All Things Investigations

By Tom Fox

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August 22, 2022Breaking Down National Security Issues with Kevin Carroll
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and returning guest Kevin Carroll of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group, highlight some of the key legal issues in white-collar investigations, locally and internationally.
Kevin Carroll is a partner in the firm’s Washington and New York offices, in its white collar and investigations practices. He represents businesses, senior executives and government officials in congressional and criminal investigations; conducts internal investigations; and litigates national security claims. He is a former CIA Case Officer and a writer whose work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Bloomberg Law.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
How the DOJ protects the President’s Black Book of Options in the event of a nuclear attack.
It’s certainly irresponsible if a congressman or a senator goes to the well of the House of the Senate and reads classified information into the record, but constitutionally, they can’t be prosecuted for it.
The counterintelligence section of the DOJ is responsible for investigating and prosecuting espionage.
What is the National Archives?
The role of the Secret Service in the execution of warrants.
There's a statute in the Classified Information Protection Act (CIPA) that allows classified information to be shown to a defense lawyer who has security clearance.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Kevin Carroll
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29min
August 08, 2022Anti-Corruption Enforcement in China and France with Bryan Sillaman and Christine Kang
Christine Kang is a Hughes Hubbard partner at the firm’s New York office specializing in international arbitration, multilateral development banks investigation, compliance, and litigation. She has practiced in China for over 20 years, helping CEOs with compliance issues. Bryan Sillaman is Managing Partner at Hughes Hubbard’s Paris office and works with French and European companies on compliance matters. Formerly, he was an attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
US companies should know the top things about anti-bribery and anti-corruption enforcement in China in 2022.
What China’s anti-corruption enforcement looks like in the healthcare sector.
Under China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), you must first pass a security evaluation under the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) before transferring data overseas.
The concept of companies proactively cooperating with the authorities by providing the information is still new in France.
How the French component of Airbus enforcement action affected French prosecutors.
The French blocking statute was designed to force US authorities through MLAT to get information.
Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Christine Kang on LinkedIn
Bryan Sillaman on LinkedIn
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28min
July 25, 2022ABC Enforcement in Mexico and Brazil with Diego Duran and Salim Saud
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and Diego Duran and Salim Saud of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally.
Diego Duran is a Hughes Hubbard partner and criminal defense attorney licensed to practice in some parts of the US and Mexico, where he spent several years working for one of its top boutique law firms. Salim Saud is an attorney and partner based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at Saud Advogados, in association with Hughes Hubbard. He specializes in anti-corruption and is also the coordinator of the Anti-Corruption Compliance practice at FGV.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
The Mexican administration’s approach to anti-corruption investigation and enforcement.
Corporate criminal liability is a fairly recent concept in Mexican law.
Mexico’s National Digital Platform is anticipated to be a centralized database designed to host and process information about federal and state officials.
Brazil has two systems for anti-corruption enforcement; one is led by the CGU and AGU, and the other is led by the NPF.
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on Brazilian anti-bribery and anti-corruption investigation and enforcement efforts.
Highlights of Brazil’s recent regulations surrounding their anti-corruption law, the Clean Companies Act.
Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Diego Duran on LinkedIn
Salim Saud on LinkedIn
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28min
July 11, 2022Anti-Corruption Issues in International Arbitration with Laura Perkins and Jan Dunin-Wascowicz
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I speak with Laura Perkins and Jan Dunin-Wascowicz about the intersection of international arbitration, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption compliance.
Laura Perkins is a Hughes Hubbard partner whose practice focuses on representing clients in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and white-collar criminal investigations, including government enforcement actions and compliance counseling. Jan Dunin-Wascowicz is an expert in cross-border compliance and regulatory enforcement, multi-jurisdictional internal and government investigations, as well as transnational litigation and international arbitration in both commercial and investor-State contexts.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
How increased attention to anti-corruption compliance led to increased arbitration.
The Biden administration has taken a strong position that foreign corruption and corruption in general can be a serious national security concern for the United States.
Red flags are tools that identify risk areas of inquiry.
The outcomes that can arise when a claim of corruption is brought up defensively or against a defendant.
The types of cases that tend to attract anti-robbery and anti-corruption issues.
Compliance professionals should properly document their due diligence activities.
Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Laura Perkins on LinkedIn
Jan Dunin-Wascowicz on LinkedIn
...more
29min
June 20, 2022Antitrust Regulation and Enforcement Under the Biden Administration with Philip Giordano
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I speak with Philip Giordano, a partner at Hughes Hubbard, about the Biden administration’s antitrust regulation and enforcement.
Philip Giordano is a partner in the firm’s Antitrust Group, focusing on a variety of national and international antitrust matters, including complex criminal antitrust investigations and litigation, civil non-merger government investigations, and mergers and acquisitions. Philip also personally practices in the area of criminal defense.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
The biggest changes in the Department of Justice over the last 18 months.
An expected area of expanded enforcement and guidance is going to be in the area of potential competitors, and acquisition of potential competitors and of nascent competitors.
It’s likely that merger reviews are going to take longer.
Expanding the reach of antitrust laws.
You typically do not see wage agreements in no-poach clauses.
Whether Philip expects the Biden administration to maintain their aggressive enforcement and review of mergers and acquisitions.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Philip Giordano on LinkedIn
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20min
June 06, 2022Sanctions and Controls with Tyler Grove
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I speak with Tyler Grove, counsel at Hughes Hubbard, about the Biden administration’s multilateral approach to sanctions.
Tyler Grove has worked at Hughes Hubbard for over 10 years, starting as a paralegal and then working his way up to a full-time associate before taking the position of counsel. Tyler’s specialties include sanctions and export controls in addition to anti-money laundering and foreign investment issues. His practice has three main areas: compliance counseling, enforcement and investigations, and corporate diligence and filings.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
The differences between the Biden administration’s sanctions vs. those of the past.
The US has imposed a soft embargo on any items subject to its jurisdiction and classified on the commerce control list.
How soon we will be able to see the effectiveness of the Biden administration’s embargo.
We will likely see an expansion of the sanctions imposed for human rights.
It’s important that companies are aware of their suppliers, and how their products are being manufactured.
Anti-boycott issues in China.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Tyler Grove on LinkedIn
...more
17min
May 16, 2022Congressional Investigations with Kevin Carroll
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I speak with Kevin Carroll, a partner at Hughes Hubbard, about congressional committees and investigations.
Kevin Carroll is a partner in the firm’s Washington and New York offices in its white-collar and investigations practices. Kevin represents businesses, senior executives, and government officials in congressional and criminal investigations, conducts internal investigations, and litigates national security claims. Kevin also helps counsel businesses on CFIUS/FIRRMA, cyber security and data privacy, EAR/ITAR, FARA, FCPA, FISA, FMS, and OFAC compliance. Kevin is a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve and a writer whose work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Bloomberg Law.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
The role of an attorney in a congressional committee around the investigation.
Lawyers in a US attorney’s office are, to a degree, dependent on the cases that the FBI or district police bring them.
How Kevin advises clients through congressional investigations.
Congress is under no obligation to recognize attorney/client privilege.
Preparing a witness for a congressional hearing.
Concerned citizens can raise issues that could lead to congressional investigations.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Kevin Carroll
...more
24min
May 02, 2022Key Developments in Ethics Compliance
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I visit with Mike DeBernardis, a partner at Hughes Hubbard, about some of the key developments in ethics compliance and FCPA from Q1 2022.
Michael A. DeBernardis is a partner in the firm’s Washington office and a member of the firm’s Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Defense practice groups. Michael assists clients with internal investigations relating to high-stakes matters including bribery and corruption under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, procurement fraud, financial and accounting fraud, money laundering, and other ethics issues and violations of company policy. Michael has represented clients in connection with inquiries by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, among others.
Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
Q1 brought resolutions that were excellent examples for training and increasing understanding of compliance issues.
One of the more difficult aspects of compliance is scoping investigations.
View input from your monitor as an opportunity to truly improve your processes, procedures, and controls. Having a positive relationship with them is hugely valuable.
Developing an investigation plan and protocols is an iterative process.
Changes to the SEC Whistleblower program.
Anti-corruption implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Mike DeBernardis
Coburn and the Attorney/Client Privilege
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29min
April 18, 2022From US Attorney to ESG Advocate
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white-collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this episode, I visit with Kenyen Brown on his journey from the US Attorney’s office to bring ESG programs and initiatives to clients to improve their businesses.

