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Do ITIL Expert Online Trainings @ QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...for 4 hours where in which you can clarify your doubts if any and tips to take the examination can be discussed and then you can take up the examination on the same day or any other day of your own choice. Training Schedules: Training Dates Timings ITIL RCV / ST Combined Programme 15 May a 19 May 2012 05 PM to 9 PM ITIL RCV / ST a Review Session 21 May or 22 May 2012 06 PM  more...

Do ITIL Expert Online Trainings From QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...for 4 hours where in which you can clarify your doubts if any and tips to take the examination can be discussed and then you can take up the examination on the same day or any other day of your own choice. Training Schedules: Training Dates Timings ITIL RCV / ST Combined Programme 15 May a 19 May 2012 05 PM to 9 PM ITIL RCV / ST a Review Session 21 May or 22 May 2012 06 PM  more...

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First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...and roles included in: o Event Management which defines any detectable or discernible occurrence that has significance for the management of the IT Infrastructure or the delivery of an IT service o Incident Management which has the capability to bring services back to normal operations as soon as possible, according to agreed service levels o Request Fulfilment which fulfils a request  more...

Assessing a Client's Risk for Violence BenefitsInstitutions such as hospitals, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and courts are frequently faced with the question of whether and under what circumstances an individual should be released to the community when the person has some history of violence toward others. There is often a dilemma of balancing risk to the public with respecting the civil rights of an individual  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ...a prime contract that has a contractor performing without any partners. Even large defense contractors with an extensive library of forms, however, can fall victim to certain traps that can lurk in the subcontract. Failure to comply with legal requirements, provide true and correct certifications, or negotiate adequate protection of one's interests can not only impact company bottom lines, but  more...

Wage and Hour Update: Overtime Concerns With Mobile Devices ...tations for 24/7 access to employees is now the norm for many industries as new technologies allow work to be done virtually anywhere at any time. Serious questions have emerged about how employers should limit, monitor and compensate remote work hours. Recent litigation trends also show that compensation for time worked away from the office during nontraditional hours is coming under increased  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...ions of dollars of employment taxes each year - more than any other source of revenue. Form 941 and related forms lie at the heart of the IRS's employment tax collection system. Much of the administrative burden under that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference  more...

Demolition and Asset Recovery Fundamentals ...s environmental and economical climate has brought about many challenges in how businesses and developers are approaching demolition projects. Power generators needing to update their plants to abide by new emissions standards are finding that shutting down and rebuilding are more financially advantageous than retrofitting existing systems. Smelters are faced with the same concerns along with  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...Any proposed project involving wetlands or other waters of the United States is likely to require some type of permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the federal agency responsible for regulating impacts to wetlands, the Corps' regulations and the permit process can represent a significant part of a project's development. The identification of wetlands or other waters on a  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...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 obligations may have some very significant financial ramifications such as attorney personal liability as supported by the 3rd Circuit decision in U.S. v. Harris, or an insurer  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...any electronic patient information should attend this live audio conference 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  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...case study in a business school textbook. The absence of any conflict of interest is a prerequisite to achieving the professional integrity, objectivity, and independence required by various rules regulating the professional conduct of an accountant. Rules from many sources govern the professional conduct of an accountant. Federal and state legislatures, Federal and state governmental agencies  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...duct on time, on budget and at client's expectation. For many construction projects in today's competitive marketplace, completing on time and on budget is challenging. Scope creep is a term used in the construction industry to define the inevitable tendency of projects to expand beyond their original intent and is often described as a cause for construction projects experiencing cost and  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant BenefitsThe federal government is the country's biggest 'tenant' by far, if not in the world. In both strong and not-so-strong economic times, the federal government is always in the market for new or replacement space ranging from state of the art office space to simple warehousing requirements. When the commercial real estate market is in the doldrums, the federal government is always still  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ...ten the need for a deliberate review and consideration of any work place programs assembled to reduce health care costs by encouraging employees to lose weight. The speaker's discussion of employee wellness programs targeting weight reduction or obesity will analyze this issue within its broader context and potential legal implications. This live audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Getting Closer to Perfect: Tips to Help Paralegals Write Effective Emails and Memos BenefitsThis live audio conference will look at some key legal writing concepts applicable to a variety of documents that paralegals draft on a regular basis, including emails, memoranda and discovery. Good legal writing is a skill that can be learned, and comes through practice and multiple drafts. Attend this program and receive a basic review of grammar and other writing strategies, dispel some  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services ...any business. It is important that you use the tools and tips available in QuickBooks to get your business's cash flowing quickly. This live audio conference will help you to learn how to optimize your cash flow by properly utilizing QuickBooks for the customer cycle, setting preferences, using reports and tools, and preparing customer and collection letters. After watching this audio  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs BenefitsCreating a successful internship program is not as simple as identifying and assigning appropriate projects and requiring interns to shadow your employees. An internship can be a wonderful opportunity for the participant to learn about a business, organization, or industry. Organizations that maintain internship programs must be mindful, however, that they must comply with several federal  more...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? BenefitsDo you know that medical record custodians may be violating a patient's privacy protections without even knowing it in responding to requests for a patient's health information that contain substance abuse and mental health information? Do you know that you may need to withhold mental health and substance abuse records, even in responding to a records subpoena? Learn more about these  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...incorrectly filed documents could simply be re-filed, and any changes to previously written documentation were oftentimes clear and obvious. With an EHR, making changes can be both too difficult and too easy, depending on the changes desired. A simple mistake in data entry may be nearly impossible to remove, and changes that may be improper, such as changes in diagnosis or condition after the  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...for inappropriate behavior and potentially expose the company to liability well past the New Year. This live audio conference will help you understand the possible sources of trouble and see options for assisting the company to navigate the potential minefield of a holiday party. We will also explore the considerations any employer should examine when deciding whether to serve alcohol at its  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ... of whether tax-exemption is a worthy federal subsidy for any type of tax-exempt organization, proper governance and accountability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for improved tax-exemption compliance. Much is made  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...at remarkable discounts. Unfortunately, it also has left many companies struggling and in need to modify their outstanding debt. Many large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike. In this live audio conference, we will discuss a myriad of issues, including rules  more...

