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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 a...

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....

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 Univ...

Bloomberg's June Grasso looks ahead to what to expect from the Supreme Court when it reconvenes for the February term. She speaks with Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, and Paul Smith, a professor at Georgetown Law.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 polit...

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...

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 decisio...

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 omny...

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 bet...

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 In...

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...

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...

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...

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 fe...

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, wh...

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...

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 L...

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 Ro...

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...

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...

David McLaughlin, a legal reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses efforts by a group of policy wonks, who are trying to toughen federal antitrust enforcement and return policy to its 20th century roots. Plus, Tom Schoenberg, Bloomberg News legal reporter, discusses the professional future of White House counsel Donald McGahn, whose future is in doubt after Steve Bannon’s testimony before the House...

Jeff Cramer, managing director at the Berkeley Research Group, discusses reports that former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has struck a deal with U.S. investigators looking into Russian interference in the 2016 elections. Plus, Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, discusses new attempts by the Trump administration to shut down the DACA program, which now involves a petition to...

Jeff Cramer, managing director at the Berkeley Research Group, discusses reports that former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has struck a deal with U.S. investigators looking into Russian interference in the 2016 elections. Plus, Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, discusses new attempts by the Trump administration to shut down the DACA program, which now involves a petition to...

Richard Pomp, a professor at the University of Connecticut Law School, and Edward Zelinsky, a professor at Cardozo School of Law, discuss the Supreme Court's decision to take up a case that could free state and local governments to collect billions of dollars in sales tax from online retailers. Plus, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr discusses other breaking news from the court. The...