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The Meirc Conference ...he leadership development journey Organizations globally are changing at an unprecedented pace. Business leaders are finding it more and more imperative to adapt to an increasingly challenging business environment. Uncertainty and fluid market conditions are calling for new definitions of success hence new ways of developing leadership capability. Meirca ™s annual conference for 2012 is  more...

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Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales: The Evolving Case Law ...are taking increasingly aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. By exploring the growing body of judicial decisions, this live audio conference will help you  more...

Calculating the Cost of a Change ...are inevitable. That means that often-difficult negotiations of the appropriate price for the change are also inevitable. The objective of this live audio conference is to help systematically strip away the mystery, the magic, the misconceptions, and the uncertainty surrounding the pricing of changes. Contractors will learn what they must include to be made whole. Owner's will learn both what  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance ... currently undergoing an unclaimed property audit? If you are struggling to find the answer to these important compliance questions, this live audio conference is for you! Believe it or not, there are still many companies who are unfamiliar with the various state unclaimed property laws and struggle with how best to implement sufficient internal controls and reporting procedures. With an  more...

Assessing a Client's Risk for Violence ...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 and allowing them the least restrictive  more...

Effective and Strategic Use of Courtroom Objections ...ections that can be made at trial is not difficult; there are numerous how to books and resources listing permissible objections. The challenge for trial lawyers is deciding when and how to make objections - how to use the objection as part of the integrated trial theory. Just because the objection is there doesn't mean that it needs to be made. Conversely, how can you be sure you are prepared  more...

New Building Construction - Why Tilt-Up Is The Right Choice! ...amples. Once an owner selects tilt-up construction, there are some critical decisions that must be considered in the earliest stages of the project. You will learn about necessary decisions such as contractor qualifications, and also about the latest innovations in tilt-up construction as they apply to energy efficiency, LEED , and security. Finally, you will see several case studies of  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...are becoming more aggressive as falling 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  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide you with an overview of nonprofit financial statements and both external and internal nonprofit financial reporting concepts. We will focus on the primary users of nonprofit financial statements and the key differences between nonprofit and for-profit financial statements and reporting. This program will explore the fundamental accounting concepts  more...

Impact of NLRA on Nonunion Employers ...ons and rights. Additionally, although nonunion employers are not bound to or confined by a collective bargaining agreement, the implementation of certain employer policies may unintentionally (or otherwise) impact adversely upon the exercise of these federally protected rights. This live audio conference will educate nonunion employers as to their obligations to their employees, what they can  more...

Collection Techniques for Landlords ...istently. However, the lingering effects of the recession are causing landlords to reevaluate these techniques and security mechanisms. This live audio conference is designed to take a look at 'standard' collection techniques and discuss why they may not be as effective as they have been historically, to identify alternate collection techniques for landlords to utilize (with respect to both  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ...are better than one, and this is especially the case when pursuing government contract opportunities. It is 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  more...

Basel III Regulatory Update ... 2010, and the regulatory authorities of member countries are now working to implement these new requirements. The U.S. bank regulatory agencies have expressed strong support for the Basel III Accords. However, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contain requirements for regulatory capital that are not completely consistent with the Basel III Accord. This live audio  more...

Taking and Defending Effective Depositions ...d key witnesses often takes the place of the trial. Cases are evaluated and often settled based on information obtained at depositions. You will learn the fundamental concepts involved in taking and defending depositions. Included in this live audio conference are tips on how to prepare for a deposition as well as solutions to common problems that often arise. You will also learn techniques on  more...

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint ...e employees sit through bullet-riddled presentations that are boring, uninspiring and worse, don't get the message across. Attend this live audio conference and learn how to use several techniques that will engage and excite your audience without using bullet point after bullet point. You will learn how visual metaphors, targeted animation techniques and careful placement of graphics will turn  more...

Writing Scripts That Sell ...ves, 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. Steve Schiffman, one of the  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...are common in business and take many forms. When the customer is the Federal Government however, companies often try to squeeze these relationships into their standard purchase orders and performance 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  more...

Amending Tax Return Errors and Misstatements ...tically correct, be proactive and amend the return if you are aware of substantial errors before the IRS contacts you. On both personal and business returns, amendments occur due to changes in total income or deductions and credits whether or not they were originally forgotten or overlooked. Join this informative live audio conference to gain insight as to the IRS regulations of amending  more...

Form 990 Survival Guide - the Form, Unrelated Business Income (UBI) Tax Issues and Practical Solutions ...ns utilized by leading practitioners in the field. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to IRS audit activity and sophisticated contributor analysis, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an accurate, informative and  more...

Environmental Issues and Agriculture ...ts for a significant portion of the U.S. economy and land area, and is subject to a growing list of environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; Endangered Species Act; and  more...

Demolition and Asset Recovery Fundamentals ...ht 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 rising cost in raw materials and the energy  more...

The Hazards of Overlooked Property Interests: The Relationship Between Intellectual Property and Estate Planning ...area of the law, and businesses, along with individuals, are using intellectual property interests to start, grow and value their businesses. After the patent, trademark or copyright application is filed, most individuals and businesses think they are done with the process; however, some often overlooked interests - estate planning issues - can present significant problems in the future. A  more...

Understanding and Addressing Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Adolescents and Young Adults ...are high in community populations of adolescents and young adults. Despite its prevalence, NSSI often goes undetected by parents, school official and medical and mental health professionals. Although most often undertaken without suicidal intent, NSSI is potent risk factor for suicidality and can be frightening for those unfamiliar with its function in community populations of youth. This  more...

Electronic Contracts: Best Practices and Legal Implications ...ronic contracts continues to change. While such contracts are now widely used, certain issues remain unsettled, including unilateral modification of contracts and attribution of electronic signatures to a particular user for enforceability issues. Jason Epstein and William Norton will provide solutions to some of these issues based on recent case law. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Asbestos Cement Pipe Condition Assessment and Optimum Replacement Methodology ...nt pipe mains in North America water distribution systems are reaching the end of their anticipated service life. With costs for replacement in the multi-million dollars per mile, distribution system managers must determine where to focus limited funds and how to optimize mainline replacement. This live audio conference provides distribution system operators with tools to determine the actual  more...

Internet Strategies and Best Practices for Nonprofits ...are struggling to make sense of the Internet as a way to improve communications and results with donors and clients. Ever since the introduction of social-media tools like Facebook and Twitter , keeping up with the pace of change on the Internet, and optimizing your nonprofit's presence in these areas, is an ongoing challenge. To make matters worse, the way people understand and interact with  more...

Current Issues in Revocable Living Trusts ...are a foundation of many estate plans. The use of a revocable living trust generally provides for a confidential distribution of family wealth without required court interference and also allows for assets to avoid probate in most jurisdictions. Using a revocable living trust allows for planning in the event of incapacity without having to formally declare a person incompetent and without  more...

When The Military Comes Home: USERRA, VEVRRA, FMLA, COBRA & More ... including our actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, employers are faced with an unprecedented level of impact of military service on the workplace. What must an employer do when an employee gets orders to be activated? Do you have to hold the job open? What if it's an employee's family member with the orders - what are an employer's obligations then? Do you need to track veterans who apply for  more...

