Speaking Engagements
Healthcare Securities Class Actions, SEC Enforcement & Emerging Capital Markets Risks
September 2, 2026
Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein for a special podcast series, discussing the legal landscape surrounding the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
In this installment, Cal welcomes Troutman Pepper Partner, former Assistant U.S. Attorney, and experienced RICO prosecutor Michael Lowe to discuss two of the most common predicate acts for racketeering claims: mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. §1341 and wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. §1343. Specific topics include:
- How mail and wire fraud fit into a RICO claim (2:34);
- Frequency of mail and wire fraud as predicate acts (4:04);
- First-party reliance not required (8:08);
- Element #1: Scheme to defraud (13:16);
- Element #2: Use of mails and wires (18:16);
- Element #3: Intent to defraud (25:24);
- Materiality as a limitation to mail and wire fraud (29:10); and
- Honest services fraud (32:26).
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Speaking Engagements
PFAS for Decision Makers: Managing PFAS Risk in Today’s Deals – While Preparing for What’s Next
August 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT
Webinar
Firm Events
Cocktails and Networking During MEDevice Boston
August 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Lifted Restaurant
450 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
Speaking Engagements
The 2026 Multifamily Maturity Cliff: Reading the $162 Billion Refinancing Wave and the Engagements It Will Generate
August 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:10 PM ET
Webinar