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Trump Charges Dropped & Madigan Corruption Trial

Zoe Tillman, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the Special Counsel dropping all federal charges against Donald Trump. Former federal prosecutor Juliet Sorensen, a professor at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, discusses the public corruption trial of Michael Madigan, the longest serving House speaker of any state in US history. Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter, discusses a new case the justices have decided to hear. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202437 min

Weekend Law: Trump's Revenge, Hwang Sentence & Lawyers in Debt

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

Nov 22, 202436 min

Hwang Sentence Confusion & Biden Pardon Powers

Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the judge in Archegos founder Bill Hwang’s case, reconsidering the 19 year sentence he imposed just yesterday. Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, who has written extensively about the pardon power, discusses President Biden’s possible use of pardons before his term expires. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202433 min

Hwang's Stiff Sentence, Trump's Revenge & Mass Torts

Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the sentencing of Archegos founder Bill Hwang. Stephen Gillers, a professor of legal ethics at NYU Law School, discusses Trump’s vow to get revenge on his enemies. Emily Siegel, a senior reporter at Bloomberg Law, discusses some problems mass tort lawyers are facing. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202436 min

BONUS: Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison

Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang was ordered to spend 18 years in prison for fraud and market manipulation tied to the stunning 2021 collapse of his $36 billion family office, capping a case that riveted Wall Street. In this special edition of the show, host June Grasso speaks with Bloomberg legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202411 min

Trump's Conviction, Google Breakup & 'Bitcoin Jesus'

rik Larson, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the Manhattan District Attorney refusing to dismiss the hush money conviction against Trump. Leah Nylen, Bloomberg antitrust reporter, discusses the Justice Department asking for a breakup of Google, David Voreacos, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses the tax case against David Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus.” June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202432 min

How Much Damage Could RFK Jr Do to Healthcare?

Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses how Trump’s pick for Health & Human Services Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, would affect healthcare for Americans. Ava Benny-Morrison, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses Trump’s choice for Manhattan US Attorney. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202432 min

Weekend Law: Religion in Schools, Mass Deportations & Nvidia Suit

First amendment expert Caroline Mala Corbin, a professor at the University of Miami Law School, discusses a judge blocking a Louisiana law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Former US Solicitor General Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins, discusses Supreme Court arguments over a shareholders’ security action lawsuit against Nvidia. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses Trump’s plans for mass deportations. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202437 min

Nvidia Investor Fraud Suit & Ten Commandments in Schools

Gregory Garre, a partner at Latham & Watkins and the former US Solicitor General, discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments about a shareholders’ securities fraud class action against Nvidia. Caroline Mala Corbin, a First Amendment expert and a professor at the University of Miami Law School, discusses a federal judge finding that Louisiana’s law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, unconstitutional. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202429 min

Trump to Roll Back Climate Gains & Laken Riley Murder Trial

Environmental law expert Pat Parenteau, a professor at the Vermont Law & Graduate School, discusses the effect of a second Trump administration on the environment. Criminal defense attorney Lauren Johnson Norris, discusses the high profile trial of a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant for the murder of Laken Riley, a 22 year old Georgia nursing student. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202439 min

Obstacles to Trump's Mass Deportation Plan

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight and the former head of the Office of Immigration Litigation at the Justice Department, discusses Donald Trump’s plans for a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter, discusses how the court could be a check on Trump in his second term. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202438 min

Trump Jeopardizes Union Gains & SCOTUS Flips

Labor law expert Kate Andrias, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses how workers’ biggest gains in the last four years, will be jeopardized by a second Trump administration. Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses cases the Trump administration may flip positions on at the Supreme Court. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202433 min

Weekend Law: Trump and SCOTUS, Facebook Suit & Abortion Access

Securities law expert James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses Supreme Court arguments in a multibillion dollar lawsuit against Facebook. Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses changes at the Supreme Court in a second Trump term. Health care attorney Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses abortion access after ballot measures in 7 states. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 202437 min

