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What Every Business Person Needs to Know About Legal Issues in Contracts ...hat they want to accomplish and what they have agreed to. All too often this is not actually the case. Written agreements may not reflect what a business believes it negotiated. Parties may later recall terms different from what seems to be reflected in the initial agreement. And all too often, the legal boilerplate terms turn out to matter in ways never considered by the parties. This audio  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...alling tax revenues constrain expenditures and force budget cuts. Business structures, products and services are increasingly complex with outcomes that don't always fit neatly into vaguely worded and outdated statutes. Heightened audit activity, the states' shifting tax policies and a new wave of proposed sales tax legislation all serve to highlight the importance of staying current on tax law  more...

Writing Scripts That Sell ...all the time. In our everyday lives, in interviews and especially in sales situations, we are using scripts to get our point across to the other person. Sometimes we are in front of the other person and sometimes we are on the telephone. Nevertheless, in all situations there are definitely key items and statements that we want to make, and in the case of the sale, we want to close the deal.  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...work statements. Particularly with heightened scrutiny by all federal agencies over the entry into contracts and the performance of those contracts, by all tiers, ensuring that the relationship is structured in the most efficient manner and shares risks in the most efficient manner will minimize the headaches associated with investigations and claims. This live audio conference will help you  more...

International eDiscovery: Legal Rules and Practicalities of Cross-Border eDiscovery ...ury discovery not only cuts a broad swath as to electronically stored information (ESI) but it often entails ESI located all over the world. The USA's unique approach to litigation discovery often clashes with privacy protections provided to individuals residing in other countries around the globe. It may even be illegal for a U.S. company to collect data from some of its own overseas  more...

The Hazards of Overlooked Property Interests: The Relationship Between Intellectual Property and Estate Planning ...n marital status, death and estate planning structure can all influence how intellectual property is owned, transferred and prosecuted worldwide. This live audio conference will focus on several key points of convergence between the intellectual property world and the estate planning world. Small, mid-size and large businesses, along with business owners and individuals will benefit from this  more...

Internet Strategies and Best Practices for Nonprofits ...your nonprofit's presence in these areas, is an ongoing challenge. To make matters worse, the way people understand and interact with the Internet differs greatly depending on the age of the observer. How can nonprofits communicate effectively with younger clients, prospective funders and potential staff members who are completely comfortable in the social-media world, without losing touch with  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ...e land survey is a critical part of real estate practice. All parties involved need to be knowledgeable of the survey process so a proper survey can be assured instead of assumed. With this knowledge, a thoroughly researched, accurate and clear representation of the property can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result.  more...

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation ...ns the awareness of physician practices, both large and small, of the increasing scrutiny of physician documentation to support billings. In the past, audits are performed and physicians were lectured but all too often little improvement was noted. How can practices efficiently and effectively audit physician services? If we audit and have a bad result, what are the next steps? This  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...ing and preparation of easements. The speakers will cover all aspects of easement preparation, from the parties involved to the necessary formalities to ensure a valid and enforceable easement. They will also distinguish between conveyances that are often confused with easements, such as rights of ways, licenses and profits a prendre. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review statute  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update ...uidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, all other literature will be nonauthoritative. Preparers and auditors of financial reports must be aware of and prepared for the transition to the new codification. This live audio conference will give you the knowledge and skills needed to thoroughly understand and confidently navigate and conduct research using the new FASB Accounting  more...

Flexible Spending Accounts ...enefitsMany employee benefit plan sponsors are unaware of all the complex rules governing flexible spending accounts. In this session you will receive a thorough overview of the numerous plan design considerations and legal requirements of flexible spending accounts. This knowledge will enable you to avoid running afoul of rules that could jeopardize the tax-favored status of your plans. This  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...rer [42 CFR 411.24(g)]. Accordingly, it is essential that all parties to personal injury insurance settlements ensure that Medicare's interests are protected and therefore of the utmost importance for all attorneys, insurance company personnel and medical billing professionals to fully understand how and when the MSP applies in any given personal injury situation. Failure to meet your MSP  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...all business people are looking for ways to cut costs. One budget item that can be substantially reduced is the expense associated with litigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there are also costs related to  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...ference on compliance with the HIPAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act more entities than ever need to be in compliance, and HHS compliance audit activity and  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...This live audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...This live audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent  more...

Wood Use: Original and Cutting Edge ...all have been made of wood since hominids had opposable thumbs. In America, wood is the default material for our houses. Wood is literally alive in our landscape and is a living material when used to make something, with enormous variability in its appearance, characteristics, and uses. Beyond physical properties, the emotional power that wood possesses in its history, organic qualities, and  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ...andated that professionals take a proactive approach into all aspects of this important and very diverse sector. The tax-exempt community is under a microscope. Problems that a few years ago might have gone unnoticed now get picked up and widely broadcast. Recent IRS compliance initiatives in governance, transparency, abusive tax avoidance transactions, executive compensation, tax-exempt  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide a comprehensive overview of XBRL technology from the SEC mandate, why XBRL, how XBRL works, potential problems, issues and how to overcome them to why the market will leverage XBRL as a global, open architecture reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...ts and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the practical ways borrowers and lenders can strike that balance by modifying the terms of mortgage loans in a way that permits borrowers to either retain their homes or resolve their debts and obtain a fresh start and  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel ...kle a myriad of statistical, mathematical and financial challenges, not to mention functions that extract valuable date information and let you manipulate text at the character level. This live audio conference will give you a ton of valuable tools to make you a master at creating formulas, auditing worksheet formulas, mastering the way to understanding many of those 300+ functions, and some  more...

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...recruitment costs, and higher quality candidates. As with all employment actions, it should be lawful, safe, secure, efficient, ethical, fair and respectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity. The model we will use is how HR can engineer the offboarding process to reduce legal exposure and financial costs, and to  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...ally speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical  more...

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ... through which school staffs can improve the outcomes for all of their learners and more accurately identify those learners with disabilities. On the other hand, to achieve these benefits school staffs must have a high fidelity of implementation. Since RTI is not just a technical solution of new tests, curricula or instructional practices, careful consideration is needed to achieve positive  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts ...u hours every week. This live audio conference will cover all versions of Excel . This audio conference will utilize GoToWebinar , an internet active tool which allows the speaker to walk through examples in real time. This will be the best way to follow along with the program and a link will be provided for you prior to the program date. This audio conference will be presented in version  more...

