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May 16, 2026
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Weekend Law: Jimmy Kimmel, Short Seller Trial & Trump vs Monuments | Bloomberg Law
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June Grosso
(Legal analyst and host for Bloomberg Law)
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James Park
(Professor, UCLA Law School)
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Neama Rahmani
(Guest)
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June Grosso
(Legal analyst and host for Bloomberg Law)
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Daniel Lyons
(Guest)
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Executive Summary
The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, is escalating pressure on Disney/ABC, initiating an early review of its broadcast licenses and investigating 'The View' under 'equal time' rules, actions perceived as politically motivated by President Trump's criticism.
Prominent short-seller Andrew Left of Citron Research is on trial for securities fraud, with prosecutors alleging he used social media to manipulate stock prices for profit, a case that could set a precedent for financial commentary in the digital age.
The Trump administration is facing legal challenges over controversial and costly renovations to national landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and the White House, employing a strategy of proceeding with construction despite court injunctions.
Disney is mounting a significant legal defense against the FCC, retaining top legal counsel and accusing the agency of attempting to chill protected speech, setting the stage for a major First Amendment battle over regulatory overreach.
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