Area Telephone Seminars

Assessing a Client's Risk for Violence ...egal professionals guidance in choosing an expert in this area. Examples will be used that highlight common myths in regard to violence risk. In addition, you will receive a set of references for the major areas of risk assessment and a list of tools available for use. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe what risk assessment is. - You will be able to discuss how risk assessment  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 ...n? Perhaps your buildings are in good condition and in an area where it makes sense to remove the operating equipment while leaving the structures available for other use. And what to do with those assets? What options are available for salvage or scrap recovery? In this live audio conference you will get basic information on how the demolition process works from the eyes of the demolition  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...

A Primer on Social Security Disability Law BenefitsThe Social Security law encompasses the Social Security regulations which span nearly a full volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, many volumes of law reporters, dozens of separately issued Social Security rulings and many volumes of internal regulations. This is why most lawyers do not want to develop an expertise in this area. This live audio conference is designed to give you a  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues BenefitsThe emergence of the global economy has created opportunities for a large number of companies to expand internationally. This has resulted in an increase in cross-border transfer of their employees, thereby creating a host of challenges for companies that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to  more...

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts ...instruction as opposed to a recitation of case law in the area. The speaker will concentrate on when to use this technique, how to design these trusts, and their place in comparison to other estate planning tools. You will become well versed in this important estate planning area. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents,  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...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ...dential business information - one of the fastest growing areas of intellectual property law outside of traditional patent, copyright and trademark concerns. You will learn about covenants not to compete, nonsolicitation agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, trade secret protection and misappropriation, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and state trade secret statutes, the  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...arently aimed at helping plaintiffs in these matters. One area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers must pay employees at the beginning and end of the work day - they have pursued claims for time working at home, commuting between home and work, changing clothes, putting on equipment, waiting to punch in and out, walking to and from their work stations, talking to co-workers,  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...arently aimed at helping plaintiffs in these matters. One area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers must pay employees at the beginning and end of the work day - they have pursued claims for time working at home, commuting between home and work, changing clothes, putting on equipment, waiting to punch in and out, walking to and from their work stations, talking to co-workers,  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ... old and new issues that currently face the sector in the area of unrelated business income tax, and will explain some of the nuances of what constitutes UBIT and what is mission or exempt revenue. How do organizations's recognize the potential pitfalls or take advantage of new or specifically tax exempted alternative revenue sources? We will address key areas of opportunities. This live audio  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements BenefitsFor the past three years, much attention has been focused on offshore bank accounts and the obligation of U.S. taxpayers to report such accounts on the much-heralded Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts or 'FBAR' form. The FBAR rules require taxpayers to annually report whether they have a financial interest in, or signature or other authority over, foreign bank accounts, and  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions BenefitsA client is about to borrow $10,000,000 for acquisition of a new project and a copy of the bank's loan commitment and its 'standard form' of borrower's counsel legal opinion letter have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations  more...

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

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...islative developments. Understand emerging trends in this area and why merely having customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This audio conference is a must for any business that sells to or generates receipts from customers in states where they otherwise  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...erstanding of the latest developments in this complicated area of the law. Federal and state trustees continue to press NRD claims and this vital program will cover the types of issues you may encounter. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review legal ecological and economic main points of concern for natural resources damage claims. - You will be able to discuss context of a common  more...

Boundary Law Issues ...l concepts to allow review of the issues specific to your area with greater economy. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe how to determine boundaries. - You will be able to review legal issues. - You will be able to define boundary line agreements. - You will be able to discuss and review sample agreements. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, developers, surveyors,  more...

New York Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Issues BenefitsNew York has been protecting innocent victims of uninsured drivers with uninsured motorist coverage since 1959 and underinsured drivers with underinsured motorist coverage since 1977; however, with the recent proliferation of litigation arising out of UM/SUM coverage disputes, it seems that the plaintiff's bar has finally realized the potential of this alternate or additional source of  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...a company to a new accounting language, IFRS should be an area of focus for most companies. Although there is time to take a measured approach, you should keep the proposed timetable in mind as you make your plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have readily available information to create  more...