Trump's Impact on SCOTUS & Facebook Arguments

Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses possible changes at the Supreme Court in a second Trump term. Securities law expert, James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses oral arguments in a Facebook lawsuit tied to the massive Cambridge Analytica data breach in 2015. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 202432 min

Abortion Rights Votes & Trump Judiciary Tactics

Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses the abortion rights ballot measures. Elizabeth Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia Law School, discusses Johnson & Johnson’s $8.2 billion attempt to settle its talc litigation. Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, discusses Donald Trump’s possible effects on the judiciary. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 202438 min

DA Can't Stop Musk Giveaway & Fired Prosecutors Run for Election

Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr discusses the justices taking up a case over Louisiana’s congressional map. Bloomberg legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch discusses the hearing over the Philadelphia District Attorney’s attempt to stop Elon Musk’s $1 million a day voter giveaway. Alex Ebert, Bloomberg Law senior correspondent, discusses two former prosecutors running for the same jobs Florida governor Ron DeSantis fired them from. And Joe Whitley, a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson and the former US Attorney for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, discusses Supreme Court arguments on a False Claims Act case. June Grasso hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202434 min

Weekend Law: Election Cases, Musk Sweepstakes & SBF Cooperator

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

Nov 1, 202435 min

SBF Cooperator Gets No Prison & New Crypto Strategy

Bloomberg legal reporter Ava Benny-Morrison, discusses the first person charged in the FTX collapse to avoid prison time. Securities law expert James Park, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the crypto industry using a Texas legal strategy to attack the SEC. Cybersecurity expert Dr. Ilia Kolochenko, partner and cybersecurity practice leader at Platt Law, discusses Delta Airlines suing CrowdStrike. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 202433 min

Supreme Court Steps Into 2024 Election & Culture Wars

Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the Supreme Court’s conservative justices allowing Virginia to purge its voter rolls. Todd Haugh, an associate professor of business law and ethics at Indiana University, discusses a Texas judge injecting a culture wars issue into the Boeing case. Alex Ebert, Bloomberg Law senior correspondent, discusses what makes New Jersey’s Supreme Court so different. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 202437 min

Will the Supreme Court Be Deciding the Presidential Election?

Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter, discusses whether the Supreme Court will be making an election-determining decision in the US presidential race. Lydia Wheeler, Bloomberg Law Supreme Court reporter, discusses how the court’s history and tradition focus is testing judges, lawyers and law schools. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202432 min

Philly DA Sues Musk & Appeal by Tapestry and Capri

Election law expert Douglas Spencer, a professor of law at the University of Colorado, discusses the Philadelphia District Attorney suing Elon Musk and his super PAC over its $1 million a day voter sweepstakes. Antitrust expert Harry First, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses a judge blocking Tapestry’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202431 min

Menendez Brothers, Chokehold Trial & Suit Over 'Romeo & Juliet' Scene

Los Angeles Trial Attorney Dave Ring, a partner at Taylor & Ring, discusses the LA District Attorney’s recommendation that the Menendez brothers be resentenced. Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland, discusses the trial of a Marine veteran for the subway chokehold death of a homeless man. Intellectual property litigator Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses the stars of the 1968 film “Romeo & Juliet” filing a lawsuit over the underage nude scene. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202438 min

Menendez Brothers to Be Resentenced & Musk Gets Warned

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey.Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the Los Angeles District Attorney recommending that the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the murders of their parents. Immigration law expert, Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses former President Trump promising mass deportations using a 226 year-old law. Erin Chlopak, Senior Director of Campaign Finance at the Campaign Legal Center, discusses the Justice Department sending a warning letter to Elon Musk’s Super PAC over his million dollar voter lottery. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202439 min

Subway Chokehold Trial & Courts Face Security Risks

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey.Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland, a former Manhattan prosecutor, discusses the trial of Daniel Penny who is accused of the chokehold death of a homeless man on a New York City subway last year. Suzanne Monyak, Bloomberg Law judiciary reporter, discusses the security threats facing courts this election season. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202430 min

