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Trump Tests Legal Limits & Inspectors General Sue

Constitutional law expert Trevor Morrison, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses President Donald Trump testing the limits of the law Diana Shaw, a partner at Wiley Rein and the Acting Inspector General at the State Department from 2020 to 2024, discusses lawsuits filed by Inspectors General over their firing. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202537 min

DOJ Crisis As Prosecutors Quit & Trump Court Losses

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses the string of federal prosecutors who resigned rather than dismiss the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Constitutional law expert, David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the way courts have been keeping President Trump’s aggressive agenda in check. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses New York’s highest court deciding whether a law allowing noncitizens to vote in NYC elections is constitutional. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202537 min

Trump Targets Transgender Rights & Changes at SEC

David Cole, a professor at Georgetown Law and the former National Legal Director at the ACLU, discusses President Donald Trump’s executive orders restricting the rights of transgender Americans. Securities attorney Robert Heim, a partner at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, discusses changes ahead at the SEC. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202535 min

Trump and Allies Ramp Up Attacks on Judges

Former federal judge Paul Grimm, Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School. discusses the attacks on federal judges by President Trump and his allies. Joshua Kastenberg, a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School and a former judge and prosecutor in the US Air Force, discusses the treatment of transgender people in the military under Trump. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202532 min

NYC Mayor Off the Hook & Noncitizen Voting

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office being told to drop the case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses New York’s highest court considering the legality of a New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202536 min

Shifts at Justice Dept & Sanctuary Cities Challenged

Constitutional law professor David Super of Georgetown Law, discusses the ways in which Attorney General Pam Bondi is changing the Justice Department to fit President Donald Trump’s directives. Professor Elora Mukherjee, director of Columbia Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, discusses the dueling lawsuits over sanctuary cities. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202532 min

Weekend Law: Trump Tests LImits, FBI Agents Sue & Antitrust First

June Grasso talks to legal experts about the top stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202537 min

Trump Court Challenges & NCAA $2.8 Billion Deal

Harold Krent, a Professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the court challenges to Trump’s actions. Alfred Yen, Professor of Law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar at Boston College Law School, discusses the proposed deal that would require the NCAA to pay $2.8 billion in damages for its past restrictions on athlete compensation. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202534 min

FBI Agents Sue Trump & Guantanamo Flights

National security attorney Brad Moss, a partner at Mark Zaid, discusses representing FBI agents in their lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the Justice Department from revealing their names, fearing retaliation. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the latest moves in Trump’s war on immigration. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202544 min

Are Trump Tariffs Legal & Google's Antitrust Appeal

Timothy Brightbill, partner and co-chair of the international trade practice at Wiley Rein, discusses the legality of Trump’s tariffs. Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence senior litigation analyst, discusses Google’s attempt to get the antitrust verdict in the Epic Games case reversed. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202533 min

First Trump Antitrust Suit & Are Those 'Buyouts' Legal?

Antitrust expert Harry First, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses the Trump administration’s first antitrust lawsuit to stop HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks. Bernie Kohn, Editor-at-large, Bloomberg Industry Group, discusses the so-called “buyout” offers sent to federal employees by the Trump administration. Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the Trump purge at the FBI and Justice Departments. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202535 min

Funding Confusion, Climate Whiplash & Fish Caught in Culture Wars

Alex Hontos, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses what's next with Trump's freeze on federal grants.  Pat Parenteau, a professor at Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses Trump's executive orders on the environment.   Caleb Scoville a sociology professor at Tufts University, discusses how the tiny Delta Smelt got caught in the culture wars over protections for endangered species.  June Grasso hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202538 min

Union Win at Whole Foods & Kash Patel Grilled

Labor and employment law expert Kate Andrias, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the first union win at a Whole Foods. Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the possibility that charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams could be dropped and the Kash Patel confirmation hearings for FBI Director. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos discusses the sentencing of former US Senator Bob Menendez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202535 min

Trump Rescinds Freeze & 'Two Sexes' Order

Alex Hontos, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney and a former Justice Department attorney, discusses the White House rescinding the freeze on federal grants. David Lopez, a professor at Rutgers Law School and the former General Counsel of the EEOC under President Obama, discusses Trump’s order that the government recognize only two sexes. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202535 min

A Tiny Fish Caught in the Culture Wars

Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the Trump Administration asking SCOTUS to pause four cases. Caleb Scoville, a sociology professor at Tufts University, discusses how a tiny fish got caught in the culture wars. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses some novel cases against Trump immigration policies. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202538 min

