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Feb 8, 2018 • 7min

SEC Takes a Closer Look at Cryptocurrency Regulation

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 7, 2018 • 14min

Kalanick Takes the Stand at Uber-Waymo Trial

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 6, 2018 • 15min

Justice Alito Leaves PA Voting Districts in Place

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2018 • 16min

Wells Fargo Plunges After Fed Growth Ban

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 2, 2018 • 15min

Trump Laments at Politicization of Law Enforcement

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 31, 2018 • 15min

Trump Acts to Keep Guantanamo Bay Prison Open

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 30, 2018 • 14min

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2018 • 15min

New York Brings Legal Challenge to Trump ACA Rollback

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 26, 2018 • 15min

Trump Reportedly Mulled Firing Mueller

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 25, 2018 • 15min

Trump Administration Sued Over Medicaid Overhaul (Audio)

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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