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The Woody Report

Twitter v. Elon Musk

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 investigations. From current events to topical issues to academic research and thought leadership, Karen Woody helps lead the discussion of these issues on the new and exciting podcast. In this episode, Tom and Karen explore the Twitter lawsuit against Elon Musk for failing to follow through on his agreement to purchase Twitter. Some of the issues we explore include:

  1. Twitter Complaint
  2. What is specific performance?
  3. What is an equitable remedy?
  4. Why is this matter in Delaware?
  5. The judge and her role.
  6. The discovery to date.

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Daily Compliance News

July 28, 2022 the Take the SFO Seriously edition

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • UK needs to take SFO (and fraud) seriously. (FT)
  • Neymar (et al) to stand trial for fraud in transfer to Barca. (ESPN)
  • Credit Suisse to conduct a strategic review. Will it include compliance? (WSJ)
  • Musk wants more time to prepare for trial (yet again). (Reuters)
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July 18, 2022 the Warp Speed Trial edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:
·       EU has a mega-deal stopper in sight.   (Reuters)
·       Miscarriage health treatments are next in line. (NYT)
·       Musk seeks to block the ‘warp speed’ trial. (Bloomberg)
·       Texas House blames all law enforcement at Uvalde. (WaPo)

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July 15, 2022 the To Die In Texas edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Using blockchain to disrupt corruption. (CityAM)
  • SEC is looking into Musk’s actions re: Twitter. (NYT)
  • Whistleblower protections for reporting aliens. (Politico)
  • The state of Texas sues to block fed order on abortions to save mother’s lives. (Reuters)
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Daily Compliance News

July 11, 2022 the Musk Pulls Out edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Musk cancels Twitter purchase? (WSJ)
  • Defendants walk on DOJ price-fixing case. (Law360)
  • SEC wants more disclosures on Ukraine War impact. (Reuters)
  • FIFA chiefs found not guilty. (ESPN)
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June 20, 2022 the Juneteenth Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Corruption in China still severe and complicated. (YaHooNews)
  • 3 ABC takeaways from Ukraine war. (WEF)
  • Banking while black. (Bloomberg)
  • Tesla investor sues over company’s toxic workplace culture. (Reuters)
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June 16, 2022 the CEO Creates Toxic Culture Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • FASB scraps goodwill project. (WSJ)
  • Musk appeals to tweeting restrictions. (Reuters)
  • When the CEO creates a hateful culture. (NYT)
  • The West facilitated state capture. (Guardian)
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June 7, 2022 the Taser on a Drone Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Musk threatens to end Twitter deal. (WSJ)
  • Crypto insider charged with insider trading. (NYT)
  • Toshiba BOD conflicts breaks into the open. (Reuters)
  • Taser maker halts drone project as ethics panel members resign. (Reuters)
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May 28, 2022 the Market Manipulation Edition

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Glencore says its revamped its compliance program. (WSJ)
  • Apple supplier workers revolt against Chinese lockdown. (Bloomberg)
  • Twitter investors sue Musk over market manipulation. (Reuters)
  • New CCO individual liability? (Law360)
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May 21, 2022 the Elon Accused Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:
• AML sanctions enforcer to get more money. (WSJ)
• Harassment claim made against Elon Musk? (NYT)
• Pharma Bro released early from prison. (WaPo)
• Wells Fargo fined for AML lapses. (Reuters)