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ITIl V3 SOATraining In Bangalore Contact Service Desk1800-200-2003 ... representative @ 1800-200-2003 for ongoing discounts and available slots for the programme. ITIL ® is collection of good practices in IT Service Management, developed by OGC and supported by publications, qualifications and an international user group. The course will guide the design, development and use of training materials as well as training aimed at raising individual's  more...

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...o fulfill all your expectations and requirements from all available quality frameworks, practices and standards like ITIL, CobiT, ISO 20000, Six Sigma, PMP, ISO 27001, etc. QLogy has in-house capabilities for delivering training, consulting and tools for Service Management, Project Management, CRM and other important processes for an organization. QLogy takes pleasure to announce next ITIL V3  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...ill 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 presidents, vice presidents, developers, real estate professionals, property  more...

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

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...uced. Building on this foundation of understanding of the available options, a closer look will be offered of the more integrated and collaborative approaches. Are some more collaborative? Are some more or less risky? The program will offer some guidance for you to consider when selecting a delivery approach. The audio conference will conclude with a look at some of the lessons from the more  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ...oenix, Las Vegas and southern California. Water resources available to the areas are fully allocated and becoming more expensive to obtain and deliver. In addition, these areas have been subject to multiyear droughts requiring water conservation interventions. In the older, northeastern portions of the country, aging water delivery infrastructure is subject to breakage, leakage and concerns  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value ...ined too vaguely to be enforced; cannot be measured using available tools; or contain exceptions and 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  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...rence 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 and collections managers, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services ...business. It is important that you use the tools and tips available in QuickBooks 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,  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...h 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 previously have been unaware of. Individuals responsible for state tax compliance, individuals responsible for determining the geographic  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits BenefitsSAS 117, issued in December 2009, establishes standards and clarifies the auditor's responsibility in auditing and reporting on an entity's compliance with applicable 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  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations ...e 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 monitoring both lobbying and political activities to avoid penalties. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ... neighborhood revitalization. Combined in many areas with available state historic rehabilitation tax credits, HTCs have been used to rehabilitate historic city centers, theatres, warehouses and 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  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ... company has a latent 6 to 8 loss ratio point improvement available to them through better claims handling with predictive models. Up until recently, insurance companies have focused the vast majority of their analytics horsepower on the front end of the insurance equation - underwriting predictive models. However, with the soft market continuing to adversely impact financial results, companies  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...istrict. This live audio conference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify key issues addressed by form-based codes. - You will be able to define elements of form-based codes. - You will be able to explain  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...will be able to discuss teaching techniques and resources available for client education. - You will be able to identify barriers to wellness. - You will be able to describe management of client expectations of wellness and chronic health problems. This live audio conference is designed for registered nurses, LPNs, directors of nursing, administrators, nursing assistants, directors, physician  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How ... the government benefit programs involved and the options available for obtaining and preserving such benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the government has elevated its scrutiny of applicants for and recipients of these government benefits as budgets for government benefit programs tighten. The focus of this live audio conference  more...

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

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals BenefitsIn a tight economy, more situations arise where someone in the line of project contracts, from the prime contractor down to a second- or lower-tier subcontractor, fails to pay its bills - or even goes out of business. Those who are unpaid must seek alternative means to ensure payment. And those who are higher on the project chain must take steps to assure the flow of funds all the way  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...icycle ridership and broadened the transportation options available in their community. However, significant barriers to bicycling keep many could-be riders off of their bikes. Additionally, limited transportation funding hinders the implementation of new bikeways. You will learn the purpose and process of bikeway planning, the basic design principles of conventional and alternative bikeways,  more...

Writing Job Descriptions BenefitsA frequent challenge for many employers in launching compensation initiatives, or completing organizational re-design, is a general difficulty in collecting and delivering accurate and timely job documentation. The focus of this live audio conference is to reinforce the importance of proper job documentation and provide strategies on how to build and maintain a library of accurate job  more...

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

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...ng their legal obligations and the risks of using certain available tools to screen job applicants. Unemployed applicants pose unique issues and are more likely to bring a failure to hire discrimination claim. (Solution) This live audio conference empowers recruiters and HR professionals with the information needed to understand the legal issues, the benefits, and the attendant risks of the  more...