Holding Effective Sales Meetings ...s are at a loss as to how to hold a great sales meeting. Many think that it is a session of complaints and not really that productive. This live audio conference will give you the knowledge and skills to help you run the MOST EFFECTIVE sales meeting ever. It takes away the secret tricks-there aren't any, and applies logic to the process. This live audio conference is designed for sales  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities ...any new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited partnerships; (iv) limited liability limited  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...g unclaimed wages properly, you could be placing your company at risk for huge audit assessments, significant interest accumulations, and civil and criminal penalties. If your company issues any type of employment checks whether it be wages, bonuses, deferred compensation, employee commissions, etc., it is your responsibility to ensure that your company is holding unclaimed wages properly and  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...nancial statements can be thought of as a report card for any business. They provide both a historical and current perspective on the health of an organization, as well as offer indications of future performance. They offer management, creditors, prospective investors and various other users a means to judge the financial performance of an organization. The speaker will discuss the various  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...any governmental employer with other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB 43  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...any employers still do not put the necessary amount of thought into requests for references - whether they are on the requesting or responding end. Responding to such requests can be fraught with potential pitfalls and could expose an employer to legal liability from both ends (i.e., from the current/former employee and from the requesting entity). On the other hand, given these issues, it is  more...

Strategies to Overcome the Presumption of Guilt ...any criminal defense attorney is convincing jurors from the beginning of the case that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and that the burden of proof is on the prosecution, not the defendant. Constant publicity in the media, and in political campaigns, about the necessity to 'crack-down on crime' makes this more of a challenge than ever. Prosecutors often make the  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ...s a state's most significant health care expense and, in many instances, one of its largest budgetary items. It is the health insurer of last resort for children and the economically disadvantaged. The recent economic downturn has caused shortfalls to many states' overall budgets. Under recently enacted health care reform legislation the Medicaid program and its projected budgetary shortfalls  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...try. Some owners and developers use the AIA forms without any changes and many others have developed their own standard set of revisions to the forms. However they are used, an understanding of the AIA forms and how they allocate risk is essential for anyone negotiating, drafting, interpreting, arbitrating or litigating construction contracts based on the AIA format. This 90-minute audio  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ...For example, can an employer fire such an employee before any charges have been the subject of a formal trial? Alternatively, can the employee be suspended for such an offense and if so, is it justifiable to do so with or without pay? Because more and more employers are finding themselves faced with this dilemma, this audio conference will discuss the legal limits on what you can do when faced  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ... proceed in this challenging area is a critical skill for any commercial professional in New York today. This audio conference will take you through the steps of foreclosing a commercial loan in New York and discuss real world issues and problems that often arise. A special section will address some emerging trends, such as the enforcement of so called 'bad boy guaranties,' and will conclude  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update ...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 conference because DUI is the offense your personal  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...nefitsPublic and private educational facilities receiving any federal monetary assistance (and, arguably, other forms of aid) are obligated to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This comprehensive statute imposes a number of obligations on such recipients of federal aid regarding disabled students and employees. An educational facility's failure to comply with Section  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation BenefitsA state's ability to impose taxes on a multistate business is limited by nexus standards rooted in the U.S. Constitution. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed its longstanding rule and held in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. In today's economy, however, states are continuing to push nexus limits farther than ever  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution ...er than 30 percent of hiring managers nationwide have had any real training in applicant interviewing skills (a fact supported by a University of Chicago research study concluding that basing a hiring decision on an interview is only 8 percent more successful than if you had just flipped a coin). Exacerbating the situation old school behavioral interviewing techniques are no longer effective  more...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls on Construction Projects: The Three Ds (Dollars, Delay and Defects) ...thods - will provide new tools for avoiding old problems. Anyone who has worked on the design or construction of a project of any size over the past ten years, or expects to do so in the next five years, needs to be aware of what problems to expect and how to prepare for them. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss your dollars and how they are properly earned and spent. - You will  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ...wing the laws, following your ethics and without breaking any debt collection laws? In this audio conference, 'Using Social Media in Collections,' you will learn how you can use social media websites and new technology to maintain a good customer base, keep good paying customers on track, and find and collect from past due customers. Learn how these popular websites can improve your  more...

