Audio Telephone Seminars

Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA ...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 understand the similarities and the  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits ...the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this live audio conference reviews and discusses current HR auditing techniques, techniques of employment practices risk assessment, key HR audit areas and the five critical components of an HR audit. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, personnel managers, controllers, accountants, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues ... creates in the most efficient manner possible. This live audio conference will highlight many of the payroll issues that companies will encounter and provide suggestions for improving payroll compliance and efficiency in an area that can be highly labor intensive and complex. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll and benefits professionals, presidents,  more...

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation ...d result, what are the next steps? This educational, live audio conference focuses on understanding why the audit process is important, the factors that are important to the audit, documenting the audit and outcomes management. This live audio conference is designed for medical records professionals, coders, health information directors, billing managers, compliance officers, collections  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ...efuse to participate in wellness initiatives. This live audio conference reviews the legal developments and requirements of wellness programs, including the design and taxation of incentives, laws that prohibit discrimination based on health factors, and exceptions for certain wellness and supplemental plans. Employers that link wellness programs and incentives face a number of risks, from  more...

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts BenefitsYou will receive an intense practical analysis of intentionally defective grantor trusts - an often overlooked estate planning tool. Emphasis will be placed on the practical how-to-do-it 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  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...cessary 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 a valid and enforceable easement. They  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals ...sually learned on the job as the need arises. This live audio 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  more...

Boilerplate Contract Terms: Yes, They Really Matter ...audio conference will address the parts of a contract that often go overlooked and underappreciated: the boilerplate 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  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...rk' when they are not physically in the office. This live audio conference will not only help you better understand the FLSA recordkeeping requirements and their relevancy to your business in today's environment, it will equip you with the know-how to prepare a self-audit assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your existing recordkeeping methods. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update BenefitsThe official launch of the FASB Codification began on July 1, 2009. On that date the codification became the official single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The codification will be effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...audio conference will provide an overview of the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing 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  more...

E-Discovery: Subpoenas and Non-Party Production Issues ... of potential objections and red-flags. Attend this live audio conference to learn more about how to navigate some key legal, technological and practical issues in the eDiscovery subpoena context. You will also learn strategies for pursuing and defending nonparty subpoenas in eDiscovery, best practices for proactive information management relating to potential eDiscovery requests and  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...audio conference 'Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation,' presented by John W. Valente, Esq., will discuss some of the solutions and strategies used by employers to both prevent and control common workplace injury claims. A review of common injuries employers face every day in the workplace injury realm, ranging from slip and fall claims to back injuries from lifting, and other traumatic  more...

Commercial Loan Documentation ...fficult to adequately review the documentation. This live audio conference will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of drafting and reviewing the key provisions of a credit agreement. You will also gain insight into typical collateral documents and working knowledge of which agreements should be used for a variety of collateral types. Get valuable tips on navigating complex  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...audio conference 'Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation,' presented by John W. Valente, Esq., will discuss some of the solutions and strategies used by employers to both prevent and control common workplace injury claims. A review of common injuries employers face every day in the workplace injury realm, ranging from slip and fall claims to back injuries from lifting, and other traumatic  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ... 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 serve as the foundation for a review of wetland delineation methodology. It concludes with a  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...audio conference is designed to educate persons responsible for construction contracting about project delivery systems, basic concepts and contract terms, and the allocation and avoidance of risk in construction contracts. Pitfalls for the unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ... the Corps administers its regulatory programs. This live audio conference will help you understand how the federal wetlands program works, introducing 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  more...

UCC Article 9 Update BenefitsThe revisions to Article 9, which generally became effective in 2001, substantially changed the law. Now, with years of 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  more...

Flexible Spending Accounts BenefitsMany employee benefit plan sponsors 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  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Administrative Law Research ...eed 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 rules and locating the administrative decisions that may affect the interpretation of those rules.  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...hen you will want to be part of every minute of this live audio conference. This program is packed with dozens of innovative, ready-to-use, more effective strategies to turnaround unmotivated 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  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool BenefitsCold calling is becoming less and less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers 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  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool BenefitsCold calling is becoming less and less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers 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  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...plinary perspectives. 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  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...plinary perspectives. 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  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ...audio conference will describe the major elements and issues under the 1996 Federal cell tower zoning statute, including the FCC's 2009 shot clock rule setting 90/150 day deadlines to act on zoning applications, the pending FCC Notice of Inquiry on cell tower zoning, the major federal zoning cases involving cellular towers and practice pointers on how municipalities can successfully handle cell  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...or failure to perform MMSEA reporting. Attend this live audio conference and you will benefit from an overview of all pertinent statutes and regulations, as well as CMS interpretation in its manuals and policies. We will address individual areas of law separately as to the manner in which the MSP applies in each. Most significantly, you will learn about workers' compensation settlements, as  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance ...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 emphasis on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, it is imperative that your company  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...the true importance of the information recorded. The live audio conference will also explain what to document, when and how to record it, and who should take responsibility for preparing various project files. Attend this program and you will be armed with vital information on how to prepare and maintain a proper and complete job file. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe change  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School ... paper mills, and using cell phones to cheat. This live audio conference will present practical classroom strategies for preventing and addressing cheating and encouraging students to do their own honest work, along with school-wide initiatives for developing a comprehensive program for addressing academic dishonesty and creating a school community where academic integrity is promoted and  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...ial media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the information needed to fully understand the risks and rewards of social media. While social media use by banks presents 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  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals BenefitsPurchase order fundamentals will be an interactive experience covering the basics of a 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  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ...sential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ...sential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people, organizations, and programs to benefit your goals. Learn techniques to create an effective elevator speech and build long-term business relationships. Discover how to use the  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people, organizations, and programs to benefit your goals. Learn techniques to create an effective elevator speech and build long-term business relationships. Discover how to use the  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...audio conference will provide a systematic overview of the technical, management and regulatory issues regarding collection system overflows, both dry weather and wet weather as well as both combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and separate sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Information will be provided to help you understand and analyze overflow problems and provide guidance in evaluating and  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...audio conference will provide a systematic overview of the technical, management and regulatory issues regarding collection system overflows, both dry weather and wet weather as well as both combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and separate sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Information will be provided to help you understand and analyze overflow problems and provide guidance in evaluating and  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed  more...

