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…
Regarding corporate accountability and the often murky waters of compliance, few cases are as illustrative and significant as the ongoing litigation involving Boeing. Since the 737 MAX safety scandal erupted…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed its Plea Agreement in the wake of the Boeing guilty plea. Due to Boeing’s legal challenges, some probation conditions have been imposed to…
I recently spoke with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Handbook authors Robert Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker McKenzie for a two-part podcast episode. (Part 1 was posted July…
In the world of compliance, the tone at the top is paramount. It sets the stage for the organizational culture, influencing every business layer. As an award-winning compliance blogger, I…
We conclude our three-part blog series with a look at the affordable housing crisis. It is an omnipresent challenge facing many communities across the United States. From small towns like…
We continue our exploration of the commercial real estate and housing market. Part 2 of a three-part blog series considers inflation, interest rates, and financial literacy. Much like the broader…
This week I wanted to take things in a different direction as I will consider the current state of the commercial real estate market and the housing crisis in America….
In probably a move that will surprise no one, the families of the victims of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes have objected to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announced…
Compliance is a profession dedicated to making the world a better place, and the contributions of many inspiring women enrich it. In a recent episode of the Great Women in…
In the ever-evolving compliance landscape, the recent enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against RR Donnelley is a significant case study. This incident underscores the importance of…