Boundary Law Issues ...erview of conceptual boundary issues without reference to any particular jurisdiction. Topics include survey issues, legal theories used to establish boundaries and a discussion of a sample agreement. The teleconference will provide you with some general concepts to allow review of the issues specific to your area with greater economy. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe how to  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...equirements on employers. We will discuss these rules and any legal impediments to phased retirement arrangements. In addition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker status/classification. If you have older workers in your employee population or are considering a phased  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures Into Writing ...bundantly 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 how to document your procedures,  more...

Land Use Law Update ...ly manner - are critical steps to the ultimate success of any development or activity. A review of several key land use issues relating to federal land use laws, alternative energy and the ever-evolving law on governmental takings of property will be discussed. Additionally, you will receive an update on recent land use decisions having far-reaching effects. We will offer practical and  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...sident Obama's administrative initiatives - a rollout of many campaign promises. Unions played a vital role in the 2008 elections and they continue to have a large voice in upcoming Congressional elections this fall. While most of the country has been focused on health care reform, 2011 could prove to be a pivotal year for union activity. What businesses may not be aware of, are many proposed,  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages ...A taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or noncash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages subject to the FICA tax. This teleconference will examine the importance of determining whether wages are not FICA wages. You will learn about the various wages that are not considered FICA wages, and how to classify those non-FICA  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ... a large number of environments and situations. Just like any technology, it's a matter of understanding its strengths and weaknesses. Organizations that understand these issues help information workers through training and support to maximize the value of Microsoft Access while supporting the inevitable evolution of some Microsoft Access applications to a more professional and robust platform.  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs ...cations are, without question, critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for addressing your  more...

Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Plans BenefitsClients spend a lifetime building financial security for their retirement, often with the desire to pass the assets on to their family or charity rather than loose it to the cost of long-term care. Whether at home, assisted living or nursing home care, the cost can be staggering. When is the purchase of long-term care insurance appropriate for a client? How can the client control the  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act ...erence will help you understand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will also address the sometimes confusing rescission rules and ways of protecting against potential rescission claims. This teleconference is critical for anyone who often faces a TILA violation or claim and must determine  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ...nformation will be presented that will be of interest for any team member. We will talk about some new developments in BIM contract language that you may have heard about, as well as what legal issues may be real and what may just be excuses. When we talk about the tools and the processes, we will explore some costs and benefits of BIM throughout the team. We will talk through a couple project  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ... accessed social networks at least once per day at work; many of them did so for an hour or more per week. Despite these numbers and the risks inherent in employees using social networking tools, such as harassment, dissemination of trade secret information and lost productivity, employers have been slow to adopt and disseminate policies for appropriate usage of these websites. Thus, employees  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...prevalence of electronic communication and the ability of anyone with a web browser to download - for 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  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...any business. Payments from customers are the major source 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  more...

