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…
Corporate compliance is not just about rules, regulations, and policy manuals. At its core, compliance is about people—their perceptions, blind spots, willingness to communicate, and, above all, their ability to…
We continue 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. Fortunately, the UK…
My winner for the worst of Star Trek: The Original Series is the episode, “And the Children Shall Lead”. Yet there are clear ethics lessons as the episode itself stands…
We continue our review of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, which has elevated the expectations for senior leadership and boards across large organizations. Fortunately, the UK government…
Few Star Trek episodes put Captain Kirk in as vulnerable or as revealing a position as “The Paradise Syndrome.” What begins as a routine mission to deflect an asteroid from…
In today’s rapidly evolving compliance landscape, one principle has become abundantly clear: effective fraud prevention starts at the top. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, with its new…
Few episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series are as infamous or as misunderstood as “Spock’s Brain.” Dismissed by many as campy science fiction, the episode nevertheless offers a wealth…
If there is one constant in the universe, it is that business, regulations, and politics never stand still. Each new venture, partnership, or acquisition brings a fresh set of risks,…
If there is one area in business where risk, opportunity, and culture collide, it is in mergers and acquisitions. The promise of new markets, talent, and technology is always balanced…
In today’s rapidly evolving compliance landscape, one principle has become abundantly clear: effective fraud prevention starts at the top. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, with its new…
