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 recent episode of the FCPA Compliance Podcast, we discussed the 2024 Ethisphere Ethical Culture Report, “Closing the Speak Up Gap,” with Erica Salmon Byrne. As an expert in…
I recently wrote a series of blog posts and articles on why the Department of Justice (DOJ) should think big and go big with a completely new approach to the…
Last week saw the greatest wipeout in the recorded history of UK governments, which saw the Tories being swept from power and losing over 400 seats in Parliament. The Labour…
Recently, the Supreme Court delivered several rulings that have caught the attention of compliance professionals. This blog post will dissect these rulings and explore their implications for corporate compliance. Matt…
The dynamic world of compliance is continually evolving. New regulations, emerging technologies, and changing market conditions demand that organizations remain vigilant and proactive in their compliance efforts. One crucial aspect…
Perhaps the most significant blog post in the compliance arena was penned by Matt Ellis over 10 years ago when he challenged Walmart to “Go Big” on compliance. (They did.)…
We conclude this two-part blog post on using Artificial Intelligence (I) and Machine Learning (ML) in risk assessments. By embracing AI and machine learning, compliance professionals can elevate their risk…
I am on a mission to explore how AI and machine learning (ML) can impact the compliance profession, the compliance profession, and the corporate compliance function. Today, I want to explore…
In the ever-evolving field of ethics and compliance, one question remains: What kind of education do you need to become a great compliance officer? This topic was at the forefront…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently in a conundrum over its Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) for the Boeing 737 Max crashes. Understanding the implications of the DOJ’s upcoming decision…