Social Security Benefits: Is It Worth It to Delay? ...ntly been published about the collapse of the system. But are those predictions really warranted? This live audio conference will take you from the beginning of Social Security to the present day and probable future. From the eligibility requirements and the exact procedure for the determination of benefits, to a discussion of taking or delaying benefits early. Explanation of how spousal  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ... This live audio conference will enable you to ensure you are satisfying the Davis-Bacon Act when competing for and performing federal public works contracts. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify contract provisions that implicate the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to recognize the potential consequences of noncompliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance ...ift differentials, and certain other forms of premium pay are inconsistent with and can invalidate an employer's use of fluctuating workweek methodology. This live audio conference will provide an in-depth discussion of the 'fluctuating workweek,' explore its legal and regulatory foundation, and examine whether and to what extent the DOL's latest regulatory pronouncement is likely to receive  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...are the days that nurses and other health care providers hand-wrote cryptic notes on essay paper-like chart pages that rarely were ever looked at again. Long gone, also, are the days that physicians would only look at labs, reports and other physician's notes, expecting the nurse to call to the physician's attention anything important about the patient so they didn't have to read nurses' notes.  more...

Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA ... an accounting requirement often appear to be and perhaps are in conflict. This live audio conference will review these requirements and attempt to provide useful guidance in reconciling the accounting standards and the law, with a particular emphasis on how to report expenditures from so-called underwater funds. The program will review the two sets of requirements, and help you better  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits ...l employment practices become more obvious, organizations are increasingly turning to HR audits to help them align human resource management with business objectives, to measure the impact and results of HR activities, to assist in performing due diligence and to help ensure compliance. To help you improve the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this live audio conference reviews and  more...

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation ...easing interest in fraud, waste and abuse heightens 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  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ...layed a central role in the health reform debate. Health care reform clearly demonstrates the desire of Congress and the President to encourage wellness programs and healthy lifestyles to control the cost of health insurance. Much of their interest is based on success stories from the private sector. Despite regulatory uncertainties, rising health insurance costs have led more employers than  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...ement and giving attention to the detail necessary to prepare flawless easement documents. This live audio conference will help lawyers and industry personnel who deal with easements to better understand the principles applicable to drafting and preparation of easements. The speakers will cover all aspects of easement preparation, from the parties involved to the necessary formalities to ensure  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals ...ation support team. Often paralegals and legal assistants are held responsible for the work flow related to litigation support. Paralegal education has been changing over the years to include litigation support practices; although faculty applies direct professional lessons to the coursework and graduates are prepared to enter their chosen careers; the day to day work flow relating to  more...

Boilerplate Contract Terms: Yes, They Really Matter ...terms, the provisions toward the end of the contract that are often left to the lawyers, that are not heavily negotiated, but that matter most when things go wrong. The program will also discuss damages and warranty provisions, choice of law and forum clauses, arbitration clauses and many of the other contract terms that usually do not get the attention they need and deserve. This live audio  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...rangements, employees to whom lodging or other facilities are furnished and employees in certain other categories present special requirements that you need to be aware of. Technology has made recordkeeping easier, but it has also placed upon the employer the added task of accurately reflecting the time that employees 'work' when they are not physically in the office. This live audio conference  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...ousing Act. We will focus on specific building types that are required to comply, safe harbors and practical application of the design and construction requirements. The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program. At the end of this  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ...y many project opponents who grasp the regulatory process are adept at identifying inconsistencies in the implementation of the delineation process. This live audio conference helps the regulated community understand the importance of an accurate and defensible delineation and how it affects the lifecycle of a project. The audio conference begins with a discussion of wetland ecology that will  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...e financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this audio conference will contribute to your confidence and peace of mind on your next project. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain procurement of construction services. - You will be able to review basic concepts in construction contracting. -  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...ntroducing you to the field or filling in the gaps if you are already working in the industry. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss how jurisdiction is determined. - You will be able to identify what goes in the application and why. - You will be able to describe what is involved in evaluating the permit application. - You will be able to review the statement of findings and  more...

UCC Article 9 Update ...experience, the case law is developing, and practitioners are beginning to identify issues not contemplated by the original drafting committee. As a result, a Joint Review Committee was formed and has recommended changes to Article 9 that are expected to be approved this summer. In addition to learning about the proposed changes we will review significant cases, including those that serve as  more...

Flexible Spending Accounts ...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 live audio conference is designed for human  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Administrative Law Research ...e for some of this material, but is not a one stop access area to everything a researcher could need in tracking down a regulation or decision. This live audio conference establishes a context for how administrative rules are created, what publications are authoritative, and how they may be located in print and online. The audio conference also explains strategies for finding and updating  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...ted students in grades Pre-K through 12. These techniques are real-world, practical methods, not more theory that doesn't help remedy the problems. These methods are so new that they're not included in your training. These lively, attention-grabbing approaches will provide you with an arsenal of surprisingly different, problem-stopping solutions that are designed to work when conventional  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...ers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...ers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...ves. The approaches offered in this live audio conference are useful to anyone wanting to enhance the effectiveness of their interview and behavioral analyses techniques. These procedures can be applied to interrogations, depositions, assessments, trail testimony and other forms of information gathering. This audio conference also offers the benefit of recent research in nonverbal behavioral  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...ves. The approaches offered in this live audio conference are useful to anyone wanting to enhance the effectiveness of their interview and behavioral analyses techniques. These procedures can be applied to interrogations, depositions, assessments, trail testimony and other forms of information gathering. This audio conference also offers the benefit of recent research in nonverbal behavioral  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...to 42 USC Section 1395y(b)(2), commonly known as the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Medicare may not make payment for medical benefits where payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under a workers' compensation law or plan of the United States or a state, or under an automobile or liability insurance policy or plan (including a self-insured plan), or under no fault  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...al changes in commerce, politics, and now, banking. Banks are being forced to adapt to changes created by social media. Specifically, banks must consider the implementation of social media in order to meet the needs of consumers. However, due to regulatory, reputation and other risks, adoption of social media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...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 the disruption of  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals ...current procurement office and how purchase order systems are used. The topics covered will give the beginner an understanding of basic purchasing processes and how to avoid common mistakes. The experienced professional and manager will be able to discuss interactively and share their experiences and ask questions to enhance their current operations with fresh ideas. Today's fast paced demands  more...

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...inal regulations effective as of May 24, 2011, ADA claims are skyrocketing. A great many of the burgeoning claims concern matters formerly called mental disabilities and which are now called intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities, which may include the ability to think, concentrate, communicate, interact with others and disorders including e.g., major depressive, post-traumatic  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...tion. 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 enforcement penalties are both increased, especially in  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...ultimately involve programming techniques but most macros are developed by recording the way you use standard Excel commands. This live audio conference will show you how to create macros and give you examples of various macros that handle large amounts of information and interact with multiple files. You will also see how to activate a macro with commands, buttons, keystrokes, or pictures.  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...ns of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor is issuing interpretations that are apparently aimed at helping plaintiffs in these matters. One area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...ns of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor is issuing interpretations that are apparently aimed at helping plaintiffs in these matters. One area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices ...e use of E-Verify. Additionally, many federal contractors are also required to use the system. Join us as we discuss state and federal mandates requiring use of E-Verify. A wide range of E-Verify procedures and issues will also be highlighted, including registration processes, nonconfirmation procedures and tips for compliance. This live audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry ...funding, new tools, and a heightened focus on the health care industry by civil and criminal law enforcement authorities means that investigations are not what they used to be. Learn more about what areas enforcement authorities are focusing on, where the big and small cases are being brought, how to deal with law enforcement's new tools, and how best to prepare yourself and your company to  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules ...ces that waste significant costs. Learn how the new rules are being applied in practice, and the significant impact they have on discovery into communications between lawyers and experts and drafts of expert reports, among other areas. This live audio conference also will discuss whether the new rules, as intended, will allow parties and lawyers to dispense with the process of employing  more...