The FLSA Comp Time Controversy ...sed with flex time and this teleconference will eliminate any confusion on this topic. The old rule for comp time was that the employee had the right to use accrued compensatory time as the employee saw fit subject only to the limited right of the employer to deny an unduly disruptive request. However, recent court decisions have restricted the ability of the employees to control when they use  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...any commercial landlords are experiencing increasingly high default and vacancy rates while the value of their assets is, in many jurisdictions, plummeting. The Congressional Oversight Panel recently released its Commercial Real Estate Losses and the Risk to Financial Stability report confirming many industry experts' fears of a looming commercial real estate crisis. The report warns of a wave  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...ims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in 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  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...cient coverage to provide for a defense and indemnity for any settlement or judgment. This teleconference will provide you with insight into common issues and trends that arise during a claim for D O liability insurance coverage. It will open with a discussion of the landscape of directors' and officers' liability, including the common allegations and recent claims trends brought in the wake of  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...h to take treated domestic water for their operations. In any shared well situation, it is important for the well users to understand and properly document such matters, as well as ownership, responsibility for maintenance, repair and operation, costs sharing, limitations on use of water from the well and access. This teleconference will address these and other points that should be included in  more...

Conducting Background Checks BenefitsAn ever increasing number of employers are recognizing the benefits that can be derived from conducting background checks on both current and prospective employees. While background checks can be an effective tool for weeding out questionable employees, legal limitations on how such checks can be performed (and how the resulting data discovered can be used) must be understood or otherwise  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...nder what circumstances is the lawyer entitled to recover any fees or expenses from its subsequent judgment in a contingent fee representation? How should you document your withdrawal? This informative 90-minute teleconference will cover the full range of issues and identify best practices and potential checklists for considerations. It is something no lawyer can afford to miss, whether you are  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say BenefitsBankruptcy is a specialized practice quite different than typical litigation. In general litigation, secrecy and limited disclosures are the norm. However, the filing of a bankruptcy and one's involvement in it, either as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy  more...

CERCLA Liability Update ...itsConventional wisdom (and EPA policy) has provided that any person shipping hazardous materials 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  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ... 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 understand the requirements of the PRC and have adequate procedures in place to ensure compliance. This teleconference will focus on issues relating to the GSA price reduction  more...

Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? ...cial networking site are places to interact with peers in any manner they choose. Entries on these sites are typically not meant for employers to view. Employers tell anecdotes of avoiding serious mistakes by using these tools. Conversely, some job applicants feel they have been denied opportunities unfairly by employers or recruiters snooping on social websites, and viewing materials out of  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes ...ssing issues of contracting, jurisdiction and waivers, if any, of sovereign immunity. Individuals and entities seeking to do business with and/or contract with one or more tribes must become familiar with the laws and regulations of each tribe when preparing to engage in business with the tribe. However, there are also basic tenets of American Indian law that can be applied to all aspects of  more...

Enforcing Federal Garnishments ...us it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It will provide you with a common sense and practical guide for fulfilling the legal requirements imposed by such garnishments, including establishing protocols for the receipt, implementation and  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" ... Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms. Dixon will share how she implemented a strategic leadership and talent management initiative, expanded her  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...mployers can now easily track what employees are doing at any given time via computer usage and GPS. Employees can have their say through email, blogging, instant messaging and social networking sites. In this teleconference, we will discuss the legal and practical impact that such expressions and monitoring are having in the workplace, and how employers and courts are addressing the delicate  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...velopment of an international project in northern Spain. Many of the steps and principles involved are common to any domestic or international, commercial or industrial construction effort. To help discuss project management in remote locations, a look at six major principles, the corresponding 23 key project elements and how they were combined into a comprehensive and finance-able package will  more...

Implications of Scott v. Harris on Police Vehicle Pursuits and Beyond ...ts must consider the application of qualified immunity to any police case, including claims of excessive force. Scott v. Harris brings these two legal issues together in a case in which a police officer made a conscious decision to ram a criminal suspect's car during a police pursuit which resulted in catastrophic injuries to the driver. We will discuss the importance of this most significant  more...

Making Revisions to Closed Medical Records ...ndividual rights under HIPAA, and to know what belongs in any organization's procedures for revising closed medical records. You will also learn about issues pertaining to electronic records and revisions, including the HIPAA Security Rule and recent amendments in the 2009 stimulus package, regional health information organizations, and other health information communication and storage  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations BenefitsAs not-for-profits continue to face challenges related to raising money, they are becoming more creative in soliciting donations, resulting in more donations of noncash assets and greater restrictions on contributions received. This is occurring at the same time that there is a higher focus on the definition of fair value. Contributions of gifts and services should be measured at the fair  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...lack of direct physical presence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel will also discuss the latest legislative and case law developments, including the controversial web-based nexus statute in New York and other states. Gain practical tips for planning through safe harbors and de minimis activities. This  more...