Non-Resident Employee Withholding BenefitsWhen having employees working in multiple states it can be difficult to know what to consider to make sure that the correct state taxes are being withheld and the correct taxable earnings are being taxed in the correct states. This live audio conference will give you the tools to determine what taxes are applicable for your employees based on residency, state and reciprocity agreements. We  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...en design strategies and systems can present unique new challenges in risk and liability that need to be well understood in order to reduce potential for failure or under performance, and litigation that may result from unforeseen problems. The lack of proper preparation to address risk and liability in a building project may cause a developer to confront problems in the form of red-tape, job  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ...an employer must do every day to be in compliance! How do all of the employee benefit laws work together - when do they work separately. How can the employer keep up? SO many things changing in the employee benefit world - COBRA, Subsidy, National Health Care, FSAs - how can anyone keep up? This audio conference will focus on the most misunderstood changes. How are the best ways to explain  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ...tick to push the organization into thinking more strategically about data security. While the standard updates every two years, it is still a baseline by which we should far exceed, not the ceiling by which we judge our information security efforts. Payment brands are assessing fines all the while breaches continue to increase in volume and complexity. This live audio conference will help you  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...project chain must take steps to assure the flow of funds all the way down the line. This live audio conference helps the persons responsible for project controls, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general risk management, to understand first the normal parameters and terms of payment bonds. We will provide practical tips associated with either pursuing or responding to payment bond  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web ...of the company. According to one survey, at least half of all employers have had to discipline employees for inappropriate online conduct. It is crucial for you to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who present such problems. This live audio conference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing such issues can act as well as  more...

Effective Collections: A Proactive Approach to Credit Management ...s, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Learn how to take specific steps and use positive action to streamline and maximize your credit management policies. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collection managers, presidents, vice  more...

The Carryover Basis Election for 2010 Decedents ...rate. There remained considerably uncertainty. Form 8939 'Allocation of Increase in Basis for Property Acquired From a Decedent,' is the primary tax return to elect the optional carryover basis provisions, but until the recent pronouncements there was no final form or guidance. These pronouncements are the key guidance for all professionals endeavoring to apply the 2001 law to 2010 estates.  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge ...-discrimination policies and procedures in place and that all employees understand those policies. Prevention and awareness are areas employers should focus on when dealing with employee discrimination issues. If the worst case scenario happens, this live audio conference will tell you how to protect your company when an EEOC charge arises, tips and strategies to respond to the charge, how to  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...ng and limited aspect of real property law. They are generally despised by environmentalists and conservationists. They offer nothing to the aesthetic value of our highways. They are often heavily regulated and limited by the various levels of government with jurisdiction over the motor vehicle right-of-ways. They are also a valuable source of revenue to property owners along the right-of-way  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask BenefitsAs the economy falters and the credit crisis continues help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how you can collect more money while following the law. Failing to properly train collectors is a top reason companies get sued. Don't let this  more...

The Open Enrollment Challenge: Strategies for Success ... never be an afterthought. Make sure employees appreciate all your company provides by communicating year-round, not just during enrollment season. This live audio conference will give you the tools to reframe negatives, provide honest communication and build credibility for your organization. This live audio conference is designed for benefits managers, human resource managers, accountants,  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...all aware of the difficulties of today's real estate marketplace: a surfeit of properties on the market, depressed prices, fewer buyers and limited financing. One strategy property owners are pursuing to get properties back into use is ground leasing. It enables users to get onto a property without the capital outlay of a purchase, and it creates cash flow for the owner. However, many potential  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...all commercial leases and are being increasingly scrutinized by courts and legislative assemblies across the country. Indeed, a failure to correctly notify a tenant can jeopardize the landlord's right to collect amounts due and owing under the lease, prolong the right to evict a defaulting tenant and even expose an innocent landlord to civil liability. This live audio conference is designed to  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ...y insurance.' This statement is also often followed by an all too common explanation, 'My company employees are listed as additional insured so we are covered.' Certificates of insurance are meant to evidence insurance coverage for landlords and tenants, secured transactions, and other property, casualty and liability exposures companies and individuals face. They are not policies of insurance.  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update ...or Accounting and Review Services No. 19 is effective for all periods ending after December 15, 2010. This statement is the most comprehensive rewrite of the standards for compilations and reviews since the original SSARS No. 1 issued in 1978. All CPAs performing compilation and review services will have to comply with these new engagement standards for year-end 2010 financial statements. This  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ...ax professionals are faced with the legal and practical challenges of learning as many as 50 different state sales and use tax laws and regulations. No one could possibly learn all of the different state requirements and yet our jobs demand it! The purpose of this audio conference is to reveal the secrets to working in a multistate environment. You will learn about the four different types of  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...aintenance. We will discuss established standards for installation of two types of porous paving materials: pervious concrete and open-jointed block. A discussion of case studies from all over North America illustrating results in diverse soil, climate and traffic situations, and applications for investment and environmental purposes will be addressed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an information return, the Form 5471 is the place the IRS starts when auditing U.S. businesses that own foreign corporations. As a result, the proper preparation of  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves ...may exist in today's business and regulatory environment, all aspects of sales and use tax compliance should be considered. However, ensuring compliance with the various sales and use tax regulations in each taxing jurisdiction may be a challenge. This audio conference will focus on the applicable standard to be applied in recognizing and calculating loss contingencies for the purposes of  more...

Legal Ethical Issues ...all aspects of an attorney's professional life. Knowledge of these ethical standards will assist you in properly representing a client and at the same time protect you from the adverse consequences of a violation of the ethical standards. This audio conference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice of law, and how to address and resolve  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...lugging in lines, and fouling of diffusers and membranes, all while preserving the intended service life of the downstream equipment. As we all experience tighter funding sources and fewer available dollars, protecting the plant infrastructure proves highly critical. As a result, knowledge of actual grit composition entering treatment plant, proper system design, and accurate grit removal  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update BenefitsThe laws regarding DUI have changed more than any other crime in Illinois. Presumptions have become statutory violations. Judicial driving permits were created, then eradicated and replaced with alcohol detection machines. Reinstatement of licenses following revocation has left the realm of fiction, but only for those who can jump through all the hoops. You should attend this audio  more...

Funding Trusts in Estate Planning ...all too common for clients who go through the time and expense of creating a revocable trust to not properly fund the trust. Failing to fund a revocable trust will often defeat the very purpose for creating such a trust, i.e., avoiding probate and the public disclosure of assets. This audio conference will provide an overview of the mechanics of contributing property to revocable trusts, and  more...

