Addresses Telephone Seminars

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts BenefitsLawyers and clients depend upon contracts, to establish and enforce rights, and to aid in obtaining their commercial and other goals. A well-drafted contract avoids misunderstanding, helps guide the parties in the course of their relationship, and can help avoid (or at least mitigate) litigation costs. This live audio conference addresses the essentials of good contract drafting, starting  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...ant risks associated with inaction. This audio conference addresses the risks, rewards and strategies for implementing a sound social media program. This live audio conference will allow banks to make informed decisions that will maximize the benefits of social media while mitigating the associated risks. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers,  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ...imarily focuses upon the employment relationship, it also addresses independent contractors and business-to-business settings. In addition, this live audio conference explores litigation and client counseling strategies, with practical application of legal theories to typical situations often confronted in this rapidly developing area of law. This live audio conference is primarily designed  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ... about reliability of service. This live audio conference addresses the importance and benefits of water system audits, the recently adopted AWWA/IWA water audit methodology and spreadsheet software, interpretation of audit results, and methods of nonrevenue water loss reduction. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, public works and utilities directors, city and state  more...

Electronic Control Weapon and Legal Liability ...addresses the use of force, investigation and legal liabilities associated with the use of electronic control weapons (ECWs) in a law enforcement environment. Learn about the realities and myths associated with ECWs as well as current use of force federal case laws pertaining to the use of ECWs. Familiarize yourself with 'best practices' responses, uses of ECWs and how to properly document  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs ...vings and safety. Because a well-structured travel policy addresses the key components of successful travel management, we will describe best practices regarding travel agencies; reservation processes; and class of service for airlines, hotels, and car rentals; policy enforcement, and groups and meetings. At the conclusion of this live audio conference, you should see not only how a good policy  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ...improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics, how to create business value from the analysis and the drivers of high performance, and how analytics can contribute. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll professionals, benefits administrators,  more...

Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions: FIN 48 Update BenefitsUnderstanding and meeting the financial statement disclosure rules on uncertain tax positions is already a challenge. Now, the recent IRS proposal to require corporate filing of Schedule UTP brings highly controversial reporting concerns. Schedule UTP would require income tax return disclosure of federal uncertain tax positions in detail that goes far beyond the corresponding financial  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...posed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for commercial property acquisitions and how to perform due diligence to protect clients from the risks associated with such acquisitions. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

K9 Case Law Update ...nference will provide you with an update of case law that addresses the issues that arise from the use of canines in law enforcement. This teleconference will provide a review of federal case law that discusses the Fourth Amendment standards that govern the use of canines in drug detection and investigation, as well as suspect apprehension. We will also address issues that arise under the Fair  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...financial assets, such as receivables and loans. SFAS 167 addresses perceived shortcomings and abuses relating to the consolidation rules for SPEs and similar structured entities. The new consolidation model focuses on identifying the party that exercises power over the SPE and places the onus of consolidation on it. Both standards require significantly more disclosures about such transactions  more...

Purchasing Law: Effective Contract Negotiation & Management In Times Of Financial Uncertainty ...g the contracting process itself. The teleconference also addresses methods to reduce risk through the use of contractual protections. Finally, having entered a contract, the teleconference discusses means of managing the contractual relationship, avoiding common relationship breakdowns and working with suppliers hit hardest by current economic pressures. In a time of stronger inventory  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...ciency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, purchasing activity, transportation integration and exterior maintenance programs. LEED EB helps building owners and operators assess the performance of their buildings and assists  more...

Transitioning Special Needs Students: It Doesn't Start at 21! ... to enhance their students' opportunities as an adult. It addresses each aspect of the transition process and each of the seven areas of transition planning will be addressed. The presenter is in the unique position of working with transition planning since it was initiated. Her hands-on experience allows her the opportunity to put into practice many of the guidelines she has learned. Having  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...nd Environmental Design Version 3 Building Rating Systems addresses the supply and demand issues of water in the built environment. Emphasis is placed on water as an influence in integrated design and how alternative sources of water supply and intelligent water demand side considerations can be central to the design and construction of high performance green buildings. An overview of the LEED  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ... can take to keep your project pointed toward success. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary  more...

An Overview of Maritime Law Torts nAdmiralty law is expansive in its reach covering operations in brown water, blue water and offshore industries. The issues are complex and often involve federal and state law conflicts. An overview of maritime law torts addresses the primary and secondary issues arising out of Jones Act, USL&H and OCSLA claims. This teleconference is of practical interest to the occasional and experienced  more...