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9 Jul

Big Boss and the $1.8 Billion Lie

What happens when a Chinese metal magnate decides to become one of the world’s most daring tariff dodgers? Join Diana Shaw, Tatiana Sainati, and their special guest, trade-law powerhouse Greta Peisch, as they dive into the staggering tale of “Big Boss” Liu Zhongtian – a tycoon of the aluminum industry whose audacious scheme to conceal aluminum imports helped him evade $1.8 billion in U.S. tariffs. From humble beginnings to the heights of China’s rich list, Liu's story is one of ambition, deception, and a trail of ghost pallets that fooled authorities and investors alike. Greta and the team pull back the curtain on how Big Boss gamed the U.S. tariff system, why DOJ is cracking down on tariff evasion harder than ever, and what companies should be watching for as trade enforcement ramps up. Tune in for a wild ride through one of the world’s most notorious corruption scandals that proves that, sometimes, the biggest scandals are hiding in plain sight. And stay tuned at the end of the episode for bonus content: an interview with special guest Enbar Toledano, who helped secure a historic recovery in the resulting False Claims Act litigation brought against Big Boss.
14 May

Keyboard Cartel: The Carbanak Story

What if the most dangerous criminals didn’t smash their way in – but quietly embedded themselves and learned the system from the inside? In this episode of Wicked Coin, hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati are joined by Lyn Brown and Erin Joe to examine the astonishing true story of the Carbanak cyber gang, a highly disciplined criminal network that infiltrated banks across the globe and stole more than a billion euros without triggering alarms. Rather than relying on brute force or flashy hacks, the attackers patiently observed employees, mimicked legitimate activity, and even manipulated ATMs to dispense cash on command. Drawing on decades of experience in federal law enforcement, intelligence, and cybersecurity, the conversation explores how schemes like this succeed and why they’re so difficult to detect, while also reviewing today’s evolving threat landscape – from spear phishing and ransomware-as-a-service to AI-enabled fraud and nation-state activity – with practical insight into how organizations can strengthen their defenses, sharpen their response, and build resilience in an increasingly hostile environment.
11 Jun

Storybook Scandal: The Healthy Holly Hustle

What began as a seemingly harmless children’s book series became one of Baltimore’s most appalling public corruption scandals. Join Tatiana Sainati, Diana Shaw, and their colleague Craig Smith as they unpack how then-Mayor Catherine Pugh’s "Healthy Holly" books were used to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to Mayor Pugh from organizations with business before the city, ultimately leading to criminal convictions and her resignation. It’s a textbook case of corruption involving conflicts of interest, no-bid contracts, and “missing” orders and shipments. Our hosts and their guest examine how weak internal controls, a lack of transparency, and compliance culture failures allowed the misconduct to persist, and what organizations can do to prevent similar breakdowns. It’s a cautionary tale of how lax compliance frameworks can turn ethical risks into full-blown organizational crises.
13/02/2025

The Iron Fist of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria's Ruthless Dictator

Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the gripping story of General Sani Abacha, the Nigerian dictator who embezzled billions of dollars and ruled with an iron fist from 1993 to 1998. Known for his ruthless tactics, including a personal security force trained in North Korea and the violent suppression of opposition members, Abacha's relentless pursuit of wealth and power ultimately led to his downfall. Tune in to learn more about the international efforts to recover Nigeria's stolen wealth and the lasting impact of Abacha's regime on the country.
29/05/2025

Everything's Bigger in Texas – Even Crypto

In this episode of CryptoCounsel, Frank and Lauren are joined by Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council to unpack why Texas is fast becoming the epicenter of digital asset innovation. From strategic Bitcoin reserves to energy grid dynamics and the future of crypto regulation, this conversation dives deep into the state's bold legislative moves, the role of Bitcoin mining, and what's next for blockchain policy. Tune in now to hear how Texas is shaping the future of crypto – and why it matters to you.
06/03/2025

Hosted Payload S2.E3: Wiley on Space Cowboys

Hosted Payload is now available in both video and podcast form! Host Henry Gola thinks Space Cowboys is Clint Eastwood’s worst movie, but he meets surprising disagreement from colleagues Jen Hindin, Chloe Hawker, and Jillian Quigley. Plus, Chloe does double duty and dishes the latest satellite and space news in the Orbital Debrief.
30/06/2022

Outsmarting Cyber Scammers: A Look Into Anti-Cybersquatting Litigation

In this podcast, Wiley partners Attison L. Barnes, III and David E. Weslow pull from their combined decades of experience for an in-depth discussion of cybersquatting and related Internet and digital media scams. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, business impersonation scams have increased 85%, and 95% of the 500 most popular websites are subject to impersonation. As scammers become more sophisticated, so have remedies and courses of action to combat this dynamic issue. Join us as we discuss the inception of the 1999 Federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and its applications, the forms and evolution of cyber scams, and the future of anti-cybersquatting litigation.
07/05/2025

Crypto Advocacy in Action: A Conversation with Coinbase's Nick Carden

In this episode, Frank welcomes two distinguished guests: Nick Carden, Associate General Counsel at Coinbase, and Michael Toner, Chair of Wiley's Election Law and Government Ethics Practice. Together, they discuss the rollercoaster political atmosphere surrounding crypto, including the challenges of "regulation by enforcement" under the previous administration and the proactive steps the industry has taken for clearer regulatory frameworks. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the ever-evolving intersection of crypto and politics!
16/03/2022

Digital Currency and National Security Implications

In this podcast, Wiley Partners Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar and Steve Obermeier, Hon. Erik Bethel, Senior Adviser, Project on Prosperity and Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Colin Leach, International Trade Specialist, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries at the U.S. Department of Commerce discuss the national security implications of digital currency, including: The role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in economic competition and the global markets. What are the U.S. government and the rest of the world doing to compete in digital currency? What are the economic and national security implications if the United States lags behind? Relationship between CBDCs and cryptocurrency and current global national security issues (Russia, China). This podcast was originally recorded as a webinar for Wiley's 2022 National Security Series.
09/07/2025

What D.C. Gets Right (and Wrong) About Crypto

In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Tim Hite – former House Financial Services Committee counsel and current Policy Director at Exodus – joins Frank and Isaac to unpack the evolution of crypto legislation on Capitol Hill. From the early days of the Token Taxonomy Act to the bipartisan momentum behind FIT 21 and the GENIUS Act, Tim offers a rare insider's view of how Congress, regulators, and the crypto industry have collided and collaborated over the past decade. Tune in for firsthand insights into crypto's legal and legislative trajectory.

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