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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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Oct 22, 2024 • 33min
NBA Facing Video Privacy Suit, Judges & NLRB
Ira Steinberg, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, dives into the NBA's class-action video privacy lawsuit, examining the complex issues of user consent and evolving technology. Carl Tobias, law professor, shares insights on the impact of President Biden’s judicial appointments and the political dynamics shaping the federal judiciary. Robert Iafolla discusses a landmark NLRB decision that could reshape union organizing, highlighting its implications for labor relations and employer practices in the current climate.

Oct 22, 2024 • 30min
Musk's Voter Giveaway & Law Firm Bets on Lawsuits
Richard Briffault, a Columbia Law School professor, dives into Elon Musk's controversial million-dollar voter giveaway, unpacking its legal implications. He questions the ethics of financial incentives in elections. Meanwhile, Roy Strom, a senior reporter at Bloomberg Law, reveals the innovative case selection method at Houston's Sussman Godfrey law firm, where lawyers vote on cases weekly. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional models and significantly impacts their success in high-profile lawsuits.

Oct 18, 2024 • 37min
San Francisco Takes on the EPA & 2024 Election in Court
Former US Solicitor General Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments in a case where San Francisco is taking on the EPA. Zoe Tillman, senior Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses lawsuits shaping the election. Brian Wolfman, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments in a case where a truck driver wants to sue over his job loss using the federal racketeering statute. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 36min
More Than 165 Cases Are Shaping the Election
Zoe Tillman, Bloomberg senior legal reporter, discusses the 165 cases that have been filed across the country challenging every aspect of the presidential election. Brian Wolfman, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments on whether a truck driver who lost his job due to a drug test, can sue under the RICO statute. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 33min
Michael Jordan's Racing Team Sues NASCAR
Harry First, an antitrust law expert and NYU professor, dives into a groundbreaking lawsuit by Michael Jordan's racing team against NASCAR, exploring monopolistic practices within the sport. He sheds light on the complexity of proving antitrust violations and compares NASCAR's challenges to other leagues. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and partner at Holland & Knight, discusses recent Supreme Court cases that scrutinize visa revocations, emphasizing the need for transparency and legal reform in immigration processes.

Oct 15, 2024 • 30min
FBI Crypto Sting & Michael Madigan Trial
Former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses a unique FBI sting operation involving cryptocurrency. Former federal prosecutor Brian Klein a partner at Waymaker, discusses the start of the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, the longest serving legislative leader in US history. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 36min
Employment Cases From Reverse Discrimination to RICO
Employment law expert Anthony Oncidi, a partner at Proskauer, discusses the employment law cases on the Supreme Court’s docket this term. Eric Goldman, a professor at Santa Clara University Law School and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute, discusses more than a dozen states and D.C. suing TikTok. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 27min
Justices Grapple With Unique Death Penalty Case
Cliff Sloan, a professor at Georgetown Law who has argued and won a death penalty case before the Supreme Court, discusses the court’s arguments in the unusual death penalty case of Richard Glossip who has the support of the state of Oklahoma to overturn his conviction. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024 • 36min
Ghost Guns & NCAA's $2.78 Billion Settlement
Kevin Tobia, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on ghost guns. James Nussbaum, a partner at Church Church Hittle & Antrim, discusses the NCAA settlement which a judge has given preliminary approval to. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 31min
Environmental Cases in Supreme Court's New Term
Environmental law expert Pat Parenteau, a professor at the Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses the three environmental law cases the Supreme Court will decide this term. Bloomberg legal reporter Ava Benny-Morrison discusses a broker’s harassment lawsuit. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.