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Updated 10/12/2023
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Updated 04/22/2025
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Updated 06/18/2025

APR 30

Under the Microscope: Navigating Congressional Oversight and Investigations

In this episode, hosts Scott Felder and Brian Walsh are joined by Jason McCullough, Diana Shaw, and Nick Peterson of Wiley's White Collar Defense & Government Investigations team for a deep dive into congressional investigations and oversight. Drawing on experience in government, enforcement, and private practice, they examine how investigations work in practice, the tools Congress uses, and the key issue areas drawing heightened scrutiny. Tune in for practical insights on how to better prepare for and navigate the legal, reputational, and collateral risks that can arise when Congress comes calling.

Apr 30

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26 min
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.

Apr 23

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32 min
MAR 23

Building Cyber Readiness for Government Contractors in 2026

In this episode, government contracts attorneys Scott Felder and Brian Walsh talk with Megan Brown and Erin Joe of Wiley's Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance Practice to explore today's most pressing cyber risks. Megan and Erin share real world insights from advising clients on major incidents – such as ransomware attacks, nation state operations, data exfiltration, and more. Megan and Erin distill lessons from years of incident response and national security work, outlining how organizations can strengthen governance, manage third party risk, conduct effective tabletop exercises, navigate overlapping reporting requirements, and prepare for growing AI related regulatory scrutiny.

Mar 23

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29 min
APR 23

Is the Sky Falling? IP Rights Under the New FAR and DFARS

In this episode, Scott Felder and Brian Walsh break down what the FAR and DFARS overhauls actually mean for contractors' intellectual property and data rights. While headlines suggested sweeping reform, the reality is more nuanced: few substantive changes, some contractor-friendly developments, and several long-standing issues left unresolved. From mixed funding rules to data disclosure exceptions, they highlight what contractors can leverage today – and which unresolved issues may shape future rulemaking.

Apr 23

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17 min
MAR 11

Never Tariffied: UK vs. U.S. Investment Screening Regimes: Minding the Gap and Navigating New Rules and Risks

In this installment of the Never Tariffied mini-series, hosts Tatiana Sainati and Matt Lapin sit down with UK investment security regulation expert Kate Newman to demystify the UK's rapidly maturing investment screening framework, particularly where it diverges from the U.S. CFIUS investment screening program. They trace the UK's seismic shift since the National Security and Investment Act took effect, how it stacks up against the U.S. CFIUS process and other screening regimes, and why global investors are suddenly finding themselves under new layers of scrutiny. Together, they explore how shifting notions of national security, from AI and advanced materials to food and water security, are reshaping cross border deal making. Kate, Matt, and Tatiana also share their insights on pragmatic steps that businesses involved in cross-border investments can take to assess risk early, structure deals smartly, and avoid the dreaded "great unwinding" (of deals).

Mar 11

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41 min
MAR 12

Poisoned Trust: The Farid Fata Scandal

In this episode of Wicked Coin, Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati explore one of the most disturbing healthcare fraud schemes in U.S. history: a trusted oncologist who exploited patients' deepest fears, administering often devastating cancer treatments to people who didn't need them. The result was irreversible harm to hundreds of patients and tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent billings to Medicare. Joined by special guest Christi Grimm, former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Diana and Tatiana take listeners inside the investigation that brought the scheme down – examining the systemic vulnerabilities that enabled this years-long fraud, the tenacious whistleblowers who exposed it, and the remarkable interagency investigative effort that brought a swift end to Dr. Fata's reign of terror. It's a harrowing tale of greed and power, but also one of courage, accountability, and the critical role of oversight in protecting the most vulnerable.

Mar 12

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36 min
FEB 13

The Whistleblower Who Couldn't Look Away

In this episode of Wicked Coin, Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw are joined by former government auditor and attorney Dr. J. Kirk McGill, who recounts his firsthand experience uncovering serious flaws in federal grant management. Kirk walks listeners through how questionable accounting practices, conflicted governance, and institutional pressure combined to allow massive spending failures to go unchecked. When his efforts to raise concerns internally were blocked, Kirk made the consequential decision to report what he found—triggering a years long whistleblower battle with real personal cost. The episode explores what it takes to speak truth to power, and what happens when the systems designed to prevent corruption instead work to suppress it.

Feb 13

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31 min
03/20/2025

Managing Software Licenses in Government Contracts: Lessons from Recent Cases

In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Wiley Partner Scott Felder discusses the complexities of software licensing in government contracts. The group covers key issues like license compliance, terminations, and navigating disputes with government agencies. This episode also highlights the Department of Defense's recent memo encouraging the use of innovative acquisition methods such as Other Transaction (OT) agreements.

03/20/2025

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14 min
11/13/2025

Backdating, Bar Mitzvahs, and the Namibian Getaway: The Comverse Scandal Unraveled

Step into the world of high-stakes corporate intrigue with this episode of Wicked Coin, where hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati are joined by special guest Ira Mirsky for a dive deep into the notorious Comverse Technology stock option backdating scandal. Discover how a rising telecom star became the epicenter of one of the era's most elaborate financial frauds, unravel the mechanics of backdating, and follow the jaw-dropping flight of CEO Kobi Alexander from the boardroom to self-imposed exile in Namibia - complete with a legendary bar mitzvah! With expert legal analysis, real-world cautionary tales, and facts that feel like fiction, this must-listen episode exposes what really happens when power, deception, and accountability collide.

11/13/2025

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32 min
08/21/2025

Open Banking, Financial Data Rights, and What it Means for Crypto

In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Frank is joined by his Wiley colleague Duane Pozza for a deep dive into open banking with guest Steve Boms, Founder and President of Allon Advocacy and Executive Director of the Financial Data and Technology Association of North America. They discuss the CFPB's rule on personal financial data rights and its impact on crypto services and financial innovation — and what may happen next. Tune in to learn more about the unfolding policy debate over open banking and how it impacts crypto access and the future of fintech and financial services.

08/21/2025

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38 min

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