the Department of Justice voiced new antitrust concerns over the deal. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-15

Senate Passes Bill Rolling Back Dodd-Frank Rules

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Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses a bipartisan bill to roll back parts of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which was passed by the Senate on Wednesday night. Plus, Jean Eggen, a professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, discusses two court cases that will determine whether Monsanto’s Roundup, the world’s top-selling herbicide, is too toxic for retail sale. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-14

Pruitt Signals Fight with CA Over Emissions Rules

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Ann Carlson, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses comments made by EPA administrator Scott Pruitt in a Bloomberg interview, where he signaled an upcoming fight between the federal government and the state of California, which has been the nationwide standard bearer for automotive emissions regulations since the Obama era. Plus, Leon Fresco, a partner a Holland and Knight, discusses a decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to allow Texas to enforce much of its controversial sanctuary city ban, which will force all law enforcement personnel and elected officials to comply with the Trump administration's policies on illegal immigration. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-13

Trump Blocks Broadcom’s Bid for Qualcomm

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Matt Larson, Bloomberg Intelligence litigation analyst, discusses why President Trump blocked Broadcom’s hostile takeover bid for Qualcomm, citing national security concerns. Plus, Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional district, which pits Republican Rick Saccone against up-and-coming Democrat Conor Lamb, who has the chance to retake what was once a solidly republican district. The election is further complicated by Pennsylvania’s congressional voting map, which is due to be redrawn before the end of the year. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg News deputy managing editor, discusses a Bloomberg report that special counsel Robert Mueller is considering a delay in obstruction of justice charges in his investigation in an attempt to prevent scaring witnesses from testifying about Russian interference in the election. Plus, Matt Gold, a professor at Fordham University Law School, discusses the legal challenges that could face President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso and Peter Barnes. 

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Published 2018-03-09

Missouri Lawsuit Against Google Could Shift Senate (Audio)

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Josh Brustein, Bloomberg News technology reporter, discusses an antitrust lawsuit being brought against Google by Missouri attorney general Josh Hawley, where he is also running for a Senate seat. Plus, Jim Ferraro, founding shareholder of the Ferraro Law Firm, discusses why opioid makers are facing a series of lawsuits across the United States, blaming them for the current opioid crisis facing America. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-08

Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump Allowed to Continue

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Mary Wood, professor at the University of Oregon Law School, discusses a class action lawsuit that is being brought against the federal government by a group of youths, who blame the government for its inaction on climate change. Plus, Naomi Nix, Bloomberg News corporate influence reporter, discusses why American banks and retailers are fighting over whether financial companies need to follow a new national standard to quickly notify consumers about data breaches. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso and Peter Barnes. 

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Published 2018-03-07

DOJ Takes California to Court Over Immigration Laws

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David Bier, an immigration policy analyst for the Cato Institute, discusses why the Justice Department is suing California over the state’s immigration laws, which Attorney General Jeff Sessions says are preventing federal immigration agents from doing their jobs. Plus, Olga Kharif, Bloomberg News Bitcoin reporter, discusses a new letter from the Treasury Department, which offers new guidelines for initial coin offerings, telling issuers and investors that they must adhere to U.S. banking rules. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-05

Mueller Expands Investigation into UAE Contact (Audio)

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Andrew Kent, a professor at Fordham University School of Law, discusses new reports that special counsel Robert Mueller has expanded his investigation to focus on George Nader, a Lebanese-American businessman who is now an adviser to the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-03-01

Mueller Said to Look into Democratic Email Hacking

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Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses new reports that special counsel Robert Mueller is looking for new information into how much President Trump knew about email hacking attacks that struck the democratic camp during the 2016 presidential election. Plus, Benjamin Levine, senior counsel and Gordon & Rees, discusses leaks of court documents in the ongoing federal investigation into bribery at the highest levels of college basketball. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-02-28

Supreme Court Hears Political Polling Attire Case

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Dan Weiner, senior counsel at the Brennan Center, discusses the Supreme Court case Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Joe Mansky, which will decide whether citizens are allowed to wear political attire to polling places when voting. Plus, Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, discusses a Supreme Court decision to overturn a ruling that had guaranteed periodic bond hearings, and the possibility of release, for thousands of foreigners who are being detained while facing deportation. They speak with Bloomberg’s June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-02-26

Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump with Immigration Decision

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Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses the Supreme Court's Monday action to reject a Trump administration appeal aimed at ending the DACA program. Plus, a look at Monday's arguments in a case that could have resounding effects on public worker unions. Plus, William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses the release of a memo written by Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee. The heavily redacted document was published in response to a memo written by the committee's chairman, Devin Nunes. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-22

Winner-Takes-All Electoral Structure Faces Challenges

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Josh Douglas, a professor at the University of Kentucky Law School, discusses a legal challenge to four states’ winner-take-all method of allocating U.S. presidential electoral college votes, claiming that the practices results in some votes being more important than others. Plus, Brad Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc., discusses new charges filed against ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his former deputy, Rick Gate, who have already been indicted for money laundering and failing to register for political consulting work performed in Ukraine. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-21

AT&T Faces Court Loss Over White House Documents

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Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses a setback for AT&T as the company tries to win the right to acquire Time Warner. On Tuesday, a Washington D.C. judge denied AT&T's request to identify any communications between the White House and Attorney General Jeff Sessions regarding the merger, or between Sessions and the department’s antitrust division. Plus, Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses a unanimous Supreme Court decision, which protects public companies from whistle-blower lawsuits. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-20

Mueller Charges Ex-Skadden Lawyer in Newest Indictment

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Andrew Kent, a professor at Fordham University Law School, discusses the latest victim in special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election; Alex Van Der Zwann, a former attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom, was charged Tuesday with making false statements to federal authorities. Plus, Michael Morley, a professor at Barry University, discusses Pennsylvania's news congressional voter map, which was redrawn by the state's Supreme Court after ruling that the old map unfairly benefited republican candidates. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-16

Lanny Davis Reacts to New Russia Indictments

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Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, discusses new indictments that were revealed on Friday in the continuing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Politics, Policy, Power and Law." He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-02-15

Judge Lashes Out at Lawyers in Manafort Laundering Case

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William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses why the judge in Paul Manafort’s money-laundering case is complaining that there had been too many secret filings in the case. President Trump’s former 2016 campaign chairman and his deputy Rick Gates have been accused of failing to register as foreign agents, for political consulting they did for Ukraine and pro-Russian politicians there. Plus, Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses a group of Supreme Court justices who have emerged as consensus-builders in the court, even as partisan infighting takes over much of Washington politics. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-14

State Department Au Pair Program At Risk

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Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg Businessweek reporter, discusses a new class action lawsuit that has been brought in relation to the U.S. Au Pair program, which is now under pressure by plaintiffs lawyers who argue that the program has been used by employers fix wages for caregivers. Plus, Jennifer Ann Drobac, a professor at Harvard University Law School, discusses a new lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein that was brought by New York attorney general Eric Schniederman over the sale of his company, Weinstein Co. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-12

DOJ Number Three Lawyer Leaves Post to Work For Walmart

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Brad Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc, discusses Rachel Brand's decision to leave her job at the Justice Department. Brand had been the number three lawyer at the Justice Department, reporting directly to Rod Rosenstein, but left the role after just nine months for the top legal job at Walmart. Plus, Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame University Law School, discusses President Trump's decision not to release a democrat-authored memo from the House Intelligence Committee, which rebuts a memo written by committee chairman Devin Nunes that was released in January. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-02-08

SEC Takes a Closer Look at Cryptocurrency Regulation

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Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses new regulatory scrutiny for cryptocurrencies after the SEC's office of compliance inspections and examinations said digital currencies "present a number of risks for retail investors.” He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Politics, Policy, Power and Law." He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-07

Kalanick Takes the Stand at Uber-Waymo Trial

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Peter Blumberg, Bloomberg News legal editor, discusses the latest updates in the Uber-Waymo trial, where Uber founder Travis Kalanick took the stand on Tuesday as a California court tries to decide whether Uber stole intellectual property from Google’s driverless car venture. Plus, Jennifer Daskal, a professor at American University Washington School of Law, discusses the prospect of a meeting between President Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-06