Anatomy of a Will Contest: How to Succeed at Trial ...audio conference is intended to provide you with information on the strategies involved in contesting wills. The program will cover: The common grounds to contest a will; best practices in investigating and gathering evidence; issues in estate administration while the will contest proceeding is pending; and trial tactics and evidence issues. Armed with these insights and knowledge, a litigator  more...

Reclaiming Goods in Debt Collection BenefitsGet practice tips for crafting effective reclamation demands under UCC Section 2-702 and learn how to avoid common missteps in the enforcement of UCC security interests. Attend this live audio conference and obtain important information on how Bankruptcy Code affects reclamation rights of creditors. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collection managers, attorneys,  more...

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

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...ees are both extremely complex and challenging. This live audio conference will give the tools to assess if an individual has a covered intellectual disability, and if so, how the employer should determine if the individual is qualified. Finally, it will provide the tools for employers to successfully navigate the maze posed by the interactive process and determine if a reasonable accommodation  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...ny electronic patient information should attend this live audio conference on compliance with the HIPAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act more entities than ever need  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ... by using a button in the Quick Access toolbar. This live audio conference shows you how to create these macro shortcuts, alerts you to situations ideal for creating macros, and explores the actual code (in the language called Visual Basic) created when you record command sequences. This is not a course in Visual Basic, but you will get a quick look at it and understand its role in creating and  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ... waiting for computers to boot up or shut down. This live audio conference will help you understand the nature of these claims and the newest arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain how you can structure your work environment to minimize the likelihood and success of these pre- and post-work claims. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ... waiting for computers to boot up or shut down. This live audio conference will help you understand the nature of these claims and the newest arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain how you can structure your work environment to minimize the likelihood and success of these pre- and post-work claims. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law  more...

Social Security Benefits: Is It Worth It to Delay? ...em. 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 benefits are determined and the penalties for either the  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...n a business or a not-for-profit organization. This live audio conference provides critical knowledge necessary for accounting professionals to identify situations where a conflict of interest may exist and helps identify the relevant rules governing a situation. It also helps an accountant determine whether an accountant can be protected from a conflict of interest or whether a conflict of  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...audio conference will 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  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices BenefitsE-Verify is an online system that allows employers to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. Although initially implemented as a voluntary program, many states now require the use of E-Verify. Additionally, many federal contractors are also required to use  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions ... a powerful tool for excluding expert evidence. This live audio conference will give you the ammunition you need to challenge opposing expert testimony. You will learn the basic concepts of the law governing admissibility of expert testimony, and get practical and concrete advice on how to bring and defend expert witness challenges under Daubert. This live audio conference will explore the  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry BenefitsNew 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  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ... and result in significant negative impacts. This live audio conference will discuss some of the causes and reasons for scope creep, as well as warning signs that scope creep could be impacting your construction projects. You will benefit by receiving tools and learning best practices to proactively avoid, timely detect and identify, and manage and mitigate the impact of scope creep.  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules ...nd 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 consulting experts to shield confidential information from discovery. Hear the new do's and don'ts in safeguarding attorney work product when dealing with testifying and consulting experts. This  more...

Ethics for Paralegals BenefitsThe responsibilities 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  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...ntracts and the consequences of noncompliance. This live audio conference will provide you with the information you need to understand the specific requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, when it applies, and the process necessary to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions and potential penalties. Failure to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act can have dire consequences, including debarment  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...se attorneys, local government and communities. This live audio conference will evaluate some of the new challenges and opportunities available for mixed use design from site selection to plan approvals and operations. We'll discuss selected topics from a 360-degree perspective of the designer, developer, tenant, resident, municipality and end user. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Wood Use: Original and Cutting Edge BenefitsFurniture, structure, skin, art - all have been made of wood since hominids had opposable thumbs. In America, wood is the default material for our houses. Wood is literally alive in our landscape and is a living material when used to make something, with enormous variability in its appearance, characteristics, and uses. Beyond physical properties, the emotional power that wood possesses in  more...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled ...ontinuing 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 types  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ...$5 million in value, Form 706 must be filed. In this live audio conference, you will learn the rules applicable to properly preparing 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  more...

IRS Form W-9 and W-8 Series: Payee Identification and Tax Determination ...audio conference will provide information about the purpose of the form and when it should be obtained. You will learn who can complete Form W-9 for U.S. persons, and if the payee is a foreign person, that Form W-8 is necessary. In addition, this live audio conference will provide valuable information regarding the backup withholding requirements if the W-9 information is not obtained and the  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...l contractor under the Drug-Free Workplace Act? This live audio conference will help you work through the thorny issues in hiring, disciplining and other employment related matters within your organization. This program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the requirements of their state medical marijuana law. Failing to have proper policies or to  more...

Economic Development Financing Update ...d 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 drivers of economic growth, our focus will be on a number of generally applicable and practical ideas to assist local governments in funding badly needed services in these  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders ...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 treatment will  more...

Effective Use Of Medical Records In Personal Injury Litigation BenefitsPersonal injury litigation requires the effective and efficient use of medical records. In order to present your case persuasively, you must have an understanding of how to collect medical records, how to use them during discovery and how to present them to a jury. This live audio conference discusses both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, and it will explain the role of medical  more...

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA ...ssues 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 managers, benefits and payroll  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...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 focus on those that are considered to be collaborative. A tool to help organizations understand which options are used by  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ...ng exemptions such sales and real estate taxes. This live audio conference will enable you to address some of the 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  more...