Public/Private Partnerships: Major Infrastructure and Other Development Projects ...merged as one of the latest buzz words in the development area. States and local governments are struggling with resource limitations and ever increasing demands of infrastructure. The involvement of the private sector offers an enticing solution for meeting massive infrastructure needs. At the same time, P3s provide an opportunity for developers and contractors to weather this economic crisis.  more...

Texas Nonsubscriber Claims 101: Perspectives From Employees and Employers ...ns Texas workers compensation claims. It is a specialized area of personal injury practice in Texas. This teleconference will help entities involved in nonsubscriber claims or employers considering switching to nonsubscriber status. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, workers' compensation managers, human resource and benefits professionals, safety and compliance managers,  more...

Social Media and Law Enforcement: Applications and Liabilities ... Law enforcement commanders are realizing that this is an area where the new recruits know more than they do. This teleconference will help you gain a solid understanding of what social media is, what it means to you and how to incorporate it into your operations. You will come away with a firm grasp on what's needed to get started. You will have the tools you need to develop a social media  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...d on every project. This teleconference will identify the areas of greatest risk and address how insurance and contractual protections can be used to minimize the exposure of the design professional. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the 2007 provisions of the AIA agreements. - You will be able to identify the area of greatest risk. - You will be able to review exceptions to  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act ...e highly technical and often changing regulations in this area. Unfortunately, as the number of wage and hour lawsuits continues to spiral out of control, keeping abreast of the current rules and legal developments regarding pay practices has now become a matter of basic survival. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act is full of traps for unwary employers and the penalties for  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...nges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues. This teleconference offers key considerations to be utilized in the pro forma evaluation of a property for development suitability and if  more...

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

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

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...rbanization. When land is covered with impervious parking areas, driveways and transit areas, rainfall is unable to soak into the ground as it would under natural conditions. It must therefore flow off the pavement and into adjacent areas, which can result in flooding, erosion and disruption of the environmental balance. Pervious concrete parking areas eliminate the need for retention ponds and  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ...States at both federal and state levels. U.S. law in this area is both risky and complex. Intermediaries such as payment services, banks, publishers, and Internet portals all face risks under U.S. law for providing services that are used by illegal gambling businesses. At the same time, there is considerable confusion about the types of Internet gambling that are legal and illegal in the United  more...

Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? ...or friends. This teleconference will review this emerging area of employment law, examining the pros and cons of employers utilizing such tools and the legal landscape. Topics will cover how and why employers and recruiters utilize these sites. It will then cover a number of legal implications, such as problems with employers obtaining information they should not have and privacy issues.  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments BenefitsWhite-collar criminal defense is very different from the defense of other criminal cases. It must be approached uniquely from the time an attorney first learns of a client's target status in an investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper  more...

Pitfalls of Participant Loans in Retirement Plans ...in a qualified employee benefit plan are a common problem area due to their complex administration. Plan sponsors of qualified employee benefit plans need to be aware of many pitfalls to avoid tax consequences. Even worse than tax consequences is the possibility of the entire plan losing its preferred tax status. This teleconference will explain the regulations of participant loans in a plan,  more...

Taxation Issues When Conducting Business With Native American Tribes ...nges along with unique opportunities, particularly in the area of taxation. This teleconference examines the key federal, state and tribal tax issues facing companies that work with Native American tribes and tribal enterprises, with practical insights into what taxes may apply under particular circumstances, and a discussion of tax incentives and planning considerations relating to economic  more...

Reductions in Force Litigation Update ...accounts for a major proportion of overhead, one possible area of consideration is that of a reduction in the workforce. While reaching and implementing such a decision will, in optimum circumstances, involve significant input from counsel experienced in both employment and labor law issues, even the best-constructed RIF may well be challenged in litigation. This teleconference focuses on the  more...

A Privacy Law Primer: What Every Attorney, Compliance and Security Officer Should Know ...anagement of personal information. Issue-spotting in this area requires some familiarity with the complex state, federal and international regulatory patchwork and nongovernmental standards that now apply, a sense of the practical contexts in which you are most likely to see privacy issues and some sense of what you can expect on the horizon. This teleconference will provide an overview and  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development ...ent agency and on those who own property in the immediate area. This teleconference will discuss the pros and cons of annexation and how it is used to control development. You will gain useful information regarding the general requirements for annexation and the remedies available to those opposing the annexation. Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss annexation agreements. You  more...

