Foxcast Legal Listening

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 his journey as a target of a federal government investigation. This intriguing episode sheds new light into one of New Jersey’s biggest political scandals. Bill offers an inside look at his personal experiences as the criminal investigation and charges unfolded, including the intense pressure to plead guilty. Bill also shares how the experience shaped his current professional life. Hear how his insights impact Matt in real time, changing how he’ll now advise his clients who are under investigation.

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 historical perspective. The episode takes a look at how white-collar crime has been perceived over the last century in the United States – from an inherent element of capitalism to today’s highly regulated environment. Eugene and Matt also discuss why individuals become involved in such schemes and what role technology plays in giving the illusion that it’s a victimless crime. You’ll learn more about Eugene’s research for his book as well as his latest studies into how businesses can use data analytics to detect, prevent and respond to reputational and regulatory threats.

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 listeners through a journey of global financial crises over the past 100 years. He and Matt then explore why the U.S. and Europe are experiencing contrary fallouts from COVID-19 policies and predict how global politics could impact future economic responses.

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 Program (VDP). Host Matt Adams is joined by Withum’s Dan Mayo for a deep dive into the latest on how the federal government is handling alleged ERC fraud and what the future may hold for the ERC should Congress pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has claimed – or is considering claiming – the ERC.