Ethics for Paralegals ...sponsibilities and professional obligations of paralegals are impacted by various ethical considerations and rules. Since paralegals face the same ethical issues that attorneys encounter, paralegals should have an understanding of the appropriate, professional and ethical requirements of attorneys. The more paralegals know about the ethical responsibilities of attorneys, the more problems they  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...eals and reality of mixed use as the preferred urban form are still in their relative infancy as part of the 21st century development vocabulary. Ironically, the ideals behind the tremendous push for this development form reference the urban fabric of our oldest cities. The driving factors behind the attraction to the mixed use model include current trends and attitudes toward a more urban  more...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled ...are a continuing and significant expense to employers. This live audio conference will address who is eligible for workers' compensation benefits, how these benefits are calculated and what employee benefits may be offset with the payments of workers' compensation, and most important, how to resolve or settle a claim without creating additional liability for the employer. Issues covered include  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ... and filing Form 706. The program will cover which assets are subject to tax, the available deductions and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide you with a working understanding of how the estate tax works and proper reporting. The audio conference will discuss the temporary changes added by the 2010 Tax Act and  more...

Economic Development Financing Update ...alities that have not planned for the current environment are experiencing a worse impact than those that have. We think the most immediate concern is reduced revenue and support from state government. The subject of this live audio conference will be on defining and describing effective economic development plans that fit the current circumstances. While this presentation will cover the  more...

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA ...are confronted with various issues related to intermittent leave under FMLA. This live audio conference will help front line personnel identify and handle intermittent leave issues. The program will address the legal and human resources issues confronted by employers and provide practical steps and procedures for employers to follow. This live audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...maximize the value they receive for their capital dollars are looking to more collaborative project delivery approaches to deliver their capital construction projects. This live audio conference will help those responsible for evaluating and selecting the most appropriate project delivery method. This will begin with an understanding of the basic fundamental project delivery approaches with a  more...

Health Savings Accounts ...plan. It will also review current studies on whether HSAs are achieving the goal of reducing total health care costs through consumerism. Focusing on the final comparability rules for employer contributions and updates on the new contribution limits and IRS guidelines, it will explore new design opportunities for employers considering how to implement a successful HSA program. This live audio  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ...are many recent issues affecting the importance of uniform, accurate and effective water utility auditing. The largest urban growth areas of the United States are in the southwestern portion of the country, including Phoenix, Las Vegas and southern California. Water resources available to the areas are fully allocated and becoming more expensive to obtain and deliver. In addition, these areas  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs Benefits Effective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value ...r, too often customers discover that those service levels are being achieved with reports showing 'green' while the service itself feels 'red.' In these situations, customers often find that those service levels: measure the wrong aspects of the services; are defined too vaguely to be enforced; cannot be measured using available tools; or contain exceptions and exclusions that make the results  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...are at historic levels. New businesses counseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders.  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ... don't discuss charitable planning with your clients, you are forfeiting potential business to your competitors. Charitable remainder trusts help your clients combine their estate, tax and financial planning with their charitable dreams. This live audio conference will explain how you can implement charitable remainder trusts for your existing and future clients. We will focus on identifying  more...

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals ... is more critical than it ever has been before. Not only are data volumes skyrocketing, but judges are increasingly focused on evaluating parties' e-discovery efforts from preservation through to production. Indeed, the discovery stage of a matter often determines the outcome of the case, driving the parties toward settlement or trial. In light of these developments, the role of paralegals and  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships ...king 'the sale'? Is there more? As a sales person there are usually four steps in the relationship and each of these stages gives the seller deeper insight into the mind of the buyer. It is vital that in today's highly competitive world of sales, that the representative be prepared with as much ammunition as possible. This is not to say that the seller is the only one in charge of the  more...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell ...of internet marketing. Effectively communicating what you are selling is crucial to your success, yet the typical real estate agent is still running their business as they did 20 years ago, with brief, and not descriptive ad copy. Many real estate professionals are simply at a loss for words (literally) when it comes to writing effective ad copy that sells. This live audio conference will take  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...ited States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for properly complying with NEPA. Thus, there are many mistakes in  more...

Incoterms 2010 Fundamentals ...are global shipping terms to define each party's responsibilities for the movement of goods. This live audio conference is a must-attend event for importers and exporters. We will review the purpose of Incoterms and what has changed since Incoterms 2000. We will cover each Incoterm in detail and its definitions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each term, so that you can make the  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...gainst claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the proper filing of a proof, including when and where, the content and the required supporting documentation. This live audio conference will address all of these issues thereby enabling every practitioner to understand how to assess or analyze the initial question of whether to file a  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...ancial crisis and recession appears to be over, but where are we in terms of current market conditions for various property types and how does this relate to the valuation process? What is an evaluation versus an appraisal and what impact might they have on the lending community and appraisal industry? What are key issues in appraisals and ways of looking at risk? This live audio conference  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ... this challenge while following debt collection laws that are outdated and don't cover new technology or ways of communication? Attend this audio conference and learn what types of online collection tools are available, how to use them and how not to use them. Learn how the Internet can improve your collections; common mistakes made using online techniques and resources to help you maximize  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism ... - regulatory compliance to evidence in litigation. There are numerous challenges to an effective policy, which if acknowledged can be worked through. Living with the existence of systematically retained documents is rewarding but premature statements which can be contradicted by contemporaneous documents and subjective comments can be read differently years later. Learn how to avoid these  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...are placing new emphasis on storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities. They are conducting storm water pollution prevention plan inspections at industrial facilities and construction sites. Some of these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently,  more...

Tax Diligence, Representations, Covenants and Indemnifications in Business Acquisitions ...are focused on getting the deal done and the relative economic benefits to each. They often fail to consider potential undisclosed tax liabilities resulting from pre-closing operations, and rarely want to hold up negotiations thinking about the 'what ifs.' However, when the 'what ifs' turn into 'what now,' it is important that potential tax risks be considered, and that the responsibility for  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ...uring tax credit properties, and how Year 15 transactions are being structured in today's market environment. Relevant topics will include general observations about Year 15 transactions, understanding the qualified contract process, tax consequences of tax credit property dispositions and practical considerations for owners preparing for Year 15. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? BenefitsThe State of California enacted legislation (California Revenue Tax Code 19266) that will impact virtually every bank, credit union, thrift and brokerage firm doing business in California. This new program will place a new burden on financial institutions in order to help the state collect delinquent taxes. Financial institutions should start consideration of the FIRM Agreement and how  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...

