Internal Market Legislation

The internal market is the phenomenon developed after the European Communities formation.

US Trademark Law

US trademark law was presented in 2002 with the issue of trademark dilution and the question of how to prove it.

Different Categories of Trademarks

For many businesses, establishing a well-known brand is the key to success. Of course, you need to protect that brand and trademarks are part of the process.

Regulatory Hooey Protects Us From Our Own Health

The medical establishment and their regulatory arms, such as the FDA, would like to remove nutritional supplements from the market. They are a threat to pharmaceutical interests and the fact that science proves the benefits of supplements does not matter.

Franchisee Compliance With Law and Government Licensing Issues

A franchising company must always be a Stickler for details when it comes to government licensing and compliance with Law of their franchises and franchised outlets. If a franchisee fails to comply with Law or secure the proper government licenses to operate their business it could become a public relations nightmare.

Over Regulation in Every Industry Except Law?

How do we citizens in the United States of America know that we are over regulated? Well it is pretty obvious when the rest of the world starts laughing at us. But it is even more obvious if you consider all the overregulation in the US on business, in every single industry except one. Lawyers.

A New Regulation that Erin Brockovich Can Appreciate

In January of this year, the EPA introduced a new rule to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. It was developed to improve the quality of drinking water and to reduce the number of illnesses caused by microorganisms that may be present in drinking water.

NFPA-70E Compliance Takes More Than A Label

Since the release of IEEE-1584 in September 2002 and NFPA-70E, 2004 Edition, I have talked with hundreds of facility engineers concerned about NFPA-70E arc-flash hazard compliance. NFPA, the IEEE Safety Committee, and other groups have done a great job of spreading the word regarding arc-flash hazards and the need to address this specific safety issue. Unfortunately, most engineers I have spoken with are under the misconception that if they label equipment for arc-flash hazards, and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) per the label, they are in compliance with 70E and OSHA requirements. Nothing could be further from the truth. Arc-flash hazard labeling and PPE compliance are only a small part of 70E compliance and even a smaller part of a properly defined safety program.

Know the Consumer Protection Regulations

No matter how big or small your business is, you need to be aware of certain consumer protection laws when you deal with the general public. The Federal Trade Commission regulates all sales of merchandise or services to consumers.

OSHA Needs Rules and Regulations Overhaul

Did you know that the OSHA rules are so pervasive that if you take each page of the OSHA rules and regulations books and stacked them on top of each other they would go up in the sky 42-stories. Yes, it is true. Can you believe the amount of bureaucracy that OSHA is forcing on American businesses? Who does this really help?

Lawyers Need More Rules and Regulations

I am of the opinion and many who study the legal industry or know from first hand knowledge that most lawyers are crooks. To prevent the lawyers and attorneys from ripping off the American people, corporations and government monies, which impact consumers, taxpayers and employees we must monitor or the legal profession more closely.

FAA Needs Rules and Regulations Overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration needs to overhaul its rules and regulations and stop hurting general aviation. Additionally the Federal Aviation Administration, which my grandfather use to work at and was in charge of a large airport has completely gone overboard. Now they are making rules for private space flights.

Change Management in Regulatory Agencies

Change Management in regulatory government agencies can be extremely serious indeed. For instance take the resigning of Minetta from the Department of Transportation or resignation Powell from the Federal Communications Commission and you can understand what I am getting at.

Read Those Regulations Before Making An Offer On A Property

In modern America, many neighborhoods are organized as developments. Such developments often have rules and regulations that can be surprisingly restrictive.