Teleconference Recordings

Food & Beverage

FDA Proposes Major Changes in Food Labels in 2006
The FDA has changed many of the rules governing how food is labeled for consumer products. Changes include: listing the amount of trans fat, notification of eight allergen groups, and a new definition of "whole grain". The Knowledge Congress had assembled a team of experts who helped analyze these changes and their impact on the companies servicing this industry.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Miriam J. Guggenheim Associate, Covington & Burling

Financial Services

Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4
TIn March 2007, the NASD filed Amendment No. 4 to the proposed NASD Rule 2821 which prescribes sweeping changes in sales practices and supervisory requirements for dealings in deferred variable annuities. The new rule poses a number of changes specifically designed to ensure compliance which includes specific governing recommendations and training requirements...
Featured question and answer session in sample recording: "Broker dealer disclosure agreements"

Healthcare

Medicare Part D Executive Roundtable Teleconference
TIn March 2007, the NASD filed Amendment No. 4 to the proposed NASD Rule 2821 which prescribes sweeping changes in sales practices and supervisory requirements for dealings in deferred variable annuities. The new rule poses a number of changes specifically designed to ensure compliance which includes specific governing recommendations and training requirements...
Featured speaker in sample recording: George D. Pillari Founder, Chairman & CEO, Copay Solutions, LLC Former Founder and Chairman of CBCA Inc., and HCIA Inc.

Telecom & Internet

VoIP E911 Teleconference: Questions, Answers, & Solutions
Our industry is facing increased regulation. The November 28th E911 compliance deadline has come and gone. While we have seen some relief, in many respects there is even more confusion regarding what steps a VoIP provider has to take to be fully compliant with E911. Is your company ready? Are you sure? A recording of this first of a historic series of teleconferences aimed to address the issues surrounding E911 head-on is now ready for download.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Glenn S. Richards Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Network Neutrality Debate and Its Impact On Technology Teleconference
Some Internet providers want to block access to certain high traffic users such as VoIP customers claiming that they bog down the rest of the network. A bill is currently on the table that would give the FCC the ability to fine network operators up to $500,000 for blocking or degrading access to high volume users.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Kathleen Q. Abernathy Currently Partner Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Former FCC Commissioner

Understanding CALEA Teleconference
In May 2006, the FCC adopted a "Second Report and Order". Since then, the legislation has come under fire with some groups claiming that it would stifle the VoIP industries ability to operate and innovate and in some cases dangerous.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Anthony M. Rutkowski Vice President for Regulatory and Security Affairs, Standards Verisign, Inc.

Universal Service Teleconference
The 1996 Act mandates that all providers of telecom services, contribute to the Federal Universal Service fund. The challenge is, with the tectonic shift underway in the telecommunications industry, it has become increasingly difficult to decide who should contribute and how much.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Scott Barash Acting CEO Universal Service Administrative Company

Transportation

Creating A New Air Traffic Control System Teleconference
A new proposal under consideration would allow the FAA to issue bonds that it would pay back via user fees. This system would shift funding responsibilities from the major airlines to general aviation. Lobbying groups on all sides have already begun to dig in for the fight.
Featured speaker in sample recording: Edward M. Bolen President and CEO The National Business Aviation Association, Inc. (NBAA)