Closing Budget Gaps With Asset Sales ... will discuss various techniques and financial structures available to effect asset sales. Squire Sanders partner Christopher Brigstocke will provide insight on the European-UK model of private-public sector partnerships where assets are sold to a special purpose entity and the financial risk of design, construction, operation and management of government assets and services is shifted to  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...re will be a discussion of the various elections that are available to adopt methods of allocation under Section 704(c), as well as a discussion of reverse allocations. Failing to have a proper understanding of these provisions can potentially result in unanticipated surprising tax consequences for partners, members and beneficiaries of partnership treated entities. This audio conference is  more...

Status Classification: Exempt vs. Nonexempt ...nference will help you understand the overtime exemptions available under the law, the nature of the claims asserted by plaintiffs, and the newest areas of focus and arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain what steps you can take to assure proper classifications and to minimize the likelihood and success of these misclassification claims. This audio conference is  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...t. As we all experience tighter funding sources and fewer available dollars, protecting the plant infrastructure proves highly critical. As a result, knowledge of actual grit composition entering treatment plant, proper system design, and accurate grit removal performance with proper evaluation of this equipment's performance proves critical. Therefore, as the stakes increase, it is wise to  more...

Curing Title Exceptions ...the title commitment, and what endorsements are currently available that provide coverage against a spectrum of title risks. Under what circumstances will title insurance be available to insure against mechanics liens, judgment liens, tax liens and other recurring statutory liens? This audio conference will discuss and compare practical pre-closing solutions to real estate title problems  more...

Upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010: What's New and Improved? ... may be overwhelmed by the number of features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, PowerPoint , Access , SharePoint workspace and Excel . Join us to learn the new and improved features on November 17th! This audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which Lorman will provide access  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...l to harvest the incentives and rebates that are commonly available to high-performing buildings. Furthermore, teams rarely plan ahead and build the incentive opportunities into their design and construction strategies to ensure that all available dollars are captured. This results in projects going over budget, designers having to choose sub-par systems as a result of cost control, and a  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...cord interests, rights and claims, and what resources are available to the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the title. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe classifications of legal descriptions. - You will be able to identify available sources of land record information. - You will be able to explain risk reduction and transaction enhancements. -  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...communities. This audio conference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain and breakdown the benefits and synergies when you mix green - planning, design and construction methods into brownfields. - You will  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ...ively and efficiently. Although the volume of information available on the Internet can be overwhelming, increasingly it is becoming more valuable as a resource for beginning legal research projects and for accessing other information relevant to the legal process. You will learn how legal information is organized on the Internet and how to retrieve the best results. You will learn several  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ... impact your structure and, when needed, what options are available for reinforcing metal building members. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss reinforcement roof members. - You will be able to review expansion methods. - You will be able to explain how to use and include reinforcing columns. - You will be able to define building design - loading and use/occupancy. This  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...uring IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have readily available information to create comparative financial statements. Those companies who might consider earlier adoption may need to establish a more aggressive timetable. This audio conference will assist companies as they begin to address their transition to IFRS. This audio conference is designed for accountants, CPAs, controllers,  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...he teleconference will explain the penalties and remedies available to you under the Act and help you develop strategies for maximizing the benefits of the Act. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the purpose of Ohio's Prompt Payment Act. - You will be able to explain the 10-day rule. - You will be able to identify the requirements that are critical to protecting project  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets ...to identify viable and reliable market data using methods available in the market but not commonly applied during active real estate markets. The teleconference will explain underlying valuation theory for these alternative applications using relevant information during the current real estate cycle. Lawyers, lenders, property owners, regulators and government officials need to obtain reliable  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs ...d private construction projects. Knowing what options are available and what you can or should do to mitigate damages, address the problem and pursue or protect the parties' rights will assist you when you inevitably encounter bad plans. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define the different roles between the owner, architect and contractor. - You will be able to review what to do when  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...s process to prevent injuries and the multiple strategies available to launch your ergonomics process to effectively drive down claims and costs. From engaging upper management and employees, to holding supervisors and employees accountable, to educating and training your work force and enhancing the workplace environment through the implementation of ergonomic furniture and accessories. This  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ... about the most common sale leaseback structures that are available, how they work and whether they would be advantageous for your business. Also, for real estate investors (large and small), learn more about the availability of Section 1031 exchange property from companies with sale-leaseback and net-leased property programs. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ...earing online regularly. However, not all legal resources available on the internet represent authoritative or relevant information to the legal researcher. Legal web sites organize information in different ways; documents appear in a variety of file formats; and search engines may or may not index legal materials in concert with the legal researcher's expectations. This teleconference will  more...

