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Legal News In The Czech Republic. Storek, Ladislav Aug 28, 2009 2283
Time is on my side: four steps to applying the correct law. Christian, Brandon R.; Norse, Kristin A. Jul 1, 2009 4575
Showing You The Ropes - How To Start A Captive. England, Phillip Apr 30, 2009 1651
Maintaining compliance during the turmoil. Heffes, Ellen M. Mar 1, 2009 401
A modest proposal for the legislative process. Cook, Brad Column Jan 16, 2009 746
15 tips for being an effective legislator: practical wisdom on coping with increasingly complex issues. Jan 1, 2009 1616
Going To Trial - What In-House Counsel Can Do To Best Prepare For Success At Trial. Kimmey, Karen Dec 16, 2008 1729
Soft law: lessons from congressional practice. Gersen, Jacob E.; Posner, Eric A. Dec 1, 2008 26457
Review Of The Legislative Instruments Act. Sep 15, 2008 1019
Squabbles delay bills to help kids. Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly Sep 1, 2008 1027
What does SOX cost small firms? Brief article Jul 1, 2008 36
Expanded roles responsibilities and focus: How do you know if your audit committee is complying with the "spirit" of a regulation? Or, will someone "second-guess" your decisions? A national audit firm executive discusses these and other challenges faced by today's audit committees. Gazzaway, R. Trent Jul 1, 2008 1971
Much ado about nothing? Despite the claims of opponents and supporters, changes in procedure seem to have little effect on the regulatory process. Coglianese, Cary Jun 22, 2008 1966
Capitol challenge a "wonderful experience"! Apr 1, 2008 339
The sham of the legislative process. Rundles, Jeff Editorial Mar 1, 2008 671
Analyzing carbon emissions trading: a potential cost efficient mechanism to reduce carbon emissions. Donehower, Jonathan Jan 1, 2008 15027
Legislative process and S.1050 "making it real". Jun 22, 2007 78
The budget circus and democracy: federal budget processes are increasingly kept from public scrutiny. Boris Frankel takes a closer look. Frankel, Boris Jun 1, 2007 3624
SOX spending remains steady. Swartz, Nikki Brief article May 1, 2007 214
Connecting kids and lawmakers: students are getting involved in American democracy, and legislators are helping them. Walton, Stephanie Feb 1, 2007 1326
Limiting progress of science and useful arts: legislating as a means of enhancing market leverage. Boucher, Rick Jan 1, 2007 7443
Will SOX be de-clawed? Swartz, Nikki Jan 1, 2007 460
The trials and tribulations of a political action committee. Owen, Ted Column Nov 27, 2006 691
Small-cap firms paying the price for tough new compliance regs: Foley & Lardner study: fees jumped 22%. Allen, Mike Jul 3, 2006 950
Chevron and agency norm-entrepreneurship. Eskridge, William N., Jr.; Schwartz, Kevin S. Jul 1, 2006 3889
New Lobbying Law Opens Legislative and Administrative Processes to Lobbyists and Interested Parties. Jun 23, 2006 737
SEC Seeks Comment on Challenged Fund Governance Requirements. Jun 21, 2006 3507
Recognizing that compliance. Brief article Jun 1, 2006 81
Big four releases SOX 404 report. Brief article Jun 1, 2006 98
CFOs report lower compliance costs. Alvarado, K. Jun 1, 2006 345
California Part of National Backlash Against Supreme Court's Eminent Domain Decision. May 31, 2006 1484
The unbearable lightness of regulatory costs. Ackerman, Frank May 1, 2006 10188
An assessment of cross-national regulatory burden comparisons. Hopkins, Thomas D. May 1, 2006 5633
Warped Washington. Suggs, Kenneth M. President's page Mar 1, 2006 781
Our legislative role. Bookman, Alan B. President's Page Feb 1, 2006 870
The new scrutiny: insurers are facing additional pressure to prove they have adequate internal and external financial controls in place. Green, Meg Jan 1, 2006 4157
Treat the rich. Howley, Kerry Brief Article Jan 1, 2006 136
CFOs discuss Sarbanes-Oxley Lessons. Filipek, R. Dec 1, 2005 416
Community Bankers seeking exemption to Sarbanes-Oxley. Garcia, Shelly Nov 7, 2005 458
New SEC chief shows lighter touch in enforcing rules. Maio, Pat Oct 24, 2005 715
An anatomy of a political science internship. Kelly, William E. Jul 1, 2005 8008
The supremacists. Spry, I.C.F. Jun 22, 2005 1874
Making compliance pay. Jun 10, 2005 867
The cost of complying with Sarbanes-Oxley. Piazza, Peter Brief Article Jun 1, 2005 195
Coping with Sarbanes-Oxley: bane of small business isn't going away. Marks, Susan J. Jun 1, 2005 1982
Under the gun: Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requires significantly more investment than public insurers anticipated. Now mutuals may have to comply as well. Barrett, Eleanor Jun 1, 2005 2050
Weighing the benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley. Advertisement May 23, 2005 801
Red tape still tangling medical professionals: firms find companies that specialize in compliance. Kovach, Lisa May 2, 2005 992
Sources. Brief Article Apr 1, 2005 81
Cutting cost of compliance. Mar 18, 2005 433
ARM Research. Brief Article Mar 1, 2005 23
Compliance costs, spending increasing. McCollum, T. Feb 1, 2005 379
Study cautions on likely costs of Cartagena Protocol. Jan 24, 2005 537
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance estimates soar. Colman, Robert Oct 1, 2004 386
Public markets become unfeasible for small companies. Berton, Lee Sep 27, 2004 817
