Advice Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Do's and Don'ts for Internal Investigations of Employment Issues BenefitsAny prudent employer will want to investigate and, if necessary, remedy reported discrimination or harassment. In some states, a prompt investigation is legally required. This teleconference will provide you with valuable and practical advice on planning and conducting internal investigations, and assessing how to respond once the investigation is completed. Human resource professionals,  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals BenefitsThe bankruptcy world is full of traps for all professionals. Not only must you be familiar with the Bankruptcy Code, which is often amended, and case law, but also the often overlooked federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, local rules and judge-specific rules. Scott Brown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the  more...

Medical Records Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements BenefitsMedical providers and others (health plans, vendors, etc.) who retain medical or health records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the disclosure of the information. Complex and overlapping rules and regulations impose rigid requirements that must be met before information is released, and require medical record  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Regulation ... with knowledge of the major current issues and practical advice on how to handle and defend cellular tower zoning applications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss current federal law and issues on cellular tower zoning. - You will be able to use practice pointers for municipalities and municipal attorneys. - You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...e helpful, they do not provide the certainty of qualified advice from the IRS. This teleconference is designed to discuss how, when and why to seek qualified written advice from the IRS, normally in the form of a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth in Rev. Proc. 2009-1, what is not covered by a private letter ruling, the benefits of a pre-filing  more...

Deductions From Pay BenefitsEmployers often have difficulties navigating through the complex requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassifying employees' status can be costly to an employee. It is estimated that at least 70 percent of employers are not in compliance with the FLSA. As Department of Labor audits increase, it is critical for employers to understand the FLSA and to recognize the permissible  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ... preservation measures must be put in place and practical advice regarding anticipated litigation issues. This program is a must in light of the move to universal electronic health care records and the national changes to the rules of discovery. Medical records directors, business and office managers, nurses, directors of health information systems, privacy officers, hospital administrators,  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions BenefitsSince the U.S. Supreme Court decided Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1993, the federal law governing expert testimony has undergone a radical transformation. The courts of most states have also now adopted Daubert to some extent. Every litigator needs to understand the impact of Daubert and its progeny. Used properly, Daubert can be a powerful tool for excluding expert evidence.  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...sten to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you will be able to understand various issues and approaches to loan workouts; learn the significance of key loan provisions to both borrower and lender, and market trends; and obtain negotiating pointers to benefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ...sponsors have been constrained in the types of investment advice that can be provided to plan participants. Plan sponsors have long wanted to provide the investment advice their participants desire, but without incurring liability for advice given in good faith. This teleconference provides practical advice to human resource and benefits professionals, along with their consultants and  more...

ADA Update: Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act and Practical Implications for Employers BenefitsThe ADA Amendments Act of 2008 takes effect January 1, 2009. The new amendments substantially alter and expand the definition of disabled under the ADA and who might be protected. This teleconference will review the ADA amendments and related issues, provide you with practical advice on how to comply with the ADA, and address common ADA and employment issues that may be impacted by the new  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need nVoir dire is one of the most important phases of a jury trial. However, the rules and procedures governing the jury selection process are often informal, subject to the broad discretion of the trial court, and can vary widely between jurisdictions, judges and even different cases before the same judge. A trial lawyer's strike decisions are some of the most important strategic decisions made in  more...

Convergence of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Financial Advice nIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and more carefully assess the perceived benefits and actual risks of a variety of investment types within planning structures.  more...

Common NEPA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them ... reveal the best ways to avoid them. You'll get practical advice for preparing useful and legally sufficient NEPA documents. This teleconference is critical for federal agency staff, consultants working for federal agencies and others interested in the NEPA process. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to translate NEPA's legal and political framework. n- You will be able to identify  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid ...advice on cutting your dependence on paper records. According to the Association of Information and Image Management, more than half of organizations that attempt to implement paperless records management systems fail. Don't be one of them. This teleconference will help HR managers and anyone attempting to implement paperless records management to go paperless effectively. You will learn how to  more...

Medical Privacy Rights of Minors nMedical providers and others who come into contact with medical or health records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the use of the information. When those providers and others deal with minors, the complexity increases dramatically. When the right of an individual to privacy and security with regard to his or her medical  more...

State Income Tax Apportionment-The Sales Factor and The Throwback Rule Benefits This teleconference will provide an in-depth analysis of the sales factor used in state and local income tax apportionment. You'll learn all about the sourcing of sales of tangible personal property and services, including the dock sales test and market-based sourcing. Find out what you need to know about the throwback rule and the throw-out rule. Get expert advice on handling issues  more...