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 a surprise to no one, President Trump said he was suspending Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement. Why is it no surprise? Because the FCPA commits illegal bribery and…
The issue of personal liability for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) is not new, but as we move into 2025, it is becoming an increasingly…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a key driver of business decision-making across industries, from financial services to healthcare. Yet, despite its enormous potential, AI remains a “black box” that…
The world of corporate compliance is demanding. It requires constant vigilance, deep ethical reasoning, and navigating ever-evolving regulatory landscapes. Compliance professionals are often the last defense against misconduct, ensuring companies…
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce recently announced a ‘crypto road trip’ for the SEC and crypto industry. This trip includes a newly announced Crypto Task Force at…
A recent article entitled Generate Value From GenAI With ‘Small t’ Transformations by Melissa Webster and George Westerman caught my attention. The authors posited that business leaders get real value…
I recently read an article in the Sloan Management Review entitled “Building a Data-Driven Culture: Four Key Elements” by Ganes Kasari, founder and CEO at Tensor Planet. He posits that…
The pace of change in today’s global business environment is breathtaking. Events that unfold over a weekend can have massive implications for corporate compliance professionals by Monday morning. When there…
The rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative developments in recent memory, particularly for legal and compliance professionals. No longer limited to passive interactions or…
Agentic AI systems, with their unique ability to operate autonomously, present a game-changing opportunity for corporate compliance functions. In a recent article in Bloomberg entitled “Using AI Agents Requires a…