Express and Implied Warranties Under UCC Article 2 ...C, and discuss the various defenses, remedies and damages available for each type of warranty. The discussion will include express warranties, the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of title. We will also look at the types of limitations, modifications and disclaimers available for each type, and provide helpful  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act ...nderstand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will also address the sometimes confusing rescission rules and ways of protecting against potential rescission claims. This teleconference is critical for anyone who often faces a TILA violation or claim and must determine the best course of  more...

Current Issues in Commercial Collections BenefitsThis teleconference is geared toward the practitioner involved in collecting commercial debts. Since the specific remedies available, and best practices, will vary from state to state, this is designed to provide a general overview of the various techniques and ideas to improve collection success. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals ...faulted or distressed loan understand what options may be available to them under a forbearance agreement - an arrangement with the lender wherein the lender agrees to either a temporary or permanent forbearance from exercising remedies as a result of the default in exchange for certain agreements by the borrower. This teleconference will also explain different objectives that may be achieved  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective ...an resources. Without effective systems in place and data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay structures is increasingly necessary in order for organizations to remain competitive, administer compensation fairly and easily, and allocate limited financial resources where they are  more...

The Fundamentals of Estate Planning for Pets ...ook at the various opportunities and techniques which are available to provide for the care and planning in regards to pets. This teleconference will provide you with some of the tools that are out there to assist your clients whose most important beneficiaries are often overlooked, whether because the client is embarrassed, or the attorney is ill equipped with how to address the client's  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...u of foreclosure or exercising other remedies that may be available to it. But these steps pose additional concerns that the lender must address, including potential lender liability claims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in the  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts ...e information about the numerous free tools and resources available to companies wishing to do business with the federal government. This teleconference distils this mountain of information and misinformation in the public domain into a mole hill of tangible and useful facts that, if applied appropriately, will dramatically increase your chances for success when doing business with the federal  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...arty brings to bear, and explore the options and outcomes available for the distressed condominium project in today's uncertain times. Attorneys, real estate developers, lenders, borrowers, mortgage companies, mezzanine lenders, financial institutions, loan servicers, investment banks, private equity companies and other investors, real estate professionals, condominium associations and their  more...

Insurance Claim Appeals BenefitsMany medical providers today are struggling at the number of claim denials and appeals that have to be performed to attempt to gain reimbursement from health care insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish when an appeal can be implemented, when to formally continue to disagree with their findings in writing  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...tatus. The teleconference also explains the various tests available for determining employment status, the responsibilities that can flow with being a joint employer, and how to begin the process of determining the best working relationships for your business. Failing to have a handle on the employment statuses of those working for and with your business can have dramatic consequences ranging  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act BenefitsThis teleconference will provide you with information regarding the interplay between the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the use of new technology in contacting debtors. The speakers will cover the use of voice mail, caller ID, email, text messages and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...y, and exploit new technologies that have recently become available to help the environment. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance (2009) rating and certification system. - You will be able to identify opportunities to reduce energy waste, save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Tips and Tricks ...ut many users are overwhelmed by the features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, calendar and contacts. They don't discover the time-saving shortcuts Outlook provides or utilize the many options included in Outlook. This teleconference offers a quick course in using Microsoft Outlook, showing users how to use Outlook and get the  more...

Contractor Selection ...d, it is vital to have the best construction team members available. While design professionals, lenders and other professionals are important for a successful project, in these 'watch the bottom line' times, the contractor you place in charge of the work is the most important person on the project. This teleconference will assist you review the key issues on contractor selection and raise  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources BenefitsToday's housing market has been severely impacted by the subprime mortgage crisis and a downturn in the general economy. As a result, finding capital and equity to build affordable housing has become more and more difficult as investors sit this one out while the market stabilizes. This teleconference will highlight the issues, problems, causes, recent trends, what can be done and what is  more...

Purchasing Law: Breach, Repudiation and Excuse ...take to preserve your rights and the remedies that may be available under the Uniform Commercial Code. Learn about the important notifications you need to make when the goods arrive but are defective, or when you learn the goods don't work after you accept delivery. Learn about when you have the right to terminate an agreement purchase replacement goods from another source and whether your  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts BenefitsRising energy costs, government mandates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy BenefitsWhatever your business is, the proper illumination can provide paybacks that far exceed the energy saved. Studies have confirmed findings. This topic will be presented in a fast paced teleconference with many real life examples. System efficiencies, impact on other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development BenefitsAlthough generally performing better than single family, the multifamily credit markets continue to be in turmoil, and raising necessary debt and equity for acquisition, refinancing and development continues to be a challenge, even for well-capitalized owner/developers with good track records and performing or well conceived new projects. The looming 'refinance crisis' for multifamily  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development ... the general requirements for annexation and the remedies available to those opposing the annexation. Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss annexation agreements. You will be able to identify what constitutes contiguous or adjacent territory. You will be able to describe the pros and cons of annexation. You will be able to explain how annexation is used to control development.  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...he unique nature of the industry and the special remedies available to those in it make payment disputes matters of much interest to all involved in the construction process. The recession has only made resolution of these disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to  more...