Justice Alito Leaves PA Voting Districts in Place

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Josh Douglas, a professor at the University of Kentucky Law School, discusses a decision by Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito to leave in place a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling requiring the Republican-controlled legislature to draw new lines by February 9th for approval by the Democratic governor. Plus, Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses a new memo from the House Intelligence Committee, this time written by a democrat, which is now awaiting release approval from the White House. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-05

Wells Fargo Plunges After Fed Growth Ban

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Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses new restrictions on Wells Fargo after the Federal Reserve banned the bank from growing until it convinces authorities it’s addressing shortcomings. Plus, William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses the so-called Nunes memo, which president Trump said over the weekend “totally” vindicated him of any collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-02-02

Trump Laments at Politicization of Law Enforcement

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Bradley Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc., discusses the expected release of the so-called Nunes Memo, which is said to contain evidence of federal law enforcement bias against President Trump. Plus, Eben Novy-Williams, Bloomberg News sports business reporter, discusses how companies are avoiding U.S. gambling rules by allowing sports fans to place bets events in the game as it unfolds. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-31

Trump Acts to Keep Guantanamo Bay Prison Open

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J. Wells Dixon, senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, discusses President Trump’s move to keep open the controversial military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Plus, Omri Ben Shahar, a professor at the University of Chicago School of Law, discusses why U.S. regulators are said to be probing reports that Apple violated securities laws when it slowed older iPhone models with a software update. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-30

Amid Trump Attacks, FBI's Andrew McCabe to Step Down

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Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame University Law School, discusses FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe's decision to step down from his role after repeated attacks by President Trump and other republicans against American law enforcement agencies and investigations into Russian interference in U.S. elections. Plus, Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses a federal court case that could decide the extent to which bitcoin can be regulated by U.S. authorities. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-29

New York Brings Legal Challenge to Trump ACA Rollback

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Timothy Jost, a professor at Washington and Lee University Law School, discusses a legal challenge against the Trump administration, which was brought by Minnesota and New York State in response to rollbacks in low-income healthcare funding. Plus, Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses efforts by the Democratic party to redraw the North Carolina congressional election map, which is being challenged in a barrage of court cases for being partisan. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-26

Trump Reportedly Mulled Firing Mueller

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Jeffrey Cramer, managing director of the Berkeley Research Group, discusses reports that President Trump tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller in June of 2017, but relented after White House Counsel Don McGahn refused to carry out the order and threatened to resign. Plus, Daniel Lyons, a professor at Boston College Law School, discusses New York's plans to force broadband companies to honor the spirit of net neutrality rules, which were rolled back by the FCC last year. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. 

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Published 2018-01-25

Trump Administration Sued Over Medicaid Overhaul (Audio)

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Sidney Watson, a professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, discusses new legal challenges to the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul state Medicaid systems by allowing states to require some beneficiaries to work or pursue jobs. Plus, Ray Colitt, Bloomberg News Brasilia bureau chief, discusses a Brazilian court decision to uphold graft charges against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who had been planning another presidential bid. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Former Congressman Barney Frank discusses Mick Mulvaney's leadership of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was established under the Dodd Frank Act. In an editorial earlier this week, Mulvaney criticized past leadership of the agency for "pushing the envelope" on financial over-regulation. Plus, William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. This week, reports emerged that prosecutors working for Mueller spoke with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, making him the first Trump cabinet official to be interviewed by Mueller. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-23

Justice Department Decides to Retry Sen. Menendez (Audio)

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Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter and English, discusses the Justice Department's decision to retry New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, who was brought up on corruption charges last year in a case that ended in a mistrial. Plus, Martha Coakley, the former Attorney General of Massachusetts and current partner at Foley Hoag, discusses the wave of marijuana legalization that is sweeping across the United States, even an it is challenged by the Trump Administration and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Published 2018-01-23

CFPB Signals New Leadership with $0 Budget Request (Audio)

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Dalie Jimenez, a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and founding member of the CFPB, discusses the new leadership currently in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has asked the Federal Reserve for no funding for the second quarter and dropped a lawsuit over payday loans. Plus, Craig Newman, a partner at Patterson Belknap, discusses a new legal challenge currently facing Google in a UK court, which revolves around internet users' so-called "right to be forgotten," which allows people to ask for links to online information about them to be removed from search engine results if the information is outdated or irrelevant. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. 

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