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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Intelligence Committee earlier in the week. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Supreme Court to allow the administration to go ahead with its plans to dismantle the program, which would allow people brought into the country illegally as children to remain in the U.S. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Supreme Court to allow the administration to go ahead with its plans to dismantle the program, which would allow people brought into the country illegally as children to remain in the U.S. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses the House's passage of an extension to the Foreign intelligence Surveillance Act, otherwise known as FISA, which has seen unsteady support from the President, who says he's now for the warrantless spying bill. Plus, Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses why lawmakers are asking for a new investigation into Intel CEO Brian Krzanich for selling a chunk of his shares in the chipmaker last year, just before the company announced that its processors were vulnerable to hackers. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enrique Armijo, a professor at Elon University Law School, discusses President Trump's recent comments about strengthening U.S. libel laws, which he has criticized as too soft after the release of Michael Wolff's controversial new book, "Fire and Fury." Plus, Jonathan Brater, counsel at the Brennan Center's democracy program, discusses Supreme Court arguments in the case Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, which will decide whether Ohio was allowed to purge voters from state election rolls after a certain period of electoral inactivity. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kartikay Mehrotra, Bloomberg News legal reporter, discusses a new class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. for cheating on emissions tests. Drivers are claiming that Ford rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests, becoming the latest carmaker to come under fire for falsifying test results. Plus, David Bier, immigration policy analyst for the Cato Institute, discusses why a San Francisco federal judge decided to reject the government’s argument that courts can’t review whether the president improperly decided to terminate the DACA program. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc., discusses new reports that special counsel Robert Mueller is looking to interview President Trump as he continues to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election. Plus, Daniel Lyons, a professor at Boston College Law School, discusses new efforts to bring about net neutrality laws on a state level after FCC chairman Ajit Pai rolled back the Obama-era internet rules. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses attacks by House Republicans against the FBI and the Russia investigation as GOP lawmakers try to prepare the party for the 2018 midterm elections. Plus, Greg Stohr, Bloomberg news Supreme Court reporter, discusses the news of the day from the Supreme Court, which includes a decision by the court to take another look at a Georgia inmate’s death sentence after one of the jurors referred to the defendant using a racial slur. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Knoll, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, discusses New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to challenge the Republican tax plan, which he has labeled “ultimate fraud.” Plus, Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses attempts by President Trump's legal team to silence former chief strategist Steve Bannon, who is quoted in a new book criticizing the president and his family. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Cramer, managing director of the Berkeley Research Group, discusses a new civil lawsuit that was filed by Paul Manafort, who is accusing special counsel Robert Mueller and deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein of overstepping their authority. Plus, Alex Kreit, a professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, discusses attorney general Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind an Obama-era policy that helped U.S. states legalize recreational marijuana use. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luca Enriques, professor at Oxford University Law School, discusses the rollout of the new MiFID II rules, which will imposed transparency on traders and are seen as a way to curb conflicts of interest at banks. Plus, Kartikay Mehrotra, Bloomberg News legal reporter, discusses President Trump’s attempts to shift the judiciary to the right, which is facing obstacles as President Obama’s judicial legacy remains prominent across the country. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Katz, founding partner at founding partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks, discusses Supreme Court chief justice John Robert's recent pledge to reassess how the federal judiciary handle sexual harassment claims. Plus, Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses a court victory for Lynn Tilton, founder of Patriarch Partners, who was accused of defrauding investors out of more than $1 billion. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses a new lawsuit against KKR and Blackstone, which was brought on behalf of taxpayers in the state of Kentucky and accuses the firms of delivering worse returns than they had advertised. Plus, Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses a last-minute suit by Roy Moore, who attempted to challenge Doug Jones' victory in the Alabama special senate election. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Katz, founding partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks, discusses a new internal report, which found “systemic” mishandling of sexual harassment claims at the Department of Justice. Plus, Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses why New York State is offering a new alternative to the fiduciary rule, which has been delayed by the Trump administration in an effort to cut regulations. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Wallance, a professor at Campbell University School of Law, discusses why New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia are suing the Department of Defense, arguing that many service members who are disqualified from gun ownership weren't reported to the national background check system. Plus, Andy Spalding, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, discusses why a New York jury acquitted a former Peruvian soccer official, who was accused of accepting bribes from sports marketing companies in exchange for media rights to professional tournaments. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCC commissioner Brendan Carr discusses the Thursday decision to roll back Obama-era net neutrality rules, which bar broadband providers from favoring the internet traffic of websites willing to pay for speedier service. Plus, Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the potential antitrust challenges to Disney's planned $52.4 billion acquisition of many of 21st Century Fox's core assets. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Blackman, a professor at the South Texas College of Law, discusses why a New York court has thrown out a case against President Trump for defamatory tweets, calling the suit "too vague." Plus, Bradley Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid Plc, discusses House testimony by deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein, who will face tough lawmaker questions from both sides of the aisle over DOJ involvement in Robert Mueller's Russia probe. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discusses how long the Federal government should be allowed to detain legally detain a U.S. citizen before letting them challenge their detention. Anthony Kreis, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses why the Supreme Court decided to turn down a case that would have decided whether a major federal job-bias law covers discrimination based on sexual orientation. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, discusses special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election, which has resulted in legal action against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. Plus, Peter Carstensen, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, discusses European Union opposition to Bayer’s $66 billion takeover of Monsanto. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bier, immigration policy analyst for the Cato Institute, discusses the Supreme Court's decision to consider President Trump's latest travel, which has been making its way through lower courts. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Kent, a professor at Fordham University Law School, discusses special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, which is now said to focus on former national security adviser Michael Flynn. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Eric Goldman, co-director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University, and Gerrit De Vynck, a tech policy reporter for Bloomberg News, discuss legal challenges facing American tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Apple. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Kreis, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses why a Louisiana appeals court turned down an executive order extending bias protections to gay and transgender workers in the state. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Andrew Kent, a professor at Fordham University Law School, and William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, discuss special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, which is now said to focus on former national security adviser Michael Flynn. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Lyons, a professor at Boston College School of Law, discusses reports that the U.S. Justice Department is “actively” considering a lawsuit to block AT&T’s $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses reports that senior executives at Societe Generale are being investigated by U.S. regulators over the bank’s role in manipulating Libor rates. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Daniel Lyons, a professor at Boston College School of Law, discusses reports that the U.S. Justice Department is “actively” considering a lawsuit to block AT&T’s $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Richard Schmalbeck, a professor at Duke University Law School Tim Speiss, a partner at EisnerAmper, discuss the Republican tax plan, which could lead to infighting within the Republican Party and impact the nation’s deficit. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses a multiyear investigation by dozen of state attorneys general, which has revealed a global generic drug price fixing conspiracy, which has reached all the way to Mylan president Rajiv Malik. She speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jed Shugerman, a professor at Fordham University Law School, and Ryan Goodman, a professor at NYU School of Law, discuss reports that former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos wrote in an email that top Trump campaign officials agreed to a pre-election meeting with representatives of Vladimir Putin. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Pat Parenteau, a professor at the Vermont Law School, discusses an agreement by Exxon Mobil Corp. to pay more than $300 to resolve air quality violations for eight chemical plants in Texas and Louisiana. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Jed Shugerman, a professor at Fordham University Law School, and Ryan Goodman, a professor at NYU School of Law, discuss reports that former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos wrote in an email that top Trump campaign officials agreed to a pre-election meeting with representatives of Vladimir Putin. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katherine Franke, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses a decision by a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. She speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, discusses Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell's plan to move forward with hearings for the federal judge nominations that are currently awaiting confirmation by the senate. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Stephen Vladeck, a professor at The University of Texas Law School, discusses the next steps in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, which resulted in charges for three people on Monday. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Bloomberg) -- Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School and former judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force, and Katherine Franke, a professor at Columbia Law School, discuss a decision by a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Banks, a professor at Syracuse University Law School, and Fordham Law School professor Andrew Kent discuss Special Counsel Robert Muller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's Bloomberg LawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.