Legal Construction Issues in Connection With Office Condominiums ...roblems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come you way, including tips on how to get a corporate loan for an office condominium. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Learning  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...ll, 547 U.S. 293 (2006), there was a common belief among many bankruptcy and probate practitioners that the so-called probate exception to federal jurisdiction served to prevent bankruptcy courts from adjudicating any matters that were related, even only slightly, to a probate estate. In giving a very narrow interpretation to the probate exception to federal jurisdiction within the context of  more...

Current ERISA Fiduciary Issues for Financial Institutions ...he regulatory environment continues to evolve, apart from any impact from the present economic climate. Our panel will give the insider's view of ERISA fiduciary issues affecting financial institutions in this new economy and evolving regulatory world. Among the topics to be covered are transactional issues for newly combined and otherwise affiliated financial institutions, ERISA issues  more...

Transitioning Special Needs Students: It Doesn't Start at 21! ...their students it is often unclear what that might be for any given student, how to find out what the student will best succeed in, and how to best prepare them for the 'real world'. This teleconference is designed to provide professionals with the information they need to enhance their students' opportunities as an adult. It addresses each aspect of the transition process and each of the seven  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...ng Objectives - You will be able to explain your exam for any adult patient with a straightforward head to toe system. - You will be able to define the most important steps in each section of the head to toe 15 minute expert exam. - You will be able to describe the most common disorders encountered by health care professionals and the key clues and symptoms to watch for to determine the need  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer BenefitsPersonal injury cases can present unique challenges 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  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology ... practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge that you need to make the right decision when it comes to new technology deployment. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, executives, business owners and  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...any employers want to increase their level of payroll tax compliance by implementing policies and procedures with respect to obtaining necessary information from new hires that is related to the processing of payroll and payroll taxes. This teleconference will assist you in evaluating your current new hire process as it relates to the completion and filing of specific payroll related forms that  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ... important in determining the long term sustainability of any habitat than the availability of water in sufficient quantity and quality. Through the ages civilizations have always sought to locate next to reliable sources of fresh water. In contemporary times the availability of water has become a major design driver and, in some cases, a limiting factor in development. As demographics continue  more...

Understanding Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9) BenefitsIn today's economy there is an unprecedented wave of retailer bankruptcies that is likely to increase over the next year. Frequently, sellers of goods to insolvent retailers end up financing, unwittingly, these bankruptcy cases. In 2005, the bankruptcy laws were amended to provide sellers of goods received by a debtor within 20 days before bankruptcy an administrative expense priority  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law ... it is easier than ever for you, your clients or your company's employees to infringe the copyrights of others. Also, with one click of a mouse, a nameless, faceless internet surfer on the other side of the world can easily infringe your rights. This teleconference helps anyone responsible for creating works or approving those works to understand the basic principles of copyright law. We will  more...

Commercial Lending Opinion Letters: Rights, Obligations and Expectations ...y for this but rarely believes that the exercise provides any benefit to the borrower. If the legal opinion is not negotiated until the end of the transaction, or if the borrower's lawyer and the lender's lawyer cannot agree on some element of the opinion, it often becomes a sticking point at the last minute, exacerbating the borrower's frustration. How should a borrower's lawyer deal with the  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ...any users of social media in your organization, and chances are you do even if you don't know it, don't miss this teleconference on the privacy and security issues that surround the use of social media by medical professionals. As more and more new physicians and other professionals enter the health care workplace, they are bringing with them the tools and technologies that they feel helps them  more...

