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Bloomberg Law

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Expert analysis on legal issues and cases in the news. 

Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars on the legal stories making news and shaping the world.

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Judge Blocks Aetna Humana Deal (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Andrew Harris, a reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses why a federal judge blocked Aetna Inc.'s $37 billion deal to buy rival insurer Humana, thwarting a health-care merger, which could have re-shaped the health-care sector. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 20173 min

Legal Experts Sue Trump Over Ethics Concerns (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jonthan Adler, a professor at Case Western University, and Caroline Fredrickson, president of the American Constitution Society, discuss an ethics lawsuit brought against President Donald Trump on his first Monday in office. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 201719 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Dakota Access Pipeline Issue (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Pat Parenteau, a professor at Vermont Law School, and Charles Warren, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, discuss the legal challenges surrounding the Dakota Access pipeline. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 20173 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Paul McCartney Sues Sony (Audio)

Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses U.S. copyright laws that could help Paul McCartney regain the rights to one of his songs from Sony Corp. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 20173 min

Endangered Species Feud Weighs on States’ Rights (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Charles Warren, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, discuss a appeals court case over the release of endangered wolves in New Mexico, which has larger implications for states’ rights. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 20177 min

Dakota Access Pipeline Remains Contentious Legal Issue (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Charles Warren, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, discuss the legal challenges surrounding the Dakota Access pipeline. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 20178 min

McCartney Sues Sony Citing Unknown Copyright Rule (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses a quirk in U.S. copyright laws that could help Paul McCartney regain the rights to some of his songs from Sony Corp. He speaks with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 20175 min

With No Will, Prince Estate at Risk (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, and Laura Zwicker, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, discuss the close control that Prince held over his music, and how his lack of a will could put his wishes at risk. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 20178 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Supreme Court Hears Trademark Case (Audio)

Greg Stohr, a Supreme Court Reporter for Bloomberg News and co-host of Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law," discusses a Supreme Court case over whether federal officials can withhold some legal protections for trademarks the government views as disparaging, hearing arguments in a free-speech case centering on the name of a rock band. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Michael Best and June Grasso. Bloomberg's Bob Moon and Karen Moscow report the day's top legal stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Jan 19, 20173 min

Qualcomm Faces Antitrust Lawsuits Over Mobile Chips (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses an antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm, which accuses the company of using anticompetitive measures to maintain a monopoly on the modern chip market. She speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 20176 min

Walters Asks for Insider Trading Case to be Thrown Out (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University, and Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter and English, discuss why accused inside trader Billy Walters is asking prosecutors to drop charges against him because of an FBI leak in his case. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 20179 min

Deutsche Bank Settles $7.2 Billion Mortgage Pact (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University Law School, discusses a $7.2 billion settlement between Deutsche Bank and the United States government over the bank’s role in the 2008 financial crisis. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 20175 min

Supreme Court Hears Trademark Case (Audio)

(Bloomberg) --Greg Stohr, a Supreme Court Reporter for Bloomberg News and co-host of Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law," discusses a Supreme Court case over whether federal officials can withhold some legal protections for trademarks the government views as disparaging, hearing arguments in a free-speech case centering on the name of a rock band. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Michael Best and June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 18, 20177 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: High Court Turns Down Banks (Audio)

Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, and Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss a Supreme Court decision to turn away an appeal by some of the world’s largest bank over libor rigging lawsuits. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Bob Moon and Karen Moscow report the day's top legal stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 18, 20174 min

Moodys Settles With U.S., States, Over Financial Crisis (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses a $864 million settlement, which Moodys plans to pay out to the federal government, as well as several states, over the bond rating agency’s role in the 2008 financial crisis. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 20176 min

Supreme Court Rejects Banks in Libor Suits (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, and Jennifer Rie, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss a Supreme Court decision to turn away an appeal by some of the world’s largest bank over Libor rigging lawsuits. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 20179 min

