Category: White Collar + Government Investigations

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 […]

A Look at the Unique Features of State AG Investigations and What Companies Should Consider in Selecting Outside Counsel

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 12.06.22 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Nevada First Assistant Attorney General Kyle George and Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement attorneys Ketan Bhirud and Michael Yaghi to discuss the use of separate litigation and settlement counsel for AG investigations. Kyle also discusses the unique nature of attorney […]

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. […]

A Look Ahead to the 2022 State AG Elections From RAGA Executive Director Pete Bisbee

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 11.03.22 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Republican Attorneys General Association Executive Director Pete Bisbee joins Troutman Pepper Counsel Ketan Bhirud to discuss the upcoming November 8 election and RAGA’s key focus states.

A Look Ahead to the 2022 State AG Elections From DAGA President Sean Rankin

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 11.03.22 In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Democratic Attorneys General Association President Sean Rankin joins Troutman Pepper Partner Ashley Taylor to discuss the upcoming November 8 election and DAGA’s key focus states.

A Conversation with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 09.15.22 In Episode 8 of the Regulatory Oversight Podcast, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins Troutman Pepper RISE attorneys Stephen Piepgrass and Ketan Bhirud to discuss a range of topics, including recent consumer protection actions and emerging trends his office examined over the past several years, and the criteria considered when determining […]

The “Pattern” of Racketeering Activity

Regulatory Oversight Podcast 08.23.22 This edition of Regulatory Oversight spotlights recent RICO Report Podcast episode “Pattern of Racketeering Activity,” featuring two firm Regulatory Practice Group attorneys Chris Carlson and Mary Grace Metcalfe. In this episode, podcast host and White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein sits down with Chris and Mary Grace to discuss the RICO element requiring […]

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