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President Trump Nominates First Set of SEC Nominees (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- John Coffee, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses a new round of nominations for the SEC, which has been understaffed for months. He speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 20177 min

Tech Industry Fights Against Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- William McGeveran, a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, and Scott Vernick, a partner at Fox Rothschild, discuss why the tech industry is opposing the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, which would allow state prosecutors and victims to sue social networks that don't do enough to combat users who post exploitative content. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 20178 min

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Threat to Sanctuary Cities (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Ilya Somin, a professor at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law, discusses a decision by a federal judge, who ruled Friday that the U.S. Justice Department can’t withhold millions of dollars in grants supporting public safety from cities that refuse to share the immigration status of suspects in police custody. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 20175 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Tax Ruling Poised for Court Review (Audio)

Kirk Stark, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses a ruling by the South Dakota Supreme Court, which decided that companies selling goods over the internet can't be forced to collect the state's 4.5 percent tax on purchases. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 20173 min

Court Reinstates Controversial Texas Voting Districts (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, and Nathaniel Persily, a professor at Stanford Law School, discuss a Supreme Court decision, which reinstated disputed congressional and state voting maps in Texas, and blocks two lower court rulings that said the re-drawn district lines were the result of racial discrimination. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 201712 min

White House Sued over Phone Searches at U.S. Border (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Erik Larson, a legal reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses a new lawsuit against the Trump administration, which accuses the administration of allowing federal border agents to seize and search the mobile phones of thousands of people, both citizens and immigrants, as they entered the United States. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 20175 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Mueller Probe and Social Media (Audio)

Larry Liebert, Bloomberg News national security editor, discusses news that special counsel Robert Mueller is taking a closer look at how Facebook and other social media platforms may have helped Russia influence voters in the 2016 election. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 20173 min

Judge Rules `We Shall Overcome' Not Under Copyright (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Mark Rifkin, a partner at Wolf Haldenstein, discusses a recent federal court decision, which struck down the copyright for the iconic song, "We Shall Overcome," saying that adapting the song from older works was not enough to qualify for copyright protection. He speaks June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 20178 min

Supreme Court Reaffirms Trump Travel Ban (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, and Josh Blackman, a professor at South Texas College of Law, discuss a Supreme Court deicison to reinforce President Trump's controversial travel ban, saying that he is legally allowed to prevent thousands of refugees from entering the country while the justices prepare to hear a broader challenge to the policy next month. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 201711 min

Mueller Probe Takes New Interest in Social Media (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Larry Liebert, a national security editor for Bloomberg News, discusses a Bloomberg report that special counsel Robert Mueller is taking a closer look at how Facebook and other social media platforms may have helped Russia influence voters in the 2016 election. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 20175 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Google Appeals EU Antitrust Fine (Audio)

Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Google's decision to appeal a record-breaking $2.9 billion EU antitrust fine, striking off a legal challenge that could take years to conclude. She speaks June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 20172 min

New York Court Turns Down Assisted Suicide Law (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- David Orentlicher, co-director of the health law program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, discusses a New York Court of Appeals decision turning down a proposed assisted suicide law in the state. He speaks June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20177 min

Google Appeals Record EU Antitrust Fine (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Google's decision to appeal a record-breaking $2.9 billion EU antitrust fine, striking off a legal challenge that could take years to conclude. She speaks June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20176 min

Equifax Faces Billions in Lawsuits After Data Breach (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Craig Newman, a partner at Patterson Belknap, discusses the barrage of legal action that awaits Equifax in the wake of a massive data breach that revealed personal information like birthdays and social security numbers of 143 million Americans. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Another Travel Ban Setback (Audio)

Peter Blumberg, a legal editor for Bloomberg News, discusses another setback for president Trump after the Ninth Circuit court of appeals left in place a lower-court ruling forcing the government to accept people with grandparents, cousins, and other relatives in the U.S. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20172 min

Wells Fargo Rethinks Diversity Training After Suits (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Valerie Purdie Greenaway, a professor at Columbia University, discusses Wells Fargo's attempts to create a more fair workplace as part of a $35.5 million settlement with black financial advisers. She speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 20178 min

Franken Holds Blue Slip Hostage in Confirmation Fight (Audio)