Best Practices for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Small to Medium Size Dams ... such as water supply, flood control and recreation. Like all infrastructure systems, dams require upkeep. Without the proper inspection, maintenance and repair the benefits provided by a dam can be diminished; or in the worst case a dam can fail, resulting in loss of life and/or property damage. With proper maintenance and repair dams can function well and safely for many decades. This audio  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...o their design and construction strategies to ensure that all available dollars are captured. This results in projects going over budget, designers having to choose sub-par systems as a result of cost control, and a significant loss in value for owners. This audio conference helps you understand how the LEED system can serve as a foundation to most green incentive and rebate programs. By  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...the credit quality of their financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. This audio conference provides an overview of ASU 2010-20 and discusses the new disclosure requirements under this pronouncement. This ASU is not limited to financial institutions. It applies to all companies, public and private, and with few exceptions to all financing receivables. A financing receivable is  more...

Contract Basics for Paralegals BenefitsContracts govern the basic business and commercial relationships for most of us; yet for many the basics of contract law remain a mystery. There is often misinformation about such simple questions as 'Is a handshake enough?' or 'Do all the boilerplate terms of a contract really matter?' This audio conference will address these and many more issues surrounding the formation and enforcement  more...

Post-Mortem Tax Planning .... The Federal Estate Tax, the Gift Tax and the Income Tax all have bearing on what happens post-death. Further, there are state rules that also are applicable post-death to estate planning documents. There are numerous questions that have to be addressed and answered. This audio conference will cover many of the questions and answers. This audio conference is designed for attorneys,  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c BenefitsMany organizations recognize the benefits of electronic W-2 and W-2c form distribution, but do not understand the IRS regulations and internal business elements surrounding this online implementation. Several online W-2 projects have failed and were delayed due to not knowing all of the essential information regarding online form distribution. This audio conference will explore all the  more...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls on Construction Projects: The Three Ds (Dollars, Delay and Defects) ...ree Ds: dollars, delay and defects. Is it inevitable that all construction projects will at some point be labeled troubled, or is it possible to avoid the chronic and recurring bugbears? This audio conference will help you anticipate and maybe even avoid the classic legal pitfalls arising on construction projects. We will explain how emerging technologies - such as high-tech 3-D computer  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ...all communicate and do business. Business owners and collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only have a cell phone and no landline, and use email, text messages or instant messages to communicate. How can you face this challenge while following the laws, following your ethics and without breaking any debt collection laws? In this audio conference, 'Using  more...

HR Time Lines: The Complex Integration of FMLA, WC, Disability and COBRA ...ifying event? During this audio conference we will pull all of these together to explain the employer's liability. When can coverage be canceled? What laws protect employee benefits? Many times all of these laws touch ONE person - you need to be sure your corporate policies and actions are in compliance with all of the requirements of the laws. This audio conference is designed for human  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...get going.' A corollary might be, 'When things go wrong, call the lawyers.' At which point a headache could easily become a nightmare. Is there a better way? Of course there is. Litigation can, and should be, a last resort. After all, litigation takes time and our business clients typically need something NOW: the steel for the bridge, software that works, copiers that do not expire in a cloud  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures Into Writing ...efitsThe Sarbanes-Oxley Act made it abundantly clear that all areas of accounting within a company should have well documented policies and procedures. These are an integral part of every function and that includes payroll. During this audio conference, we will discuss the steps you can take to ensure your procedures are well documented, clear and concise. During the program, we will discuss  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ... attorneys report being overwhelmed by information, especially in electronic format. This fragmentation of attention flies in the face of the requirements that practicing attorneys are required to stay current on trends and changes in the law. Additionally, the cost of electronic information can be a burden on an attorney's legal resources. Free legal Internet resources should be a tool all  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Confidentiality, Conflicts and Communications ...licts and communication should be known and understood by all practicing attorneys. Clients have certain expectations and the attorneys must respect and abide by those expectations. Furthermore, not knowing and understanding the rules may lead to claims against the attorney that can result in a financial loss and an impaired reputation. This audio conference will address the fundamental rules  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation ...Research indicates that approximately 20 to 28 percent of all primary health care is handled over the telephone. However, without proper training and accountability, telephone triage can result in improper diagnosis and management as well as legal liability. This audio conference will provide a brief overview the concept of malpractice as well as important considerations when providing  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...ally competitive environment is forcing manufacturing companies of all sizes to rethink and better integrate their overall approach to product development, from concept to product design to manufacturing engineering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product development  more...

Impact of Health Care Reform on Elder Law ...efits. These changes go in effect over a period of years. All the changes do not have direct significance under elder law, but many changes do affect older people and people with disabilities. Although it is necessary to discuss some of the general changes in the law, emphasis will be on elder law matters. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents,  more...

Public/Private Partnerships: Major Infrastructure and Other Development Projects ...s economic crisis. The expectations and hopes are high on all sides, and the risks, political and financial, are even higher. This teleconference will assist you in understanding how the P3 model works and provide you with tools for evaluating the viability of a proposed P3. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify required and recommended documentation. - You will be able to discuss  more...

Managing Construction Costs ...on project at which you can influence your company's risk allocation and influence who pays when construction costs rise. This teleconference will explain important methods for limiting your risk during all phases of design, pre-construction, during construction and post-construction during a claims process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze main reasons costs escalate and how  more...

Commercial Loan Stress Testing Fundamentals ...integral component of the credit risk management process. All banks should perform some type of stress testing to quantify the impact of changing economic conditions on asset quality, earnings and capital. This teleconference will benefit those who are beginning to incorporate the concepts of stress testing into their loan portfolio administration practices. You will learn how to apply stress  more...

Risk-Based Pricing Regulation Update: Are You Ready for the Upcoming Compliance Deadline? ...d Pricing Rule is effective January 1, 2011, and requires all lenders to provide a specific notice to a consumer when the lender sets or adjusts the price and other terms of credit provided to the consumer based on the consumer's credit report. In this teleconference, you will learn the various strategies for compliance, including the special exceptions for auto lending, mortgage lenders,  more...

Telephone Collections: Do's and Don'ts - Surviving the Jungle ...efitsThe credit and collection industry has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. Creditors are faced with increasing challenges in making loans and extending credit. The collection staff members in these creditor settings face mounting customer difficulties and tighter compliance environments. This teleconference will help you understand the importance of developing an effective recovery  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals ...isk to your company. Government visits are increasing for all companies and it is important to have a plan of action in place prior to the government knocking on your company's door. We will review the proper steps to complete an I-9 form and to audit an I-9 form, while also encouraging the use of a W-9 form and an Immigration Compliance Acknowledgment Form to use with employees. We will  more...

Social Media and Law Enforcement: Applications and Liabilities ...mplement the tools and how to write a policy governing it all. There are literally hundreds of social media platforms and younger generations are using them. Law enforcement commanders are realizing that this is an area where the new recruits know more than they do. This teleconference will help you gain a solid understanding of what social media is, what it means to you and how to incorporate  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...enefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced faculty. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan  more...

