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…
We continue our exploration of aspects of corporate culture. Today, we turn to the dark side by reviewing some of the characteristics of a toxic corporate culture. An article in…
In the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog this week, I will explore corporate culture from various angles. Since at least October 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made corporate…
There has not been a company that has had a run of worse publicity in 2024 than Boeing. Unfortunately, it has been self-inflicted. I recently participated in a webinar with…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, compliance and risk management are critical components for the success and sustainability of any organization. With the increasing complexity of regulations and the growing…
Karen Woody is one of the country’s top legal experts on the intricacies of insider trading laws. I recently had the chance to visit with her about a significant case…
One of the best examples I have recently seen of the power of data-driven compliance is playing out in real-time in the NBA. It is the Jontay Porter betting scandal….
Regarding corporate social responsibility and data protection, impact assessments and due diligence can seem like a labyrinth of legal jargon and regulatory requirements. However, understanding the importance of these processes…
Have you heard these common myths about anti-money laundering technology solutions? Myth 1: Anti-money laundering technology solutions are only necessary for financial institutions. Myth 2: Anti-money laundering technology solutions are…
Over the past 12 months or so, there have been a series of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions in which the respondents have changed and/or modified their sales…
We conclude our exploration of the resolution of the FCPA enforcement action involving the Swiss trading firm G Trafigura Beheer B.V. (Trafigura), an international commodity trading company with its primary…