Brian Fitzpatrick, a professor at Vanderbilt University Law School, and Carl Tobias, a professor at University of Richmond School of Law, discuss a decision by Senator Al Franken to withhold his blue slip for David Stras, who President Trump has nominated to fill a gap on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Menedez Corruption Trial Underway (Audio)

Jeffrey Bellin, a professor at William & Mary Law School, and Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter and English, discusses the corruption trial for New Jersey senator Robert Menendez, who is being accused of using his position to advance the business interests of a Florida Eye doctor. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 20172 min

15 States Challenge Trump DACA Decision in New Lawsuit (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Erik Larson, a legal reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses a new lawsuit by a group of 15 states that are challenging President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 201718 min

Menendez Corruption Trial Gets Underway (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jeffrey Bellin, a professor at William & Mary Law School, and Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter and English, discusses the corruption trial for New Jersey senator Robert Menendez, who is being accused of using his position to advance the business interests of a Florida Eye doctor. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: AG Ken Paxton on DACA Termination (Audio)

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton discusses the Trump administration's Tuesday decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a program that Paxton has criticized publically for many years. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 20173 min

Supreme Court Considers Taking on SEC In-House Judges (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses the chances that the Supreme Court will review the Securities and Exchange Commission's use of in-house judges to decide cases. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20177 min

Texas AG Ken Paxton on DACA Termination (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Texas attorney general Ken Paxton discusses the Trump administration's Tuesday decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a program that Paxton has criticized publically for many years. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20176 min

Intel Wins Latest Round in Billion Dollar EU Court Case (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Eleanor Fox, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses Intel's victory in its eight-year fight with the European Union after EU antitrust regulators accused Intel of using discounts to hurt competitors. She speaks with Michael Best and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 201711 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Sessions Announces End to DACA (Audio)

David Bier, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute, and Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, discuss a decision by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which was intended to shield undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as minors from deportation. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20173 min

U.K. Considers Harsh Revisions to Financial Crime Laws (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Tony Aarons, Bloomberg News European legal team leader, discusses a proposal to strengthen U.K. financial crime laws, making it easier to hold companies responsible for fiscal irresponsibility. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 20177 min

Intel Case Puts EU Winning Streak in Jeopardy (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Pinar Akman, a professor at the University of Leeds School of Law, discusses Intel's eight-year clash with the European Union over chip pricing, which could put the EU's decades-long winning streak at risk. She speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 20175 min

Sessions Announces End to DACA Program (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- David Bier, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute, and Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, discuss a decision by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which was intended to shield undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as minors from deportation. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: TX Insurance Law & Harvey Victims (Audio)

Stephen Pate, a member at Cozen O'Connor, and Brian Lauten, a partner at Deans & Lyons, discuss Texas House Bill 1774, which went into effect last week and makes it more difficult to sue insurers for mistreating policyholders. However, the bill does not apply to the federal flood insurance program, and is unlikely to impact many victims of hurricane Harvey. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 20173 min

Trump Lawyers Meet With Mueller over Comey Firing (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jeffrey Cramer, managing director of the Berkeley Research Group, discusses several meetings between special counsel Robert Mueller and lawyers for President Trump, who are trying to convince Mueller and his team that the President did not obstruct justice by firing FBI director James Comey. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 20175 min

Texas Insurance Law Unlikely to Impact Harvey Victims (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Stephen Pate, a member at Cozen O'Connor, and Brian Lauten, a partner at Deans & Lyons, discuss Texas House Bill 1774, which goes into effect on Friday and makes it more difficult to sue insurers for mistreating policyholders. However, the bill does not apply to the federal flood insurance program, and is unlikely to impact many victims of hurricane Harvey. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 201711 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Judge Halts TX Sanctuary City Ban (Audio)

Rick Su, professor at the University of Buffalo School of Law, discusses a court decision in Texas, which blocks the state's plans to punish so-called sanctuary cities if they offer help to immigrants living in the United States illegally. He speaks with Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 20172 min

After Arpaio, Trump Lobbied to Pardon Michael Milken (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, and Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University law School, discuss wealth management executive David Bahnsen's calls for President Trump to pardon Michael Milken, who was sent to prison in 1990 after pleading guilty to securities fraud. They speak with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 20178 min

U.S. Authorities Probe Sinopec Over Nigeria Payments (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, and Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University law School, discuss why U.S. authorities are investigating China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation over allegations that the oil producer paid out roughly $100 million in bribes to Nigerian officials. They speak with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 20174 min