Resolving Form 1099 Discrepancies ...conference will provide the required knowledge to correct any errors discovered in the initial filing or reporting requirements, either by the company reporting these amounts or in reply to the Internal Revenue Services' inquiry to discrepancy in the records reported to them via a CP-2100. By following the practices discussed, you and your client's business entities will avoid costly penalties  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers nSignificant changes have been made to the preparer penalty of IRC §6694 since 2007. The standard of care needed to avoid the penalty has been raised, the penalty is greater and the reach of the penalty is broader. In addition, there are various other penalties and rules of conduct you must be aware of and new guidance has been issued in several of these areas in the past year. It is imperative  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need ...re some of the most important strategic decisions made in any jury trial. Yet, often those decisions must be made with little time for reflection and based upon vague or incomplete information. This teleconference will provide you with effective techniques for eliciting, organizing and intelligently using the most complete and accurate information possible through the voir dire process.  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ...onse to our environment and yet noise rises to the top of any list of user complaints in buildings. Complaints relate to poor hearing conditions, annoyance from neighbors, inadequate privacy, noisy mechanical equipment and a plethora of other issues. This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and noise. The session will discuss the  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...face value, without question. This would be a mistake for anyone. For others it could be considered negligent and result in liability. Far too many mold assessment reports are produced by nonscientists. As a group, nonscientists often do not appreciate the limitations inherent to microbial sampling and they often fail to communicate to their clients the inherent uncertainties associated with  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program ...aging and disciplining unsafe employees on the success of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. This teleconference will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to deal with these issues. Another part of the discussion  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...constructively address the typical disputes that arise in any business relationship. You will also learn about the process of moving from negotiation of business disputes to maintaining and successfully asserting your legal remedies under a purchasing contract. The teleconference will deal with practical issues such as business continuity and contingency planning, as well as the legal  more...

The Do's and Don'ts of Telephone Monitoring ...any employers monitor or record employee telephone conversations as a routine part of doing business. This monitoring must comply not only with the federal wiretap statute, but with a variety of differing requirements imposed by state statutes. Since courts in California have changed the rules for telephone monitoring for anyone who makes a call into California and other states with mutual  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ...d inheritance tax rules. This teleconference will benefit any attorney who drafts, prepares or reviews wills, trusts and estate plans, and it's an excellent refresher course for the experienced drafting attorney. You'll get information on how other drafting attorneys are addressing certain drafting issues. For an attorney who is beginning or who only drafts occasionally, this teleconference  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...e! Whether you love it or loathe it, you can't put it off any longer. We will spend a majority of the time talking about some of the hot-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll also be prepared to take advantage of the renewed IRA charitable rollover  more...

Employee Retaliation: Supreme Court Update nThe mere mention of retaliation in the workplace today sends waves of concern throughout an employer's organization. Most recent 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  more...

Investing IRAs and Qualified Plan Rollovers in Real Estate, Franchises, Start-Ups and Other Private Investments - Techniques and nA growing number of IRA owners and recipients of qualified plan rollovers have sought to take control of their own investments by investing directly in real estate and small businesses that they may intend to manage or otherwise be personally involved in. This trend has accelerated in recent years as syndicators, entrepreneurs, private fund managers and franchisors have come to view IRAs and  more...

Recent Developments With Loan Syndications nAttend this teleconference and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to the loan syndication process. Our seasoned faculty will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about loan documentation. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing post-Lehman bankruptcy issues and other new developments. n nRegister now and you'll learn how to overcome any obstacles you  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...itical functions. n nMission critical actually refers to any enterprise that needs total continuity of operations regardless of any disruptions due to loss of grid power, severe weather, equipment failure or even routine matters such as equipment maintenance and upgrades. This teleconference will help you to ensure appropriate power reliability through an understanding of proper design and  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ... 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 and preserve its relationship with the prime contractor on its projects. In doing so, a subcontractor is  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...performance building rating systems are not legislated by any governmental entity and they are not designed to be mandatory. But thanks to an explosion of state legislation and local ordinances across the country, green building methods and requirements have now been given the force of law by inclusion and cross reference within land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. This  more...

Understanding the Rules of Legal Citations ...al prose must be given the research coordinates to locate any authority that is used to support legal propositions. Beyond the competency communicated by technically correct citations, effective use of citations can also be used as a persuasive communicative tool to direct a reader's attention to the salient portions of cited authorities and influence how the reader interprets the authority.  more...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations nMultiplaintiff, class and collective actions continue to increase. More and more employers are facing wage and hour cases and collective actions under the FLSA. Plaintiffs' counsel increasingly are relying on the benefits of Rule 23 certification to bring their wage and hour claims under applicable state wage and hour laws, bypassing the more restrictive FLSA collective action "opt-in" process.  more...

Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss nThis teleconference will bring you up to speed on issues related to hazardous occupational noise. Understand the intricacies of the effects noise exposure have on hearing. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the calculation of hearing impairment. Avoid problems down the road by getting to know state-specific workers' compensation issues. You'll gain the practical insight you need to  more...

Curbing Unauthorized Overtime ...hours their nonexempt employees work and correctly paying any required overtime premium. When unauthorized overtime occurs, labor costs skyrocket, and businesses face a budgeting nightmare. And when employees perform compensable work off the clock, the potential overtime liability for an employer can be staggering. This teleconference will help businesses understand their responsibilities with  more...