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...s may present. Among the most serious of these challenges are wage and hour issues that present a minefield of potential liability for employers - liabilities that may be avoidable if the telecommuting arrangement is properly managed. An increasing number of wage and hour lawsuits, frequently collective or class actions, have been directed against employers who offer telecommuting arrangements.  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ... thereafter. The new foreign asset reporting rules, which are part of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), signal a new era in foreign asset reporting by U.S. taxpayers, and significantly expand the disclosure requirements in scope and type well beyond what was previously required to be reported on the FBAR form. This live audio conference will explore the new FATCA foreign asset  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ... liability insurance. - You will be able to identify what are typical exclusions and endorsements in builder risk and general liability insurance. - You will be able to define appropriate insurance coverage at projects inception. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, construction and project  more...

Americans With Disabilities Act - The Reasonable Accommodation Process BenefitsThis live audio conference will review practical issues you have to handle when it comes to the Americans With Disabilities Act. This audio conference will review what employment policies should be contained in your employee handbook, when you can make a medical inquiry, what is a disability-related inquiry, how you should handle a reasonable accommodation request under the Americans With  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...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...are aware, childhood obesity is one of our nation's leading health threats. Today, about 1 in 3 children and youth (ages 2-19) in the United States is already overweight or obese -- that's nearly 25 million young people. - Disappearing recess: Nearly one-third of elementary schools do not schedule recess on a regular basis. - Less physical education: 92% of elementary schools do not have  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...are built to provide a safe and comfortable ride for road users. To fill this function, a pavement surface must be smooth, thus free of breaches such as potholes. Potholes are circular holes in asphalt pavement extending through an entire pavement layer. In certain conditions, they develop in a matter of hours. If potholes are not fixed immediately after they appear, a safety risk for road  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...ared by client stays with his/her attorney. Often times, it is shared with the insurance carrier that has retained counsel pursuant to their insurance policy. However, some information cannot be shared with the carrier, to their detriment but to the benefit of the insured. What can an attorney share with his client's insurance carrier, and what is he prohibited from doing? What other instances  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions BenefitsInternational business continues to grow in complexity, especially considering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio  more...

Battle of the Forms and Managing the Contracting Process ...are critical to ensuring that contracts are made on acceptable terms. Ineffective practices can lead to a failure to achieve required terms or worse, a contract on terms that are contrary to one's objectives. Our fast-paced world increases the pressure as it is very easy for conflicting terms to be exchanged electronically without a complete meeting of the minds of the prospective parties. This  more...

Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol: Evidence-Based Strategies ...are difficult on children because of the recall of abuse details that are sexual in nature. Each instance of retelling the sexual experience adds to the traumatization of the child. Members of the multidisciplinary team also rely on the videotaped interview for information necessary to completing the investigation to avoid repeated interviews. This live audio conference helps professionals  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...ies on mitigating the federal income tax, many businesses are becoming aware of increased enforcement of state tax laws, especially on interstate businesses. Rather than concentrating on the intricacies of a single tax in a single jurisdiction, this live audio conference will explore trends in state taxation of interstate businesses, with particular emphasis on the expanding web of information  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts ... instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips and tricks that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Master more than 100 tips to make you a Power User! This live audio conference gives you a ton of productivity pointers! Get an immediate return on your investment as you learn  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...en building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding the design and function of green roofs. This live audio conference will focus on understanding how the components and design of green roof systems contribute to form and function of the roof. We will examine realistic expectations  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...es between GMP contracts and the contracts that the users are used to working under, how to manage the risks that are inherent to this delivery system, or the additional administrative burden that accompanies the use of this format. This live audio conference is designed to highlight those differences and equip you with the knowledge needed to both understand and manage the differences and  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ...s ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws. Those laws are extensive and complex, and claims against employers in virtually every industry are on the rise. In particular, employers often misunderstand the exemptions to overtime requirements and fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt,  more...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent BenefitsA charitable gift given for a specific purpose generally can be used only for that purpose. But, under certain circumstances, a charity may be permitted to release or modify restrictions imposed on a gift. Understanding when and how such restrictions may be modified - and when donors may have standing to enforce the terms of their gift - is crucial both to charitable organizations and to  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...enefitsEmployers who sponsor ERISA-covered health and welfare plans are required to communicate the terms of the plan to participants in a summary plan description. The SPD is an important disclosure document that describes, in understandable terms, the rights, benefits and responsibilities of participants and beneficiaries in ERISA-covered health and welfare benefit plans. The SPD must include  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations ...are subject to very specific rules - and very harsh penalties - with respect to both lobbying and political activity. Lobbying is permitted, but only in specific circumstances. Political activity is never permitted. This live audio conference will explain, in plain-English, how to avoid the pitfalls and how to take advantage of the opportunities available to 501(c)(3) organizations.  more...

Non-Resident Employee Withholding ...hat 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 will also cover local tax determinations as well. After this live audio conference  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...r debt, a growing number of companies and equity sponsors are turning to mezzanine debt as a solution to their capitalization requirements. This live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the structuring and documenting of mezzanine financings. The program will help you understand unique features which distinguish mezzanine debt from  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline ...are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for overseeing and/or training  more...

How to Detect Fraud BenefitsA typical organization loses an estimated five percent of its annual revenue due to fraud. If you apply that estimate to the 2009 Gross World Product, this fraud equates to more than $2.9 trillion dollars lost each year to fraud. This live audio conference will educate listeners to the different varieties of occupational fraud and relevant statistics. We will provide a foundation to the  more...

Fundamentals of Section 382 ...l income tax income, however, can be challenging as there are a number of tax rules designed to limit the availability of the NOLs. In particular, Section 382 limits a corporation's ability to offset taxable income with its NOLs after a change in ownership. Our panel of nationally recognized experts will provide a practical overview of the Section 382 rules while highlighting current topics.  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ...rstanding of how to develop a coefficient, what skillsets are needed to scope, estimate and perform work under a JOC. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe the competitive pricing component. - You will be able to discuss preparing for and managing a JOC. - You will be able to explain the JOC delivery order process. - You will be able to review JOC and other progressive delivery  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...grity of records. Issues of creating a sound legal record are discussed, and the impacts of not maintaining record integrity are explained. The live audio conference discusses the kinds of changes that may be made and issues each kind can create. The necessary policies and procedures are discussed, and the necessity for having such procedures is explained. Failing to have a proper process for  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...ntinuing to adversely impact financial results, companies are beginning to leverage analytics to help address the 70 to 80 cents of every premium dollar that gets spent on claims. This live audio conference will discuss how companies leverage advanced analytics, internal company data, external third-party databases and 'homemade' synthetic data to help claims adjusters take preventative actions  more...

Mastering the Science of Cross Examination BenefitsIt has been called 'The greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.' Nothing grabs the attention of the judge and jury like cross examination. Done well, it can lead to victory. Done poorly, it can lead to ruin. Listen to this program as two experienced trial lawyers cover the most important points that you need to know to become a master of cross examination. Whether  more...