Texas Judge Strikes Down Harsh Sanctuary Cities Ban (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Rick Su, a professor at the University of Buffalo School of Law, and Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland and Knight, discuss a court decision in Texas, which blocks the state's plans to punish so-called sanctuary cities if they offer help to immigrants living in the United States illegally. They speak with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 201711 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Illinois AG Sues City of Chicago (Audio)

Amy Dillard, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore, and Christy Lopez, a professor at Georgetown University Law Center and former Deputy Chief in the Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, discuss why Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan has sued the city of Chicago to overhaul police training practices, after investigations found systemic issues with the Chicago police force. They speak with Michael Best and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 20173 min

Donald Trump Jr. Agrees to Interview With Senate Panel (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Bradley Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid PLC, discusses Donald Trump Jr.'s decision to be interviewed by senior staff and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a private hearing, as the committee continues its investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election. He speaks with Michael Best and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 20175 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Trump’s Impending Decision on DACA (Audio)

David Bier, an immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute, and Jessica Vaughn, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, discuss President Trump's likely decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, or DACA, program, which was put in place by president Obama and protects nearly 600,000 immigrants known as 'Dreamers.' They speak with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 20173 min

Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Transgender Ban (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Thomas Spoehr, Director of the Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation, and Scott Skinner-Thompson, a professor at the University of Colorado Law School, discuss a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over plans to ban transgender soldiers from the U.S. military. They speak with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 201719 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Trump’s Pardon of Sheriff Arpaio (Audio)

Andrew Wright, a professor at Savannah Law School, and Renato Mariotti, a partner at Thompson Coburn, discuss President Trump's pardon of former Arizona county sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was criminally convicted for his tough crackdown on illegal immigration. They speak with Michael Best and June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 20172 min

Hurtado on SA Bankers Charged in New York (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Patricia Hurtado, Bloomberg News Legal Reporter, will discuss how two Societe Generale SA bankers in France were charged in New York with rigging the London interbank offered rate. She spoke with Greg Stohr and June Grasso on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20178 min

Bloomberg Law: William Banks on Robert Mueller (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- William Banks, Director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism for Syracuse University College of Law, will discuss how Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into whether or not Michael Flynn was involved in an attempt to obtain Hillary Clinton's emails from Russian hackers. He speaks with Michael Best and Greg Stohr on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20175 min

Bloomberg Law: Wright and Mariotti on Arpaio Pardon (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Andrew Wright, a Professor at Savannah Law School, and Renato Mariotti, Partner at Thompson Coburn, will discuss how President Donald Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is dividing his political party, with critics saying the move shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 201711 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Texas’s Voter-ID Law Struck Down (Audio)

Nate Persily, a professor at Stanford Law School, discusses a judge's decision to strike down Texas's restrictive photo voter-identification law. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20173 min

Bloomberg Law: Persily on texas Voter ID Law (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Nathaniel Persily, a Law Professor, at Stanford Law School, will discuss how a federal judge struck down Texas’s restrictive photo voter-identification law and Republican lawmakers’ most recent attempt at fixing it. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20178 min

Bloomberg Law: Westbrook on Start of MiFID Rules (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jesse Westbrook, Bloomberg News Editor, will discuss the start of the MiFID II rules. He speaks with Greg Stohr and Michael Best on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20175 min

Mintz and Heim on Menendez's Bribery Case (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Mintz, Partner at McCarter & English LLP, and Robert Heim\u0010Partner at Meyers & Heim LLP, will preview Senator Robert Menendez’s bribery case. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Insider Trading Litigation (Audio)

John Coffee, a professor at Columbia Law School, and Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discuss former S.A.C. Capital Advisors portfolio manager Mathew Martoma's lost bid to overturn his insider-trading conviction and the boost it has given to federal prosecutors seeking to clean up illegal behavior on Wall Street. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20173 min

Painter on Whether Ben Carson Violated Hatch Act (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Richard W Painter, Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, will discuss whether or not Ben Carson violated the Hatch Act on Tuesday. He speaks with June Grasso on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 20178 min

Bloomberg Law: Jennifer Rie on Amazon, Whole Foods Deal (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jennifer Rie, Senior Analyst of Litigation, for Bloomberg Intelligence,\u0010will discuss the Amazon/Whole Foods deal. She speaks with June Grasso on "Bloomberg Law."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 20175 min