Atlanta Real Estate Lawyers

Search on the Internet and you will come across the names of many lawyers and law firms who can represent you or your company on matters related to real estate, land disputes or property claims. In fact, you will also find that many firms offer free consultation. This gives you ample opportunity to study your options carefully before settling for a lawyer who can do justice to your cases.

Sarbanes Oxley - IT Professionals and IT Consulting Scope of Work

Sarbanes Oxley has created a huge and important scope of work for IT professionals and consultants, and those who are sufficiently prepared will get more job offers than they can handle. Don't be left out of the SOX race.

U.S. Regulation D Securities Offerings for Small Business

What is a Private Placement or Regulation D securities offering? Simply stated, it is against the law to sell stock to the general public unless you are licensed to do so or can qualify for an exemption from the SEC rules. Section 5 of the 1933 Securities and Exchange Act clearly states, it is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to sell a security unless a registration statement has been filed. You may not sell a security or deliver a security after the sale unless a registration statement is in effect. A full registration statement (like used in a traditional Initial Public Offering) is a very expensive and complex document to create and maybe overkill for most small businesses. The 1933 Securities Act does contain some exemptions, as you will see below.

Update on Berkeley Nanotech Regulations

Regulation of Nanoparticle in Berkeley can be used as a model of future nanotechnology regulations. Inconclusive research results on the harmful effects of nanoparticles requires precautionary approach in the form of reporting mechanism. Enforcement measures however needs to be assessed further.

Municipal Code Enforcement, Zoning and Business Licenses for Mobile Oil Change Companies

There are many issues with many mobile businesses in the United States and having founded a service company, which turned into a multi-state franchise system in the automotive, trucking and aviation sector, I can tell you that most municipalities do not know how to deal with these businesses.

Chiropractic Office Billing Audit Motivation and Methodology

In its January 2007 issue, Today's Chiropractic examines an unprecedented growth of post-payment audits by insurance companies. It appears that for payers the motive is money, the means is a gargantuan statistical database, and every provider is an opportunity. To manage audit risk, providers need a system, modeled on the insurers' own, which stores claims data and generates reports for the benefit of participating providers.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government

An article outlining the key provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government.

5 Facts About NPI For HIPAA Compliant Electronic Medical Billing Software And Service

The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national privacy and security standards for electronic health care transactions, including a national identifier for providers, health plans and employers. Accordingly, by May 23, 2007, healthcare providers and all health plans and clearinghouses must change both their processes and information systems to implement HIPAA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) regulations.

Competitive Advantage Through Regulatory Compliance

If you are among those managers who feel that the increasing number of regulatory compliance mandates have interrupted your life, it is time that you think again. The heading of this article may seem a little out of place but if you are willing to open your mind and participate in the debate than you could very well end up agreeing that regulatory compliance can create a competitive edge.

Sarbanes Oxley (SOX or SarbOx) Summary

Sarbanes Oxley, also known as SOX or SarbOx, an act that came into force in July 2002, is considered as one of the most important changes in United States securities laws. Approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the SOX brought major modifications to the ruling of corporate administration and financial practice.

Business Wars in the Market Place; Online Gambling VS the Gaming Industry in the US

The war between online gambling and the US gaming industry is getting heavy, as the government is intervening now. Why? Simple, many states receive a lot of revenue from the gaming industry. States like Nevada, Alabama and New Jersey and without this tax revenue they will have severe budget issues.

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 Investment with All these Attacking Regulatory Agencies; Why Bother?

The government is saying re-invest in America. Pour capital into the free markets, but why? If they do who will work in the new factories and plants? Who will work in the new outlets? Who will man the machinery? Unemployment is at a very low number.