Welcome to The Woody Report, where Washington & Lee School of Law Associate Professor Karen Woody and host Tom Fox discuss issues on white collar crime, compliance issues, international corruption, securities and accounting fraud, and internal corporate…
This week, we begin a five-part exploration of leadership for compliance professionals. All of this week’s blog posts will be based on articles from McKinsey & Company, and all authors…
In my many years evangelizing the virtues of compliance, I have often discussed how the compliance profession thrives on predictability and clarity. However, the recent whirlwind of policy initiatives from…
The US and the world financial services sector have entered a race of disruption and evolution unlike any other. While companies scramble to launch innovative solutions, be it instant payment…
Uber is no stranger to innovation. The ride-sharing giant has consistently embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and mitigate risks. An article in Digitalefynd discussed these…
Leadership in compliance isn’t merely about having expertise in regulatory frameworks or policies. It’s about effectively guiding a team through complex challenges, continuously evolving regulatory landscapes, and an ever-shifting corporate…
With the Trump Administration’s retreat on prosecuting for corruption and bribery, whistleblowing and whistleblowers will only become more important in organizations. Whistleblowers strengthen the ethical backbone of our organizations and…
John Feinstein died yesterday. According to his New York Times obituary, he wrote more than 40 books. He is best known for two of the best sellers, “A Season on…
Compliance professionals recognize that robust compliance programs do not simply happen; they require meticulous planning, thoughtful execution, and continual enhancement. Central to any thriving compliance framework is a solid compliance…
In 2025, predictive analytics has moved from a niche innovation to a cornerstone of effective compliance programs. Companies are no longer waiting for compliance breaches to occur before taking action;…
Successful organizations know that driving growth requires bold decisions, big ideas, and dynamic leadership. Yet growth is a double-edged sword—particularly when it comes to managing regulatory compliance and financial risks….
