Bracewell Sidebar

Latest Episodes:

Know Your Client, Know Your Customer, Know Your Counterparty Practice Mar 23, 2022

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On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, Matthew Nielsen talks with our new podcast co-host, Seth DuCharme, about developments in white-collar enforcement, including the recent sanctions against Russia and the aggressive enforcement positions being taken by various agencies.

Quick Hit: Russian Sanctions and Cybersecurity Mar 02, 2022

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On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we look beyond Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the business and legal implications of the Russian sanctions, as well as at cybersecurity issues.

Season 2-Episode 2: Trial Recap - US v. Elizabeth Holmes Jan 26, 2022

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On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we discuss the Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos trial and the significance of the mixed verdict.

Have questions? Email Matthew Nielsen

Season 2 - Episode 1: The Risky Business of International Projects Jan 12, 2022

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On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we talk with Assaad Nasr about the challenges that US lawyers face when they are working on international projects. Assaad is a deal lawyer, who previously served as general counsel of an international real estate development organization.

Have any questions about compliance? Email Matthew Nielsen.

Biggest Stories of 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we look back at some of the significant regulatory and enforcement developments in 2021, including at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Have any questions about recent regulatory and enforcement developments? email your questions to Matthew Nielsen.

Unraveling Export Controls and Trade Sanctions: What Businesses Need to Know Dec 02, 2021

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On this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, we are joined by Matt Bell to discuss US export controls and sanctions. Matt is a senior managing director and the global lead of FTI Consulting's export controls, sanctions and trade practice. Prior to joining FTI, Matt spent the majority of his career in senior legal and compliance positions in major multinational companies in the telecommunications and energy industries. He helped companies build best in class compliance programs, often under intense government scrutiny, whether through civil or criminal investigations, or government-mandated audits and monitorships.

Have any questions about the potential implications of US export controls and sanctions on your business? Email your questions to Matthew Nielsen.

Caging the Crypto Beast Nov 17, 2021

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On this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, we continue our conversation with Anne Termine about cryptocurrency, including how different regulators are trying to create order in the hard to regulate cryptocurrency markets. Anne joined the firm in June 2021, with over 20 years of experience representing clients in investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation involving commodities, derivatives and more recently, cryptocurrency markets. She bring an insider's perspective to these issues, having served as a chief trial lawyers in the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Division of Enforcement from 2003 to 2016.

Have questions about cryptocurrency and other digital assets? Email your questions to Anne Termine or Matthew Nielsen.

CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR BEGINNERS Nov 03, 2021

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On this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, Anne Termine, a former chief attorney at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, talks about cryptocurrency. In the first part of this two-part episode, Anne provides insight on understanding how cryptocurrencies are created, how they function and what they mean for financial market participants.

Anne joined the firm in June 2021, with over 20 years of experience representing clients in investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation involving commodities, derivatives and more recently, cryptocurrency markets.

Have any questions about cryptocurrency or blockchain technology? Reach out to Anne Termine or Matthew Nielsen.

Diving Into Ransomware Oct 20, 2021

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In this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, we are joined by Seth DuCharme for a dive into unique risks and challenges presented by ransomware attacks. Seth is a partner in Bracewell's government investigations and enforcement group in New York. Seth was recently the acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He also had various leadership positions in the Department of Justice and the US Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, and he worked to establish the National Security and Cyber Crime Section at the Department of Justice.

Have questions about ransomware or cybersecurity? Email your questions to Matthew Nielsen or Seth DuCharme.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of their institutions or clients.

Wearing Many Hats Sep 23, 2021

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In this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, Shamoil Shipchandler joins us to look at government investigations from a prosecutor's point of view. Shamoil is a former senior officer at the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas. He is currently chief counsel of risk and regulatory affairs at Charles Schwab.

Interested in learning more about government investigators? Reach out to Matthew Nielsen.