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Sheppard Mullin's Nota Bene

Sheppard Mullin's Nota Bene

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 Explore how global headlines will affect your multinational business on Nota Bene, a bimonthly horizon-scanning podcast for the C-Suite by the Sheppard Mullin law firm. Join host, international trade partner Scott Maberry, as he and his expert guests explore how trends in geopolitics, law and commerce intersect while providing insights and strategies for succeeding as a global business in this new world economic order.Copyright © 2018-2025 Sheppard Mullin. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Nota Bene Episode 175: The 10 Keys to Successful Investigations: A Crossover Edition of the Fraud Eats Strategy (Scott Moriz) and Nota Bene (Scott Maberry) Podcasts

    Nota Bene Episode 175: The 10 Keys to Successful Investigations: A Crossover Edition of the Fraud Eats Strategy (Scott Moriz) and Nota Bene (Scott Maberry) Podcasts
    Oct 8 2025
    In this special crossover episode, Scott Moritz, President of White Collar Forensic LLC and host of the Fraud Eats Strategy, and Scott Maberry, host of Nota Bene, discuss important considerations in internal investigations and how integrating each into your process can improve efficiency and lead to better and more consistent results. Key Issues Discussed in This Episode Why is it important that legal counsel direct an internal investigation to preserve attorney-client privilege and the attorney work product doctrine? How does an organization benefit from having an investigative plan or protocol in place? What are some atypical information sources that may come into play during an internal investigation? Why is it important to have a clear understanding of all data sources and how they can be accessed? What is the benefit of having a standing investigations committee? What constituencies should be represented on an investigations committee? What are some drivers that dictate when to introduce additional disciplines and subject matter experts? What are some important considerations when adding to the team, particularly when an investigation is already underway? Why does there need to be a plan in place in the event an investigation becomes public knowledge? How can investigators effectively interact with whistleblowers, build trust, and protect them from retaliation? What steps should be taken to prevent undue influence when senior leadership is the subject of an investigation? What if the allegations are directed at the legal department? What do you advise when an investigation moves to an overt stage within an organization? About Scott Moritz Scott Moritz is the president of White Collar Forensic LLC, Based in the New York City Metropolitan area, with expertise performing assignments throughout the U.S. and cross-boarder experience, he conducts complex investigations of white-collar crime, corruption, and money laundering, from inception to the pursuit of avenues of financial recovery, as well as root cause analysis and remediation of internal controls and compliance frameworks. Scott frequently oversees large investigations teams and complementary workstreams of eDiscovery, computer forensics, forensic data analysis, technical accounting, expert testimony, surveillance, witness interviews, cyber incident response, executive protection and crisis management practitioners. Prior to embarking on his 29 year private sector career, Scott served as an FBI Special Agent in the Memphis and New York field offices, where he investigated white collar crime, organized crime and international money laundering. About Scott Maberry Scott Maberry is an international trade lawyer. He counsels clients on global risk, international trade, and regulation. Scott's practice includes representing clients before the U.S. government agencies and international U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce Import Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS). He also represents clients in federal court and grand jury proceedings, as well as those pursuing negotiations and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multilateral and bilateral agreements. A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, Scott also advises the WEF community in the areas of global risk, international trade, artificial intelligence and values. Contact Information Scott Moritz Scott Maberry Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive two new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.
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    35 mins
  • Nota Bene Episode 174: Decoupling the Supply Chain: How Global Business Is Coping with U.S. Regulations with Erika Trujillo of SEIA

