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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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Nov 14, 2023 • 31min
Supreme Court Adopts Ethics Code
Judiciary expert Carl Tobias discusses the Supreme Court adopting an ethics code and media law expert Jon Epstein explores the reporter's privilege. They delve into the lack of significant changes the code brings, the question of recusal for Justice Thomas, the slow pace of confirmations for judicial nominations, the shift in Democrats aggressively pushing for judicial appointments, a pending injunction in DC that could reach the Supreme Court, and the case where a judge orders a reporter to disclose confidential sources.

Nov 12, 2023 • 58sec
Introducing: Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!
The podcast explores the auto industry, discussing new electric vehicles, car shows, exciting car releases, and customization options. Listeners are also invited to subscribe.

Nov 10, 2023 • 34min
Weekend Law: Abortion, Guns & Trump
This podcast discusses the Supreme Court's potential preservation of a federal ban on domestic abusers having guns, the historical analysis test used in Second Amendment cases, the Supreme Court's decision on the bump stock ban, recent abortion rights victories and tactics in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia, the momentum for abortion rights on the ballot in 2024, Trump's testimony in a civil fraud trial, and a copyright infringement case involving choreography and a video game.

Nov 10, 2023 • 35min
Ivanka Testifies & Investors Sue SBF and Celebrities
Ivanka Trump's testimony in the civil lawsuit against her father's real estate empire, a class action lawsuit against FTX involving celebrities, bankers, accountants, and lawyers, and WeWork's rapid comeback plan are discussed in this podcast.

Nov 9, 2023 • 32min
Abortion Rights Win On and Off the Ballot
Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis Law School and author of the book 'Roe: The History of a National Obsession,' discusses the wins for abortion rights on and off the ballot. The podcast explores the impact of abortion rights in recent election cycles, the tactics used by abortion rights advocates and Ohio Republicans, and the potential future of abortion access in Maryland, New York, and Florida. Additionally, it delves into the legal arguments surrounding abortion laws, the impact on doctors and access to care, and speculation on taking a lawyer disciplinary issue to the Supreme Court.

Nov 8, 2023 • 33min
Justices Ready to Uphold Gun Ban on Domestic Abusers
Supreme Court oral arguments on federal gun ban for domestic violence restraining order subjects discussed with Second Amendment expert Adam Winkler. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco examines California's plan to hire students and staff regardless of immigration status.

Nov 7, 2023 • 32min
Trump's Wild Day on the Witness Stand
Trump's tumultuous day on the stand in a civil fraud case, choreographer's win in a copyright lawsuit against Epic Games, Supreme Court oral arguments on government facing lawsuits for false credit reports.

Nov 4, 2023 • 34min
Weekend Law: SBF Convicted, 'Trump Too Small' & Social Media
Former federal prosecutor Michael Weinstein of Cole Schotz, discusses the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried. Professor Eric Goldman of the Santa Clara University School of Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments over whether public officials can block citizens from their social media. Intellectual property litigator Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses the Supreme Court considering the trademark “Trump Too Small.” Bloomberg Intelligence senior litigation analyst Jennifer Rie, discusses the government’s trial to block the merger of Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines. June Grasso hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2023 • 33min
Can 'Trump Too Small' Be Trademarked?
Intellectual property litigator Terence Ross and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie discuss the Supreme Court oral arguments over trademarking 'Trump Too Small', and the US government's attempt to stop the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines on antitrust grounds.

Nov 3, 2023 • 19min
BREAKING NEWS: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of a massive fraud that led to the collapse of his FTX exchange, following a month-long trial that pitted the testimony of the former crypto king against that of some of his closest friends. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy after jurors in Manhattan deliberated for less than five hours Thursday. He faces as much as 20 years in prison on each of the most serious charges. Judge Lewis Kaplan set a sentencing date in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.