Groundwater Control and Dewatering Methods ...sThe handling of groundwater is among the most complex of all construction problems. Controlling groundwater at construction excavations can be a critical matter when groundwater halts construction jobs or threatens bankruptcy of the project. Groundwater management falls into two major categories, either handling the groundwater before it enters the excavation or handling it after it enters the  more...

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist ...ed in commercial loan transactions never fully understand all the steps and details that go into closing a real estate loan transaction. They understand their participation in the transaction, but do not comprehend everything else that is involved before a transaction can actually close and fund. This teleconference will provide an overview to understand the entire process required for closing  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...All across the spectrum, organizations are seeking ways to save money on their operations. Certainly, gaining efficiencies in your procurement spending can make a tremendous difference on your bottom-line in the private sector and in saving precious budgetary resources in the public sector. How can you achieve 5 to 20 percent or more savings on much of what your organization spends on products  more...

A Primer on International Estate Planning ...ndividuals are increasingly 'international' today - especially wealthy ones. More and more clients work or study abroad, own property in more than one country, find their spouses abroad and qualify as citizens or residents of multiple nations. All of this can subject clients to the competing property, succession and tax laws of multiple jurisdictions. This teleconference will help you serve  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...all know how to do our jobs, but no one has ever taught us how to work 'safely.' While there have been attempts to federally regulate ergonomics, these have failed in all but one state, California, which has the only active OSHA regulation to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries. With this in mind, employers are encouraged to voluntarily support an active ergonomics process within  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...wn accessibility code. This is required to be enforced by all municipalities. While there are a number of applicable accessibility codes that may need to be addressed, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the International Building Code, the more restrictive elements of the Illinois Accessibility Code must always be followed. In order to  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth ...ut use, as well as solutions for limiting substance abuse all together. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify trends in substance abuse among youth today. - You will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse. - You will be able to review treatment and intervention options. Social workers, case managers, counselors, principals, superintendents, records directors, office  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ...anging resources appearing online regularly. However, not all legal resources available on the internet represent authoritative or relevant information to the legal researcher. Legal web sites organize information in different ways; documents appear in a variety of file formats; and search engines may or may not index legal materials in concert with the legal researcher's expectations. This  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...all of the new legislation that has affected employers, it is becoming difficult to keep up with the new requirements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees and/or  more...

Developing a Policy for Employee Use of Mobile Devices ...ion is bringing us closer and closer each day. Along with all the electronic information and use of mobile devices comes great opportunities, complex challenges and dangerous pitfalls. This teleconference will address employment issues as they pertain to employees' use of personal digital assistants (such as BlackBerry's), cellular phones and laptop computers, and the rash of claims under the  more...

1099 Reporting of Payments to Attorneys and Other Third-Parties ...re for the benefit of the payor). The IRS reminds us that all third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, are required to annually report payments made to subcontractors, attorneys, architects and other service providers. Your attendance will provide the knowledge to insure compliance with these laws and advise payors of their responsibilities. Accountants, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Using Social Media to Grow Your Accounting Firm ...all the talk these days but can it really help businesses grow? In this teleconference, you will learn how companies large and small, including other accounting firms, are using Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and other platforms to actually generate new business. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned netizen, you will get practical tips you can use to enhance your firm's online  more...

Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud ...ure of the fraud perpetrator and embezzlement of funds is all too common place, so you have your work cut out for you! An excellent place to start is with Jeffrey G. Matthews' 'Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud' teleconference. You will learn about what payroll fraud is and how it is committed, detected and deterred. Coverage begins with an explanation of the fraud methodology,  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ...ect examples where BIM tools and processes were used to really make a difference in the outcome of the project and finish up with a section focusing on the 'What's in it for me?' question, again addressing your needs. You will come away from this teleconference with some solid concepts, some resources for more exploration, an update on the state of the art and best of all, some examples and  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...t many engineers are asked to do by their clients and not all of them have had the experience to take on this seemingly simple task but which has several pitfalls. The client's reasons for requesting this service could be due to several reasons such as change of use of the building; vertical or horizontal expansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...or only $0.08 per page - a copy of any document electronically filed in federal court. All attorneys and clients are susceptible to breach of confidentiality and malpractice traps. Learn how you can protect your clients - and your law firm or law department. Avoid the metadata fates that befell not only the Transportation Security Administration in December 2009 but also the U.N. Secretary  more...

Land Abandonment and Vacation Fundamentals ...all too frequently and many times the issues involve who has the right to a particular parcel or strip of land. In some situations, a government will reserve a road that never gets opened or falls out of use over time. In others, neighbors will agree on use of another's property for access but a problem arises or a use will be established without anyone reaching an agreement. This  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option ...ill provide you with a comparison of the benefits and pitfalls of financing business equipment through equipment lease financings and by purchasing. The speakers will approach the issues from several perspectives, including legal, accounting and tax concerns, as well as practical issues. As our speakers have more than 60 years of combined experience in equipment finance, they will be able to  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...e of cash for most businesses. It would be much easier if all sales were paid in advance or at the time of product/service delivery (like in a retail store). Unfortunately, competitive markets demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This teleconference will provide you with industry-proven tactics to enable faster collection of  more...

Evaluating Your Third-Party Administrator: Are You Getting What You're Paying For? ...stration by TPAs should not be taken for granted. As with all facets of employee benefit plans, TPAs need to be monitored and evaluated to ensure proper plan administration and fulfillment of a plan sponsor's fiduciary responsibility. This teleconference explores the key roles of TPAs, how to evaluate a TPA and the key areas to be evaluated to ensure you are receiving what you are paying for.  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals ...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 bankruptcy world. A former clerk for a bankruptcy  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ...ead to alternative approaches, which can be of benefit to all parties. Illinois mortgage foreclosures will be examined step-by-step in a practical, how to, interactive teleconference. It will provide essential information to lenders, borrowers, investors and buyers about the issues that exist at each stage of the process. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers,  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...all building construction projects, with small site commercial development presenting unique challenges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues. This teleconference offers key  more...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services ...all that QuickBooks can do and solve your toughest QuickBooks problems by spending 90 information-packed minutes with a nationally renowned QuickBooks expert who can answer all your questions. Learn the foundation of QuickBooks the right way and discover much of what QuickBooks can do for you. Don't waste time by figuring it out yourself, make sure you're doing things right. Among other topics,  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals ...es, and may help maximize the value of the collateral for all stakeholders. Forbearance agreements are flexible tools that allow borrowers and lenders to achieve many different goals and potentially avoid litigation and exercise of remedies. This teleconference will help parties to a defaulted or distressed loan understand what options may be available to them under a forbearance agreement - an  more...

