White Collar Briefly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

DOJ Opinion OKs Payment to Third Party

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.

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.

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.

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

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.