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…
How bad is Boeing’s culture? It is so bad that, as reported in the WSJ, the CEO has announced his departure from the company, and the Chairman of the Board…
What’s measured is treasured. If it is important, you want to know what is going on and improve on it. And it’s data; it’s factual. And so right away, we…
Assessing an organization’s various aspects is crucial for its success. From ethics to workplace dynamics, leaders need to consider multiple factors to create a transparent and efficient work environment—in short,…
Many people focus on qualities like decisiveness, communication skills, and strategic thinking when it comes to leadership. While these traits are undoubtedly important, another aspect of leadership often gets overlooked:…
Why should you audit your culture? A compliance professional can utilize a comprehensive approach to evaluate various aspects of a company’s culture, including ethics, engagement, accountability, and diversity. Tom Fox…
There were recently two significant speeches by Department of Justice (DOJ) officials at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime. The first was by Deputy Attorney General…
There were recently two significant speeches by Department of Justice (DOJ) officials at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime. The first was by Deputy Attorney General…
There were recently two significant speeches by Department of Justice (DOJ) officials at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime. The first was by Deputy Attorney General…
As noted in this series, Gunvor received a 25% discount despite substantial violations of the FCPA that extended into the corporate offices. The company made multiple changes, which compliance professionals…
We continue our exploration of the resolution of the FCPA enforcement action involving the Swiss trading firm Gunvor S.A. The enforcement action came in with a $661 million penalty against…
