Janell M. Kurtz

Information management and regulatory compliance: a case analysis

Information management in todays tight regulatory environment presents a challenging task to many organisations. This paper reviews the challenges of regulatory compliance and proposes a centralised compliance process model. A case study is used to demonstrate some important compliance strategies.

Rimage: Safeguarding Intellectual Property in China

Rimage was an on-demand digital publishing company based in Minnesota, USA. Since 1992, Rimage had been internationalizing its business in Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Middle East, and Russia. By 2004, its products had penetrated Japanese market. Encouraged by its success in Japan, Rimage considered entry into China. The initial market assessment identified opportunities in China, but also risk. As a technology driven company, Rimages main management dilemma was how to set up operations in China while keeping its intellectual property secure. Manny Almeida, Rimages Chief Operating Officer, carefully pondered the companys entry into China. Did the opportunities outweigh the risks? This decisional case is based on field research. There is an epilogue detailing the steps Rimage took to protect its intellectual property in China. The case aims to provide insight for international business in safeguarding intellectual property rights.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993: What Employers Need to Know

This article reviews the most important provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Topics covered include: effective dates, employer coverage,employee coverage, leave requirements, posting and notice requirements, and damages for employer failure to comply. The article also discusses suggestions to employers on implementing their programs to comply withthe FMLA.