10 Commandments & Trump Climate Whiplash

First Amendment law expert Caroline Mala Corbin, a professor at the University of Miami Law School, discusses the legal fight over Louisiana’s law requiring every public school classroom to post the Ten Commandments. Environmental law expert Pat Parenteau, a professor at the Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses Trump’s executive orders to make a sweeping overhaul of US energy policy. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202539 min

Trump Week 1 & SCOTUS on Traffic Stop Killing

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses Trump’s immigration actions in week one. Former federal prosecutor George Newhouse of Richards Carrington, discusses SCOTUS arguments that indicate the justices may revive a lawsuit against a cop for killing an unarmed black man during a traffic stop. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202531 min

Trump Takes Aim at DEI Programs

Nisha Verma, a labor and employment litigation partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses President Trump’s executive orders to get rid of DEI programs in the federal government. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202524 min

Federal Workers Sue Trump & Vaping Case

Labor law expert Anne Lofaso, a Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, discusses the federal workers union suing President Trump over his “Schedule F” executive order which makes it easier to fire federal career employees. Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments over forum shopping in FDA cases. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202534 min

Trump Sued on Day 1 & TikTok Reprieve

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses President Trump’s executive orders on immigration. First Amendment expert, Dr. Kirk McGill, a shareholder at Hall Estill, discusses Trump giving TikTok a reprieve. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202541 min

Special Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the inauguration of President Donald Trump. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former-Trump Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Shirley Martey Hargis, nonresident fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Rep. Brad Sherman x RussellU.S. Representative for California's 32nd Congressional District United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202534 min

Weekend Law: TikTok Ban Upheld & Trump's Day One Orders

Eric Goldman, a professor at Santa Clara University Law School and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute, discusses the Supreme Court upholding the law banning TikTok. David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law and a constitutional law expert, discusses Trump’s intention to issue 100 executive orders on day one. Eugene Volokh, a professor at UCLA Law School and a First Amendment expert, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on a Texas law requiring age verification to access porn sites. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 202536 min

SEC Sues Elon Musk & Wildfire Lawsuits

Securities law expert James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the SEC suing Elon Musk. Bernie Bernheim of the Bernheim Law Firm discusses the lawsuits filed over the wild fires in California. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202527 min

Trump Day 1 Orders & Challenge to Anti-Porn Law

Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the executive orders President-elect Donald Trump says he will issue on day 1 of his administration. First amendment expert Eugene Volokh, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses SCOTUS arguments on a Texas law that requires age verification to access porn sites. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202536 min

Obamacare at SCOTUS & Soccer Monopoly Trial

Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses the fourth Obamacare case the Supreme Court is taking. Antitrust expert Peter Carstensen, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, discusses the soccer monopoly trial starting up in Brooklyn. June Grasso hosts.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202535 min

Transgender Rule Vacated & Special Counsel Report Release

Samantha Hunt, an attorney at A Better Balance, discusses a Kentucky judge throwing out the Biden administration’s Title IX rule protecting transgender students. Zoe Tillman, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses a Florida judge clearing the way for the release of Volume 1 of the Special Counsel’s report on alleged Trump election interference. Joseph Lynyak, a banking attorney at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses the Supreme Court considering the injuntion against implementation of the Corporate Transparency Actof the June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202531 min

Weekend Law: Trump Sentenced & TikTok Ban

Litigator Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump. Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Litigation and Government Analyst, discusses the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on the TikTok ban. John Kabealo, a Washington DC attorney who specializes in cross-border transactions, discusses Nippon and US Steel suing the Biden Administration. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202537 min

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, 202538 min

Trump Sentencing. Net Neutrality & DEI Programs

Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses President-elect Donald Trump asking the Supreme Court to intervene to stop his sentencing in the hush money case. Christopher Yoo, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School who has written extensively on administrative and telecommunications law, discusses the appeals court decision striking down net neutrality laws. Alex Ebert, Bloomberg Law senior correspondent, discusses a case that turns the tables on the movement to kill diversity, equity and inclusion programs. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202537 min

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 10, 20259 min

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 7, 202535 min

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 6, 202542 min

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 4, 202544 min

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.