Political Law Update: The Latest Developments in Election Law, Lobbyist Regulation and Political Activity Compliance ...litics and lobbying. At every level of government, across all 50 states, government regulation of elections, politics and lobbying is increasing in scope and changing rapidly. The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United v. FEC recognized the First Amendment right of business corporations to expressly advocate the election or defeat of candidates; state regulation of procurement  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...n is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for greywater irrigation systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe major benefits of reuse. -  more...

Techniques to Prepare for Difficult Employee Discussions ...ally offensive behavior, poor communication and leadership skills, excessive absenteeism, and attitude problems - whether you're encountering commonplace or exceptionally serious employee relations issues, you'll need a down-to-earth strategy to protect yourself and your organization. Verbally addressing problems head-on can be a daunting task because of their confrontational nature, not to  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...te of the economy has left many charities and businesses, all with great intentions, struggling for financial support. These organizations need to re-evaluate their business models to successfully adapt in this economic climate. This teleconference will provide advisors and business owners with a broad overview of a new hybrid for-profit/nonprofit business model: the low-profit limited  more...

Top Sales and Use, Credits and Incentives Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line ...omic climate, additional free cash flow is a priority for all companies to sustain corporate activities and fund working capital, capital improvements, acquisitions, research and development, etc. This teleconference will focus on unprecedented tax credits and economic incentives currently offered by state and local jurisdictions to stimulate business investment and the indices that may trigger  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments ...ny when payroll taxes are not timely deposited or paid at all. Additionally, in certain situations, officers and employees can be held personally liable for past due payroll taxes. This teleconference will help you understand the procedures and potential problems associated with making timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and payments. We will explain the penalties that can be assessed for  more...

Working With Challenging Parents: Strategies and Techniques ...s between you and a parent escalate and are not resolved, all parties lose out. Valuable time, resources and reputations can be snagged in a spiraling power struggle or in seemingly endless efforts to engage the demanding or avoidant parent. Staff can become demoralized, defensive and protective of their positions; parents lose trust and hope. The child is caught in the middle. This  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...n the loan or the property. This teleconference will help all parties - the lender, the borrower and the potential buyer - understand the issues that exist at each stage of the process. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach, as well as the potential dangers will be discussed. Learn how to avoid problems and maximize your leverage. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions ...kle a myriad of statistical, mathematical and financial challenges, not to mention functions that extract valuable date information and let you manipulate text at the character level. But who has the time to explore all of them (and of course you don't need to know them all)? This teleconference gives you exposure to those 'hidden' functions and gives you new and powerful tools, such as array  more...

Cost Segregation: Applications for a Valuable Tax Planning Strategy ... deductions associated with buildings and improvements of all types and sizes. Although cost segregation has become quite popular in recent years, many tax advisors and real estate owners are still missing significant opportunities because they are unfamiliar with the many applications. This teleconference combines two of Bedford's most popular CPE sessions; providing both an introduction to  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...nt economic downturn has affected real estate projects of all types but perhaps none as significantly as condominium projects. To further complicate matters, strategies to cope with failing and failed condominium developments must address multiple overlays of statutory and other legal requirements and limitations, as well as the often conflicting rights and concerns of the many stakeholders  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...ting risk to ensure successful completion of projects for all parties involved. This teleconference will arm you with the tools to proactively manage the potential for subcontractor default. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review practices for managing a subcontractor risk portfolio. - You will be able to explain the steps for managing a default. - You will be able to define  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...each committed billions to developing and marketing it. Smaller players and startups are cropping up daily with new offerings. Yet, for all the hype, few people understand the technology nor the unique issues cloud computing poses - particularly when it comes to contracting with cloud companies. Many may be taking substantial risks without even knowing it. This teleconference will provide a  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI ...nts regarding the low back account for up to one-third of all workers' compensation costs. Additionally, occupationally-induced low back disorders can lead to loss of an employee, lost time, diminished productivity, and the cost of hiring and training replacement workers. This teleconference will help you understand the medical dynamics of low back disorders, including appropriate treatment.  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees ...d lost revenue. In this teleconference, we will review all aspects of the credit card processing cycle for Visa and MasterCard transactions. We will provide you with a core understanding of the processes involved as well as the best practices for reducing processing costs. We will also address the hidden costs of payment processing and how they can be avoided. Presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ...man resource, benefits and compensation staff members are all too familiar with the difficult - some say impossible - task of controlling health insurance costs. Implemented properly, a good wellness plan can and will deliver a positive return on investment and provide a driving force behind lowering health plan costs. But how do you create it, implement it and effectively measure the results  more...

The Phone Bias: Learn to Use the Phone for Successful Prospecting and Client Contact ...tings? Do you know why? What is stopping you from closing all of the sales you deserve to close - and is that dependent upon you showing up in person? In 1937, Dale Carnegie told us 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by making face visits. But in those days we had to. Now we have choices. And now we have a few tools to help buyers buy. What we didn't realize was that buyers make  more...

Real Estate Income Tax Issues ...ash and others want tax deferral, and recent regulations, all within the context of current real estate investment and disposition transactions. Attend this teleconference and stay apprised of these tax developments, as well as learn valuable tax saving strategies in real estate taxation. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, real estate brokers and investors, presidents, vice  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...t procedures in place to protect your rights, including small business, disadvantaged business and veteran set aside issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and substantive rules which govern federal bidding. This teleconference is designed to provide practical guidance for all levels of experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...n is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for greywater irrigation systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe major benefits of reuse. -  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...all number of employees and are often managed by the individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee safety will be as good as management wants it to  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ... is acceptable and attractive, increasing stress that can all too often undermine self-esteem and encourage feelings of inadequacy. This teleconference will look at some of the unspoken messages implicit in common day media images and explore the negative and critical self-talk that they generate. Influencers of youth will be guided to understand body image development - how to engage young  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ...payment services, banks, publishers, and Internet portals all face risks under U.S. law for providing services that are used by illegal gambling businesses. At the same time, there is considerable confusion about the types of Internet gambling that are legal and illegal in the United States, making the risks and opportunities for businesses difficult to understand. This teleconference will help  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid .... You will learn how to set up an appropriate system with all the items you'll need to be efficient. You will learn about the importance of keeping your media fresh and current. You'll get great advice on how to set up your system to avoid tedium and error-prone processes that otherwise lead to defeat. And you'll get all the advice you need to grasp the overall concept fast and use these basic  more...

