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Trump Blocks Broadcom’s Bid for Qualcomm Mar 13, 2018

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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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Mueller Said to Consider Delaying Obstruction Charges (Audio) Mar 12, 2018

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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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Missouri Lawsuit Against Google Could Shift Senate (Audio) Mar 09, 2018

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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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Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump Allowed to Continue Mar 08, 2018

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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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DOJ Takes California to Court Over Immigration Laws Mar 07, 2018

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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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Mueller Expands Investigation into UAE Contact (Audio) Mar 05, 2018

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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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Mueller Said to Look into Democratic Email Hacking Mar 01, 2018

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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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Supreme Court Hears Political Polling Attire Case Feb 28, 2018

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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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Microsoft Takes on Trump in Supreme Court Challenge Feb 27, 2018

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Matt Larson, a litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Microsoft's Supreme Court case against U.S. law enforcement, where the software giant is challenging U.S. rules about computer data stored overseas. He speaks with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

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Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump with Immigration Decision Feb 26, 2018

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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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