Category: Lobbying + Public Affairs

2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part Two)

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 03.13.23 In this second of a two-part series, Stephen Piepgrass continues his discussion with colleagues Bryan Haynes, Agustin Rodriguez and Nick Ramos about significant developments in the tobacco industry during the past year, and their predictions on what to expect in the months ahead. Our panel discusses tobacco excise taxes; challenges to […]

2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One)

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 02.16.23 In this episode, Stephen Piepgrass and his guests review what happened over the past year and offer thoughts on what to expect in the months ahead. The U.S. tobacco industry is subject to a variety of regulators at the federal and state level. In this first of a two-part series focused […]

The Evolution of State Attorneys General

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 01.04.23 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Ashley Taylor welcomes Professor Paul Nolette from Marquette University to discuss the evolution of state attorneys general and how their roles in government have shifted over the years. Over time, we have seen the role of attorney general shift from being a capstone to one’s […]

How Law Firms and Lobbyists Can Work Together: A Look Into Lobbyists’ Role Among State AGs

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 12.20.22 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass welcomes Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Partner Ryan Strasser and Williams & Jensen Partner Matt Hoekstra to discuss how law firms can work with firms like Matt’s on behalf of clients during congressional inquiries with parallel AG investigations or consumer litigation. Additionally, our […]

State of the Law: Contours of State False Claims Acts and How to Stay Out of Harm’s Way

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 11.16.22 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass welcomes Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Partner Amy Williams and Health Sciences Partner Asher Funk to discuss the similarities and differences between the federal False Claims Act and state false claims acts, as well as emerging trends in state false claims act enforcement. […]