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IMT | Compliance Strategies, NAFTA Theater, Greed and Hubris

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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11
March 18, 2008
- Playing By the Rules
(Technically Speaking)

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The rules of the global game are changing. Business leaders every day face enormous challenges brought on by greater globalization and rapid advances in technology. In this IMT issue, we highlight how companies can adapt and stay competitive in the face of evolving standards and regulations.

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Realistic Steps to Robust Compliance
Those responsible for compliance may feel pulled in several different directions: by state and federal agencies, employees and the public at large. A practical approach should at least include these steps.

(Mis)Managing the Patent System
The current patent system in the U.S. drains entrepreneurship and small-business growth, a new study shows. Problems include high litigation costs, a decline in patent quality and differences among nations in terms of patent law.

NAFTA: Threat or Theater?
A 14-year-old trade agreement has re-emerged as a hot issue during the lead-up to this year's U.S. presidential election. Will the winning candidate result in big changes to NAFTA?

5 Reasons to Automate Manufacturing Compliance
Managing compliance both for external groups and for internal purposes doesn't have to be a nightmare. In fact, doing it the right way, for the right reasons, can be a competitive strategy.

Environmental Standard Essentials
It's important to remember that corporate governance doesn't begin and end with Sarbanes-Oxley. Here we highlight how ISO 14001:2004 affects business operations and performance.

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