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Episode 34 A Conversation With Jesse Eisinger, Author of 'The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives' In a single decade, the prosecutions of those accused of white-collar crime underwent a radical transformation. This thought-provoking episode will take you back in time to explore the DOJ approach in the early 2000s Enron era and walk you forward into the Great...

Episode 33 Framing the Narrative: Journalism's Influence on the Presumption of Innocence In this insightful episode, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Mark Di Ionno talks candidly about how the media can affect the court of public opinion for defendants facing criminal accusations. Throughout Mark’s 40+ years of reporting, he has maintained and demonstrated empathy for the people who are at the heart...

Episode 32 Celebrating Women’s History Month With WWCDA’s Global Chair and Co-Founder The Women’s White Collar Defense Association is an integral force in the world of white-collar law. It personifies the theme of this year’s Women’s History Month: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” Global chair and co-founder of WWCDA, Karen Popp, and Marissa Koblitz Kingman, our partner an...

Episode 31 An Introspective Look at Bridgegate: Bill Baroni’s Journey Bill is the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who was indicted and served prison time in connection with the infamous Bridgegate scandal before his conviction was unanimously overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. In this candid conversation with host Matt Adams, Bill reflects on hi...

Episode 30 Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of a White Collar Criminal – A Discussion With Author Eugene Soltes What drives an individual to commit white-collar crimes? Eugene Soltes, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and author of Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of a White Collar Criminal, joins host Matt Adams to dig into this topic from a social science and historic...

Episode 29 A Global Perspective on the Economic Responses to COVID-19 While COVID-19 stimulus aid enforcement continues to make headlines in the United States, a very different situation is unfolding in Europe. Jim Power, a prominent economic analyst, joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening episode into the different fiscal responses to the pandemic by the United States and Europe. Jim takes list...

Episode 28 Under the Microscope: Examining the Future of the ERC The House Ways and Means Committee recently advanced a bill that gives businesses a proposed deadline of January 31, 2024 to file Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. This comes on the heels of recent announcements by the IRS whereby employers can withdraw their ERC claims or participate in a specialized ERC Voluntary Disclosure P...

Episode 27 Blazing Trails: Cannabis Law in the Garden State Pull back the curtain on New Jersey’s cannabis market with Fruqan Mouzon, who played a pivotal role in helping to write the 2021 law legalizing recreational use of cannabis in the Garden State – the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act. Fruqan, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law...

Episode 26 Crisis Communication: Managing Perception & Mitigating Reputational Damage “No comment” might not be the best response when the press comes knocking. Karen Kessler joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening look at the importance of strategic internal and external communication during a legal crisis. The president of Kessler PR Group, Karen explains how messaging can help (or hurt) a...

Episode 25 An Investigative Journalist’s Insight Into the COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force A journalist and a white-collar criminal defense attorney walk onto a podcast... Though it sounds like the start of a joke, this paired perspective shines new light on the federal government’s ongoing enforcement actions related to COVID stimulus aid fraud. Investigative reporter Brandon Block, who recently wrote...

Episode 24 Special Edition: Spotlight on the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey Created to support criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey at a pivotal time, the ACDL-NJ is strong and thriving nearly 40 years after its founding. Podcast host and current ACDL-NJ President Matt Adams is joined by Joseph Hayden, founder and first president, for a look back at the origins of this p...

Episode 23 DOJ Policy Shifts on Business Ethics and the Culture of Compliance A hint of policy change is in the air at the Department of Justice. But are federal regulations going too far? Guided by comments made earlier this year by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Joe DeMaria, a former DOJ attorney turned Fox Rothschild partner, joins host Matt Adams for an engaging discussion. This episode...

Episode 22 Reclaiming Purpose: A Transformative Journey Through Addiction, Rehab and Prison In a powerful and inspiring episode, Jeff Grant, co-founder of both Progressive Prison Ministries Inc. and GrantLaw, PLLC, joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, to share his story of redemption. About 25 years ago, Jeff...

Episode 21 Conservation Easement Donations: Tax Shelter or Charitable Contribution Deduction? WA backlog of conservation easement Tax Court cases and IRS audits are dramatically impacting investors, and could for years to come. Will incoming leadership changes and movement from Congress resolve pending cases? In an eye opening discussion, Matt Lee, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Crimina...

Episode 20 Pitfalls and Perils - Employee Retention Credit Enforcement Trends With three years’ worth of legislative changes impacting the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program, a host of complex eligibility rules and predatory third-party promoters, it’s no surprise that enforcement is on the rise against those who sought the refundable tax credit. In this insightful discussion, Matt Adams, Co-...

Episode 19 The Fifth Amendment & Its Role in Parallel Proceedings In this informative and engaging episode, Matt Adams, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, and Jack Siegal, a partner who recently joined the firm’s Boston office, discuss what must be considered before defendants invoke their Fifth Amendments rights when in the c...

Episode 18 A Deep Dive Into Antitrust Violations and the Procurement Collusion Strike Force Unwittingly walking into an antitrust violation can be easier than it seems. In our latest podcast episode, listen as Fox Rothschild partners Ryan Becker and Kristen Broz explore the recent spike in enforcement activity by the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force. The duo also share PCSF’...

Episode 17 The IRS Annual Dirty Dozen List: Avoiding Tax Scams and Schemes Dig into the IRS 2022 “Dirty Dozen” list of nefarious tax schemes with Matt Adams and Matt Lee, Co-Chairs of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice. They discuss these potential traps for the unwary, highlight current enforcement patterns and share other fraud trends on the horizon.

Episode 16 An Appealing Conversation: Insights From a Former Court of Appeals Judge Podcast guest Marsha Piccone, Co-Chair of Fox Rothchild’s Appellate Practice and a former judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals, is well-versed in the process. She joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, for a discussion on how to think a few...

Episode 15 Compliance: On the Minds of In-House Counsel This episode, which will resonate with listeners regardless of the industry in which they may operate, features Ricardo Solano, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at CareOne. He joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the complex patchwork of lega...

Episode 14 Follow the Money This episode, which highlights the intersection of criminal conduct and financial forensic investigations, features Michael Shanahan, Senior Director of Alvarez & Marsal's Dispute and Investigations Practice. He and host Matthew Lee, Co-Chair of the White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice at Fox Rothschild, discuss the role of receivers in f...

Episode 13 The Science Behind Psychology in the Courtroom In this compelling episode, psychologist and trial consultant Ann Greeley, Ph. D., Vice President of the Northeast Division of DecisionQuest, joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the psychology behind successful jury selection and trial presentation.

Episode 12 Internal Investigations Your host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, is joined by Charles DeMonaco, Co-Chair Emeritus of the practice, and Partner Jana Volante Walshak, for a deep dive into the structure and potential outcomes of internal investigations, and the role of attorney-client privilege in such matters.

Episode 11 High Stakes: Anti-Money Laundering in the State-Legal Cannabis Business Joshua Horn, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Practice, and colleague Saverio Romeo join Matt Adams, your podcast host and Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, for a deeper look into the complicated industry of legalized cannabis. Their discussion centers...

Episode 10 The Unpopular Client: Protecting Their Presumption of Innocence Jennifer Sellitti, Director of Training and Communications at the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, joins podcast host and Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice Matthew Adams for a thought-provoking discussion on how the “presumption of innocence” construct fac...