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 today’s high-velocity business world, checking a compliance box once a year is as useful as lighting a football stadium with a candle. The 2025 compliance function is no longer…
For too long, compliance training has been seen as little more than a necessary evil, a one-size-fits-all exercise in checking a regulatory box. Employees shuffled through mandatory seminars, PowerPoint decks,…
When it comes to internal reporting programs, the days of the lonely 1-800 hotline are over. Today’s compliance landscape demands real-time action, smarter triage, greater protections for whistleblowers, and trust….
The compliance function has officially crossed the Rubicon. Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology on the compliance periphery; it is at the center of forward-thinking compliance programs. We…
Even in 2025, third-party risk management remains one of the thorniest challenges for compliance professionals. Whether you oversee distributors in the Middle East, suppliers in Southeast Asia, or data processors…
In recent years, the evolution of compliance has transcended its traditional reactive boundaries, entering a dynamic age driven by predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). This transformation marks a significant…
For compliance professionals, it is time we discussed the groundbreaking shift happening right beneath our feet: embedded compliance. Traditionally, compliance has been viewed as a separate, distinct entity within organizations,…
On February 10, 2025, the Trump Administration suspended investigations under and enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act via Executive Order. Many compliance professionals have since wondered what this will…
We conclude our 5-part series on the macroeconomic implications of President Trump’s recent tariff hikes and suspensions. Business leaders and compliance professionals are grappling with navigating this unprecedented landscape, and…
This week, we are continuing our deep dive into a critical issue reverberating across boardrooms globally: the macroeconomic implications of President Trump’s recent tariff hikes and suspensions. Business leaders and…