Health Savings Accounts ...audio conference will explain the basic rules for eligibility, contributions and use of an HSA with a high deductible 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  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ...kage and concerns about reliability of service. This live audio conference addresses the importance and benefits of water system audits, the recently adopted AWWA/IWA water audit methodology and spreadsheet software, interpretation of audit results, and methods of nonrevenue water loss reduction. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, public works and utilities directors, city  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs ...ith 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 strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide hints on how to write an effective legal brief. Whether you are a new paralegal seeking fundamental skills or an experienced  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ...audio conference will provide a comprehensive overview of XBRL technology from the SEC mandate, why XBRL, how XBRL works, potential problems, issues and how to overcome them to why the market will leverage XBRL as a global, open architecture reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those companies (and  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value ... exclusions that make the results meaningless. This live audio conference will provide individuals responsible for creating service levels with the principles and tools necessary to create meaningful performance standards. The audio conference will specifically address how to: draft clear calculations that result in consistent measurements; align measurements with the supplier's actual scope;  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...horize the release of records to third-parties? This live audio conference will educate you on how to identify a valid power of attorney to determine whether information should be disclosed. Additional discussions will be held on other issues surrounding access to patient health information such as health care proxies and subpoenas. You need to understand the nuances of patient information  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the practical ways borrowers and lenders can strike that balance by modifying the terms of mortgage loans in a way that permits borrowers to either retain their homes or resolve their debts and obtain a fresh start and maximizes lender recoveries of loans. Numerous government programs such as HAMP, HARP,  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel ...let you manipulate text at the character level. This live audio conference will give you a ton of valuable tools to make you a master at creating formulas, auditing worksheet formulas, mastering the way to understanding many of those 300+ functions, and some real insight and depth into highlighted functions, such as IF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF (and its related functions), ROUND (and its companions),  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...nancial 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 client situations where a CRT meets your client's goals. We will classify the six CRT types to determine which one best fits your client. We will explore compliance issues including several  more...

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals ...ers' during discovery, is especially important. This live audio conference will provide an update for you to adapt to these changes, and effectively and efficiently manage discovery. This audio conference will trace the steps in the discovery process, from preserving evidence to review and production, providing basic information and tips for the most effective strategies in different  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance ...oyer'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 deference in the courts. The program will also review practical compliance solutions. This live audio  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships BenefitsWhat makes for a good sales relationship? Is it just making '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  more...

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...audio conference will review research showing the value of effective offboarding: higher levels of employee commitment, lower recruitment costs, and higher quality candidates. As with all employment actions, it should be lawful, safe, secure, efficient, ethical, fair and respectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity.  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...f their qualified production activities income. This live audio conference will outline the basic operation of the 199 deduction and its applicability to contractors and real estate developers, including developers, general contractors, subcontractors and trade contractors. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review the domestic production deduction. - You will be able to discuss the  more...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell ... comes to writing effective ad copy that sells. This live audio conference will take you step-by-step through effective strategies that will transform your ad copy. Learn what the consumer wants to hear and how you can easily organize yourself to deliver every time. In addition to listing copy, we will discuss writing for newer media like Facebook and Twitter as well as blogging strategies.  more...

Nonprofit Revenue Stream Alternatives: Thinking Outside the Box ...enses and pared staffing to the bone. Now what? This live audio conference will explore ways to re-engineer some of your current revenue streams. You will hear of many 'out of the box' ways to find new revenues for your nonprofit organization. Concrete case histories from several different nonprofit sectors will show how organizations have moved forward with creative thinking while managing the  more...

Successful PTO Programs ...uctivity and be a trap for the unwary employer. This live audio conference helps those persons responsible for designing and implementing employee leave programs assess whether to adopt a PTO program in lieu of traditional leave programs. The audio conference explains how to avoid the common legal pitfalls encountered by those adopting PTO programs, and gives practical guidance in drafting a  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...here are many mistakes in implementing the law. This live audio conference will identify some of the most common mistakes made under NEPA and reveal the best ways to avoid them. You will get practical advice for preparing useful and legally sufficient NEPA documents. This program is critical for federal agency staff, consultants working for federal agencies and others interested in the NEPA  more...

Incoterms 2010 Fundamentals ...y'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 right decisions when buying and selling.  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...tent 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 proof and thereafter to deal with all of the related issues, including the form and content, supporting documentation, who has the burden of proof, getting the claim  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...y, succinctly, intelligibly and professionally. This live audio conference will place documentation of patient care in its rightful place, summarize its multiple purposes, describe appropriate documentation, and highlight pitfalls of bad documentation and its consequences. This program will introduce you to how the legal system uses documentation, techniques to avoid problems and what you might  more...

Roles of HOAs in Foreclosures and Short Sales ...audio conference will address relevant legal issues and practical considerations related to the current housing market and increased rate of foreclosures and short sales. Discussion will include perspectives and tactics for protecting community associations' liens and collecting delinquent assessments from owners in foreclosure and short sale transactions. Refresh and garner an overview of  more...

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

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ...deration is needed to achieve positive results. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the important concepts and resources that support a state and district's implementation. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review three models of RTI and implementation components. - You will be able to discuss controversies in RTI. - You will be able to recognize challenges for  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ...e significant tax ramifications to your client. This live audio conference provides the skills to identify them before they create a problem for you and your client at settlement. We will begin with the recent changes to the tax law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify for innocent spouse relief  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...ues in appraisals and ways of looking at risk? This live audio conference will provide a current market overview with a focus on market trends and the recovery phases of different asset types. One of the hottest topics in appraisal today by lenders and appraisers relates to evaluations versus appraisals. We will define an evaluation, when it should be ordered and how it compares to an  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...over 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 your online collection procedures. This live audio conference is designed for credit  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism ...audio conference will cover the importance of a document retention policy starting with the identification of what exists and what should be captured to the different rationales for implementing a retention policy - 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  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues BenefitsThe Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of 'pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.' But what does this mean? The Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may provide protections for employees with certain medical conditions due to pregnancy or who have recently given birth. But how do you know who is covered and what  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? ...Act, including the 2004 ADA and ABA guidelines. This live audio conference will provide you with an overview of the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S. Access Board. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe key requirements of the revised ADA Title II and  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...nd incorporation of best management practices. This live audio conference will inform you about regulatory compliance with NPDES storm water discharge regulations and provide information for development of an effective SWPPP. Information provided in this audio conference will assist you in developing SWPPPs for construction sites. Further, enforcement examples will be discussed to help prepare  more...

