Associated Telephone Seminars

Calculating the Cost of a Change ...We will focus on the hard topics - the legitimate damages associated with delay, the real costs of inefficiency, the balancing concerns when pricing acceleration. We will also touch on the sometimes controversial areas of unabsorbed home office overhead, interest, and consequential damages. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define methods of calculations. - You will be able to  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ... in the most efficient manner will minimize the headaches associated with investigations and claims. This live audio conference will help you take advantage of the latest developments, apply best practices to the clauses and terms incorporated into subcontracts and teaming agreements, and ensure that each party is properly attributing the compliance obligations and risks to which it is best  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals ...udio conference helps paralegals understand the work flow associated with litigation support from a practical standpoint. What strategy should the paralegal use to assist the legal team with discovery responses. How best to communicate between litigation support, IT and the client. And finally the lifecycle of the case as it relates to a paralegal and litigation support. This live audio  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...associated with increased documentation efforts in preparation for litigation after a job has gone bad, it shouldn't be. Effective communication and accurate recordation of those communications can keep the parties - and the project - on course and out of litigation. Should an irreconcilable dispute nevertheless arise, thorough project documentation facilitates the efficient resolution of that  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...resents certain risks, there also exist significant risks associated with inaction. This audio conference addresses the risks, rewards and strategies for implementing a sound social media program. This live audio conference will allow banks to make informed decisions that will maximize the benefits of social media while mitigating the associated risks. This live audio conference is designed  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...get 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 operations, delays, and the destruction of  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ... secret protection program, assignment of inventions, and associated state law claims often involved in trade secret and unfair competition lawsuits. Although the program primarily focuses upon the employment relationship, it also addresses independent contractors and business-to-business settings. In addition, this live audio conference explores litigation and client counseling strategies,  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...ll discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The live audio conference will provide insight into varying types of  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders BenefitsThis live audio conference will address the current thinking and diagnostic skills necessary to diagnose and treat bipolar children and their families. The missing pieces will also be discussed, which is adequate educational planning. How to work collaboratively with a treating psychiatrist and how to be an advocate for the child and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...vide 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 other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly employed. This live audio conference will survey the key terms in legal agreements  more...

Electronic Control Weapon and Legal Liability ...ses the use of force, investigation and legal liabilities associated with the use of electronic control weapons (ECWs) in a law enforcement environment. Learn about the realities and myths associated with ECWs as well as current use of force federal case laws pertaining to the use of ECWs. Familiarize yourself with 'best practices' responses, uses of ECWs and how to properly document  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction BenefitsThe public hears many benefits of pursuing environmental building, aka green or sustainable design and construction, as this emerging market segment 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  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ... project participants in understanding the various issues associated with sustainable projects and to provide a framework for moving those projects forward. This live audio conference will help design and construction industry participants, and their advisors, to maximize effective use of this valuable resource. The live audio conference will address how the Guide was developed and structured,  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...ssful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed. Form-based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of legal issues, such as the municipality's general authority to adopt form-based provisions, application and approval  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...nce of the contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the audio conference are actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ... sure that they are aware of market conditions and prices associated with quality levels required for the buying firm's needs. The effective buyer must become an expert for the items that they purchase. The objective of price-cost analysis is not to get the lowest price, but to obtain the best value with consideration for delivering time, acceptable quality levels, in the appropriate  more...

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees ... and other awards to employees, as well as the tax issues associated with making payments to employees, employer-provided travel, educational and moving expenses, tool allowances and leave-sharing programs. The focus will not be so much on the technical tax rules, but the pitfalls of such activities and practical suggestions for maximizing their tax benefits. This live audio conference is  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...tors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is one such collaborative approach that is having more and more successes  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...nd terms of payment bonds. We will provide practical tips associated with either pursuing or responding to payment bond claims. A lack of understanding as to how payment bonds work and what they are intended (or not intended) to cover may lead to lost opportunity or financial losses. This program is critical for management and operations personnel who want to protect their companies against  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ... contaminated properties will learn how to minimize risks associated with tort liability, financing transactions and the sale of property. Prospective purchasers will learn how to undertake due diligence and negotiate appropriate risk transfer vehicles to both avoid liability and ensure that they have the ability to shift liability onto the entities properly responsible for site contamination.  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...neys representing these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant notifications and to create a streamlined process for efficiently notifying tenants throughout the lease term. We will highlight key tenant notification requirements and provide drafting and service tips to avoid common notification pitfalls so commercial landlords can effectively and efficiently manage their  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...onference will identify the key legal issues and pitfalls associated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This program is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You will learn risk management strategies for  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...e to the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the title. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe classifications of legal descriptions. - You will be able to identify available sources of land record information. - You will be able to explain risk reduction and transaction enhancements. - You will be able to discuss creation and transfer of interests.  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? BenefitsA survey by the Northeast-Midwest Institute indicated a trend that large-scale, community transforming brownfields redevelopment in the United States is going green. This audio conference will help you understand the contributing factors to ROI of the maturing green building practices on brownfields. Many professionals in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...derstand the responsibilities and liabilities that can be associated with such a purchase. Even worse, most businesses and individuals underestimate the amount of time and expense that is required to successfully remediate a property of contamination. Making such tasks even more difficult is the ever-changing body of law regarding underground storage tanks. Whether you possess property  more...