    Nota Bene Episode 174: Decoupling the Supply Chain: How Global Business Is Coping with U.S. Regulations with Erika Trujillo of SEIA
    Jun 18 2025
    In today's episode, we're joined by Erika Trujillo, Managing Director of SEIA GmbH. We discuss the impact of evolving U.S. export control regulations on global supply chains, particularly in Europe. Our conversation explores the European response to aggressive U.S. extraterritorial regulation, how rules in the EU and the United States are diverging, and how multinational companies can best manage the strategic realignment with regard to China. Key Issues Discussed in This Episode What are you seeing with U.S. and European sanctions export control rules? Is there a convergence or divergence? Regarding China, with the strategic realignment between the United States and China, what is the response you are seeing in the EU? If a significant divergence forces global multinationals to choose between the United States and China, how might that play out in practical terms? How are these geopolitical changes changing the practical compliance choices global companies have to make in the real world? For CFOs and chief legal officers leveraging external and internal compliance teams, what's the big takeaway? About Erika Trujillo Erika Trujillo is the founder and Managing Director of SEIA, a global trade compliance data firm that leverages cutting-edge data analytics to manage risk. Before founding SEIA, Erika held a senior role at a Big Four consulting and law firm, where she advised clients on Foreign Trade Law, focusing on multi-jurisdictional export controls and sanctions. Erika also served as the EMEA Trade Controls leader for a global automotive supplier and worked as an international trade specialist at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Throughout her career, she has led initiatives in digitizing trade compliance. About Scott Maberry J. Scott Maberry is an international trade lawyer. He counsels clients on global risk, international trade, and regulation. Scott's practice includes representing clients before the U.S. government agencies and international U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce Import Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS). He also represents clients in federal court and grand jury proceedings, as well as those pursuing negotiations and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multilateral and bilateral agreements. A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, Scott also advises the WEF community in the areas of global risk, international trade, artificial intelligence and values. Contact Information Erika Trujillo Scott Maberry Additional Resources National Security Strategy Strategy on China 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive two new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.
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    34 mins
  • Nota Bene Episode 173: India's Economic Rise: Antitrust, AI, and International Trade with Navroze Palekar of Cyient and Ann O'Brien of Sheppard Mullin

    Nota Bene Episode 173: India's Economic Rise: Antitrust, AI, and International Trade with Navroze Palekar of Cyient and Ann O'Brien of Sheppard Mullin
    Jan 29 2025
    In today's episode, we're joined by Navroze Palekar, Vice President and Global Head of Legal and Compliance for Cyient, and Ann O'Brien, a partner at Sheppard Mullin and head of the firm's Criminal Antitrust and Cartels Team. Our conversation explores the complexities of doing business in India, including issues related to antitrust law, artificial intelligence, and international trade. What We Discussed in This Episode: What challenges do global businesses in India face in terms of competition law, particularly labor and non-compete agreements? How are technology and AI being treated as competition law issues in India? How is this affecting the way businesses approach the development of AI tools? What are the latest developments in India's trade with Russia in light of U.S. and EU sanctions? About Navroze Palekar Navroze Palekar is Vice President and Global Head of Legal and Compliance at Cyient, an engineering, research and development services provider headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Navroze is responsible for management and oversight of all legal matters, including the company's commercial contracts, intellectual property portfolio, dispute resolution, M&A, employment matters, and global compliance programs. He has over 16 years of experience, primarily as in-house counsel working across geographies in the IT/ITeS sector. He is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law, where he received a master's degree in American Law (with a concentration in Intellectual Property) and an award for "Outstanding Achievement" for the Class of 2009. Navroze frequently speaks at leading technology law forums and serves as a board member for the Pune Chapter of the Indian Lawyers Association. About Ann O'Brien Ann O'Brien is a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, where she serves as Co-Leader of the firm's Antitrust and Competition Practice Group and leads its Criminal Antitrust and Cartels Team. She focuses on advising clients facing criminal and civil government antitrust investigations or litigation. Ann has extensive knowledge of antitrust enforcement practices and policy decisions, gained from her time as a federal prosecutor and manager at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Antitrust Division and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Maryland. During her 20-year tenure with the DOJ, Ann was involved in virtually every major criminal enforcement and policy decision made by the Antitrust Division and led every aspect of domestic and international antitrust and white-collar investigations and prosecutions, including litigating federal criminal jury trials. She now leverages her experience to provide valuable insider insight on antitrust agency priorities, goals, and policies to strategically guide companies and individuals facing international, domestic and multi-agency antitrust and competition exposure. She also provides clients with cutting-edge compliance counseling and training to help deter or quickly detect antitrust exposure, informed by what is most important to the DOJ, FTC, and the courts. An established thought leader in the antitrust community, Ann also regularly speaks and writes on a broad range of antitrust topics, including serving as co-editor of Competition Policy International's Cartel column and editing the ABA's Antitrust Cartel Leniency and Sentencing Handbook. She has also trained hundreds of antitrust prosecutors and law enforcement agents and served as a liaison to other DOJ components and government agencies. About Scott Maberry An international trade partner in Governmental Practice, J. Scott Maberry counsels clients on global risk, international trade, and regulation. Scott's practice includes representing clients before the U.S. government agencies and international U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce Import Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS). He also represents clients in federal court and grand jury proceedings, as well as those pursuing negotiations and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multilateral and bilateral agreements. A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, Scott also advises the WEF community in the areas of global risk, international trade, artificial intelligence and values. Contact Information Ann O'Brien Scott Maberry Navroze Palekar Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive two new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word ...
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    32 mins
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