Exec. survey: Sarbanes-Oxley a costly act to follow: local vet joins suit over pet I.D. tags. Jones, Rene'e Beasley Brief Article Jun 7, 2004 222
IRAQ - June 4 - US-Led Forces Needed. Brief Article Jun 5, 2004 140
Annual report to Congress on regulation. Mar 22, 2004 582
House committee grills commissioners on budget request. Feb 1, 2004 355
Legislators teach and learn: when legislators venture into classrooms, civics come alive. Goehring, Jan Jan 1, 2004 557
Theme for a day: the New Jersey Assembly did something more than business as usual last session. Lawmakers "bundled" bills into topic areas for legislative "theme days.". Gordon, Dianna Jan 1, 2004 470
A leading perspective. Interview Jan 1, 2004 3074
Gene's top 10 picks: NCSL's director of public affairs takes a stab at predicting what's most likely to top legislative agendas this year. Rose, Gene Jan 1, 2004 1094
IRAQ - Dec. 26 - Differences On Fundamental Law. Brief Article Dec 31, 2003 64
SEC approves listing exchange rules: the cost of complying with Sarbanes-Oxley ... IT know-how critical to financial reporting ... GAO testimony highlights inspector generals' role ... FBI's tech infrastructure receives poor marks ... Dec 1, 2003 1787
Power parity in Oregon: after the 2002 general election resulted in a 15-15 tie in the Senate, Oregon lawmakers forged a historic power-sharing agreement. Wong, Peter Jul 1, 2003 3259
Georgia's shifting alliances: moving from a one-party state to two parties isn't easy or pretty. Georgia knows. Salzer, James Jul 1, 2003 4048
Missouri's GOP takes the reins: when Missouri Republicans took control of the legislature, the adjustment wasn't easy on the Democrats. Powers, Marc Jul 1, 2003 2742
FNGA: high and low drama on C-PAC. (NASIVVIK). Nungak, Zebedee Jul 1, 2003 790
Senate Republican Leadership Seeks Action on Unborn Victims of Violence Act, But Democrats Resist. Jul 1, 2003 2357
Proponents of ballot measures lay groundwork for 2004. (Politics). Fine, Howard May 26, 2003 417
Human Cloning Legislation in Congress: Misconceptions and Realities. Apr 1, 2003 6935
Pro-Lifers Moving Ahead Around the Nation. Andrusko, Dave Apr 1, 2003 728
An Exercise in Courage and Persistence. Stenson, Roger Apr 1, 2003 802
Letter from the Brighton Jail. (Thinking Politically). Sep 22, 2002 2007
Money and debt. (Cover Story: At a Glance). Brief Article Aug 26, 2002 262
Gunning for the 2nd amendment: President Bush's proposal to fight gun-related crime through Project Safe Neighborhoods undermines our federal structure and threatens our God-given right to self-defense. (Law Enforcement). Lee, Robert W. Brief Article Aug 12, 2002 874
Congressional legislation. (Legal Reporter). Anderson, Teresa Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 645
Wine fine. (The Price of Drink). Lynch, Mike Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 292
Second thoughts. (Ashcroft's 'Reasonable Restrictions'). Sullum, Jacob Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 377
Equality in the workplace: Senate passes federal anti-discrimination legislation. (Washington Report). Hocker, Cliff Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 589
Drug war undergoes reform. (Legislative Issues). Weedon, Joey R. Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 839
Deposit legislation introduced in Ontario. (Municipal Recycling). Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 201
Students press for emergency financial aid. Brief Article Jul 22, 2002 117
Legislature guts Ariz.'s community college board. (around the nation). Medlyn, Beverly Brief Article Jul 8, 2002 851
Congress Mulls plan to establish a Southwest Regional Border Authority. (International Business). Jackson, Mandy Brief Article Jul 8, 2002 217
Fast track update. (International Business). Brief Article Jul 8, 2002 210
Digital library projects and copyright. (Copyright Corner). Gasaway, Laura Brief Article Jul 1, 2002 765
Legislative melting pot: nearly a hundred state legislators are immigrants. They bring a special work ethic and empathy to lawmaking. Gordon, Dianna Jul 1, 2002 1418
Human cloning and the virtue of 'playing god'. (Opinion). Epstein, Alex Brief Article Jun 24, 2002 749
Excerpts from Sunshine Sunday editorials, all published March 10. Herald, Bradenton Editorial Jun 22, 2002 1808
The legislative assault: proposed Sunshine exemptions protect special interests, not citizens. Petersen, Barbara A. Brief Article Jun 22, 2002 404
NAFTA threatens California government. Brief Article Jun 22, 2002 463
Pediatric rule challenge upheld in U.S. District Court. Brief Article Jun 22, 2002 405
Debate swirls on motives behind borough scheme. Fine, Howard Jun 17, 2002 1098
U.S. Access Board adopts recreation facility accessibility guidelines. McGovern, John Jun 1, 2002 1360
Fighting a new terror; opposition to the government's proposed anti-terror laws has united a bizarrely wide amalgam of political groups. Is there hope to preserve such civil liberties as remain? (against the current). Lawson, Damien Brief Article Jun 1, 2002 991
NRLC Urges Senators to Oppose S. 2439. Jun 1, 2002 1226
Legal Alert. May 31, 2002 1569
President Bush and U.S. congress agree on labor, HHS, and Education spending bills. (Policy Update). Smith, William Brief Article Dec 1, 2001 557

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