Working Capital Management: Effective Policies and Techniques BenefitsLiquidity is top of mind for executives and they are looking at all sources of incremental free cash flow within their organizations. One area that is on everyone's list of sources is working capital, but most companies fail to reap the full opportunity that is available to them. What are leading companies doing to effectively drive cash flow from working capital? This teleconference will  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...olecular manipulation. - You will be able to discover how available nanotech materials have already lowered costs and improved performance in actual installations. - You will be able to construct work environments with electronic fabrics, mold-proof ceilings and flooring that is impervious to dirt. - You will be able to review case studies and resources involving nanotech materials.  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...cuities and complexities are increasing and the amount of available time to be hands-on with each patient seems to be decreasing. That is why every health care professional needs to be proficient in assessment skills. This teleconference, '15-Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips and Updates for Health Care Professionals,' will help you identify practical  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information ...income stated on an income tax return for determining the available funds for child support and maintenance. In many cases, this may be sufficient, such as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those cases where a client's spouse owns their own business eliciting the true available funds for child support and maintenance can be more complicated. This teleconference is designed to help you  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...process under federal procurements as well as the options available, including forum selection alternatives, when the claim process does not achieve the desired result. Failing to understand how, when and where to file claims is a common cause for losing money on federal contracts. This workshop is critical for companies to ensure maximizing their earnings on government contracts. Attorneys,  more...

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors: What You Need to Know About ABC's ... the liquidation of a distressed business that while long available under state laws, has had little use outside of states such as California, Illinois, Florida and Massachusetts. The fiduciary nature and responsibilities of the assignee will be covered, as will the advantages and disadvantages to the process as compared to bankruptcy. You will gain a better understanding of the nature of  more...

Maintain and Gain Downtown Businesses in a Tough Economy: Key Retention and Recruitment Concepts BenefitsIt is possible to pursue new growth and attend to those who have already invested in your community. In fact, we believe that it should be a goal of every economic development or downtown to have a balanced 'maintaining and gaining' approach to economic growth. This teleconference will illuminate a number strategies and tactics to consider as you pursue this goal. Learning Objectives -  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...u will be able to recognize the ConsensusDOCS families of available contract documents, including the new contract forms for integrated project delivery. - You will be able to discuss how the ConsensusDOCS deal with fundamental contracting and risk issues and how the ConsensusDOCS approach to those issues differs from that of the AIA documents. - You will be able to recognize a practical basis  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...As demographics continue to change and water becomes less available these issues will only increase in importance. This teleconference discusses how the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Version 3 Building Rating Systems addresses the supply and demand issues of water in the built environment. Emphasis is placed on water as an influence in integrated  more...

Managing Benefit Options for Part-Time Employees ...ference will explore the myriad of options and approaches available to employers while sharing typical solutions by industry. The presentation will include benchmark data, case studies and practical solutions to the administrative challenges of providing benefits to a variable workforce. An improperly structured approach can be more costly than the employer intended or may not be valued by the  more...

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples BenefitsThe arena of estate planning for non-traditional couples is a growing field laden with opportunities and land mines. Whether it be a gay or lesbian couple, or a heterosexual couple living together but simply choosing not to get married, the need to be proactive in their planning is essential. Two primary issues arise when it comes to planning for non-traditional couples: (1) Unlike  more...

Can Medical Tourism Lower Your Healthcare Costs? ...ially more about the nature of medical care that might be available from destination providers. While originally largely the domain of self-pay individuals, many self-insured employers and their consultants are assessing the benefit of offering a medical travel option to their employees. This teleconference will consider liability and other legal issues in this arena that are faced by the  more...

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

Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? ...clude the broad range of first- and third-party insurance available in today's insurance markets; important factors in ensuring coverage for the proper parties (corporate and individual); key considerations in analyzing the proper scope of coverage as related to policy terms, conditions and exclusions; issues relevant to deciding the appropriate amounts of insurance coverage to maintain; and a  more...

Taxation and Accounting Methods of Executive and Employee Bonuses BenefitsBy now most employers know about the rules under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code governing deferred compensation. However, many employers are not aware of the broad coverage of Section 409A and the fact that some normal payroll practices, such as bonus payments, may be covered by the new rules or the accounting issues that are raised by these programs. This teleconference will  more...

