ARMA in the News – 2008

Advice on Managing E-files: Treat Them like Paper
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly – November 2008

This article by Henry B. Chace CIO for Boston’s Burns & Levinson discusses the difficulties of dealing with electronic records in the legal world. He recognizes ARMA International as the largest professional association for information management professionals and discusses what joining ARMA has done for him as a professional.
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ARMA International hosted the 3rd Annual International Roundtable on Information Governance and Records Management in Brussels, Belgium on November 7, 2008. The event brought together law and policy makers, records management professionals and more to discuss information management trends and issues in the European Union. Check out page 194 for information about ARMA International published in this German health information magazine.
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Employees Best Defense Against Data Theft
Hotel News Now – November 2008

Security breaches have recently become a bigger problem for many hotels which for the industry means it is time to do a better job of securing data and training employees. Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management for ARMA International, discusses the importance of getting employees the right training to avoid the loss of sensitive data putting the organization at risk in this article for the Hotel News Now website.
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To Protect and Preserve Law Firm Records
American Association of Law Libraries Spectrum – November 2008

In this article about the protection of law firm records and the role records manager’s play in making sure records are available, ARMA International is acknowledged as a professional association who educates on the principals of records management and the ethics associated with. The article also quotes Beth Chiaiese, a member of the ARMA International Board of Directors.
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Avoid Legal Missteps with a Litigation Response Plan
AHIMA Advantage – October 2008

This article was written to ensure health information management professionals are up to speed on legal EHR, enterprise content and records management, and e-discovery. Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International is quoted in the article discussing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and electronically stored information in the e-discovery process.
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Review Records and Information Management Policies
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal – August 2008
REGULATIONS-DAILY – August 2008

The Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal and REGULATIONS-DAILY websites brought ARMA International to the front pages of their sites to highlight the importance of records and information management policies and how proper handling of information can help protect organizations from the risk of security breaches that can cost them millions.
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Business Leader Interview with Marilyn Bier, Executive Director of ARMA International
Document Boss – July 2008

Paul Carman of Document Boss interviewed Marilyn Bier, Executive Director of ARMA International to find out more about ARMA International, the professionals they represent, the industry and how ECM ties into the industry. The article also features the 2008 ARMA International Conference and Expo in Las Vegas.
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E-mail Public Documents Get Erased, Disappear
Associated Press – July 2008

Many of the state's laws have given the public access to government e-mails, but it seems that some of these e-mails are being intentionally deleted before anyone has the chance to view them, raising concern that millions of public records are disappearing. Kevin Joerling, senior manager, RIM standards and records management at ARMA International, is quoted in the article explaining the importance of protecting e-mail records. This story appeared on the AP wire as well as in more than 60 publications.
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The Cost of Email Litigation
Document Management – July 2008

The increase of e-mail and other electronic communication has changed the way lawsuits are handled with almost all of the costs stemming from the time and effort it takes to sort through them. This article brings to the readers attention an ARMA International co-sponsored study than found one in four American companies do not have systems for organizing electronic documents, which is leading to the cost and time problems in today's lawsuits.
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E-Mail, the Workplace, and the Electronic Paper Trail
NPR – June 2008

NPR's Morning Edition featured this story and interview on e-mail and other electronic communications to discuss how they have changed the legal landscape and increased the costs of lawsuits dramatically. ARMA International is featured as a resource and is also represented by an interview with Cynthia Launchbaugh, director of marketing and branding at ARMA International.
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Comply or Die: Data Disposition Must Be a Priority
Information Week – June 2008

This article addresses data issues that all industries are facing but it overlooks the importance of including records and information management departments. Click the link below to read the comments from Cynthia Launchbaugh, director of marketing at ARMA International.
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What Happens to My Personal Info My Employer Has?
Associated Press – May 2008

This Associated Press article answers the question of what to do about your personal information when you leave your employer. Kevin Joerling, senior manager, RIM standards and records management at ARMA International, provides a list of questions each human resources department should be able to answer about record-keeping and disposal.
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Will Keeping Old E-Mail Put You at Risk?
Network World – April 2008

In response to the article “Will Keeping Old E-Mail Put You at Risk?” posted in Network World on April 24, Kevin Joerling of ARMA International responded. Click here and scroll down to read his comment, "It's About Content."
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Great Resources and Contacts: ARMA International
Association of Litigation Support Professionals - April 2008

This article featured in the ALSP Update recognizes ARMA International as an organization that litigation support professionals can come to for useful information and informs readers of all the resources that are made available by ARMA International.
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Top Ten Key Questions (and Answers) for Navigating Records and Information Management
Association of Corporate Counsel – March 2008

ARMA International and the Association of Corporate Counsel worked together to create the top ten key questions to help you understand and navigate engagement with records and information management.
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ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment
HR.com – March 2008

The ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment was made available March 5, 2008 to all ARMA International members. The assessment was designed as a roadmap to help information management professionals navigate their career paths and build a professional development plan.
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The ARMA International Cobalt Award
Image Source – February 2008

The ARMA International Cobalt Award was introduced at the 2007 ARMA International Conference & Expo. Applications are now being accepted.
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Text Messaging and the Importance of a Records Retention Policy
ABA Legal Technology Resource Center – February 2008

Organizations need to reexamine and include all messaging systems, including text messaging, in their plan for records retention. This article uses ARMA International as a resource to help organizations develop compliant records management programs.
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Five Easy Pieces of Records Management for Compliance Officers
Regulations-Daily – January 2008

Julie Gable, author and member of ARMA International, explains five things that all compliance officers should know about records management in her article for Regulations-Daily. With all of the changing regulations, these five easy pieces of information are important for compliance programs and the officers who lead them.
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Reboot Your Records Retention Strategy
IT Compliance Institute – January 2008

With the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in place, having a poor records retention practice can become costly for many organizations. This article, featuring Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International, details the importance of a good records retention strategy.
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Finders, Keepers
The IT-Finance Connection – January 2008

This is an interview between the IT-Finance Connection and Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International. This interview focuses on the increase in legal regulations for organizations and the importance of records management professionals within these organizations.
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Best Practices for Document Destruction
Compliance Week – January 2008

Although many companies have become aware of the importance of information and how to deal with it, they are still struggling with how to cope with large volumes of records and what to keep and what to get rid of. This article quotes Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International, while explaining the need for a best practice in document destruction.
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