Dr. Betsy Southerland, former EPA director of the Office of Science and Technology, joins Bloomberg Intelligence Litigation analyst Holly Froum to talk about the regulatory outlook for alleged cancer-linked PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” found in drinking water. Dr. Southerland discusses how and why the Trump EPA may roll back Biden-era rules passed in April that designated two of the most widely studied PFAS as hazardous under EPA Superfund laws and set maximum contaminant levels in drinking water. Dr. Southerland discusses how this could impact the safety of water for years to come and how Trump’s EPA may impact legal challenges to the rules by historic manufacturers like Chemours.

Dr. Betsy Southerland, former EPA director of the Office of Science and Technology, joins Bloomberg Intelligence Litigation analyst Holly Froum to talk about the regulatory outlook for alleged cancer-linked PFAS, also known as &ldquo;forever chemicals,&rdquo; found in drinking water. Dr. Southerland discusses how and why the Trump EPA may roll back Biden-era rules passed in April that designated two of the most widely studied PFAS as hazardous under EPA Superfund laws and set maximum contaminant levels in drinking water. Dr. Southerland discusses how this could impact the safety of water for years to come and how Trump&rsquo;s EPA may impact legal challenges to the rules by historic manufacturers like Chemours.

Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

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PFAS Could Make a Comeback Under Trump EPA

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What are the impacts of the Trump administration’s rescheduling of state-licensed medical cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I? Could federal rescheduling extend to recreational marijuana later this year? If so, how should companies, firms and operators prepare for a world where significant tax relief and growth opportunities emerge? Would Congress face pressure to consider a federal tax on the budding sector if broader cannabis reform is in the cards? Foley Hoag Partner Jeffrey Schultz joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s Nathan Dean and Holly Froum on this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast to discuss these and other questions facing the industry.

What are the impacts of the Trump administration&rsquo;s rescheduling of state-licensed medical cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I? Could federal rescheduling extend to recreational marijuana later this year? If so, how should companies, firms and operators prepare for a world where significant tax relief and growth opportunities emerge? Would Congress face pressure to consider a federal tax on the budding sector if broader cannabis reform is in the cards? Foley Hoag Partner Jeffrey Schultz joins Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Nathan Dean and Holly Froum on this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast to discuss these and other questions facing the industry.

Marijuana Rescheduling in Washington

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UCLA Law Professor William Boyd joins Bloomberg Intelligence litigation analyst Holly Froum on this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast to discuss Bayer’s appeal to the US Supreme Court of a $1.25 million verdict holding it liable for failing to warn that weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. They discuss Bayer’s arguments, the arguments’ vulnerabilities and how the court is likely to rule. They also explore the potential immunity Bayer has from future product-liability lawsuits concerning glyphosate products pursuant to a February executive order.

UCLA Law Professor William Boyd joins Bloomberg Intelligence litigation analyst <a href="https://blinks.bloomberg.com/people/profile/20219265">Holly Froum</a> on this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast to discuss Bayer&rsquo;s appeal to the US Supreme Court of a $1.25 million verdict holding it liable for failing to warn that weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. They discuss Bayer&rsquo;s arguments, the arguments&rsquo; vulnerabilities and how the court is likely to rule. They also explore the potential immunity Bayer has from future product-liability lawsuits concerning glyphosate products pursuant to a February executive order.

Bayer Appeal of Roundup Suits at Supreme Court

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A multitude of suits against social media companies like Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta and Snap accusing them of causing addiction and other harms lead this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast. Matt Schettenhelm previews a trial against Meta by over 30 state attorneys general set to start Aug. 17, with tens of billions in damages and penalties at stake, creating major pressure to settle. Justin Teresi discusses a Justice Department probe of exclusionary conduct in the corn and soybean seed markets, with companies like Bayer and Corteva potentially exposed. Andrew Silverman explains why AI-driven productivity gains could increase tax pressure on companies like Amazon, Nvidia and Intel tied to compute, energy and infrastructure as governments adapt tax systems previously built around labor and payrolls.

A multitude of suits against social media companies like Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta and Snap accusing them of causing addiction and other harms lead this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast. Matt Schettenhelm previews a trial against Meta by over 30 state attorneys general set to start Aug. 17, with tens of billions in damages and penalties at stake, creating major pressure to settle. Justin Teresi discusses a Justice Department probe of exclusionary conduct in the corn and soybean seed markets, with companies like Bayer and Corteva potentially exposed. Andrew Silverman explains why AI-driven productivity gains could increase tax pressure on companies like Amazon, Nvidia and Intel tied to compute, energy and infrastructure as governments adapt tax systems previously built around labor and payrolls.

Social Media Addicts, Seed Antitrust, AI Tax

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PFAS Could Make a Comeback Under Trump EPA

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