Discipline and Termination Considerations for Employees on Leave ...his teleconference will review the various types of leave available to employees and whether the company is obligated to provide leave under certain federal and state laws. The teleconference also will review the termination prohibitions set forth in the statutes and recommend strategies for handling terminations and discipline of employees who are on leave. Human resource managers, benefits  more...

Online Construction Bidding Fundamentals ...available through the internet, On-line Construction Bidding software is replacing the old fax machine solicitation and receipt method of locating, soliciting, receiving and evaluating bid quotes. This teleconference reviews the basic functions of bid solicitation, the traditional fax based approach and what new internet based tools are now available on the market. To provide some insight into  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations Benefits'You have the right to remain silent ...' The Miranda rights are part of our popular - as well as legal - culture. But what does it really mean? Has it changed in recent times? What makes a valid waiver of those rights? Can you ever use information you get in violation of those rights? Anyone responsible for, or involved with, law enforcement officers and their actions during  more...

Conservation Easement Tax Incentives ...econference will help persons responsible for determining available sources of capital understand what conservation easements are, and how they can provide a variety of financial incentives that can be monetized. The teleconference also explains the general form of a conservation easement transaction and highlights the most common problems that can be avoided with proper planning and execution.  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ...nd more time on payroll forms than is either necessary or available. This teleconference will help payroll personnel cope with multistate payroll pitfalls explaining in practical terms not only how to calculate the taxability of employee benefits but how to structure your benefits to be nontaxable. Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ...ign pitfalls. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED® rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. n nLearning Objectives nYou will be able to discuss criteria and codes. nYou will be able to state compliance and legal recourse. nYou will be able to design integration and  more...

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

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings nIf the closing of real estate related transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks nThe current economic downturn has given rise to a massive increase in the number of troubled construction projects. Whether trouble arises from the withdraw or lack of funding or a failure in performance of the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to perform, the reality is that each project represents unique challenges that must be met head on. This teleconference presents the issues  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs ... effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and misconceptions about workers' compensation as well as address how to control runaway claims. The 10 key elements of an effective workers' compensation  more...

A Practical Guide for Using Litigation Technology During Discovery and at Trial nThe use of technology during discovery and at trial is now a requirement for the modern practice of law. Using and managing these complex systems in a cost effective and advantageous manner is a major challenge. This teleconference is intended to provide you with a practical guide to successfully use electronic discovery and trial presentation software; manage large document productions and  more...

Payment Fraud ...der may be bad. You need to understand the tools that are available to you to investigate a potential customer. n nThe teleconference is intended to be a fundamentals session, providing you a foundation-level of knowledge about the theories, best practices and terminology surrounding electronic payment fraud. This teleconference is presented in a standard format covering the history of  more...

Retirement Benefit Solutions For Nonprofit Organizations and Government Entities ...ees and executives as for-profit companies, but the tools available to them are often more limited. This teleconference will explore both broad-based retirement programs and executive deferred compensation available to nonprofit organizations. It will highlight new rules for 403(b) plans and pending IRS guidance that will restrict nonqualified options even further. It will also point out the  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...cal experts. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED® rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the link between sustainability and green building. n- You will be able to state the 2009 guide and rating credit system. n- You  more...

Current Trends in Green Lending nDon't let the housing market slow down get you down. Learn an exciting new business opportunity while aiding the environment. Green lending, also known as Energy Efficient Mortgages, have been around for more than decade but have been seldom used. With the growing concerns over the nation's addiction to imported oil and climate change there is a new push to create a greater market demand for this  more...

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes ... legacy. This teleconference will review the many options available to vacation homeowners to plan for such important transfers. You'll learn about the mechanics of such strategies, as well as the potential pitfalls. Since every family dynamic is different, there can be no single strategy that will work for every family. Our experienced faculty has worked closely with many families to define  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ...e information. One of the most important management tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights potential problems before they seriously impact a project's success. This 90 minute teleconference will address the entire life cycle of the JCR,  more...

IRA Rollovers and Transfers: Common Portability and Processing Concerns ... advise their clients on IRAs. We'll focus on the options available both to IRA owners and their beneficiaries when it comes to transferring an IRA. You'll find out how an IRA owner can obtain relief for missing the 60-day rollover deadline and learn about the permissible ways a spouse and nonspouse beneficiary can set up an inherited account. This teleconference can help you spot and avoid  more...