Withholding of Taxes on Payments to Foreign Persons and Entities ...ingly global society, many U.S. payors of items of income are unknowingly subject to withholding tax obligations for payments to foreign individuals and entities. Understanding the rules for withholding on these payments can reduce liability to the IRS. After attending this live audio conference, you will be able to identify when income is subject to withholding, evaluate the proper procedures  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ... some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally more protective of the client's assets. In addition, out-of-state practitioners must be aware of some unique laws concerning a person's homestead residence both from a tax perspective  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...gment continues to expand. Diverse owner/developer groups are embracing these modern technologies, design elements and operational models. However, when packaged together, green 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  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...pidly evolving, significantly impacting the way buildings are planned, designed, constructed and used. Different and potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is critical that everyone involved  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...ng and filled with dead ends and frustration. Competitors are winning contracts but it can seem impossible to get through to decision makers, or valuable time and resources are wasted responding to bids that fail. This live audio conference demystifies the federal contracting process and identifies a step-by-step process to increasing sales to the U.S. federal government. We will clearly  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...ovide a basic understanding of form-based codes: how they are different, how they can be applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed.  more...

Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies For Government Contractors: Effective Tools To Avoid Claims of Discrimination ...are required to track applicant data for their affirmative action plans. However, even companies who properly track applicant data treat the process as a purely recordkeeping exercise. Failure to maintain proper and robust information regarding applicant disposition is the most common error employers can make which results in Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) findings of  more...

Considering Medicare's Interest in Future Medical Expenses While Avoiding MSA Overfunding ...are compliance in workers' compensation and liability cases in which future medical expenses are likely to be incurred. We will explore the legal obligations of injured persons, insurers, and employers in compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act when settling workers' compensation and liability cases. Explore alternatives to submission for CMS approval as a means of compliance. The  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 ...al practice guidelines to ensure your financing documents are enforceable and compliant with federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; 2) the National Indian Gaming Commission 'declination letter' review process - how long does it take, what to include in your submission, and what does receiving a 'declination letter' really mean? 3) Tribal financing defaults and restructurings -  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...ial for the coordination of an individual client's healthcare provided by multidisciplinary teams within and between organizations and systems. As clinical case managers become central to a client's experience with their health, they are usually in the position to evaluate a client's level of wellness and to either directly provide education or to put together an individualized plan for  more...

Trucking Litigation ...lso hear from a veteran trial lawyer and learn how to prepare your case from start to finish. This live audio conference will provide information regarding new cases and regulations, and how they may affect your clients. This is one program you will not want to miss. Whether you are a veteran of many commercial motor carrier cases or new to the industry, you will learn how to piece your case  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...concepts and techniques presented in the audio conference are actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize the importance of contemporaneous documents. - You will be able to identify what schedules should be used. - You will be able to  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology ...tcy a particularly timely and relevant topic. Whether you are forced to deal with bankruptcy issues as a debtor, secured or unsecured creditor, lessor or lessee, or investor looking for distressed-asset opportunities, this live audio conference will give you a road map to understand the bankruptcy process. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

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

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ... professional should be able to easily detect prices that are too high. Thus pricing decisions must be given careful consideration when buying industrial products and services. The price of a product or service should be expected to cover cost of production, promotion and distribution, plus reasonable profit. In order to obtain the most efficient and acceptable price the purchasing professional  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How ...efits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the government has elevated its scrutiny of applicants for and recipients of these government benefits as budgets for government benefit programs tighten. The focus of this live audio conference will be on special needs trusts, which may be useful to a wide variety of persons faced with these issues.  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees ...lly in the face of rampant employee abuse. However, there are tools available to employers seeking to minimize abuse of the protections provided by the FMLA. While there is no 'magic cure' to instantly constrain employee abuse, a clear understanding of the rules and regulations established by the federal leave statute, together with proper application of the limited controls and mechanisms for  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...oper 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 of the governance disclosure questions on the redesigned Form 990, annual return for tax-exempt  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls ...are often given insufficient attention by the practitioner and mistakes in their drafting and implementation can lead to disastrous consequences for the client and the draftsman. This live audio conference will present an in depth analysis of the effective use of powers of attorney in the client's estate plan and consider practical problems and solutions in their use. The in depth knowledge  more...

Smartphone Policies For The Health Care Industry ... being disseminated by such devices. Many of these issues are even more acute in the health care industry because of the 24/7 nature of the facilities, and the regulations regarding patient privacy. Failing to have and enforce an appropriate policy can create liability both to employees and patients. This live audio conference will help you develop a plan to (1) identify the legal issues raised  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...are looking for more efficient ways to deliver services in these lean times. In addition to internal budget and efficiency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and  more...

Email Collections: Do's and Don'ts BenefitsTechnology has changed how we communicate and do business. Businesses and collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact customers or debtors who may only use cell phones, have given up their landline phones, and use email, instant messages, social media websites and text messages as their primary form of communications. In this live audio conference, you will learn how you can  more...

When Words Get In The Way: FDCPA Claims Based On Collection Letters ...rence will provide an overview of the typical claims that are brought against debt collectors pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the best defenses against such claims, a discussion of recent cases involving claims emerging from the language and format used in collection letters, and practical do's and don'ts to avoid common FDCPA violations. This live audio conference is  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ...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 these changes to employees? COBRA - I Thought the Subsidy Was Over!! YES, the subsidy is over - but, now we are living with the results - let's look at the impact the subsidy had on COBRA election  more...

Structuring and Drafting Conservation Easements ...a conservation easement and establish what the priorities are when it comes to structuring and drafting them. You will gain an appreciation for the complexities of crafting a form of conservation easement that works. Pitfalls that are currently being encountered in the field, including valuation issues and tax matters will be addressed. The audio conference also explains the ways in which a  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...d by Article 9 must be taken into account and those liens are not held to the same standards that affect searchability as Article 9 security interests. Searching is not a mechanical process and there is no procedure that guarantees comprehensive results in every case. In short, searchers need to understand their opportunities so they can balance their costs against their risks. This live audio  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ...BenefitsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit which will replace the 2008 Construction General Permit. The public notice period expired July 11, 2011. The 2008 Construction General Permit will expire February 15, 2012. Turbidity (cloudiness or haziness of a fluid) is an important  more...

Getting Burned by Boilerplate: The Pitfalls of Using Outdated Standard Real Estate Contract Provisions ...tsProblems can arise when boilerplate contract provisions are not modified over time to account for evolutions in applicable law that have occurred since the provisions were first conceived. This live audio conference explores some of those problems and offers practical advice on ways to improve provisions on arbitration, integration, attorneys' fees, choice of law, oral modifications, landlord  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...ram is a powerful way to support the personal growth and career development of employees. Mentoring also enhances the stability and productivity of an organization through employee retention, succession planning, transfer of knowledge, and leadership development. The problem is that many businesses believe that mentoring consists of just 'putting two people together'- this is not accurate.  more...

Current Issues in Joint Venture Taxation ...sues covering the life of a joint venture including: What are the tax considerations when determining the type of joint venture entity to establish? What are the special tax issues when one of the parties to a joint venture is a tax exempt organization? What are the special tax considerations in real estate joint ventures? What tax concerns should be addressed at the outset of the joint venture  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ...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 prepare for the upcoming changes in the standard, as well as provide strategies to reduce the scope and impact PCI DSS has on your enterprise. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ...estate loans that a loan originator intends to securitize are documented with the underwriting requirements of CMBS underwriters, rating agencies and buyers in mind. Consequently, their structure, documentation, closing and administrative requirements are less subject to negotiation than other types of real estate loan products. This live audio conference will help you understand these  more...