Tax Diligence, Representations, Covenants and Indemnifications in Business Acquisitions ... has been allocated to the appropriate parties. This live audio conference will help persons responsible for negotiating sales and acquisitions and their tax professionals determine how to go about diligence of tax matters to uncover tax risks and expected tax treatment of the target company's operations post acquisition. This live audio conference will also help you to draft tax  more...

User Requirements and Specification Fundamentals ...customer. The result is money and time wasted. This live audio conference helps those responsible for purchasing products or getting the right thing built generate requirements that ensure the solution solves the problem. This program provides a straightforward, understandable approach for eliciting and documenting good requirements. Benefits include: making efficient use of time by providing  more...

Show Me the Money: Determining Return on Investment for People, Projects and Programs Benefits'Show me the money!' is the mantra of the day. Senior leaders in private sector, public sector, and social sector organizations want to see value for investments made in people, projects and programs. This value, more than ever before, is defined in terms of return on investment. Until you can produce solid, verifiable numbers that prove the worth of investments, you may never gain the  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ... a property can be successfully repositioned. This live audio conference will examine the opportunities and challenges facing owners of maturing 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  more...

Workers' Compensation: Return to Work Issues BenefitsBy attending this program you will learn the fundamentals of managing the employee returning to work from a compensable injury. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn strategies to make the most of functional capacity evaluations and rehabilitation  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs BenefitsLearn the issues used to identify and address when formulating and implementing a corporate wellness program that is aimed at weight loss reduction. The number of potentially applicable federal and state laws requires careful consideration of the potential issues raised with drafting and managing a corporate wellness program. The multiple relevant laws and regulations only heighten the  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ... to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and solutions along the road to accountable care. Through constructive analysis of the Final Rule and guidance issued by CMS, DOJ, and the FTC, and the lessons learned from previous attempts at hospital-physician alignment, you will gain an  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...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective ...lly catastrophic in nature) or property damage. This live audio conference will orient those who defend crane litigation, whether manufacturers, architects, engineers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they mean, and how they can be used successfully toward defending such claims going forward. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe  more...

Getting Closer to Perfect: Tips to Help Paralegals Write Effective Emails and Memos ...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 myths about  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services ...ks to get your business's cash flowing quickly. This live audio conference will help you to learn how to optimize your cash flow by properly utilizing QuickBooks for the customer cycle, setting preferences, using reports and tools, and preparing customer and collection letters. After watching this audio conference, you will be better suited to collect from your customers and manage accounts  more...

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...employers who offer telecommuting arrangements. This live audio conference will provide managers and legal advisers with the background they need concerning the legal landscape surrounding wage and hour issues applicable to telecommuting arrangements, and the management policies and practices they should implement to reduce risk. This live audio conference is designed for human resource and  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant ...audio conference will address many of the difficult issues that arise when considering whether to discipline or terminate an employee who is also a workers' compensation claimant. The program will cover the core concepts underpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes. The live audio conference will then  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...ously required to be reported on the FBAR form. This live audio conference will explore the new FATCA foreign asset reporting rules, provide an update on the existing FBAR reporting regime for foreign bank accounts, and discuss the U.S. government's enforcement efforts (both criminal and civil) in this area and the likely direction of future enforcement activity. This live audio conference is  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...audio conference will offer an overview of basic insurance coverage used for construction projects. The presenter is an experienced construction and insurance coverage attorney who will discuss how to secure appropriate insurance coverage at a project's inception and what to do when claims arise during construction or after project completion. Builder's risk, CGL and other common project  more...

Americans With Disabilities Act - The Reasonable Accommodation Process ...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 Disabilities  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs ...with several federal and state employment laws. This live audio conference will provide 'soup to nuts' guidance on the legal and practical implications of establishing an internship program in your organization. We will discuss the entire cycle of the internship process, such as recruiting interns, whether to compensate interns, and what duties and tasks interns may perform while spending time  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program BenefitsAs many of you 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  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...ems that potholes cause, increase by the hour. This live audio conference helps design and maintenance engineers as well as road owners to understand the causes for pothole formation and provides means to eliminate and mitigate potholes in effective manner. The presentation explains the three conditions that are required for pothole formation, and demonstrates how to handle each one of them in  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...earn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio conference 'Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who has been an insurance claim adjuster and has represented insureds on behalf of insurance companies in liability claims for over a decade. By attending this conference, you will learn common  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...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? ...earn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio conference 'Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release?'. This program has been created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who represents health care providers for over a decade. By attending this audio conference, you will learn how to comply with records requests without violating a patient's  more...

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules ...oring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This live audio conference will review the continuously developing OFCCP guidance and provide you with a greater understanding of what is included in the definition of Internet and related technologies, who is an applicant, what records must be kept, the role of recruiters, managing data and what parameters an employer can establish around its  more...

Battle of the Forms and Managing the Contracting Process ...eeting of the minds of the prospective parties. This live audio conference will teach you how to control the contracting process to avoid unacceptable terms by avoiding or winning the battle of the forms, how to get the warranties one wants, how to secure appropriate rights and remedies and limit those of the seller, and what to do if and when unsatisfactory goods are delivered. This live  more...

