Boating Regulations - Be Prepared BEFORE You Go

Boating is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the summer's sunny days. However, working with such a powerful machine, boaters must follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves and those surrounding them. This article discusses in detail the rules and regulations regarding boating in various States.

Federal Trade Commission Makes Horrific Merger Decision

It is amazing sometimes the way that our Federal Regulators operate, as they prevent some industries from consolidating and due to political pressures disallow others. Indeed the business office supply business is completely competitive and the move by Staples to acquire Office Depot should have been allowed because Staples early on could not get the funding needed to expand as fast a Office Depot.

SEC Wanted More Board of Directors Who Were Not Insiders; Unintended Consequences Again

The Securities and Exchange Commission thought it might be a nifty idea for Corporate Board of Directors to have fewer insiders on them so they would serve the will of the shareholders and not allow corporate executives to do so much hanky panky and keep getting such big bonuses.

Corporate Governance Elements Of Sarbanes Oxley

Sarbanes Oxley Law, more commonly known as SOX, is a popular legal tool to ensure that the right measures of corporate governance are infused in the business operations to avoid any corporate scams or misreporting. In fact, the area governed by this act is much larger and diverse, yet the eventual aim is to curtail any illegal activity in the business sphere by tightening the grip of law on the overall operations, especially the financial proceedings.

Regulatory Requirements And Their Impact On Your Business

Regulatory requirements, as the term implies, are requirements mandated by relevant authorities for your business. Anything closely or remotely related to your business must be within your purview. Complete information on such requirements facilitates the future course of action and prevents any fines or enforcements attached.

How to Prepare for an OSHA Investigation

The article is a primer on the history and application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The author, a practicing attorney, provides practical advice on how to prepare for an OSHA audit, and what to do if your business becomes that target of an OSHA investigation.

The BAFE SP203 Standard for Fire Alarm Systems

An important change in legislation is set to introduced by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA). A Unique Reference Number (URN) will be required by Fire Brigades before responding to a fire alarm. URNs can ONLY be issued for systems installed and serviced by a BAFE accredited company.

Arrow Financial Services Found Liable for Potential Violations

A Federal District Court ruled that a first party debt collection agency can be held liable for potential violations committed by a non attorney bill collector.

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy; Regulatory Bodies Destroying America with Bureaucracy

Well you hear it all the time on TV on shows like Lou Dobbs. They complain about outsourcing, off-shoring and job losses. That big corporations are leaving the country and small businesses are getting hammered. But seldom does anyone address the real causes of all this? It is not the corporations fault that they need to find more efficient methods or ways around the bureaucracy, it is rather the bureaucracy itself, you see.

Ignoring ADA Could Cost Your Business a Bundle

Virtually every business is in violation of the ADA, it is a real problem that you should be aware of, especially if you own and operate business or own any commercial property.

The Modern Medical Office: Balancing Success, Technology, and HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has placed strict new requirements on the handling and security of protected health information. Security can be hard to obtain especially for electronic media which can be intercepted many ways. To avoid heavy penalties clinics need to take strong multilayer approaches in order to comply...

Nevada Reps Propose to Study the Regulation of Internet Gambling in U.S.

Two Nevada Congressional Representatives are going to propose that online gambling can be regulated by the U.S. government, and instead of outlawing online gambling, the U.S. should be embracing it. Shelley Berkley and Jon Porter are slyly not asking for outright endorsing internet gambling, not yet, but only that Congress initiate an 18-month study of online gaming to figure out how it could be regulated by the U.S. The study would be conducted by the National Research Council, a relatively independent agency.

FDA Approved Products

FDA approval process ensures that products related to food & beverage, cosmetic and medical device are safe in use and the labels show the actual ingredients and does not make false claims. To know more about fda approved products, read further.