Method, apparatus and system for processing compliance actions over a wide area network
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Abstract
The method, apparatus and system are provided for obtaining information regarding compliance with local laws via client computers to upload information to a centralized server preferably over a wide area network. The data is obtained through interaction with a client device and the data is stored on a server. The server has access to a database engine which provides triggering and alarming capabilities for the tracking of applicable dates and events. The server system is provided with software and/or hardware necessary to perform manipulation of the data provided by the client and enable reconfiguration of the data for investigative and reporting purposes.
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75 Claims
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70. A method for processing communications and documents on a computer system having at least one server that is connected to a network in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:
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receiving a case;
creating one or more case-related objects on the computer system, the case-related objects containing information related to the case;
performing a management review;
performing an initial Consultant review;
investigating the case and storing information gathered in the investigation into the computer system;
preparing at least one report with information within the computer system; and
closing the case.
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71. (canceled)
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72. A method for logging into a computer system having at least one server that is in operative communication with a network, the network also in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:
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logging into the computer system through the client device;
determining if the user is with the operating organization, and if so, then displaying the user page for the operating organization;
otherwise, determining if the user is a complainant, and if so, then displaying the user page for a complainant;
otherwise, determining if the user is a client representative, and if so, then determining the type of client and displaying a user page specific to the type of client.
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73. A method for monitoring a case on a computer system having at least one server that is in operative communication with a network, the network also in operative communication with at least one client device, the method comprising:
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instantiating a case object and designating it for the case;
setting a property in the case object to designate a monitor mode;
coordinating agency activities;
determining if the agency has submitted a request for information, and if so, then replying to the request for information;
determining if the agency has a finding of cause, and if not, then dismissing the case;
receiving a determination;
requesting reconsideration by filing a motion to reconsider;
determining if the motion to reconsider was accepted, and if not, then dismissing the case;
determining if the case can be settled, and if not, then dismissing the case; and
settling the case.
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74. (canceled)
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75. (canceled)
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