Best Practices in Filing and Preparing Inventory ...tory a key element to successful administration. The marshalling, preserving, protecting and valuation of the estate assets is the backbone in the probate and tax arenas. This teleconference will cover all aspects of handling the estate's assets from the perspective of preparing and filing the inventory. It will cover a variety of topics from locating and classifying the assets to preparing and  more...

CERCLA Liability Update ...to a disposal facility will end up being jointly and severally liable, with all other entities shipping materials to the facility, for any costs of cleaning up contamination at the facility. Likewise, conventional wisdom and EPA policy have informed up that manufacturers or producers who deal with certain types of contractors or subcontractors (pesticide blenders, transformer repair shops)  more...

Preparing for the Unexpected Departure of Key Employees: An Introduction to Replacement Planning BenefitsFewer than 40 percent of U.S. organizations, public or private, have functioning replacement plans in case of the disastrous loss of key people to death, disability, sudden resignation or the potential threatened loss in hostage-taking situations. Replacement planning is not the same thing as succession planning or talent management, though many organizational leaders confuse them. This  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...perty owners agree: The subprime mortgage meltdown has finally reached the office market, bringing with it a flood of subleases as the economy continues its downward trend, and even as it recovers. It is time to dust off the practices and procedures lessons first learned in 1991 and 1992 when the savings and loan industry collapsed, and then again in 2000 and 2001 when the dot-com bubble burst,  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ...ng the price reduction clause. This clause is included in all of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule schedules and essentially it guarantees that GSA receives a contractor's most favored customer pricing upon award and protects it from any lower pricing being offered to other categories of customers without extending the same courtesy to the federal government. It is essential that contractors  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes ...ally-recognized American Indian tribes in the United States, each established under a constitution unique to the tribe. Each tribe, through its constitution and subsequent legislation, has developed its own laws and regulations addressing issues of contracting, jurisdiction and waivers, if any, of sovereign immunity. Individuals and entities seeking to do business with and/or contract with one  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...ners, need a hand understanding IPD and BIM. What does it all mean? Who benefits and how? Some that have heard about IPD and BIM may be wondering how to either ask for it in their projects or implement these principles in their firms. There are some basic concepts in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or small. Dialogue among the project team members is the key but without a  more...

Stark Act Update: Recent Changes and Operational Challenges ...th services,' the financial arrangement will need to meet all components of an applicable exception. If the Stark Act is implicated and all components of an applicable exception are not met, the physician cannot refer to an entity that he or she has a financial relationship with and the entity cannot bill for designated health services. A seemingly minor infraction can impose significant  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...all residential mortgage loan originators will have to change their loan origination forms and procedures to comply with a new rule recently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. /strong The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and  more...

Construction Contract Bid Errors ...d the attorneys who advise and represent the parties will all benefit from this teleconference. Learning Objectives - You will be able to compare types of bid errors. - You will be able to calculate the consequences of bid errors. - You will be able to associate the role of subcontractors in bid mistakes. - You will be able to solve and avoid bid mistakes. Project managers, contractors,  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...with a new set of legal requirements. In this currently challenging economy, the UPMIFA provides nonprofit institutions with the legal authority to make prudent expenditures despite having endowment funds which have asset value below their original or historical dollar value (underwater funds). Learn how new spending rules requiring application of the seven factors of prudence change the legal  more...

Estate and Financial Planning for Clients Living With Chronic Illness BenefitsChronic illness affects nearly 120 million Americans. How can professional advisers better serve and advise clients living with chronic illness and their loved ones? In many situations modest changes to traditional planning tools and drafting conventions can provide tremendously improved protection and peace of mind for clients living with chronic illness. This teleconference will provide  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources ...g. This teleconference is designed for those involved in all aspects of the production and operation of affordable housing and will discuss, in both general and specific terms, current topics affecting affordable housing throughout the country. Recent trends in the housing market will be discussed and the efforts underway to increase the supply and variety of affordable housing. Attorneys,  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...ing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common thread that runs through all of the construction planning steps and is essential to the success of the project. Carefully planning the work and then executing the work in a timely fashion according to the plan will either make or break the project. The principles of sound  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...eading/advanced metering infrastructure presents unique challenges to municipal utilities. Procurement policies, physical and organizational infrastructure, information technology integration considerations, operational constraints and politics all impact the process. This teleconference will provide a road map for you to build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software and related processes. Our two panelists,  more...

Private Foundation Grant Agreements: Basics and Beyond ...ment that has been given little thought - if it exists at all. This teleconference will cover some of the basics of the private foundation grant agreement and then move beyond the basics into some more advanced tax issues, such as grants to supporting organizations, scholarships and foreign grants. Accountants, executive directors, controllers, enrolled agents, tax managers, CFOs, CEOs,  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...all levels of the human service and community corrections fields. Policy-makers and funders must develop policies and procedures that support and promote evidence-based practice with this challenging group of service participants. Service organizations must become more outcome-focused in their helping efforts. Direct practitioners, therapists, case managers and substance abuse providers must  more...

Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing ...a critical function for the payroll department is to pull all the payroll information together and produce a Form W-2 for all employees. This produces a great challenge to payroll departments to ensure that all elements of the W-2 are complete and accurate along with complying with federal and state tax requirements. This teleconference will provide you the fundamentals to run an efficient W-2  more...

Clean Air Act Update ...ng array of court-ordered regulatory revisions and politically charged environmental initiatives. All of these changes will have a direct impact on numerous business sectors and tens of thousands of energy, manufacturing, commercial and institutional facilities across the country. This teleconference is designed to provide an overview of the various initiatives and their impacts. It will also  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ... other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that is more relevant now than ever. This teleconference will take you past LEED and show you how proper illumination will improve your bottom line. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review technology relating to lighting sources. - You will be able to propose  more...

A Privacy Law Primer: What Every Attorney, Compliance and Security Officer Should Know BenefitsPrivacy and information security legislation, standards and case law are having an ever-larger impact on your relationships with your customers, clients and employees, as well as on your company's management of personal information. Issue-spotting in this area requires some familiarity with the complex state, federal and international regulatory patchwork and nongovernmental standards that  more...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ...ntractor must demonstrate effective suspension of much or all of its work to satisfy the standby requirement for entitlement to Eichleay damages. Should you even focus on Eichleay damages in your delay claim? What are keys to a successful delay claim? What contract provisions will bolster a delay claim? This teleconference will discuss these issues and more on delay claims. Leaning Objectives:  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence ... and more patient information is being captured electronically, both within the provider setting and remotely from the patients themselves. Additionally, an increasing number of myriad touches of this data occur on a daily basis by various known and unknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for personally  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ...riods of time than expected and that the agreements cover all projects involving work within the union's jurisdiction. As a result, the contractors exposed their businesses to increased labor costs as well as potential liability to the union benefit funds for unpaid benefit contributions. With proper planning and a better understanding of the law, these problems can be avoided. This  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities ... are under siege. Organizations across the country and locally have experienced significant data breaches resulting in unauthorized access to a vast amount of personal and company confidential information. At the same time, technology continues to advance rapidly, permitting larger and larger quantities of information to be maintained, accessed, and transmitted with the push of a button or  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...e in it make payment disputes matters of much interest to all involved in the construction process. The recession has only made resolution of these disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to mix and match remedies to fit particular needs and circumstances, as well  more...

