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.
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.
A Conversation with Author Dave Eggers About Criminal Justice Reform - Episode 6
Dave Eggers and Perkins Coie's Firmwide White Collar & Investigations Chair (and former Chicago federal prosecutor) Markus Funk have a candid and probing conversation about today's calls for fundamental criminal justice reform.
SEC Can Recover Disgorgement, With Limits
On June 22, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Liu v. SEC that in an SEC civil proceeding a disgorgement award that does not exceed a wrongdoer's profit and is awarded for victims is equitable relief permissible under the applicable statute.
Introducing the White Collar Briefly Podcast
DOJ Refines Guidance on Effective Corporate Compliance
The U.S. Department of Justice has updated its guidance on corporate compliance programs.
Coronavirus Stimulus, Lessons and Predictions from TARP Insiders
In 2008, Congress passed the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which awarded approximately $700 billion in stimulus funds to companies reeling from one of the greatest financial crises to strike the U.S.