Tax Issues of Social Media and Internet Activities for Nonprofits ...nference will focus on the exempt organization tax issues associated with internet activity: generating revenue through web-based activities, managing the internet presence of multiple affiliate entities, and avoiding unexpected traps in the use of emerging social media. Join two of the nation's leading nonprofit attorneys as they navigate the top online tax issues for nonprofits and what your  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...essential due diligence, attorneys can allocate the risks associated with land transactions and save their clients the cost and uncertainty imposed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for commercial property acquisitions and how to perform due diligence to  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...g requirements, and the potential noncompliance penalties associated with ARRA funds. We will discuss lessons learned from the first two reporting periods, how prime recipients can approach and address sub-recipient and contract monitoring, and annual audits and ARRA's impact on audit approach and execution This teleconference is critical for those who receive or distribute ARRA funds and are  more...

Oil SPCC Update: How do the Ongoing Changes Affect You? ...les, including the streamlining and clarification efforts associated with the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 changes, changing the effective date over and over again. With most of EPA's changes complete, this teleconference will address the big changes presented by the numerous Federal Register announcements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize SPCC plan elements. - You will be able  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...e the nature and extent of property and personal injuries associated with vapor intrusion. This teleconference is critical for anyone dealing with these risks, those who may advise and pursue enforcement against them, and people who prosecute and defend environmental litigation arising from vapor intrusion situations. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review toxic substances implicated  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...is teleconference will help you become aware of the risks associated with this type of work so you can take appropriate steps to mitigate risk. It will also provide a direction as to how the assessments need to be conducted for different goals and objectives that the client may have. This teleconference will include a discussion on nondestructive evaluation as to when and where such methods can  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ... our nation from the serious economic and strategic risks associated with our reliance on foreign oil and the destabilizing effects of a changing climate. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included more than $60 billion in clean energy investments intended to jump-start our economy and build the clean energy jobs of tomorrow. The Department of Energy is issuing a series of grant  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...on E to give consumers the right to limit overdraft costs associated with certain transactions by giving consent or opting-in to a financial institutions overdraft program. Financial institutions must comply with the new regulation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides practitioners and responsible persons with guidance  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments ...help you understand the procedures and potential problems associated with making timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and payments. We will explain the penalties that can be assessed for noncompliance and the circumstances under which the IRS may waive penalties. After attending this teleconference, you will have an increased awareness of the consequences of late payroll tax payments and  more...

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

Purchasing Law: Effective Contract Negotiation & Management In Times Of Financial Uncertainty BenefitsCompanies are working harder than ever to reduce costs through better inventory and supply-chain management. At the same time, economic pressures are putting historic strains on their supply base. This creates the opportunity for supply chain interruptions that can threaten the very existence of a company. This teleconference helps the persons responsible for supply chain and purchasing  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic BenefitsSeasonal influenza continues to be a regular challenge for health care and public health personnel. However, the events of April 2009 changed our perception of influenza when a novel Influenza A strain emerged and produced the first pandemic in almost 50 years. This teleconference will explore the changing influenza strains and the illnesses that result. You will come away enabled to  more...

Current Tax Implications of Repositioning Real Estate ...s and developers are concerned about the tax consequences associated with foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, short sales and debt restructuring. Often, the tax consequences associated with these transactions can be difficult to determine. This teleconference will help you advise your clients on the income tax effects of restructuring debt or disposing of property in zero equity  more...

Corrosion Control for Water System Piping & Storage Tanks ...reduce corrosion's negative impact on metallic piping and associated fittings. Eliminating or reducing corrosion will not only help conserve water, but also reduce leaks and extend the life of water piping systems. Topics to be reviewed and discussed will include stray electrical currents, aggressive soils, bimetallic coupling, coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion coupons and polyethylene  more...

Pitfalls of Participant Loans in Retirement Plans BenefitsParticipant loans 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  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program ...associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of commodity price changes to your firm, communicate  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...ean accounting will help companies view the value streams associated with specific products, there are also costs associated with the development, maintenance and ongoing use. You will gain a deeper understanding about the benefits of lean accounting, costs of developing this type of system and the role it can play in increasing profitability. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...n center, can be time consuming and very expensive. Costs associated with loss of use can easily exceed costs of construction. We will discuss alternate methods of rehabilitation or remediation which can shorten construction time and lower construction costs. Methods discussed will include complete reconstruction; full-depth reclamation using lime, Portland cement or foamed asphalt; stress  more...

