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Updated Jul 9
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Updated Jun 11
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Updated 04/22/2025
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Updated 06/18/2025

Jul 9

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.
Jul 9

Bid Protest Pleading Primer: Raising the Bar at GAO and COFC

In this episode, hosts Scott Felder and Brian Walsh talk with Wiley partner Cara Sizemore about the pleading requirements bid protesters face at both the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). They discuss GAO's post-Warfighter emphasis on "credible allegations supported by evidence," the practical challenges contractors face when developing protest grounds, and recent court decisions underscoring the importance of thoroughly pleading injunctive relief factors. They also share practical guidance for avoiding common pleading mistakes and positioning protests to survive early dismissal and proceed to a decision on the merits.
Jul 7

Never Tariffied: Spotlight on Singapore: A Balancing Act Between U.S. and China Regulatory Regimes

In this week's episode of Never Tariffied, Wiley's Tatiana Sainati and Matt Lapin talk with Jonathan Goacher, a Singapore-based sanctions and export controls expert at Stephenson Harwood LLP, to unpack Singapore's sixty-year transformation from a "fishing village" to one of the world's busiest ports and a leading international investment center. They explore Singapore's unique role as a bridge between the United States and China, highlighting how companies are navigating competing regulatory regimes while offering practical guidance on managing risks such as supply chain disruptions, compliance challenges, and cross-border disputes. As Singapore continues to balance deep ties with both the U.S., its largest investor, and China, its second, will businesses be able to stay ahead of an increasingly complex trade landscape? Find out in the next installment of the Never Tariffied mini-series.
Jun 4

Government Contracts in Transition: Jon Burd on the Evolving Federal Marketplace and His Next Role at Wiley

In this episode, hosts Brian Walsh and Scott Felder talk with Jon Burd, Wiley's Managing Partner-Elect, as he reflects on nearly 20 years as a member of the Government Contracts Practice – including his pivotal work on a landmark aerial refueling tanker bid protest. They also discuss today's rapidly shifting acquisition landscape, where an influx of commercial and defense tech companies is bringing new energy – and new compliance risks – to the federal marketplace. Jon also shares his perspective on how the government is rethinking contracting vehicles and investment strategies to keep pace with emerging technologies while preserving the transparency and fairness that define the system.
Jun 11

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.
Apr 23

Pig Butchering: Crypto’s Cruelest Con

In this episode, Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw are joined by colleague Frank Scaduto, a crypto litigator and podcaster, to unpack one of the most sophisticated fraud schemes operating today: crypto “pig butchering” scams. What often begins as an innocent wrong number text evolves into a deeply personal confidence scheme – one that has drained billions of dollars from victims worldwide. Our hosts break down how these scams work, why they are so effective, and how organized crime networks in Southeast Asia use fake exchanges, spoofed websites, and digital wallets to move illicit funds at breakneck speed. The episode also explores the role of cryptocurrency platforms, the challenges facing global law enforcement, and the red flags investors should never ignore – all while acknowledging the very real human cost on both sides of the scam.
03/11/2020

Telecom and National Security in a 5G World: A Conversation with the Chair of Team Telecom

Rick Sofield, a Partner in Wiley’s National Security Practice group, sat down with Loyaan Egal, the Chair of Team Telecom, to discuss evolving national security threats related to communications licenses. Topics include Team Telecom’s role in (i) the White House’s “China Initiative” to manage national security concerns related to China’s investment in telecommunications infrastructure; (ii) national security reviews of submarine cable landing licenses and broadcast licenses; (iii) supply chain regulation, particularly as it relates to Huawei; and (iv) the revocation or termination of existing communications licenses based on changed national security circumstances.
May 14

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.
May 7

Defending Reality: Combating Synthetic Media Through Deepfake Response Coverage

As synthetic media becomes more convincing, cyber risk is expanding beyond our systems and into perception itself. Impersonation events challenge the architecture of "traditional" cyber insurance, which is built around technical failure and security events. In this episode of The Cyber Periscope, Pam Signorello sits down with Michael Phillips, Head of Global Cyber Portfolio Underwriting at Coalition, to explore how synthetic media is reshaping cyber risk, why deepfakes present unique challenges for insureds and insurers alike, and what the emergence of Coalition's dedicated Deepfake Response Endorsement signals about the future of cyber insurance. From reputational harm to the erosion of digital trust, this conversation examines how underwriting, coverage structure, and risk assessment are evolving in the age of AI.
01/31/2025

The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies like Quectel. They delve into the implications of these developments for government contractors, focusing on the recent addition of Quectel to the U.S. Department of Defense's 1260H List and upcoming restrictions from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The conversation explores the interplay of various regulatory frameworks, potential changes to the FCC's covered list, and the broader implications for supply chains and contracting with the DOD.

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