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees ...fitsPaying employees is not just about wages. Today there are a myriad number of taxable and nontaxable benefits, such as gift cards, moving expenses, educational expenses, meals and travel expenses, that employers provide as part of employee's total compensation. Particularly in difficult economic times, employers are looking to provide such benefits to employees with the least cost, both to  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...more and more successes in the marketplace. Whether you are an owner, an architect/engineer, a contractor, or a trade subcontractor, this live audio conference will help you understand how and why CM at-risk projects are DIFFERENT, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself to realize the benefits of this approach and avoid its unique risks. What can you potentially gain from using  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ... pay its bills - or even goes out of business. Those who are unpaid must seek alternative means to ensure payment. And those who are higher on the 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  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals BenefitsThis live audio conference focuses on the core financial skills that every procurement professional must have to assist with everyday decision making. We will focus on core finance concepts for procurement, the request for proposal (RFP) process, reading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit  more...

Employee Discipline for Conduct Outside of Work BenefitsIn this informative live audio conference, you will learn the legal rights and responsibilities of employers in disciplining employees for conduct outside of work. You will hear about recent legislation and court cases involving some of the hottest topics in employment law, including employee discipline for blogging, web-based 'employer trashing,' workplace dating and extramarital affairs,  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students ...are often unsuccessful in school and may be poorly prepared to manage life as an adult, should they graduate. Additionally, they make life challenging for teachers and administrators. Left unchecked, they can consume school resources with little improvement, feel left out and unappreciated, and are at increased risk for unemployment, problems with the law, depression, and substance abuse.  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask ...are about safety in the workplace have implemented a drug and alcohol testing program. An added benefit to companies is a reduction in their workers' compensation insurance premiums. What makes an effective program? What kind of safeguards should there be to ensure accuracy? What does a drug test really measure? What is the best sample: urine, hair or oral fluid? Are there products used to beat  more...

Holding Effective Sales Meetings ...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 managers,  more...

Effective Collections: A Proactive Approach to Credit Management ...osses, 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 ...here was no final form or guidance. These pronouncements are the key guidance for all professionals endeavoring to apply the 2001 law to 2010 estates. The complexities are legion and the Form must be filed, implying all decisions made, by November 15, 2011. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the law and issues, review the two recent pronouncement, discuss issues they raise  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge ...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 prepare your position statement, and how to respond to  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...are an interesting 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  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs ...e impact on their firm's bottom line. Clearly, those days are long gone. Attendees of this program will gain a high level of understanding about the best practices in travel management, so they can manage the balance between the competing strategic goals of service, savings and safety. Because a well-structured travel policy addresses the key components of successful travel management, we  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...ply with unclaimed property laws. However, many companies are not aware of their reporting responsibilities and may just write off unclaimed property. This can cause your company fines for failure to report unclaimed wages. This live audio conference will keep you informed on your legal responsibilities and obligations in regard to abandoned wages. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...to avoid committing malpractice in rendering the opinion. Are you current in your understanding of these standards and expectations, as well as significant recent cases and trends in state and national third-party legal opinion practice? This live audio course is designed to enable lawyers and the real estate owners and operators who retain them to broaden their competence, accelerate the  more...

Drafting a Green Ordinance: Case Study ... and increased public support for sustainable initiatives are driving local governments to respond affirmatively with the adoption of green codes - local ordinances that mandate and incentivize more efficient forms of development. Unfortunately, there are few good models to follow and little operating experience to judge what works and what will not. There is an obvious need for real world,  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations ...e upon the Internet. As these connections grow, criminals are conducting a larger number of activities online. They use the Internet to communicate, store data, and even perpetrate a new class of digital crime. This live audio conference will cover several recent case studies along with the methods used to track the offenders, cover new forensic issues in cyberspace, and introduce the attendee  more...

Project-Based Learning ...increase the depth of student learning in many curricular areas by moving toward student-directed inquiry on academic topics in which students develop their understanding through the completion of in-depth projects. Many student projects are multidisciplinary, providing the chance for students to see the relevancy of their learning through direct application in their projects. If you love  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask ...ebt 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 happen to you, learn as much as you can about what constitutes a violation of the FDCPA and how you can avoid making those mistakes. This live audio conference  more...

The Open Enrollment Challenge: Strategies for Success ...fitsIs your benefits information often greeted by a yawn? Are you viewed as the enemy because you tell your employees how much more they have to pay for benefits every year? And why does the good news always get lost in the mix? Sometimes, it's not so much what you say as how you say it - and how often. Communications should never be an afterthought. Make sure employees appreciate all your  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...n faces two major challenges. The first is that buildings are becoming ever more complex and less resilient against normal use. HVAC, Controls, and Lighting systems in even simple buildings can be quite challenging and innovative. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers. New materials are entering the market and many are not as  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing ...gnificant liabilities and penalties for the employer that are not being identified under your current processes and procedures. This live audio conference will give you a checklist of the most important issues to look at from a legal and a practical perspective for each type of benefit plan and help you identify and prioritize them so that you can focus your time and resources on the most  more...

Construction Project Accounting ...ures needed to have a successful bid, assure yourself you are prepared once you get 'up to bat' by pinpointing the areas you need to control and monitor as the job progresses, identify the obstacles that get in the way and how you address them so cash flow is supporting the costs of the project and not your company, and end with what project close out means for you to score early and win.  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials BenefitsEffective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements ... provide a helpful explanation of these terms so that you are in a better position to draft, revise and negotiate key contract terms that can impact your business operations. You will have a better understanding of the importance of the terms and conditions and why reading the small print is critical. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, purchasing managers, material managers,  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...tors. In a challenging economy in which multiple entities are competing with one another, this program can both help to contain the costs of the burden of workers' compensation, as well as providing ideas that can help your firm in the project selection process. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe situations that create debit modification factors. - You will be able to define  more...

Preventing and Recognizing Financial Elder Abuse ...are generally considered to fall into two categories: fraud committed by strangers, and financial exploitation by relatives and caregivers. These categories are not discreet, and sometimes overlap. A clever stranger can often become a trusted caregiver. Although financial exploitation of the elderly has long been recognized as a 'national disgrace,' recently-published studies have provided  more...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues ...are coming out absolving directors of companies from fiduciary liability. What cases hold directors liable? What cases hold officers liable? These are distinctively different questions. How do jury instructions address this liability? Topics to be discussed include breach of loyalty causes of action, as well as nondisclosure of material information and conflict of interest. This program is  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...are 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  more...

Solar Photovoltaics: How Do You Get This Stuff On Your Roof Anyway? ...ages to off grid installations, how modules and batteries are wired, how to ready a structure for PV and some of the do's and don'ts. Rebates, tax credits and other incentives will also be covered. Lessons learned and fire code changes will be discussed. This will be a high level discussion. Some knowledge about photovoltaics is necessary. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize  more...

Best Practices for Managing Large Classrooms BenefitsParticipation in this live audio conference offers educators a condensed system of preventative classroom management practices to address today's complex students. An ecological model of practical, research-based interventions is presented to create a functional classroom that maximizes student achievement and accountability. Field-tested in dozens of elementary-secondary schools,  more...

Changes to Cafeteria Plans: What You Need to Know to Prepare ...replaced portions of the old regulations. These new rules are exciting but require you to review and act on your old documents. The information provided in this live audio conference will assist you in decisions for the upcoming plan year and how to prepare for the changes. This live audio conference is designed for human resources and benefits managers, attorneys, controllers, CFOs finance  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...latform with more than 70,000,000 users. Many salespeople are looking for ways to increase their prospecting and sales effectiveness by using social networking tools. In a more competitive and fast-paced sales environment, it's becoming harder to connect with quality prospects and sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business development, sales management and revenue generation tool.  more...

Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Residential Builders and Commercial Building Owners ...are a number of energy incentives available for builders and owners of residential and commercial real estate. These federal tax incentives are available for projects ranging from relatively simple building upgrades to the implementation of new electrical systems. The types of tax incentives available to taxpayers include tax deductions, tax credits, and payments of cash grants in lieu of tax  more...

Legal Implications of Doing Business on the Internet ... cybersquatters, website hijackers, hackers, and scammers are only a few of the nasty breed of outlaws that prowl the Internet. Online threats from unscrupulous competitors, Internet activists, and disenchanted employees may be even more damaging to a business. Legal claims such as false advertising, unfair competition, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, false endorsement and right  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...applicants. Unemployed applicants pose unique issues and are more likely to bring a failure to hire discrimination claim. (Solution) This live audio conference empowers recruiters and HR professionals with the information needed to understand the legal issues, the benefits, and the attendant risks of the most common background screening tools and practices, with particular focus on  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...es. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB 43 and 45, but it is very important to understand the implications that a large unfunded OPEB liability will have upon their credit rating and their ability to borrow. It is also critical to understand how closely the major credit rating agencies will be monitoring their efforts to  more...

Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Social Aggression ...arents and lawmakers realize the seriousness of bullying, cyber bullying and social aggression in school. Certain state laws and regulations now hold schools personally responsible for the effects of bullying, including cyber bullying. Whether your school plans to implement one or more bullying prevention strategies or a comprehensive bullying prevention or school improvement initiative, there  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ...ss and fluctuation during the past three years. Investors are seeking investments that will provide them with a favorable rate of return and yet afford them a higher degree of security. Increasingly, investors are looking to the United States tax-exempt municipal market to obtain those two objectives. As a result, the volume of the municipal market in primary and secondary trading has expanded  more...

Winning at the Gate: Practical Lessons for Stating or Attacking Claims in a Post-Twombly/Iqbal World ...ractical approaches to 'winning at the gate,' whether you are pleading or attacking a claim, particularly in the complex commercial litigation arena. We will discuss strategies for approaching the race and plausibility trigger points for the starting gate. We also will discuss how context, business realities and the economics of litigation can factor into whether the starting gate actually  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...onal health programs and crafting reporting packages that are relevant and action-focused. Often data is difficult to collect, or overwhelmingly detailed. Vendor-supplied reports are generally focused on tactics, not strategy outcomes. This leaves many employers unable to answer some of the most critical risk management and fundamental program performance questions. In this live audio  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...truction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design of complex public and institutional buildings. This live audio conference is a must for anyone involved in construction projects. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define RFI's. - You will be able to discuss  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...nt 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 sometimes difficult for a company to get any  more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing: Current Trends & Opportunities ...ns and CMBS (conduit) loans including who the key players are and what possible outcomes exist from negotiations. Borrowers will learn how others are not only solving their trouble loan problems but also creating opportunities from the same troubled asset. Trends in new financing including the emergency of CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, banks and other special lenders will be  more...

Closing Budget Gaps With Asset Sales BenefitsThe lingering Great Recession and slow recovery have diminished the growth of state and local government revenues while expenses continue their increase causing structural budget gaps. A new source of revenue is the sale or conversion of government assets into revenues. These revenues may be one-time proceeds of asset sales, leases and franchise fees, redevelopment of existing buildings,  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...are a necessary aspect of 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  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...am and you will find out how to determine which employees are entitled to travel time pay and at what rate. With air travel being as busy as it is today, it is very important that you understand how to compensate employees when they are delayed as a result of flight cancellations. This live audio conference will show how critical it is to communicate the rate of pay, the requirements of travel  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite federal regulations that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation and ongoing use of EHRs is expensive and raises many legal concerns. This live audio conference will identify the key legal issues and  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ...d 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. Disclaimers recently added to standard  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update BenefitsStatements on Standards for 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  more...

Strategies to Overcome the Presumption of Guilt ...ible public relations and media tactics. The presenters are both experienced in handling high-profile criminal cases. Doug Jones is a former U.S. Attorney who re-opened the case of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and successfully prosecuted and convicted two former Ku Klux Klansmen for that crime. He also coordinated the federal and state task force  more...

Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege BenefitsThis audio conference will discuss the doctrine of attorney-client privilege: the scope of the privilege, exceptions to the privilege, procedural aspects of asserting the privilege, waiver of the privilege and the related but distinguishable doctrine of attorney work product. It should be useful for you, whether you are concerned about asserting and maintaining privileged communications or  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ...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 taxing states  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...are becoming one of the most important tools for meeting nonpoint source pollution goals, building low-impact developments and rehabilitating cities in a sustainable manner. However designers, developers and municipal officials are reluctant to use porous pavements until numerous questions about their practicality and feasibility are answered. This audio conference conveys the scientific  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...n subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether 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  more...

Due Diligence Considerations for Participation Loans ...are syndicated or participated, and an increasing number of lenders sell interests in loans they originate or acquire interests in loans originated by other lenders. This audio conference will explore loan assignment and participation transactions from the perspective of the originating lender and the assignee or participant. You will learn about the nature, purposes and documentation of these  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ...BenefitsThe current and future state of Medicaid audits - are you and your clients adequately prepared? The Medicaid program is 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'  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...es between GMP contracts and the contracts that the users are used to working under, or the risks that are inherent to this delivery system. This audio conference will highlight basic differences and alert you to the unique risks of using this format. Mr. Burnham will draw and share from his many years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts.  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals ...d legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps the people most dramatically impacted by the way electronic discovery continues to change case workflow, yet many paralegals and other legal professionals remain unprepared to thoroughly manage it. This audio conference introduces you to e-discovery basics and helps you understand the complexities and pitfalls of e-discovery  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...estate development and investment, yet many practitioners are still not very familiar with how projection models are built or work. This audio conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components, analyzes the pieces individually in easy-to-understand language, and then re-assembles them into the original whole. The relationships between the constituent parts are  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ...ecific regulations for modern civil litigation's critical arena of electronically stored information. In that AB 5 has been in force more than a year, many law firms, companies and government agencies are still wrestling with ambiguities and compliance challenges. Attend this audio conference and participate in an intensive, practical discussion with an expert as to the new rules' apparent  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...ustry. While other industry groups independently have prepared their own competing set of forms and, more recently, some have banded together to create more of a consensus-based set of forms, the AIA forms remain the most widely used and accepted in the industry. Some owners and developers use the AIA forms without any changes and many others have developed their own standard set of revisions  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...ts, timber rights, patents, trademarks, and computer software. The implementation of GASB 34 created questions as to whether and when intangible assets should be considered capital assets for financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific authoritative guidance resulted in inconsistencies in the accounting and financial reporting of intangible assets among governments,  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...ply whenever property is contributed to such an entity or are distributed from such an entity. The regulations under Section 704(c) provide a very flexible but very complicated set of rules for required allocations that apply to contributions property to or distributions property from an entity that is treated as a partnership. This audio conference is designed to help the drafters of the  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ... tools effectively to identify project delays before they are insurmountable. You will learn how to use the schedules persuasively and reliably to measure and quantify project delays. The discussion will also provide the technical and legal foundation for the techniques presented. You will be brought up-to-date on the very latest scheduling tools and concepts relevant to recognizing and  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...rms. If a letter from the OFCCP is in your mailbox today, are you confident that your plan will pass muster? This audio conference will help you identify areas for improvement in your plan and compliance efforts, and to become familiar with the OFCCP's current audit practices and regulatory focus. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Status Classification: Exempt vs. Nonexempt ...ns of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year, and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering. These cases frequently involve individual and class action claims that employers have misclassified employees eligible for overtime as exempt in an effort to cheat them out of their rightful  more...

