Company Research: Effects of Recent European Union Company Legislation  

A considerable amount of company legislation has been added to the European Union (EU) statute book in the last few years. There have also been many initiatives to modernize existing law. Much of the legislation affects every type of company, but some is specific to listed companies, securities markets and financial institutions. It is all very significant for business information professionals, who need to follow these changes, monitor developments and understand the impact on their day-to-day work. This article reviews the major EU company legislation that has been implemented recently and looks at some calls for further controls on company activities and practices. Following a brief review of all the legislation, with links and references for further study, the main part of the article describes the effects and implications for the ongoing and future work of business information professionals.

James, Sylvia. Business Information Review (2007). Articles>Business Communication>Legislation>Europe

Full-Employment Legislation for Technical Writers  

Most of us view government regulations negatively. Yet they provide a multitude of opportunities for technical writers. What are these opportunities? Where are they? How can you take advantage of them? A chance opportunity knocked on the author's door. Her experience can guide you to find and knock on opportunity's door.

Dean, Carolyn. STC Proceedings (1993). Presentations>TC>Legislation>Technical Writing

The Real Value in Sarbanes-Oxley

Companies are finding unexpected business and IT benefits in compliance.

Melymuka, Kathleen. ComputerWorld (2006). Articles>Documentation>Legislation>Workplace

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Five Lessons to Reduce Cost and Effort

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires every publicly traded company, large or small, to establish internal controls and procedures for reliable financial reporting. Although the Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the deadline for small businesses and foreign entities, these organizations need to begin planning. But as they do so, they can apply valuable lessons learned by large businesses that paved the way to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (and spent on average of $10 million to do so). Here are the top five lessons learned that will help you reduce the cost and level of effort for achieving compliance.

Nelson, Adam. ComputerWorld (2006). Articles>Documentation>Legislation>Workplace