Bracewell Sidebar

A Podcast of Government Enforcement and Investigations

The Bracewell Sidebar, hosted by Seth DuCharme and Matthew Nielsen, is a podcast devoted to developments related to government enforcement and investigations, with a particular focus on white-collar criminal defense.

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Matthew G. Nielsen

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Seth D. DuCharme

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Feb 09, 2022 About this episode

On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we talk with Bob Wagman about criminal investigations involving alleged misconduct connected with government programs. Bob is a partner in Bracewell’s Washington DC, where he leads our government contracts practice. Can you lay out who are government…
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Jan 26, 2022 About this episode

On this episode of The Bracewell Sidebar, we discuss the Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos trial and the significance of the mixed verdict. To break it down, 11 counts ultimately went to the jury. Holmes was convicted on some and acquitted on some of them, and on some of them the jury was unable to reach a…
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Jan 12, 2022 About this episode

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. Let’s start off…
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Dec 15, 2021 About this episode

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). We had a new administration and a new set of leaders at the DOJ. What are some…
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Dec 02, 2021 About this episode

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…
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Nov 17, 2021 About this episode

On this episode of Bracewell Sidebar, we continue their 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…