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Biography

Ben is a labor and employment reporter at Bloomberg BNA. He covers the U.S. Department of Labor, including policy, regulation, litigation, and personnel shakeups. He also takes on longer-form enterprise coverage of workplace issues. His reporting has been cited in Senate hearings, the New York Times editorial page, and on NPR. In addition to covering regulatory agencies, he closely monitors workplace developments in Congress and the courts and their impact on employers and employees. He co-authors the weekly Monday morning column, Punching In, forecasting and opining on the week’s top workplace news out of Congress and the executive branch. Prior to joining BBNA in 2013, he covered education at Youth Today and health care policy at DecisionHealth. Ben, a lifelong Washingtonian, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. Ben is an avid runner, podcast listener, news junkie, standup comedy attendee, and devoted fan of his Maryland Terrapins and Baltimore Orioles.

Content

Total articles 1351

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  Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer Fired by Trump Justice Department (1)

  By Suzanne Monyak Verified, Ben Penn Verified

  Mar. 07, 2025

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  Emil Bove Faces DOJ Ethics Complaint Over Mayor Adams Dismissal

  By Ben Penn Verified

  Mar. 03, 2025

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  Trump Picks for DOJ No. 2 and Antitrust Head Advance in Senate

  By Ben Penn Verified, Justin Wise Verified

  Feb. 27, 2025

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Company Info

Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law is a legal research and workflow solutions platform under Bloomberg L.P. It provides AI-driven tools and data analytics tailored for legal professionals. The platform offers a comprehensive database for case law, statutes, and legal analysis, available through a fixed-price subscription model that allows unlimited access. The services include AI-powered contract solutions for drafting and analysis, as well as a legal project management platform called Dashboard Legal, which enhances task tracking and document management. Bloomberg Law also features specialized content inherited from the Bureau of National Affairs, including niche publications and real-time regulatory updates. By integrating legal research with Bloomberg's financial data ecosystem, the platform delivers predictive analytics and document automation, aiming to streamline workflows for law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies.