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 recent weeks, the spotlight has again intensified on The Boeing Company, following a provocative motion filed by families of victims from the tragic 737 Max crashes. They have petitioned…
In recent weeks, the spotlight has again intensified on The Boeing Company, following a provocative motion filed by families of victims from the tragic 737 Max crashes. They have petitioned…
Show Summary Star Trek’s original series has long been a treasure trove of timeless lessons for leaders, ethicists, and compliance professionals. The episode “A Taste of Armageddon” offers a gripping narrative…
One of my great pleasures is exploring the fascinating intersection of classic literature and corporate compliance. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, with their rich narrative and keen insights…
Show Summary In the legendary Star Trek episode “Space Seed,” Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise encounter a drifting vessel, the SS Botany Bay, which houses cryogenically…
Show Summary In the ever-expanding universe of Star Trek: The Original Series, the episode “Tomorrow Is Yesterday” offers an unexpected bounty of compliance insights. On its surface, the story is a…
Show Summary As a corporate compliance professional, I often say that sometimes the most profound lessons in ethics, culture, and communication don’t come from law books or boardroom memos—they come…
Star Trek: The Original Series often illustrates complex ethical and procedural dilemmas that resonate deeply within the realm of corporate compliance. The episode “Court Martial,” in particular, offers compelling insights…
International business travel has always presented its own unique set of logistical hurdles; however, today’s volatile geopolitical landscape significantly elevates these challenges. Rebecca Knight’s recent Harvard Business Review article, “An…
“What gets measured gets managed” is a long-standing business adage attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. Today, in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), we can adapt this adage into…
