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All Things Investigations

All Things Investigations

By: Tom Fox
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 Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group’s podcast All Things Investigations. Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group represents many of the premier companies around the world, providing advice on issues spanning the full anti-corruption and compliance spectrum. In this podcast host Tom Fox and members of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group will highlight some of the key legal issues involved in white collar and other investigations, both domestically and internationally. We will tackle topical issues involved in investigations as well as explore how companies can help prevent and detect issues that arise in conducting business on a worldwide basis.2022 Career Success Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • DOJ’s Evolving Guidelines: Implications from Liberty Mutual’s FCPA Case

    DOJ’s Evolving Guidelines: Implications from Liberty Mutual’s FCPA Case
    Aug 25 2025
    Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast, All Things Investigation. In this podcast, host Tom Fox welcomes back Mike DeBernardis to discuss the recently released first Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action, a Declination involving Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Mike DeBernardis, partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and Tom delve into the first FCPA enforcement action of 2025 involving Liberty Mutual. They discuss the nuances of self-disclosure during ongoing investigations, the challenges facing defense attorneys, and the expectations set by the new corporate enforcement policy. Key topics include proactive cooperation, dealing with deconfliction, and the importance of root cause analysis. The conversation provides valuable insights into how the Department of Justice communicates its expectations through enforcement actions and the evolving landscape of corporate compliance. Key highlights: Exploring the Liberty Mutual Case Challenges of Early Self-Disclosure Corporate Enforcement Policy Changes Full and Proactive Cooperation De-confliction in DOJ Investigations Root Cause Analysis Importance Social Media and Ephemeral Messaging Resources: Hughes Hubbard & Reed website Mike DeBernardis
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    24 mins
  • Navigating Secondary Tariffs with Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson

    Navigating Secondary Tariffs with Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson
    Jul 28 2025
    Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast, All Things Investigation. In this podcast, host Tom Fox is joined by HHR partner Mike Huneke and BRG Director Brent Carlson to discuss secondary tariffs. Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson are leading experts in trade compliance, with a particular focus on the intricacies and impacts of tariffs and secondary tariffs within the global economic landscape. Huneke emphasizes the existential threats tariffs pose to businesses, stressing the importance of understanding their effects on countries with significant economic ties to Russia, such as China, and advising companies to reassess trade relationships with nations like China, Brazil, Russia, and Iran. Carlson emphasizes the need for trade compliance officers to adapt to the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, advising companies to assess their suppliers and consider potential indirect transactions through transshipment countries to navigate imposed tariffs effectively. Both experts emphasize the importance of businesses adopting a dynamic, risk-based approach to compliance, anticipating challenges, and making informed decisions to mitigate financial impacts and maintain shareholder value amid shifting trade patterns and geopolitical tensions. Key highlights: Geopolitical Impact of Secondary Tariffs Global Trade Dynamics Amid Geopolitical Shifts Trade Compliance Risks: False Claims & Tariff Evasion Resilient Supply Chain Strategy Amid Global Trade Dynamics Negotiating Tactics in Geopolitical Tariff Strategy Resources: Mike Huneke Hughes Hubbard & Reed Website Brent Carlson BRG Website
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    23 mins
  • Due Diligence and Drama: A Deep Dive into Art World with Daniel Weiner

    Due Diligence and Drama: A Deep Dive into Art World with Daniel Weiner
    Jul 14 2025
    Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast, All Things Investigation. In this podcast, host Tom Fox is joined by Daniel Weiner to discuss a complex legal case involving a valuable Picasso painting. Weiner is the Chair of Hughes Hubbard & Reed’s Litigation Department, Chair of the Complex Business Disputes practice, and a partner in the International & Domestic Arbitration and Intellectual Property Disputes groups. Daniel and Tom take a deep dive into the intricate details of how a series of fraudulent transactions led to a multimillion-dollar dispute over Picasso’s ‘Le Peintre.‘ The podcast highlights the importance of thorough due diligence in the art world and examines the legal complexities involved in resolving such cases. As they unravel the story, they highlight the crucial role of investigations in preventing art fraud and safeguarding ownership rights. Key highlights: The Fascinating Picasso Case The Fraud Unveiled Legal Issues and Investigations Discovery Disputes and Court Proceedings Consulting and Due Diligence in Art Law Resources: Daniel Weiner Hughes Hubbard & Reed website HHR Client Alert: Firm Obtains Discovery Win in Dispute Over Sale of Pablo Picasso Painting
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    19 mins
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