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…
Welcome to a journey through compliance with a Venetian twist. Paired with the podcast series Compliance Lessons from Venice, running this week on the Compliance Podcast Network, we will examine…
The PCAOB’s recent information release, SPOTLIGHT Auditor Responsibilities for Detecting, Evaluating, and Making Communications About Illegal Acts, is a critical guide for compliance professionals. The SPOTLIGHT sets out the role…
Regarding compliance, one area that requires heightened attention is the role of auditors in detecting, evaluating, and communicating illegal acts. Recently, the PCAOB issued a document entitled SPOTLIGHT Auditor Responsibilities…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently launched its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to tackle corporate misconduct under various laws. However, unlike the structured and familiar whistleblower frameworks of the…
Last week, the much-anticipated Guidance regarding the UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) offense was released (the Guidance). This offense, embedded within the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…
The Financial Times (FT) and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award is the most prestigious accolade in business publishing, recognizing exceptional insight, research, and storytelling in books addressing current…
A culture where employees feel safe to voice concerns through a speak-up culture is foundational to an ethical and compliant organization. However, fostering this environment is a two-way street; employees…
When it comes to corporate compliance, transparent and effective communication is non-negotiable. Your employees are not only the first line of defense but are also the customers of your compliance…
The Telephonica Venezuela FCPA enforcement action reminds us that third-party risk management is one of the most critical components of a corporate compliance program. From suppliers and distributors to agents…
The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) role is essential in building an organization that meets regulatory standards and upholds a robust ethical culture. But what should the CCO be reporting to…
