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Weekend Law: ABC-FTC Battle, Short Seller Trial, Trump Monuments Dispute

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May 17, 2026 · 2:24 AM

In the latest episode of Bloomberg Law's Weekend Law, experts delve into three major legal stories: the legal battle between ABC and the Federal Trade Commission involving Jimmy Kimmel, the prosecution of short seller Andrew Left, and the ongoing dispute over Trump's monuments.

Daniel Lyons, a professor at Boston College Law School and telecommunications law expert, analyzed the ABC-FTC case. Details of the legal arguments remain under seal, but the case centers on allegations of deceptive practices.

Securities law expert James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discussed the criminal case against Andrew Left, a prominent short seller. Left faces charges related to market manipulation. Park explained the nuances of securities law that could determine the outcome.

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, weighed in on the legal battle between former President Donald Trump and monuments preservation groups. The dispute involves Trump's efforts to alter or remove certain monuments, leading to clashes over historical preservation and executive authority.