Rain Water Harvesting ...audio conference will assist owners, developers, utility officials, engineers, architects, sustainability experts, data center managers, environmental scientists, facility mangers, property managers, water utility officials and consultants in understanding the important factors in considering, planning, assessing and implementing rainwater harvesting projects. You will understand the key  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...uccessful completion of a construction project. This live audio conference will help you understand the issues concerning warranties and call-back periods, including the legal limitations on them, which will in turn allow you to adequately negotiate, comply with and/or enforce those provisions. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify and negotiate the warranties and guarantees  more...

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A) BenefitsElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. You will learn about the amended federal rules relating to electronic discovery and recent case law interpreting these rules. This live audio conference will also discuss benchmarking data that assesses how  more...

Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol: Evidence-Based Strategies ...the investigation to avoid repeated interviews. This live audio conference helps professionals involved in forensic interviewing or other aspects of child sexual abuse allegations to understand how a protocol has been used to best facilitate the interview process. Through research and practice evidence, recommendations are provided from an analysis of 90 videotapes of child sexual abuse  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ...audio conference will provide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on key issues to  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...acies 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 available to state tax administrators in regard to businesses operating in their states. Tax administrators are becoming increasingly adept at mining this web to enforce tax liabilities they might  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts ...er 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 powerful and efficient ways to save you hours every week. This live audio conference will cover all versions of Excel . This audio conference will utilize GoToWebinar , an internet active tool which allows the speaker to  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence ...audio conference, our speaker will take the key lease provisions and go back to the basics with respect to commercial leases. This live audio conference is ideal for beginners and experts alike, since each provision will start at the simplest level and go to the most sophisticated level. You will learn about the critical due diligence issues and developments that impact you, whether you work on  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...ounding 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 for green roof performance and how to optimize roof assemblies, design and maintenance to optimize roof performance. We will discuss existing design  more...

Allocation and Reimbursement of Defense Costs: Insurer's Duty to Defend ...audio conference will provide an overview of insurance coverage for defense of third-party claims and suits, focusing on how defense cost coverage is allocated and defense costs reimbursed under difference types of insurance policies, as among insurers, and as between insurers and insureds. Areas addressed will include critical components of the 'duty to defend,' key principles of defense  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits ...licable governmental auditing standards. Attend this live audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section 801 and learn new auditor and management performance and reporting requirements. Learn changes in compliance audits and incorporate risk assessment standards. Available resources for SAS 117 such as will be discussed. This live audio conference is  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? BenefitsIn this session, you will get an overview of the latest trends in benefit portals and how a benefits portal can improve employee engagement, drive employee self service and streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ... formats has proliferated, so have disputes. This live audio conference will address and resolve these dispute suggestions that parties to these disputes often lack full appreciation of the differences 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  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ...ss of projects involving or affecting wetlands. This live audio conference will provide the background and guide to the use of wetlands mitigation credits as a means of addressing the legal and ecological issues arising from filling or disturbing wetlands. Key to mitigation is the strategic use of wetlands mitigation bank credits to offset the removal of wetlands. Learning Objectives: - You  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ... opening up another avenue for back pay claims. This live audio conference will explain the various exemptions from overtime, how to take advantage of them and how to avoid losing them. Attendees will learn how to determine whether an employee falls within one of the three white-collar exemptions, and how to calculate the number of hours worked for which employees must be paid. This live audio  more...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent ...both to charitable organizations and to donors. This live audio conference will help you understand how to document such intent in a manner that maximizes the donor's ability to ensure that his or her wishes are followed. It also will help charitable organizations understand when they may modify restrictions imposed by a donor on a gift and what processes they must follow to seek such  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...plan and changes in the information in the SPD. This live audio conference will help you understand what a summary plan description is, what ERISA requires to be included in the document and how to distribute the SPD. You will also discover what a summary annual report is, what is required under ERISA and the distribution requirements. This live audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals ... is a final judgment in their client's favor. This live audio conference will give paralegals, both new and experienced, a detailed overview of the litigation process from start to final judgment. Understanding how a trial is successfully conducted allows you to make valuable contributions to the trial team right from the start of a case: Finding key facts to plead, key defenses to make,  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations ...tances. 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. Practical guidance will be provided as to the types of lobbying and the amount of lobbying in which 501(c)(3) organizations can safely engage. Practical tips will be offered on  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ... other historic buildings across the country. This live audio conference will start with the basic tax and regulatory framework for HTCs. We will also explore the basic deal structures being used today, as well as discuss potential stumbling blocks, including recapture risks and tax exempt structuring issues. The program will explore how to monetize the tax credits from both the developer and  more...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys ...ategic and organizational goals and objectives. This live audio conference will help HR professionals, senior management and supervisors update their knowledge of employee survey trends and implications, use employees surveys to increase the value of their human capital, and use employee surveys as a catalyst for action. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Tax Benefits and Considerations for Contributions of Inventory and Other Assets by Business Entities BenefitsMany business entities and individuals wish to support the mission and programs of important charitable organizations with gifts of inventory and other assets. This live audio conference will review the unique considerations and rules governing the tax benefits for gifts of inventory and other assets. Applicable IRS publications and forms will be shared and explained. This live audio  more...

Non-Resident Employee Withholding ...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 you will be able to determine the correct taxation for all employees no matter the employment  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ... 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 other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly  more...

Electronic Control Weapon and Legal Liability ...audio conference addresses 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  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Policies for Financial Institutions ...ley is only a portion of the document universe. This live audio conference will help you navigate the complex universe of document retention rules. Perhaps more importantly, however, this audio conference will explain the necessity for a vigorous document destruction program. Consistent management of documents reduces litigation exposure and regulatory criticism. This live audio conference is  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...ements for maintaining your existing AP status? This live audio conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as well as upcoming trends in LEED 2012 and what that means for the working professional. We will focus on LEED for new construction and  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline ... statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for overseeing and/or training individuals relative to the discipline of disabled students understand the obligations imposed by IDEA and Section 504 concerning the discipline of disabled students and how to fulfill those obligations. It will also provide an opportunity for discussion of  more...