Statement of Work Contract Fundamentals BenefitsA good statement of work is the only thing between you and failure, whether it's a project, contract, grant application or proposal. Success is in the details of the SOW. Without it, you can't compete or communicate. Those who have managed contracted work know that poorly written SOWs can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ...o 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 with this problem and will also provide useful guidelines in how best to craft workplace policies and procedures to best prepare yourself to address such situations. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision ...ops and searches, in both the civil and criminal context, are also extremely common. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant has brought a significant change to the law regarding motor vehicle searches. This audio conference will provide a review of the constitutional requirements that apply to motor vehicle stops and searches, with a specific emphasis on the practical impact  more...

Understanding Massachusetts' Exemptions to Employment at Will ... especially when employees claim they have rights or they are being harassed at work. Massachusetts law, however, recognizes at-will employment, which provides you with significant rights in managing and dealing with employees, provided you understand at-will employment and its exceptions. This audio conference will help you understand Massachusetts law regarding at-will employment, as well its  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...areas, one practice area which is booming is New York's foreclosure and workout of commercial mortgage loans. New York foreclosures are becoming more complex and hard fought. From the massive foreclosure of Stuyvesant Town, to the highly-publicized foreclosure of One Madison Park, to the complex foreclosure of the Manhattan property where a crane fell, in March of 2008, understanding how to  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ...hniques. You will learn the best and fastest ways to prepare data for charts, and create and modify them with a minimum of effort. You will also learn about the various chart types and which ones are most effective for the type of data being depicted. You will learn the best ways to adjust colors, gridlines, legend placement and scaling, and how to quickly change the overall appearance of a  more...

Curing Title Exceptions ...are often subject to outstanding interests and claims, some genuine but others unsubstantial or baseless. What types of defects, liens and encumbrances impair the title to real estate? When, as the result of tangible matters revealed by a search and examination of the title, is the title unmarketable? Learn what to look for when reviewing the title commitment, and what endorsements are  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ... privacy laws, legal issues abound in the medical records arena. If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks. Attend this audio conference and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure, documentation requirements and HIPAA issues you face every day. You'll learn everything you need to know to deal with the  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...

Hot Topics in Retail Leasing ...siness plan is under attack and the retail complex owners are consolidating and stripping retail profits via lease regulation, hidden charges and profit centers for what were 'pass through services'. Many retail tenants are unable to live out their lease terms due to the economy and the 'killer retail lease' forms being utilized by the larger retail complex owners. Addressing some of the  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ...line is a critical issue for organizations, and analytics are the key to those insights. The challenge is using analytics to understand where making a change would improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics, how to create business value from the analysis and the drivers of high  more...

Construction Substitutions: Current Issues and Complexities ...teps in the process and what the important considerations are in reviewing a substitution request. We will also provide insight on current issues surrounding substitution requests. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss initiating and processing a substitution request. - You will be able to define what to say and not to say about substitutions. - You will be able to identify  more...

How Can End-of-Life Planning Resources Benefit Your Workplace? ...llion per year in productivity of full-time workers with caregiving responsibilities. Employers need to place a priority on addressing end-of-life issues. These issues affect their employees who serve as caregivers to aging parents, children and other relatives, or who experience a health crisis for themselves or a partner. End-of life issues affect benefits costs, workers' productivity and  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...Are you really getting the most out of Google Analytics? Are you leveraging Google Analytics to its fullest potential? This audio conference will teach you about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should have,  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...ams often fail to harvest the incentives and rebates that are commonly available to high-performing buildings. Furthermore, teams rarely plan ahead and build the incentive opportunities into 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  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...l 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 504 and its regulations can result in time consuming and expensive  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...Are you still experiencing problems with employees even though you've tried progressive discipline? Is your company still using punishment as a means to discipline employees? Are you wondering why your disciplinary strategies don't seem to work? If you have these questions, attend this audio conference and learn about more positive strategies and approaches in dealing with problem performers.  more...

Current Issues in Legal Holds: Are You Prepared? ...nts and data for litigation ... it's over now. The stakes are higher than ever, and so are courts' expectations for parties and their lawyers. Organizations simply must have in place a compliant legal hold process that effectively preserves discoverable documents and data. This audio conference will help you understand the changing compliance environment for preserving discoverable documents  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...urces of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn about the recording system, property descriptions, the chain of title, off-record interests, rights and claims, and what resources are available to the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the title. Learning  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...ever, due to changes in the insurance market, contractors are increasingly challenged to secure insurance coverage to meet owner insurance requirements. As a result, many owners have turned to incepting an owner-controlled insurance program or relying on a contractor-controlled insurance program to address the project risks. This audio conference will arm you with an overview of the types of  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding Domestic Partnerships in Washington ...nership law in Washington and how different jurisdictions are recognizing same-sex relationships. Attend this program and you will learn how to register domestic partnerships, the benefits that registration confers, the responsibilities that come with these benefits and the complexities of dissolving these relationships. We will also discuss the future of recognition of same-sex relationships  more...

Post-Mortem Tax Planning ...are both inevitable, taxes do not end with death. 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  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ... in the taxing state. In today's economy, however, states are continuing to push nexus limits farther than ever before and have begun to reach beyond traditional notions of nexus by relying on economic connections to create nexus. Is merely having customers in a state or generating income from a state enough to create tax obligations? This audio conference will explore the concept of economic  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution ...e situation old school behavioral interviewing techniques are no longer effective because, in today's world, the applicants are by far better prepared to answer these predictable questions than the interviewer is prepared to conduct the interview. In this proven, practical, fast-paced audio conference, certified speaking professional Mel Kleiman delivers the tools, tips and techniques you need  more...

SBA Loan Guarantees: Current Purchase Issues and Complexities ...are looking to the credit enhancement offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration's government guaranteed lending programs to keep capital flowing to America's small businesses. While the many benefits of the programs may be appealing to lenders an understanding of the guaranty purchase process and the pitfalls which lenders fall victim to, resulting in discounts and denials of these same  more...

Legal Causation and Disability in Workers' Compensation ...ers' compensation expenses. We will discuss what injuries are covered by workers' compensation and what benefits employees receive under the workers' compensation system. The speaker, a workers' compensation trial lawyer with 30 years of experience, will give practical advice on the steps you can take to reduce workers' compensation costs. This audio conference is designed for workers'  more...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls on Construction Projects: The Three Ds (Dollars, Delay and Defects) ...are notoriously fecund areas for legal disputes, most of which can be categorized according to the Three 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  more...

Using Social Media in Collections BenefitsTechnology has changed how we 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  more...