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…
Compliance officers increasingly deal with emerging technologies in today’s business environment, and artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniably at the forefront. Among the numerous applications of AI, its deployment in recruitment…
In compliance, there is always excitement around the sleek dashboards, sophisticated visualizations, and predictive capabilities that data analytics bring. While these elements are undoubtedly valuable, compliance professionals must first navigate…
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just knocking on our doors; it is already here, shaking up traditional processes, reshaping business operations, and redefining compliance. Yet, many organizations still find themselves stuck…
As compliance professionals, our roles evolve constantly, shaped by new technologies and emerging risks. One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the rapid growth of artificial…
Compliance professionals stand at the intersection of opportunity and challenge in an era of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) and unprecedented access to expertise. As we noted in yesterday’s blog…
Compliance is early in the AI era, and the technology is quickly evolving. Many service providers are introducing AI “copilots,” “bots,” and “assistants” into applications to augment compliance workflows. These…
The world of compliance took a surprising turn this February with the Executive Order issued by the President suspending FCPA investigation and enforcement. This was followed in short order by…
Gerry Zack recently attended the OECD 2025 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum Conference in Paris. I was able to catch up with Gerry about his reflections on the conference. The…
California’s privacy agency, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CCPA), targeted design features and contracting policies used by many companies in its inaugural enforcement strike under the state’s data privacy law….
When the scandal broke around Wells Fargo’s sales incentive manipulation, it became clear that incentive structures weren’t just about motivating employees but also fertile ground for ethical missteps and compliance…