How to Detect Fraud ... $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 listeners as to who perpetrates the fraud, how they are detected, and what companies can do to mitigate fraud losses. The live audio conference will also address what role accountants can  more...

Fundamentals of Section 382 BenefitsOne of the most important assets of a development stage company can be its federal income tax loss carry-forward (NOL). Protecting its value to offset future federal 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  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ... beyond what is necessary for a single project. This live audio conference demystifies the pricing and management of JOC. Necessary steps for establishing and bidding a JOC, from both the owner's and the contractor's perspective, will be addressed, as will personnel and management requirements once a JOC is in place. The JOC delivery order process will be described, with special emphasis on  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...rd integrity can be a difficult task in an EHR. This live audio conference will help you ensure that you have the right practices in place to ensure the integrity 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  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...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 earlier in the lifecycle of a claim. From first notice of loss and resource assignment, to the identification of potentially  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 ...an 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 to withhold and comply with the proper documentation. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, accounts payable professionals, bookkeepers, CFOs, controllers, enrolled agents, business  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ...audio conference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for 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  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance ...audio conference will examine the changing role of title insurance in real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, this program will discuss how you can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and  more...

Electronic Contracts: Best Practices and Legal Implications BenefitsThe legal landscape affecting the enforceability and proper use of electronic 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, William Norton and Geoffrey Vickers will provide  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...ruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live audio conference, we will explore some of the challenges that may be encountered when building green and going beyond the basic principles of conventional construction. You will learn risk considerations unique to green design and construction, failure modes that may be encountered, steps to identify and help to avoid failures that could  more...

Document Retention and Destruction: What Human Resource Professionals Must Know BenefitsCorrectly handling the documentation of employees is one of the most difficult and tedious tasks that human resources professionals need to perform for their organizations. Knowing the proper procedures to follow to document employees in the workplace is a key skill needed by most human resources professionals. This live audio conference will provide you with information on the key  more...

Legal Ethics and Loss Prevention Issues with Electronic Communications and Security ...complies with the lawyer's ethical obligations. This live audio conference will highlight issues regarding the use of communication technology by lawyers and their clients and discuss many of the pitfalls that can arise. Problems will be illustrated through the use of hypothetical scenarios, and several practical tips for reducing risk will be provided. This live audio conference is primarily  more...

Discharge Codes: Impact on the Post-Acute Care Transfer Policy - Risks and Rewards BenefitsImproper understanding and application of discharge codes may result in reduced hospital reimbursement and represent a compliance risk under the PACT policy. William E. Haik, M.D. has been involved in ICD-9-CM coding and chart documentation for more than 25 years and will explain why the problem exists and how to remedy it. This live audio conference is designed for medical records  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ... 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, and will discuss key issues to be considered by each party when embarking on a sustainable project. The  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...ources 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 identify how to find the agencies, offices and people who buy specific services and products. We will cover the mandatory tools needed as door-openers, how to sell to the  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...audio conference will provide 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  more...

Form 990 And Unrelated Business Income ...audio conference will involve a detailed discussion of Form 990, including tips and traps. 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 congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an  more...

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint ...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 your drab presentations into fabulous presentations that compel your audience  more...

Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies For Government Contractors: Effective Tools To Avoid Claims of Discrimination ...ation and awards of many thousands of dollars. This live audio conference is designed to guide those persons responsible for applicant tracking on practical and effective strategies for the disposition of applicants as a tool for defending against claims of discrimination. We will also discuss recordkeeping steps critical to support effective applicant tracking. This program is critical for  more...

Why Everything You Know About Roth Conversions May Be Wrong BenefitsLearn to capture your share of the multi trillion dollar IRA rollover marketplace. Most advisors have been ambivalent at best about the Roth conversion. This live audio conference will give you clarity so that you can recommend specific, accurate advice to your prospects and clients. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, presidents, vice presidents, controllers, CFOs,  more...

Considering Medicare's Interest in Future Medical Expenses While Avoiding MSA Overfunding ...audio conference will focus on Medicare 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  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 BenefitsHear the latest legal news and developments on the following topics: 1) principal 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  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...an individualized plan for attaining wellness. This live audio conference will define and describe 5 skills that are essential to helping clients achieve as much wellness as they are willing and able to gain. It will be an honest review of actually how much behavioral change can and should be expected of various types of clients, and strategies that will lead to as much success and least  more...

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

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...ploring the growing body of judicial decisions, this live audio conference will help you better understand your sales and use tax obligations and ensure compliance. It will explain the constitutional requirements that must be satisfied in order for a state to impose sales or use tax obligations. We will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarify the contours of that  more...

Trucking Litigation ...th when it comes to trucking tort cases. During this live audio conference, you will hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your otherwise straightforward common law case. Hear from the former top United States D.O.T. trucking lawyer and learn how to utilize federal and state information to help bolster your case. You  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...etermine and document delay is a crucial skill. This live audio conference will focus on the key terms, important contract provisions and the most successful approaches to the determination of delay. It will include a discussion of the importance of the critical path, the importance of the contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology BenefitsThe current economic environment makes bankruptcy 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  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ...the records for often-conflicting time periods. This live audio conference will outline the sources of the laws and regulations that govern the ability and duty of such repositories to release such information; their obligations to retain medical records in their possession; the confidentiality obligations of such record holders; the impact of those laws, and how to establish policies and  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing BenefitsOne of the most important and complex decisions a business or organization has to make is how much to pay for its items or services. The buying 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  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How ...nment 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. We will first set the context by describing the main government benefit programs and fundamental planning tools. We then will discuss the different types of special needs trusts as well as practical planning  more...

