Application Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules BenefitsThe OFCCP has further clarified the long awaited definition of an Internet applicant and the revised guidance gives employers additional direction and assistance into this new and growing area of employment issues. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This teleconference will review the new and expanded OFCCP  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ...ges and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt collection industry. This teleconference will assist you to understand how the statute is being interpreted and applied by the courts to the new technology available to the industry. Credit and collection managers, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, accounting  more...

Current Issues in H-1B Visas ...ed guidance on current H-1B trends, new labor conditional application procedures and H-1B visa issuance will be provided. Special attention will be given to changes in H-1B employment with common scenarios outlined. The teleconference will also present strategies for compliance with H-1B rules and regulations. Human resource managers, personnel managers, payroll and benefits professionals,  more...

Qualified Retirement Plans Eligibility and Vesting Tips and Traps for the Unwary BenefitsThis teleconference will familiarize you with the general rules of eligibility and vesting. It will also assist you with specifically interpreting the provisions of your own plans and introduce you to a variety of options in order to make sure you know what you have and have what you want. In addition, although many provisions appear to be straightforward, the practical application of  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...ncluding new requirements for the information in a permit application and in public notices. This teleconference will describe the new rules, explain the most important changes from the old rules and give you practical tips on complying with the new approach to compensatory mitigation - a must for developers, consultants and attorneys in the field. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

Battle of the Forms: Back to the Basics and Recent Developments ... the forms under UCC 2-207, with a focus on the practical application of the rule. We will discuss the steps necessary to gather the facts crucial to the analysis, walk through the analysis from different perspectives, and discuss significant majority and minority views throughout the U.S. and how the results may differ under the varying approaches. We will also briefly discuss alternative  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...nderwater funds'). Learn how new spending rules requiring application of the seven factors of prudence change the legal landscape for all nonprofit institutions. Learn how to draft around UPMIFA, conform to the new legal requirements and deal with the new and very different auditing requirements for financial statement preparation. Learn how to modify or eliminate outmoded and wasteful  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...ransportation engineer or planner to assist in successful application of various access management techniques. In a brief review of the history of access management, you will quickly understand the basics of what access management is, the benefit of successful techniques, and a look at current and future advancements based on real-life projects. Through access design and development you will be  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals BenefitsWhether you prepare United States estate (and generation skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference introduces you to the process and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of the  more...

Skip Tracing: Three Types of Skips BenefitsIt's true that anyone can do skip-tracing - but to do it properly, you need to know more than the raw mechanics. At this teleconference you'll learn the practical techniques you can use to finally find who you're looking for. You'll get insider secrets from a renowned skip-tracing expert. Discover the no-nonsense tools you need to perform database searches, get valuable information and  more...

Statement of Work (SOW) Contract Fundamentals ...and failure, whether it be a project, a contract, a grant application or a proposal. Success is in the details of the statement of work. Without it, you can't compete or communicate. Those who have managed contracted work know that poorly written statements of work can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added expense. In this  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...lination and then apply these principles to some specific application problems. Our faculty will review examples of successful installations as well as problems encountered and countermeasures. You'll learn about the use of newer, energy-efficient membranes and how they can improve water quality at lower cost. You will learn about potential pitfalls and get suggestions on how to avoid these  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...ion failures and techniques used to avoid failures by the application of best practices. There are well-established engineering principles for the design and maintenance of stable slopes. This teleconference summarizes practices to overcome challenges to enhance slope stability. Many engineers are faced with challenges to protect against the potential for slope failure. Indicators include  more...

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single Family Homes BenefitsIn today's environment, many purchasers of condominium units and homesites are trying to back out of their purchases. Learn how to keep your hard-earned condominium unit sales and single-family home sales from slipping away. Many condominium developers and home builders who are subject to the federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act do not understand how to comply, or perhaps  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...nergy savings is possible for nearly every electric motor application but there are obstacles to buying and installing a higher efficiency motor. Practical considerations of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life  more...

Water Supply and Groundwater Well Design ...onference will discuss several of these studies and their application to improving the long term operation and performance of wells. Finally, this program will give examples of actual projects that illustrate the performance problems discussed and the implementation of solutions that helped address the specific performance issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze well design  more...

Revenue Recognition Standards and Policies BenefitsThe teleconference is intended to accomplish two things: 1. To review current accounting guidance for revenue recognition with an emphasis on, in my experience, two contentious revenue recognition issues - multiple element arrangements and accounting for sales incentives; and 2. An introduction to two new standards on revenue recognition that will affect the accounting for multiple element  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...he specific understanding of the differing laws and their application under differing situations when issuing title reports with lien priority determinations. Their analysis could be either exposing homeowner associations to erroneous litigation, or neglecting to include IRS liens in foreclosure actions when such liens could otherwise be foreclosed. When an IRS income tax lien appears on record  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets BenefitsThis teleconference will provide an overview and general principles of the law and legal theories related to protecting competitive business interests and confidential business information - one of the fastest growing areas of intellectual property law outside of traditional patent, copyright and trademark concerns. You'll learn about covenants not to compete, nonsolicitation agreements,  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ...ality's general authority to adopt form-based provisions, application and approval processes, and the treatment of nonconforming structures in a form-based district. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives: - You will  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements BenefitsThis teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice: Social Security disability offsets and the Medicare secondary payer statute. Anyone who represents claimants, employers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You  more...

Implications of Scott v. Harris on Police Vehicle Pursuits and Beyond ...rically emphasized that district courts 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  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining - Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...nic document each of us creates and edits. Every computer application and platform we use also generates metadata. The consequences of human error are greatly magnified in the 21st century by the 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  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards ...ns on how to become more efficient and effective in their application of these standards leading to less time required to implement the standards and a greater realization on audits. Since the majority of auditors may be working with smaller businesses, this teleconference will include situations encountered with companies that have limited controls and suggestions to meet the standards in this  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules ...ules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and applying them correctly in your office is critical. This important teleconference will review the incident-to rules with detailed focus on areas where physician offices typically encounter problems  more...

Best Practices in Purchasing Software ...ting, purchasing and maintaining enterprise-wide software applications understand current best practices in licensing software and how to apply these best practices in everyday negotiations with software vendors. The teleconference will explain methods for evaluating vendors, products and service levels for licensed software over the entire life cycle of a software application. The  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits nAny 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 project  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ... teleconference will assist you in your understanding and application of the two families of documents - where they are similar and where they are different, sometimes materially so. It will highlight areas of concern and of potential modification of the various contract forms as well as aid in the selection of appropriate standard form contract documents. n nThis teleconference will provide  more...