Recent Updates to the EPA's Brownfields Program ... from a recent Supreme Court case and environmental risks associated with vapor intrusion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize regulatory updates. - You will be able to predict how the stimulus package will affect Brownfields programs. - You will be able to analyze global warming and the brownfields development. - You will be able to give examples of federal grants for  more...

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

Infill Development Fundamentals ...coming such barriers and highlight the major legal issues associated with infill development. Finally, the teleconference will include a brief case study to illustrate these principles. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the trend toward infill development. - You will be able to identify the major differences between infill development and other types of development. - You will  more...

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

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions ...ely addressed these and many more of the responsibilities associated with the various state unclaimed property regulations. This teleconference will provide a foundation and greater understanding relating to the purpose of the laws, what every company should know and understand about the consequences of noncompliance, performing adequate and statutorily required due diligence, and implementing  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ... marketplace. A key source of preventable costs is losses associated with Workers' Compensation insurance claims, and their related expenses. Safety incentive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety incentive programs, as we examine the underlying premises, the common features, and caveats facing those  more...

Can Medical Tourism Lower Your Healthcare Costs? ...This teleconference will address a myriad of legal issues associated with persons traveling abroad for their medical care. Medical travel, or medical tourism, has become a major focus of interest as a potential means for helping to mitigate the high cost of health care in the United States. It is no longer really about tourism but substantially more about the nature of medical care that might  more...

Dissolving Business Entities ...ity companies, nor on the federal income tax consequences associated with such liquidations. This teleconference will help you become familiar with the basic state law mechanics with respect to dissolutions and liquidations and the federal income tax risks, differences and opportunities associated with dissolutions and liquidations. This teleconference will help you become familiar with  more...

Return-to-Work Compliance When Jobs Are Gone BenefitsThe last couple of years have been financially difficult for employers and employees. Many organizations have undergone one or more phases of reductions-in-force, as well as restructuring and creative solutions such as reduced work hours or pay. What can such organizations legally do when employees on a leave of absence want to return to such a changed workplace? This teleconference will  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ...ved. This teleconference will introduce the main concepts associated with designing a building's mixed-mode conditioning system to take advantage of natural ventilation whenever possible, as one method of reducing HVAC energy use. We will explain the prevailing codes and standards that govern the design of these systems and will take the audience through a step-by-step process to determine the  more...

Infection Control Programs ...associated infections have moved into the forefront of the health care industry due to emerging and re-emerging issues, the human toll and reimbursement challenges. Central to this problem is the impact of the infection preventionist and the infection prevention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the  more...

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

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

Commercial Tenant Defaults: Practical Issues and Legal Remedies nIn what some have described as the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, landlords, property owners, and property management companies have found or will find themselves facing an increasing number of tenant defaults as well as incredible pressure to fill vacancies resulting from defaults and non-renewals of leases. Managing risk associated with tenants and efficiently handling  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...o communicate to their clients the inherent uncertainties associated with mold sampling, analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results. The consultant's background and the laboratory's history and experience must always be questioned. If taken to task, would these parties survive a Daubert Motion? If not, their "evidence" could be deemed unqualified and any future testimony as an expert  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...s to the measurement and reduction of productivity losses associated with presenteeism. This teleconference will cover a working definition of presenteeism, the major methodological approaches to its measurement, some of the common perceptions and misperceptions about its occurrences and mitigation, and a set of recommendations for how presenteeism can be addressed in the context of work site  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues nRecently enacted legislation expands the special enrollment rights currently applicable to group health plans and imposes new notice and disclosure obligations for employers that maintain such plans. While many of these obligations are not effective until after 2009, the special enrollment changes are effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the new law imposes civil penalties of up to $100 a day  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ... use contract language to minimize and allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address certain best practices, such as carefully considering the permitting process during the development of the design and construction schedule. You will also learn how to handle claims that arise from permitting delays. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to plan for  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...re operating two years later. Yet in spite of these risks associated with flooding, a 2008 national study commissioned by Office Depot indicates 40 percent of small businesses and nearly 50 percent of homeowners have no preparedness plans for floods or other major disasters. n nSolution: This teleconference is intended to help you reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damages to residential,  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...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ... general contractor's attempts to shift any and all risks associated with a subcontract to the subcontractor. This program is critical for subcontractors, because failure to have a clear understanding of the parties' rights and responsibilities in executing and performing the subcontract only threatens the profitability of the work you do. Sign up today! n nLearning Objectives n- You will be  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness nEffective records management can have an enormous impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...hods for documenting building requirements and estimating associated costs. Capital projects must be prioritized using consistent criteria. And the various stakeholders in the capital planning and management process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability recommendations along with systems  more...