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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 5, 2024 • 39min
Cases to Watch in the Supreme Court's New Term
Former United States Solicitor General Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins, discusses the Supreme Court’s new term with cases on transgender rights, ghost guns, the death penalty and more. Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers discusses New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ aggressive legal defense strategy. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2024 • 39min
New SCOTUS Term Kicks Off & More Deals Abandoned
Former United States Solicitor General Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins, discusses the upcoming Supreme Court term which includes cases on transgender rights, ghost guns and shareholder lawsuits. Former FTC Chair William Kovacic, a professor at George Washington University Law School, discusses the fast clip of deals being abandoned after antitrust inquiries. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2024 • 34min
NYC Mayor's Aggressive Defense & Dockworker Strike
Jennifer Rodgers, a former federal prosecutor and Columbia Law lecturer, breaks down Mayor Eric Adams' bold legal defense against corruption charges, highlighting the interplay of law and politics. Jonathan Todd, Vice Chair at Benesch Law, sheds light on the ongoing dockworker strike, emphasizing the clash between wage demands and automation in U.S. ports. The discussion offers insights into the potential supply chain disruptions and the historical context of labor negotiations as workers strive for fair treatment in an evolving job landscape.

Oct 1, 2024 • 35min
Georgia Abortion Ban Struck & Election Suits Mount
Elizabeth Sepper, a professor at the University of Texas Law School and an expert on health law, discusses a judge striking down Georgia’s 6 week abortion ban. Derek Muller, a professor at Notre Dame Law School and an expert on election law, discusses the barrage of lawsuits filed by Republicans challenging election rules and processes. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 32min
Murdoch Succession Fight & Agencies Targeted
Jamar Creech of Romano Law, discusses Rupert Murdoch trying to change an irrevocable trust so that his eldest son maintains control of his media empire after his death. Administrative law expert Cary Coglianese, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, discusses the legal attacks on federal agencies. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2024 • 38min
Weekend Law: NYC Mayor Charged, Crypto Face-Off & J&J Bankruptcy
June Grasso talks to legal experts about the week’s top stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2024 • 34min
NYC Mayor Indicted & Government Sues Visa
In this insightful discussion, Richard Briffault and Ronald Mann, both professors at Columbia Law School, dive into the high-stakes indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who faces serious corruption charges, including bribery linked to foreign donations. They unpack the legal complexities and implications for public trust. Additionally, they analyze the Biden administration's antitrust lawsuit against Visa, spotlighting the company's alleged monopolistic practices and their effects on competition and consumer prices.

Sep 25, 2024 • 40min
J&J's Third Bankruptcy & Election AI Law
Anthony Casey, a business and corporate bankruptcy professor at the University of Chicago Law School, discusses Johnson & Johnson’s third bankruptcy filing. Joanna Rosen Forster, a partner at Crowell & Moring, discusses California laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2024 • 32min
FTX Star Witness Sentenced & Crypto Showdown
Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses a judge sentencing Caroline Ellison to 2 years in prison for her part in the collapse of FTX. Securities law expert James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the clash between Coinbase and the SEC at the 3rd Circuit. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2024 • 39min
Weekend Law: TikTok's US Ban Fight, Google's Antitrust Trial Begins & AI's Copyright Risks
Brian Moriarty, principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds joins to discuss generative artificial intelligence and the copyright infringement risks for the emerging technology. Bloomberg senior editor for technology and strategic industries Michael Shepard discusses TikTok's battle to avoid being banned in the US. And Bloomberg legal team leader in Washington Sara Forden breaks down Google's antitrust case in the US and more. Amy Morris hosts, in for June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.