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White Collar Briefly

Drawing from breaking news, ever changing government priorities, and significant judicial decisions, this blog from Perkins Coie’s White Collar and Investigations group highlights key considerations and offers practical insights aimed to guide corporate stakeholders and counselors through an evolving regulatory environment. 

Government
November 20, 2020

Compliance Perspectives From the Management Suite

In this episode, we discuss management's view of compliance and legal functions with Jim Stutelberg, president of primary products at Tate & Lyle, PLC, a U.K.-headquartered, global supplier of food and beverage ingredients. 

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Corporate Building
October 30, 2020

World Wildlife Fund VP Discusses Corporate Supply Chain Compliance

Markus Funk and Kevin Feldis speak with Corey Norton, Vice President for Supply Chain Legality at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), about the important role that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can play in corporate supply chain compliance. 

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Corporate office
October 15, 2020

The Influence of EdTech: A Discussion with Muzology’s Pioneering Founders

Using the power of music and videos to make math fun and accessible, the Nashville-based education technology (edtech) company Muzology challenges students to learn and retain the math concepts critical to their progress.

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Medical Healthcare Science
October 5, 2020

COVID-19 Impacts on the Mortgage Industry: Response to Crisis and What to Expect in Enforcement, a Discussion With Craig Lackey

In this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie's David Biderman, firmwide chair of the Consumer Products & Services Litigation group, sits down with Craig Lackey, general counsel of Rushmore Loan Management Services, a major servicer of residential mortgages nationwide. 

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September 24, 2020

Latest Criminal Spoofing Trial Hampered by Obstacles

The criminal spoofing trial in United States v. Vorley kicked off in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on September 14, 2020.  

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conversation
September 22, 2020

Witness Interview Tips From Retired FBI Agent: Building Rapport and Getting in Sync

This podcast provides rare insight from a retired FBI agent regarding how to add science into the art of interviewing. 

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Government
September 2, 2020

Policing Online Child Care Platforms: A Conversation With Sittercity's General Counsel Jeremy Gottschalk and the Hon. Virginia M. Kendall

White Collar Briefly host, Markus Funk, chair of Perkins Coie's White Collar & Investigations Practice, welcomes two Chicago-based guests. 

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Medical Healthcare Science
August 28, 2020

COVID-19 Relief Fraud Investigations and Litigation: Areas of Focus and Risk Mitigation Strategies

In this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie's Barak Cohen discuss the landscape for increased fraud investigations and enforcement actions related to COVID-19 stimulus spending, including False Claims Act investigations and qui tam whistleblower litigation, as well as steps companies can take to reduce their potential exposure. View blog post
U.S. Capitol at sunset
August 27, 2020

Global Investigation Trends – India (Part 2): A Discussion With Arpinder Singh of EY Forensics & Integrity Services

In Part 2 of our examination of internal investigation trends in India, Perkins Coie partners Markus Funk speaks with Arpinder Singh, a partner with EY Forensics & Integrity Services and head of their India and Emerging Markets group. 

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Pay Cell Economy
August 20, 2020

DOJ Opinion OKs Payment to Third Party

On August 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued an opinion letter (cataloged as FCPA Opinion No. 20-01) stating that it did not intend to take enforcement action under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") against a U.S.-based investment advisor planning to pay something akin to a "finder's fee" to a foreign state-owned investment bank (the "third party") who helped facilitate a transaction. View blog post
Digital stock ticker
August 20, 2020

Global Investigation Trends – India (Part 1): A Discussion With Sherbir Panag of Panag & Babu Law Offices

Continuing our series of episodes regarding investigation and enforcement trends around the globe, Perkins Coie partners Markus Funk interviewed Sherbir Panag, co-founder and head of the Compliance and Investigations Practice at the Law Offices of Panag & Babu, in New Delhi, India. 

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Gavel with scale
August 14, 2020

These Defenses May Help Universities in Covid-19 Lawsuits

As college students return to campus, the potential for another shutdown looms, bringing with it exposure to lawsuits seeking tuition refunds or raising health and safety concerns. 

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Cannabis Industry (Primary)
July 31, 2020

SEC Alleges $25 Million Cannabis-Related Offering Fraud

On July 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused six individuals and their companies with securities fraud in connection with two cannabis-related businesses in California that raised $25 million in an unregistered securities offering.

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pricing financial securities
July 30, 2020

Risks and Compliance Considerations for Lenders During a Financial Crisis - Episode 8

Ben Purser, chief risk officer for mortgage lender, Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, and Barak Cohen, partner in Perkins Coie's White Collar & Investigations practice and lead for the firm's Commercial Litigation in Washington, D.C., discuss the challenges of legal compliance and risk in an industry that has been directly affected by two global financial crises in one decade. View blog post
Supreme Court Outside
July 14, 2020

From New York to the Rockies: A Fireside Chat With Former Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Bender

On this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie's White Collar & Investigations practice attorney Markus Funk interviews special guest (and colleague) retired Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Bender. 

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