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…
Today, we’re setting our sensors on one of Star Trek: The Original Series’ most thought-provoking episodes—“Wink of an Eye.” While this story may not feature the grand courtrooms or battlefields…
A colleague recently asked me to provide them with some prompts they could use to start their journey using AgenticAI, machine learning, and natural language processing. They also wanted an…
Recently, we witnessed the Astronomer scandal unfold, making headlines not just for its salacious nature but also for the significant corporate governance and compliance questions it raised. I had the…
There is no substitute for courage and candor in the world of corporate compliance. Some of the most vital and uncomfortable moments we encounter come when we must have conversations…
If you ask any veteran compliance professional what separates the ordinary from the extraordinary, the answer is almost always the same: the ability to investigate under pressure. In a world…
The worlds of science fiction and compliance may seem galaxies apart, but seasoned compliance professionals know that some of our most profound lessons come from the most unexpected places. Nowhere…
In the dynamic and continually evolving landscape of corporate compliance, one recurring theme is the necessity of cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. Modern compliance officers grapple with complexities arising from international…
The release of “America’s AI Action Plan” by the White House represents a monumental stride in positioning the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). This detailed…
One of the most fascinating aspects of compliance investigations is navigating the unknown—those ambiguous, often illogical circumstances where instinct and method must work together. Few television episodes dramatize this challenge…
We conclude our deep dive into the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, which has elevated the expectations for senior leadership and boards across large organizations. Our guide in…