Working Capital Management: Effective Policies and Techniques ...ncremental free cash flow within their organizations. One area that is on everyone's list of sources is working capital, but most companies fail to reap the full opportunity that is available to them. What are leading companies doing to effectively drive cash flow from working capital? This teleconference will provide best practices for releasing cash flow that's tied up in working capital.  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations ...ints remain the most common errors employers make in this area. They have often led to discrimination and retaliation awards of many hundreds of thousands of dollars. This teleconference is critical for employers so you can ensure that your policies and procedures for harassment are adequate in today's employment law environment. Human resource managers, benefits professionals, personnel and  more...

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions ...e adequately addressed is critical. One of the additional areas of compliance includes ensuring that you have established proper procedures and controls to prepare for the upcoming unclaimed property filings. Though these laws have been in effect since the early 1900s there are still financial institutions facing significant assessments and aggressive audits due to noncompliance. It is  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ... three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that form have not, traditionally, been part of the equation. As a result, many communities are not satisfied with the end result, whether it's monotonous residential subdivisions or out-of-character infill  more...

Splits, SNTs and Public Benefits: Understanding the Complexities of Special Needs Planning in Divorces ... with special needs. Many attorneys who specialize in the area of divorce are unfamiliar with the complexities of special needs planning, despite the importance of public benefit programs to their clients and their families. This teleconference not only helps you understand the detailed public benefit programs available to your clients, but it also explains advocacy opportunities and solutions  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...ent is becoming increasingly important in urban and rural areas alike. In areas of rapid growth where a centralized infrastructure does not yet exist, managing this growth becomes a challenge for communities, regulators and developers. As part of the sustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for sub-division  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...nce will focus on the recent research and findings in the area of suicide. Clinicians will learn contemporary methods of risk assessment, risk clarification, related clinical decision making, and short-term counseling and psychotherapy goals. Focus will be placed on identifiable markers of imminent risk, professional liability, malpractice and the standard of care. Learning Objectives - You  more...

Nonprofit Joint Ventures - Partnering with For Profit Organizations ...ness conditions, the IRS positions governing this complex area of law have not eased and can be difficult to apply to complex structures. This teleconference will enable you to learn how to structure joint ventures that make business sense without exposing the tax-exempt participant to undue IRS risks. You will also take away a good understanding of how to avoid tax and regulatory traps.  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...ng significant current issues in this increasingly-active area of land use and real estate development practice, and provide summary analysis of those issues, including important recent judicial decisions in state and federal courts addressing development fees and exactions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the relationship between development fees, exactions of land,  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices ...ential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations to changes in the code. Courts and administrative panels will decide how the laws and regulations are applied to specific controversies. This teleconference will examine the sources for  more...

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

The Fundamentals of Leasing Provisions and Covenants nIn today's economy it's more important than ever for real estate attorneys and practitioners to be clever in understanding the legal and financial implications of lease terms and covenants. This teleconference will delve into the essential terms of the commercial lease and focus particularly on the clauses that often draw the most attention during negotiations: common area maintenance, key tenant  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...o-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss compelling public policy considerations that are driving regulations. n- You will be able to state goals of green building. n- You will be able to apply leading high performance building rating systems. n- You  more...

Issues Surrounding Student Discipline ...student's civil and contractual rights, and it remains an area of potential liability for school districts relative to those rights. Of course, a failure to observe proper procedures and processes could also result in a reviewing body, reversing the discipline imposed in a particular case, thereby causing a substantial disruption of the educational process. Developing and adhering to a systemic  more...

Curbing Unauthorized Overtime Benefits Year after year, one of the most challenging tasks employers face is keeping track of the hours their nonexempt employees work and correctly paying any required overtime premium. When unauthorized overtime occurs, labor costs skyrocket, and businesses face a budgeting nightmare. And when employees perform compensable work off the clock, the potential overtime liability for an employer  more...