Working Capital Management: Effective Policies and Techniques ...ity is top of mind for executives and they are looking at all sources of incremental free cash flow within their organizations. One area that is on everyone's list of sources is working capital, but most companies fail to reap the full opportunity that is available to them. What are leading companies doing to effectively drive cash flow from working capital? This teleconference will provide  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ..., soil expansion, bedrock heave, soil collapse, erosion - all of which typically include water as a major contributing factor. Even if ground failure is not involved, water itself can cause expensive damage; groundwater intrusion into structures is a challenging problem to isolate and control. This teleconference will help you identify and minimize potential problems related to the effects of  more...

Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions ...substantial excise taxes. This teleconference will review all of the rules associated with the establishment and operation of a private foundation, including the special excise taxes that apply to private foundations and the limitations that apply to the federal income tax charitable deduction for gifts to private foundations. Accountants, executive directors, controllers, enrolled agents,  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...ering site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and how to go about recovering these costs. This teleconference also explains the  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...allenges when drafting settlement agreements. Personal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...ing or expanding a health care facility is particularly challenging in the modern economic and regulatory environment. Health care administrators are looking for project delivery models that ensure excellence in planning and delivery. Incorporating thought leadership in design, operational efficiency and sustainability, as well as efficient project delivery are important differentiators for  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...all of 2007, the Associated General Contractors of American and the Construction Owners of America folded their AGC contract documents program into a new organization and issued a new series of contracts called the ConsensusDOCS. These forms, some revised and some entirely new, were issued at nearly the same time as the American Institute of Architects' 2007 revision of the AIA contract  more...

Claims Management Techniques in Workers' Compensation Cases ...cult and costly ramifications for management personnel in all business and industries. Many parties are involved in every aspect of a claim, including your insurance carrier or servicing agent and counsel, but each of them has to be dealt with in a very different manner. You will learn how to successfully investigate an accident and use this information to communicate with these parties, as  more...

Implementing a Health Risk Assessment for Your Health Plan: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Legal ...h information about employees?' This teleconference will allow you to begin the process of implementing a health risk assessment as part of your company health plan or wellness program. Learn about health risk assessment goals and expected outcomes, common design issues and encouraging participation, offering rewards and penalties, overcoming objections and the all-important employee buy-in.  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ...ns in the United States and worldwide, face an enormous challenge to improve the performance of the built environment. The CO2 and energy reduction targets that are being discussed in pending legislation will require huge investments in the existing building stock over the next 25 years, whereas the performance targets for new buildings will far exceed current practices. This teleconference  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ...ect during the schematic design phase of a project, especially for improving communication with cost estimators who already use UniFormat to model costs on nearly every project. This teleconference will highlight the major updates from earlier PPD versions, show you how to develop a master PPD for your own firm, even how to translate between UniFormat and MasterFormat. Finally, a new national  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...e industry billions of dollars each year. It's sometimes called the hidden tax because each of us absorbs these monies in the cost of goods and services each year. Workers' compensation fraud impacts legitimate business owners. Workers' compensation premiums are based on numerous factors, and as a result, filing fraudulent claims drives up premiums for all businesses. Additionally, businesses  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...t, low-sound attenuation and disaster-resistant exterior walls for a wide range of buildings up to15 stories. They are widely used in high-LEED projects based mostly on their energy efficiency and indoor air quality properties. However, many owners and designers who might benefit are not familiar enough with them to specify them comfortably or use them to full benefit. Many contractors do not  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process ...ng and intimidating to some. In addition, as it is essentially a compliance requirement, few plan sponsors see much value in the audit. This teleconference will explain in depth what is involved in the audit of a 401(k) plan. Gain insight into the various entities involved in the audit process and what they contribute to the successful and timely completion of an audit. Understand what an  more...

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ...all of the support it can get, so how can you use social media to engage current stakeholders and attract new supporters? What strategies are effective at helping promote your mission - and raising money? Presented by nationally known nonprofit technology educator and strategist, John Kenyon, this teleconference will help you navigate the world of social media. The program includes a review of  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence ... will explain who is affected by the EPA final rule, when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all appropriate inquiry and how it  more...

Google Wave(TM): Effective Uses and Applications for Businesses ...survive in the next decade? Google Wave is none of these, all of these and just about anything you want it to be. Wave is a platform for development. This 90 minute teleconference will show you how everything from corporations to collegiate blogs are using Google Wave to save time, save money and be more productive. Be ready to see the future of not just web apps, but the web apps you will  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ...trying to sell to government agencies and have found that all of these standard documents are ineffective because government agencies are now requiring a specific document called a Capability Statement. Some creative business people have used PowerPoint, CDs, mini-CDs, flash drives and DVDs to tell their story which are even bigger mistakes in this demanding market. A Capability Statement is  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...a more common hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? This teleconference helps you navigate and understand the different types of pre-employment tests and understand the pros and cons of testing job applicants. This teleconference will also help you appreciate the legal implications of pre-employment testing, including statutory restrictions,  more...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...arge, Dutch-based multinational company with subsidiaries all over the world or a small U.S. distributor of a Canadian Parent, you will have to file IRS Form 5472 for every transaction with a related party. Although an information return, the Form 5472 is the place the IRS starts when auditing foreign-owned U.S. businesses. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5472 will offer an  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...all seen in the news media reports of companies settling employment-related class actions for many millions of dollars. The horror of class actions is that a small claim among a few employees can mushroom into a huge claim worth millions of dollars once some ferocious plaintiff's lawyers get their teeth into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ...ally faced with legal and practical challenges associated with employee benefits, overtime, nonexempt employee requirements, employee bonus payments, confusing payroll forms, etc. Not only do you have to know your own state laws but often times neighboring state laws if you have employees across state lines. The taxability of employee benefits is confusing and the regulations are constantly  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions ...ave been a viable solution for more than 40 years but are all-too-frequently associated with distressed property or the seller doesn't want to admit financial trouble. This teleconference will discuss the analysis of the real estate auction industry and provide case studies for how the auction strategy has worked successfully in many different asset classes, illustrate the various legal aspects  more...

