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. Subscribe 🡢
Discussion with the Honorable Denny Chin
Perkins Coie LLP White Collar & Investigations partners Lee Richards and Margaret Meyers are joined by the Hon. Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to discuss litigating in the federal district and appellate courts.
Will Survivor-Centered, Trauma-Informed Techniques Revolutionize Workplace Investigations?
During the investigation process, survivor-centered, trauma-informed techniques are used to keep investigation participants empowered and safe—physically, emotionally, and economically.
An Insider’s View on Responding to Federal OIG Investigations
Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations Partner Caryn Trombino talks with Stephen Ravas, Counsel to Inspector General at AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General, about his experience in various roles at several federal Offices of Inspector General—including at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and now AmeriCorps.
ESG Rewards, Risks, Compliance, and Tips
White Collar Partner Kevin Feldis speaks with Tony Davis, chief executive officer and chief information officer of Inherent Group, a value-based investment company that uses environmental, social, and governance factors to make investment decisions.
A Candid Conversation with the “FCPA Professor” Mike Koehler
Chelsea Curfman and Markus Funk are joined by Professor Mike Koehler, better known as the "FCPA Professor." In 2009, Koehler launched his "FCPA Professor" blog, described as "the Wall Street Journal concerning all things FCPA-related."
New DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny of Employment Agreements
Antitrust lawyers Jon Jacobs and Kevin Schock join host Markus Funk to discuss the fundamental legal principles applicable to no-poach and wage-fixing agreements, explore current government enforcement priorities related to these types of agreements, and evaluate examples of recent enforcement activity in the no-poach and wage-fixing space.
Investigative Journalist Cam Simpson on Combating Forced Labor and Other Supply Chain Risks
This episode's guest is Cam Simpson. Cam is an award-winning writer and investigative journalist who has focused on supply chain, corruption, and forced labor and trafficking issues.
DOJ Rescinds Trump Charging and Sentencing Policy
On January 29, 2021, Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson rescinded the Trump administration's charging and sentencing policy that required federal prosecutors to hold as a "core principle" that they "charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense."
AI for ABAC: Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Anti-Corruption Compliance
In this episode, Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations partners Gina LaMonica and Caryn Trombino discuss the role of artificial intelligence in anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) compliance programs.
Leyla Seka: The Next Right Action for Gender Equality and Racial Equity in Tech
In this episode, Paul Hirose, former president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and co-chair of Perkins Coie's Supply Chain Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility practice, speaks with Leyla Seka about her leadership in confronting gender equality and racial equity issues in the tech industry.
Two University Leaders Confronting the Twin Pandemics of COVID-19 and Racism
In this episode, Perkins Coie partner and former dean of the University of San Diego School of Law, Stephen Ferruolo, speaks with Pradeep Khosla, chancellor of the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and Kurt Schmoke, president of the University of Baltimore, about how they, and the universities they lead, have confronted the challenges posed by the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemi
Congress Sneaks in Expansion of SEC Disgorgement Authority in Annual Defense Bill
What does military policy have to do with the SEC? Tucked into the 1,480 page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a provision expanding the SEC's disgorgement authority.
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.