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

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's ...audio conference describes the social challenges that children with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder may encounter while in the classroom. As the speaker notes, 'Play is work for a child with ASD' and children with ASD typically do not become 'social butterflies.' Dr. Norall would like to give teachers the resources to help a child with Asperger's Syndrome or ASD build lasting  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees BenefitsAbout 62% of workers nationally qualify to take leave under the FMLA, and over 50 million employees have taken advantage of leave under the Act. Managing FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers, especially 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  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...90, annual return for tax-exempt organizations. This live audio conference will help you understand why Congress, the IRS and others insist on requiring that Section 501(c)(3) entities implement the best practices in corporate governance. This program will assist you and others responsible for completing the governance portions of the Form 990. We will include tips for how to establish systems  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...audio conference will provide a very brief overview of the rapidly expanding field of animal law being practiced nationwide, and involves litigation, legislation and corporate/transactional work. Animal law has a very broad range and this audio conference will serve only as an introduction to some of the most common and popular topics. The field covers everything from companion animal issues in  more...

Tax Planning and Guidance for Business Travel and Entertainment Deductions BenefitsLearn the specifics of documenting business travel, meals and entertainment expense to ensure you can take full advantage of the deduction allowed under the federal tax code. Ensure that your records will stand the test of a tax audit. Fine tune your understanding of when an employee's meal is 100% deductible and when it is only 50% deductible. Understand when foreign travel is deductible  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls ... 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 gained from this presentation will aid you in advising clients and suggesting helpful revisions to improve existing powers of  more...

Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems ...new enforcement approaches and interpretations. This live audio conference will focus on three areas: (1) recognizing and responding to OSHA's increasingly complex citation theories; (2) managing OSHA and other government visits under the DOL 'Plan/Prevent/Protect' approach; and (3) discuss practical worksite strategies to improve the safety management process in a fashion that increases  more...

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism BenefitsDr. Gilderbloom will teach people how to turn around neighborhoods without removing the poor, and to create a 'shared revitalization' that is a great place to live, work, and play using new urbanism and green planning purposes. He will teach to recycle buildings that embraces historic preservation and green planning principles. He will teach traffic calming techniques of how to turn  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ...cations of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the Federal Reserve Board's final implementing regulations. Following this level-setting discussion, attendees will join the speaker on a deep dive into the immediate market impacts and longer-term implications of this new  more...

Smartphone Policies For The Health Care Industry ...reate liability both to employees and patients. This live audio conference will help you develop a plan to (1) identify the legal issues raised by the implementation of an electronic resources policy; (2) draft an enforceable electronic resources policy; and (3) implement an enforceable electronic resources policy. This live audio conference is designed for health information managers,  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...orms that have not been previously encountered. This live audio conference will deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals must understand to assist their clients. We will provide a common hypothetical scenario in which a taxpayer must file each IRS form, discuss practice pointers, and describe how to complete the IRS form. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, tax  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...a particularly useful method and the subject of this live audio conference. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain approaches to service delivery structure in local government. - You will be able to review common applications of shared services. - You will be able to recognize when to use a shared services approach. - You will be able to identify decision criteria for shared  more...

Email Collections: Do's and Don'ts ...es as their primary form of communications. In this live audio conference, you will learn how you can use email to enhance your customer's experience and streamline your business' productivity in relation to getting paid. Learn how email can help improve your collections and what some of the most common mistakes are when using email and how you can avoid them. This live audio conference is  more...

When Words Get In The Way: FDCPA Claims Based On Collection Letters ...rimary basis of claims against debt collectors. This live audio conference 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  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ...audio conference is for agents and new employee benefit specialists or the seasoned specialist that want to double check the basics and the most recent changes in the COBRA law. We will discuss who has the compliance responsibilities and what an employer must do every day to be in compliance! How do all of the employee benefit laws work together - when do they work separately. How can the  more...

Structuring and Drafting Conservation Easements ...ffects of possible pitfalls can be devastating. This live audio conference will provide you with the legalities of creating 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  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk BenefitsLenders and other creditors need to know where they stand if a debtor becomes bankrupt. Primarily, this is a function of whether they have a lien or security interest and if so, whether anyone else has a prior lien or security interest. Liens generally must be made public in some way - usually by a filing in a public office - in order to enjoy priority, so prospective lenders and creditors  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...d tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike. In this live audio conference, we will discuss a myriad of issues, including rules that treat debt modifications as taxable transfers, the taxation of cancellation of indebtedness income and exceptions thereto, and the stimulus package rules that allow for a deferral of tax on the cancellation of indebtedness. We also will discuss the impact of these  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ...Daily Load (TMDL) established by the EPA/state. This live audio conference will provide information with regards to the NPDES Construction General Permit, Turbidity, the Clean Water Act, established standards for turbidity, the TMDL in impaired waters, erosion controls to reduce turbidity in storm water runoff, and turbidity sample collection, testing and reporting. This live audio conference  more...

Getting Burned by Boilerplate: The Pitfalls of Using Outdated Standard Real Estate Contract Provisions ...rred 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 exculpations, force majeure and other standard contract terms, based on real-life problems. The session provides you with not only a new  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...staffing, mentoring programs are bound to fail. This live audio conference demystifies workplace mentoring by focusing on specific tasks described in 'mentoring best practices.' Addressed in chronological order, the tasks are: planning, recruiting, screening, training, matching, monitoring, and evaluation. The facilitators will also discuss the training materials and documentation needed for  more...

Current Issues in Joint Venture Taxation ...audio conference you will have learned the tax considerations when creating, operating and terminating joint ventures, including special tax issues in a real estate joint venture or when a joint venturer is a tax exempt organization. This live audio conference will cover key income tax issues covering the life of a joint venture including: What are the tax considerations when determining the  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ... 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 presidents, controllers, tax managers, accountants, CFOs, CEOs, business owners and managers, business  more...