Kenyen Brown is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Hughes Hubbard & Reed in the White Collar & Regulatory Defense and Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practices. He is the former US Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama. He also served on the Senate Ethics Committee. Kenyen’s practice focuses primarily on white-collar criminal litigation, and compliance counseling, including matters involving internal and government investigations. In this area, Kenyen has performed compliance program reviews, audits, and risk assessments.

Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
Role as the US Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.
Role on the Senate Ethics Committee? Key accomplishments.
Working with police departments and their communities to identify systemic racial and gender discrimination issues.
The ‘S’ in ESG in racial and gender discrimination issues.
The important of managing reputational through a robust ESG program.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Kenyen Brown bio
Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group
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32min
April 04, 2022Coburn and the Attorney/Client Privilege
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group’s podcast All Things Investigations. In this podcast host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. In this first episode, I visit with Mike Huneke on discovery dispute in the US v. Coburn criminal action.

Mike Huneke is a Hughes Hubbard & Reed partner who has spent his career in both Washington, DC and Paris, France. For his entire 17-year career Mike has been practicing in the anti-corruption space, on everything from investigations and government resolutions, acting as “buffer counsel” to companies subject to compliance monitors, third party and M&A due diligence, and proactive risk assessments and second-level compliance reviews. Most recently, Mike and his Hughes Hubbard colleagues were recognized for their role on the Airbus case by Global Investigations Review.

Key areas we discuss on this podcast are:
Individual defendants are wildcards in matters involving privilege claims in FCPA investigations.
The dangers of the over-assertion of privilege to the DOJ and to the Courts.
The false comfort of “oral” disclosures.
The “personal jurisdiction” discussion by the Court.
Beware civil discovery in criminal cases.

Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Mike Huneke bio
Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group
US v. Coburn, Judge McNulty decision
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33min

FAQs about All Things Investigations:

How many episodes does All Things Investigations have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.