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…
In the vast and often perilous universe of corporate compliance, effective training and communication are the twin guiding stars that help organizations navigate the asteroid fields of regulatory requirements, ethical…
In the vast universe of compliance lessons gleaned from the timeless classic Star Trek: The Original Series, few episodes hold as much richness in leadership insights as “Amok Time.” In…
In corporate compliance, investigative techniques are not merely about uncovering facts; they’re about discerning patterns, identifying root causes, and mitigating risks effectively. Surprisingly, we can glean powerful investigative insights from…
Today, we delve into perhaps the most iconic Star Trek: The Original Series episode, “The City on the Edge of Forever.” Doubling as my favorite Star Trek episode of all…
Today, let’s boldly delve into “The Alternative Factor,” a peculiar episode from the original Star Trek series (TOS), to extract valuable lessons on pattern recognition and compliance. This often-overlooked episode…
We continue our exploration of the recently released COSO Corporate Governance Framework (the Framework) as a Public Exposure Draft. Today, we begin a deep dive into the six individual components…
Star Trek’s “Errand of Mercy” has long captivated viewers with its profound examination of conflict, diplomacy, and the limitations of perception. While it might not seem immediately apparent, this episode…
The compliance profession has long relied on the COSO frameworks for a solid foundation in internal controls and enterprise risk management. Now, in a move that promises to unify governance…
Show Summary Star Trek has always served as a powerful lens through which to view not just the potential future of humanity but the contemporary complexities we face today. The…
Show Summary Star Trek has consistently excelled at blending imaginative storytelling with deeply reflective, ethical, and compliance lessons. In the episode “This Side of Paradise,” Captain Kirk and the crew…
