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…
Every compliance professional, sooner or later, must confront the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the system gets it wrong. Whether due to circumstantial evidence, unconscious bias, or institutional inertia, there are…
For decades, COSO has been the gold standard in internal controls and enterprise risk management. But with the release of its new Corporate Governance Framework (CGF), now open as a…
In the world of corporate compliance, the most challenging issues are often not the ones found in policies and procedures but the ones that hit close to home. When an…
Suppose you have spent any time in leadership, especially in compliance or corporate governance. In that case, you know that one of the most gut-wrenching duties is addressing a colleague…
Star Trek has always been about more than adventure. It is often a mirror for our ethical challenges, especially for those tasked with steering organizations through the tricky space of…
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…
In the ever-expanding universe of corporate compliance, the question of how to bridge cultural divides is as critical as it is complex. Navigating global operations, integrating diverse teams, and balancing…
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…
In the universe of corporate compliance, pressure is a constant. Whether facing a sudden investigation, navigating a crisis, or mediating high-stakes negotiations, the capacity to remain professional and ethically grounded…
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…