Jan 3, 202545 min

A Year End Antitrust Special: Google, Kroger-Albertsons, and the FTC's Non-Compete Ban

On this special edition of the Bloomberg Law show, guest host Amy Morris takes us through some of the year's high profile antitrust cases including Kroger-Albertson's blocked merger, Google's issues with regulators and the FTC's ban on non-compete clauses. She speaks with Professor Spencer Weber Waller, Director of Institute of Consumer Antitrust Studies at Loyola University School of Law and Professor Peter Carstensen, Professor of Law Emeritus at University of Wisconsin Law School. She also speaks with Bloomberg News antitrust reporter Leah Nylen for a look ahead at how the incoming Trump administration might impact regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 202439 min

Weekend Law: Mangione Charges, TikTok Ban & Clemency

June Grasso talks to top legal experts about the biggest stories of the weel.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 202437 min

Mangione Could Face Death Penalty; TikTok Ban

Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the new federal charges against Luigi Mangione in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which could carry the death penalty. Eric Goldman, a professor at Santa Clara University Law School and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute, discusses the Supreme Court fast-tracking a hearing on TikTok’s challenge of a law banning it. Malathi Nayak, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the verdict in the murder of Cash App Founder Bob Lee. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202442 min

Mangione Murder As Terrorism Charge & Judicial Ethics

Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland, a former Manhattan prosecutor, discusses the first degree murder charges against Luigi Mangione for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Legal ethics expert Stephen Gillers, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses a finding of misconduct against a judge who criticized Justice Samuel Alito in an essay. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202435 min

NY Trump Verdict Remains & Controversial Clemency

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses a judge refusing to throw out President-elect Donald Trump’s New York hush money conviction on presidential immunity grounds. Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses some controversial clemency grants made by President Joe Biden. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202434 min

Weekend Law: Mangione Charges, Penny Acquittal & Sham Marriages

June Grasso talks to legal experts about the top legal stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202437 min

Acquittal in Subway Chokehold. Mangione Extradition & Sham Marriages

Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the acquittal of Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold trial and the extradition of Luigi Mangione. Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight discusses the Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving sham marriages. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202440 min

SCOTUS May Narrow Environmental Impact Studies

Pat Parenteau, a professor at the Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses Supreme Court arguments on the scope of environmental impact statements. Lauren Crane of Bender & Crane discusses marriage and divorce during the holidays. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202435 min

Special Report: Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

A 26-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.The man, identified as Luigi Mangione, was recognized while he was eating at a McDonald’s restaurant by an employee. He was found with a manifesto, multiple fake identifications and a so-called ghost gun with a suppressor, similar to the one used in the shooting, according to police.Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu discuss the news with Bloomberg News Reporter Myles Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 20245 min

Weekend Law: TikTok Ban, Transgender Ban & Rap Battle

Eric Goldman a professor at the Santa Clara University Law School and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute, discusses the DC Circuit upholding the law banning TikTok. David Cole, a professor at Georgetown Law and counsel for the teenage plaintiffs and their families, discusses the Supreme Court arguments over Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors. Ronald Bienstock, a partner at Scarinci Hollenbeck, discusses the rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, getting into court. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 202438 min

The Fight Over Flavored E-Cigarettes

Shawn Collins, a partner at Strading Yocca Carlson & Rauth, discusses Supreme Court arguments over the FDA’s denial of applications to sell flavored e-cigarettes. M.C. Sungaila, a partner at Complex Litigation Appellate Group, discusses Supreme Court arguments over property stolen from Holocaust survivors. June Grasso hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 202434 min

Justices Likely to Uphold Transgender Health Care Ban

David Cole, counsel for the transgender youth plaintiffs, a professor at Georgetown Law and the former National Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union, and Michele Goodwin Bratcher, a professor at Georgetown Law and co-director of the O’Neill Institute of Global and National Health Law, discuss Supreme Court oral arguments over a Tennessee ban on minors getting gender affirming care. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202434 min

Judge Voids Musk's Multibillion Dollar Pay Package Again

Business law expert Eric Talley, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses a Delaware judge voiding Elon Musk’s multibillion dollar Tesla pay package for the second time. David Voreacos, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the hurdles with getting Gautam Adani extradited from India. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 202435 min

Biden Pardons Son & Drake Legal Moves Over Kendrick Lamar

Constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses President Joe Biden giving his son Hunter, a sweeping unconditional pardon for any federal crimes committed over a decade. Entertainment attorney Ronald Bienstock, a partner at Scarinci Hollenbeck, describes hip-hop superstar Drake’s legal moves against Universal over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202431 min

Special Edition: San Francisco's EPA Battle; Ghost Gun Kits

On this special holiday weekend edition of Bloomberg Law, host June Grasso takes a look at some of the crucial cases facing the Supreme Court this term. She breaks down San Francisco's battle with the EPA, a case to determine regulations on ghost guns and a unique death penalty appeal that finds the state of Oklahoma siding with a defendant on death row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202438 min

Obstacles to Menendez Brothers Release From Prison

Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the obstacles the Menendez Brothers face in their bid to be released from prison. Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, discusses the deal Senate Democrats made with Republicans over judicial confirmations. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202432 min