NBA Facing Video Privacy Suit, Judges & NLRB

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey.Ira Steinberg, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, discusses the NBA having to face a class action video privacy lawsuit. Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, talks about why the next president won’t have a chance to shape the federal judiciary. Robert Iafolla, senior legal reporter at Bloomberg Law, discusses a landmark NLRB decision before the Ninth Circuit. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202433 min

Musk's Voter Giveaway & Law Firm Bets on Lawsuits

Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses Elon Musk’s one million dollar voter giveaway. Roy Strom, Bloomberg Law senior reporter, discusses a law firm with a unique way of choosing cases. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202429 min

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 18, 202436 min

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, 202436 min

Michael Jordan's Racing Team Sues NASCAR

Antitrust expert Harry First, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses the antitrust lawsuit filed by two racing teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, against NASCAR, and the FTC trying to stop an $8.5 billion merger in the handbag industry. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the Supreme Court arguments on courts second guessing visa decisions. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202433 min

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 15, 202430 min

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, 202435 min

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 10, 202426 min

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 9, 202436 min

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.

Oct 8, 202430 min

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 5, 202438 min

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 4, 202439 min

NYC Mayor's Aggressive Defense & Dockworker Strike

Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers, a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, discusses the aggressive legal strategy of New York City Mayor Eric Adam’s defense attorney, Alex Spiro. Jonathan Todd, Vice-Chair of the Transportation & Logistics Practice Group at Benesch Law, discusses the dockworker strike. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202433 min

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, 202435 min

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.

Oct 1, 202431 min

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 28, 202437 min

NYC Mayor Indicted & Government Sues Visa

Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal corruption charges. Ronald Mann, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the government suing Visa in an antitrust case. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202434 min

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, 202440 min

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 25, 202432 min

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.

Sep 20, 202438 min

SBF's Appeal, TikTok Ban & Abortion on Ballots

Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal for a new trial. Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses the abortion initiatives on state ballots in November. Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence litigation & government analyst, discusses TikTok's appeal to stop a ban from going into effect. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202439 min

SCOTUS Zeal to Curb Agency Power & Trade Loophole

Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter, discusses how the Supreme Court could further curb agency power in the new term. David Townsend, an international trade expert and a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses the Biden administration targeting online Chinese retailers by planning to narrow a trade loophole. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202433 min

Weekend Law: Prosecuting Parents in Shootings & Engagement Ring Fight

Rebecca Tushnet, a professor at Harvard Law School, discusses the fight over a $70,000 engagement ring after a breakup. Ekow Yankah, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, discusses prosecuting parents for school shootings by their child. Rick Sofield, a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, discusses the challenges to the merger of Nipon Steel and US Steel. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 202437 min

Handbag Antitrust Trial & Justice Alito's Stock Portfolio

Bloomberg antitrust reporter Leah Nylen, discusses the Justice Department’s second antitrust trial against Google. Jennifer Rie, Bloomberg Intelligence senior litigation analyst, discusses the FTC’s trial to stop the $8.5 billion dollar deal to marry the Coach and Kate Spade brands with Versace and Michael Kors. Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg lobbying and legal affairs reporter, discusses why Justice Samuel Alito’s stock portfolio distinguishes him from the other justices. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202438 min

Steel Deal in Jeopardy & SBF's Ex-Girlfriend Sentencing

Rick Sofield, a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and formerly the Justice Department’s CFIUS representative, discusses the White House’s opposition to the Nippon Steel’s proposed deal to take over US Steel. Ava Benny-Morrison, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend, asking that a judge not sentence her to any prison time. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202430 min

Instant Reaction: Trump and Harris Debate

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump sparred through their first debate, with the former president often on the defensive over abortion rights, the January 6 insurrection and on foreign policy. The debate also saw Harris draw from her past as a prosecutor, while peppering in lines that appeared designed to needle Trump, including taunting the size of his rally crowds. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power co-hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, plus hear live reaction from Philadelphia with Bloomberg Big Take host David Gura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202420 min