DOJ Report Finds Flaws in Chicago Police Department (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Steven Rushin, a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, and Locke Bowman, executive director of the MacArthur Justice Center at Northwestern University, discuss a Department of Justice Department report about the flaws in the Chicago Police Department’s methods and practices. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 17, 201712 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Apple Faces Antitrust Suit (Audio)

Mark Rifkin, a partner at Wolf Haldenstein, and Harry First, a professor at NYU Law School, discuss a suit against Apple, which accuses the iPhone maker of monopolizing the app store. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 20173 min

Ruling in 'Star Trek' Fan Film Dispute (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Erin Ranahan, a partner at Winston & Strawn and the attorney representing Axanar Productions, and Michael Risch, a professor at Villanova University Law School, discuss a California judge's ruling that Axanar cannot claim fair use as a defense in the Paramount and CBS copyright lawsuit over a fan-made prequel to the "Star Trek" series. They speak with June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 20176 min

Rapper Accused of Gang Membership Based on Lyrics (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Laurie Levenson, a professor at Loyola University Law School, discusses why a hip-hop musician and a community organizer have sued the city of San Diego for federal civil rights violations after they were jailed on gang-related charges based on their rap lyrics and social media postings. She speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 20176 min

Apple Faces Antitrust Suit Over App Store Monopoly (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Mark Rifkin, a partner at Wolf Haldenstein, and Harry First, a professor at NYU Law School, discuss a suit against Apple, which accuses the iPhone maker of monopolizing the app store. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 20179 min

DOJ Opens Investigation Into FBI Over Clinton Email (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Nick Akerman, a parter at Dorsey, discusses a new Department of Justice investigation into the FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton Email probe. He speaks with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 201710 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: VW Admits Diesel Cheating (Audio)

Erik Gordon, a professor at Michigan Law School and the Ross School of Business, and Anthony Sabino, founding partner of Sabino and Sabino, discuss Volkswagen’s admission of guilt in the diesel cheating scandal, and the EPA’s accusations of emissions cheating at Fiat Chrysler. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Karen Mocow and Bob Moon discuss the day's top legal stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 20173 min

Former AG Holder Takes Stand Against Gerrymandering (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia University Law School, and Josh Douglas, a professor at the University of Kentucky School of Law, discuss a speech by former attorney general Eric Holder about the political risks of racial gerrymandering. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 201715 min

Volkswagen Admits Guilt in Diesel Cheating Scandal (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Erik Gordon, a professor at Michigan Law School and the Ross School of Business, and Anthony Sabino, founding partner of Sabino and Sabino, discuss Volkswagen’s admission of guilt in the diesel cheating scandal, and the EPA’s accusations of emissions cheating at Fiat Chrysler. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 201711 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Currency Manipulators Charged (Audio)

John Coffee, a professor at Columbia University Law School, and Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University, discuss charges against currency traders at major international banks, who are accused of market-rigging. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Karen Moscow and John Tucker discuss the day's top legal stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 20174 min

Currency `Cartel' Charged With Market Manipulation (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- John Coffee, a professor at Columbia University Law School, and Peter Henning, a professor at Wayne State University, discuss charges against currency traders at major international banks, who are accused of market-rigging. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 201715 min

High Court on Education for Students with Disabilities (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Garda, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, discusses the Supreme Court Case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, which concerns the amount of assistance schools owe to students with disabilities. He speaks with Michael Best and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 201713 min

Bloomberg Law Brief: Credit Card Wars in High Court (Audio)

Rebecca Tushnet, a professor at Georgetown University, and Jonathan Adler, a professor at Case Western University Law School, discuss the Supreme Court case Expressions Hair Design v Schneiderman, which involves credit card interchange fees to the nation's highest court. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Karen Moscow and Bob Moon report the days top legal stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 11, 20174 min

Jeff Sessions Faces Senate Hearing in AG Bid (Audio)

(Bloomberg) -- Victoria Toensing, a partner at diGenova & Toensing, and Kristine Kippins, director of constitutional messaging at the Constitutional Accountability Center, discuss Jeff Sessions' senate confirmation hearing. They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 201713 min
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