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Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news. The show examines all aspects of the legal profession, from intellectual property to criminal law, from bankruptcy to securities law, drawing on the deep research tools of BloombergLaw.com.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 35min
Obamacare at SCOTUS & Soccer Monopoly Trial
Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney from Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, delves into the latest legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the fight for preventive healthcare services. Antitrust expert Peter Carstensen from the University of Wisconsin Law School analyzes the soccer monopoly trial, emphasizing the NASL's claims of collusion against U.S. Soccer and MLS. They discuss the implications of these legal battles on healthcare access and competitive fairness in the sports industry.

Jan 14, 2025 • 31min
Transgender Rule Vacated & Special Counsel Report Release
Samantha Hunt, an attorney at A Better Balance focusing on LGBTQIA rights, discusses the recent reversal of Title IX protections for transgender students by a Kentucky judge. She highlights the implications for student rights and the ongoing struggle for equality in education. Meanwhile, Joseph Lynyak, a banking attorney, tackles the complexities surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act, especially its challenges and potential ramifications for businesses. The conversation also touches on the legal landscape regarding Trump's election investigation report as it becomes publicly available.

Jan 11, 2025 • 37min
Weekend Law: Trump Sentenced & TikTok Ban
Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, dissects the implications of Donald Trump’s sentencing, linking political actions to judicial accountability. Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, dives into the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on the TikTok ban, weighing national security against First Amendment rights. John Kabealo, an expert in cross-border transactions, analyzes the lawsuit from Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel against the Biden administration, raising questions on political motivations and legal procedures in foreign investments.

Jan 10, 2025 • 38min
Trump Sentencing & Ban on Drilling in Federal Waters
Constitutional law expert Michael Dorf, a professor at Cornell Law School, discusses President-elect Trump’s arguments for getting the Supreme Court to put off his sentencing for his hush money conviction. Environmental law expert Pat Parenteau, a professor at Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses why Trump’s promise to reverse President Biden’s oil and gas drilling ban along most of the US coastline, will be difficult to keep. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2025 • 37min
Trump Sentencing. Net Neutrality & DEI Programs
Erik Larson, a Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses Donald Trump's Supreme Court appeal regarding his hush money case, exploring implications for presidential immunity. Christopher Yoo, a law professor, delves into the recent ruling that dismantled net neutrality, raising concerns about the FCC's authority. Alex Ebert highlights a crucial New Jersey court decision that defends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs against backlash, showcasing the ongoing national debate about DEI initiatives. The conversation weaves together legal intricacies and their impact on society.

Jan 10, 2025 • 9min
Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Allows Trump Sentencing
A divided US Supreme Court cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case, dealing him a setback as he prepares to begin his second term in office. For reaction and perspective, host Doug Krizner speaks with Bloomberg legal analyst and host of Bloomberg Law, June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 36min
Nippon, US Steel Sue Biden & Barr Steps Down
John Kabealo, a Washington DC attorney who specializes in cross-border transactions, discusses Nippon Steel and United States Steel suing the Biden administration over President Biden’s blocking of their nearly $15 billion deal. Kathryn Judge, a professor at Columbia Law School and an expert on banking and financial regulation, discusses Michael Barr stepping down from his role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2025 • 42min
Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship & Justice Thomas' Ethics
Immigration expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses Donald Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship. Legal ethics expert Stephen GIllers, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses the federal judiciary deciding not to refer allegations of Justice Clarence Thomas’ ethical violations to the Justice Department. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2025 • 45min
Weekend Law: SCOTUS 2025 & Blake Lively Legal Drama
Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the cases coming up for argument at the Supreme Court this year. Labor and employment lawyer Nisha Verma, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses the dueling lawsuits in actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims. Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses a New York judge refusing to dismiss the hush money conviction against President-elect Donald Trump. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2025 • 46min
Cases at SCOTUS in 2025 & Trump's New York Cases
Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the cases coming up at the Supreme Court this year. Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses the status of the civil and criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump in New York. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.