New Rules and Formats for International ACH Transactions ... commerce is rapidly growing but with that growth comes challenges, the most significant being the need to track transactions to ensure funds are not being disbursed to or from individuals that are threats to the U.S. The Office of Foreign Asset Control is the government organization that tracks this information. Their regulations require that all international transactions comply with the  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...d. This teleconference is designed to help you understand all the ways in which the transition to ICD-10 will affect your organization. It will begin with a basic understanding of how the two systems differ. The bulk of the teleconference will address the specific issues relating to hospitals, physician offices and other providers, and payors. The final segment will focus on the planning  more...

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements: 14 Penn Plaza and Other Recent Developments in Arbitration of Statutory Employment Claims nIn 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett, 07-581 (S. Ct. April 1, 2009), the Supreme Court held that a union-negotiated arbitration agreement can bind individual employees to arbitrate statutory age discrimination claims. This decision continues the trend of enforcing agreements to arbitrate employment discrimination claims. 14 Penn Plaza should cause all legal professionals to consider the advantages of  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...ve hazard recognition and accident prevention systems. We all want our workers to go home at the end of the day safe and sound to their families. This teleconference will help you achieve that goal by understanding how to evaluate your current program and how to identify opportunities to develop a proactive system involving the establishment and communication of best practices, and employee  more...

Finding, Qualifying & Closing Sales Leads nIt's getting harder and harder to find new prospects. Once you find them you may think you have a hot one, and suddenly the sale slips through your fingers. There is nothing more frustrating for professional sales people than to spin their wheels with unqualified leads. In this fast paced teleconference learn how to identify good leads, qualify those leads to find the top prospects and then use  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings nIf the closing of real estate related transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most  more...

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning ...otection from probate, bad marriages and creditors, especially if they get into financial distress in the future. This teleconference will help you address all of these issues. Find out how to avoid probate, especially lifetime probate. Learn about the flexibility that our estate and gift tax laws provide, if only the taxpayer plans ahead. Acquire tools to prevent children's spouses and the  more...

Crisis Intervention Team Training for Law Enforcement for the 21st Century ...alls to law enforcement involve some component of mental illness component and many reach crisis level. Typical law enforcement training is focused on projecting authoritative persona, command and control, and follow my directions or else. These tactics often lead to use of force and injury for all involved parties. Some lead to litigation and failure to train is often invoked in allegations  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ... global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs can potentially make many important contributions to the measurement and reduction of productivity losses associated with presenteeism. This teleconference will cover a working definition of presenteeism, the major methodological approaches to its measurement,  more...

Effective Utilization of Employee Waivers nEffective employee waivers establish employee expectations and protect employers from liability for employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as contract claims and tort claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy. Pre-employment waivers put employees on notice of employment screens such as background checks and drug testing. During employment,  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...t pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt is widely accepted that one of the most popular and powerful initiatives to create positive youth development is mentoring. New research  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax ...ally unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office. The Texas Margin Tax raises a variety of issues  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...s in obtaining permits can result in significant costs to all parties involved in a project. It is essential for you to know how to avoid permitting delays and how to address them when they arise. This teleconference will address how to use contract language to minimize and allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address certain best practices, such as  more...

Establishing Payment Arrangements: Beyond Net 30 nMore than 10,000 businesses have slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Maximize your in-house  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...1, 2009, new federal legislation took effect that dramatically expanded the range of individuals eligible for protections guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ADA specified the rights guaranteed to individuals broadly qualified as "disabled." These rights applied to the areas of hiring and working conditions for all employees and also to students eligible for education  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...plumbing, fire sprinkler and communications subtrades can all determine whether the new and existing utilities, beams, piping and conduits are going to run into each other or not. Accordingly, there should be less in the way of differing site condition claims as between those subtrades if BIM is in use. However, BIM has only been used in the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to  more...

Stemming the Tide: 10 Best Practices for Litigation Expense Management ...ta and growing sophistication of plaintiffs' counsel have all combined to result in skyrocketing litigation costs with no end to this growth in sight. This comes at a time when pressure from business clients to reduce the cost of legal services is at an all time high. This teleconference will suggest 10 real-world ideas that, implemented individually or collectively, have proven to reduce not  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy ...all sizes and across all industries are struggling to meet earning targets in this down economy. Hardly a day goes by when you don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up the bottom line.  more...

Bankruptcy Preferences ...all risk receiving a notice from a bankruptcy trustee demanding a return of funds, legitimately paid out by the debtor, as a preference. Attorneys representing debtors, trustees and creditors must be intimately familiar with the elements required to prove a preference and as well as to defend against one. This teleconference will provide an in-depth analysis of the elements, defenses and  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business ...r states and three associate member states. Although initially taking effect as a voluntary program for taxpayer participation, legislation has been introduced in Congress to make it mandatory. If the SSTP becomes mandatory, it would effectively eliminate the physical presence standard established in Quill. Therefore, under an economic nexus standard, taxpayers would be required to collect  more...

Employee Retaliation: Supreme Court Update ...nt court decisions recognize retaliation claims in nearly all areas of employment law and find adverse actions in a variety of circumstances, beyond demotion and termination, for purposes of upholding such claims. Most significantly, the U.S. Supreme Court recently determined in CBOCS West, Inc. v. Humphries, 128 S.Ct. 1951 (2008) that employees can bring retaliation claims under Section 1981,  more...

Differentiated Instruction: Striving to Reach and Teach All Learners ...allenge of educating students who differ in their readiness, interests and learning needs. They are supposed to deliver a set of standards, which may overwhelm some students while leaving others unchallenged and unmotivated. What can you do to help meet the needs of all students? In this teleconference, you will get an overview of differentiated instruction and explore ways in which you can use  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...ontractor in today's construction industry faces unique challenges and concerns - from dealing with a bid process that can lock in a bidding subcontractor without any written agreement, to subcontractor form contracts that are written largely, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...ally changed the residential real estate market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of foreclosures. In response, mortgage  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations ...all forms of community associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to be convinced of the  more...

Construction Project Closeout: Is Your Customer Satisfied? nMake sure your customer is satisfied at project completion - register for this thorough teleconference today. You'll learn the proactive strategies you need to make sure project closeout goes smoothly and you're not spending the final days dealing with claims and complaints. n nOur expert will give you tips on establishing a bulletproof closeout checklist, handling move coordination and dealing  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...