Pupil Records: Best Practices Concerning Access, Release, Content and Storage of Educational Documents ...al agencies, parents and members of the public. This live audio conference will provide school officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The live audio conference will define the rules as well as the exceptions and provide pragmatic advice for how to ensure compliance with the law and  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ... than other types of real estate loan products. This live audio conference will help you understand these structure, documentation, intercreditor and administration issues, and how they differ from more conventional real estate loans. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and  more...

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees ...cause unintended and unwanted tax consequences. This live audio conference will explain the tax consequences of gifts, prizes 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  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...gineer, 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 this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...h transcending zoning is required. (Solution) This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and appointed officials with the necessary tools to understand and manage the federal and state overlays as they affect local zoning and to develop hybrid codes that go beyond traditional zoning to deal with the complex issues of regulation affecting local governments with emerging  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ... 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 first the normal parameters and 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  more...

Cold Calling Tips and Scripts BenefitsIn today's very difficult world of selling, there is only one thing to do to make more sales. SEE more people. Steve Schiffman has been teaching sales people the techniques of setting face-to-face appointments for the past 35 years. Perhaps there has been no more difficult time in selling now, when no one is buying. The economy has changed the rules, and sales people who never before had  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? ... employee was actively at work for the company. This live audio conference will answer a common problem employers experience, what date should an employee be treated as a terminated employee when he/she is on a leave of absence, or fails to return from a leave of absence, and how does this coordinate with the company provided health benefits? This program will discuss the legal issues  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals ...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 for Procurement  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web ...aling with employees who present such problems. This live audio conference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing such issues can act as well as strategies for avoiding such problems to begin with. We will also provide best practice tips for anyone looking to develop a policy that regulates employee online conduct. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Employee Discipline for Conduct Outside of Work ...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, and physical appearance such  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students BenefitsStudents labeled as 'difficult' or 'disruptive' 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  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask BenefitsMost companies that care 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  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ...ward effective enforcement can be confusing. In this live audio conference, you will learn how to assure that your judgment is effective and can be enforced in and out of the jurisdiction where the judgment was entered. You will learn how judgment liens can be secured and enforced for maximum leverage, including registration outside of the jurisdiction. This audio conference will help you  more...

Holding Effective Sales Meetings BenefitsMost sales managers 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  more...

Effective Collections: A Proactive Approach to Credit Management BenefitsMore than 10,000 businesses have slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly, and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, 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  more...

The Carryover Basis Election for 2010 Decedents ...lying 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 and attempt to provide attorneys, accountants, financial advisers and others dealing with 2010 estates, some practical guidance as to how to proceed. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate  more...

Determining Meaningful Use for Electronic Health Records ...n process. This process is new and complicated. This live audio conference will outline meaningful use guidelines and requirements to receive incentive payments, including timelines, criteria, an outline of the attestation process and recent developments in HHS' implementation of Stages II and III. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information  more...

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

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...en in soils reports could use some explanation. This live audio conference will help you understand what type of soils report you may need, the technical terms found within the soils report, what is really the important information you need to get out of a soils report and what is the next step after receiving the soils information. Soils reports can be used in the early or middle stages of  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge ...ion 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 requests for information and understand the mediation process. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, personnel  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases BenefitsBillboards 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  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs BenefitsIn the old days, professionals assumed that travel expenses had little 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  more...

Calculating the Cost of a Change ...he 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 they should pay and what they shouldn't pay. CMs, attorneys, and the consultants and  more...

Ready Access CBT Training: Methods for Training Your Clients in the Use of CBT While Strengthening and Broadening Your Own CBT S ...process that falls short of its full potential. This live audio conference of Ready Access CBT Training will provide a useful method for educating your clients while helping them through the principles of CBT. You will acquire a deeper and broader understanding as well as a greater appreciation of these principles and new methods to explain them to others in a useful and memorable way.  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...audio conference will provide business managers, landowners, environmental consultants, and legal practioners a practical grounding in the basic concepts underlying environmental common law tort, statutory/regulatory and contractual liability. You will understand the framework of federal and state sources of environmental liability and learn how to avoid and mitigate exposure to environmental  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...esult in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference will help tax and payroll specialists and others with an interest in this issue to understand the employer's obligations under the employment tax collection system, including how to handle corrections and disputes when they arise. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CPAs, CFOs, controllers, tax  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...audio conference will examine the rules and responsibilities regarding abandoned wages. If your payroll department is not handling unclaimed wages properly, you could be placing your company at risk for huge audit assessments, significant interest accumulations, and civil and criminal penalties. If your company issues any type of employment checks whether it be wages, bonuses, deferred  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits ...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 underlying  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...nd 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 opinion-giving process, and keep current on important trends in third-party legal opinion practice, even if they already have a working knowledge in this important and developing area. This live  more...

Drafting a Green Ordinance: Case Study ...ng achievable and sustainable local controls. This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and appointed officials with the necessary tools to conceptualize, draft, enact, and self-critique a green land use code. We start with the basics about what such a code is expected to do. Then, we move to the principles of planning and drafting, with a focus on operational examples.  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations BenefitsToday's increasingly-connected society relies more and more 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  more...

Project-Based Learning ...audio conference and learn how to 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  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting Update BenefitsAs another year passes in the world of 1099 reporting, we have become accustomed to educating ourselves as to the complicated revisions of the 1099 rules. After having prepared to comply with the original text of law thrust upon us by Congress last year, we subsequently became witness to several repeals of the burdensome provisions. There will be continual uncertainty as to what revisions  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask BenefitsAs the economy falters and the credit crisis continues help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt 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  more...

The Open Enrollment Challenge: Strategies for Success BenefitsIs 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...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...have increased bicycle ridership. Additionally, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local jurisdictions can do to make their bikeway projects competitive for grant funding. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss benefits and importance of bikeways. - You will be able to review design principles. - You will be able to  more...