Basic Telephone Seminars

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ... 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 whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals ...ndamentals 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 questions to enhance  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...d 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 using macros. Creating a macro may ultimately involve programming techniques but most macros are developed by recording the way you use standard Excel commands. This live  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions ...o 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 strategic question of when you should consider challenging expert testimony, as well as the tactical issue of how to  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...very 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 their own organization will be introduced. Building on this foundation of understanding of the available options, a closer look will be offered of the more  more...

Health Savings Accounts ...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 explore new design opportunities  more...

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

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...pectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity. The model we will use is how HR can engineer the offboarding process to reduce legal exposure and financial costs, and to improve the pool of future talent, increase employee commitment and enhance the company's brand in its sector. This live audio conference is designed  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...ities 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 eligibility requirements for  more...

Getting Closer to Perfect: Tips to Help Paralegals Write Effective Emails and Memos BenefitsThis live audio conference will look at some key legal writing concepts applicable to a variety of documents that paralegals draft on a regular basis, including emails, memoranda and discovery. Good legal writing is a skill that can be learned, and comes through practice and multiple drafts. Attend this program and receive a basic review of grammar and other writing strategies, dispel some  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...efitsThis live 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  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...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 the investor perspective, and will  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance BenefitsThis live 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  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...y 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 impact qualification of a project under green rating systems, how the design process can help avoid material and  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...ing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is critical that everyone involved in a sustainable project understand the distinctions between potential objectives, and have a clear process for development and  more...

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

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...tants, 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 liability so that it can be effectively managed in the context of land ownership,  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...ll learn the purpose and process of bikeway planning, the basic design principles of conventional and alternative bikeways, and how communities around the US 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.  more...

Utilizing Microsoft Word(TM) Features and Functions ... may have used Word for years, completing documents using basic features, the more in-depth features will add a new level of capability to current skill sets. Participants transitioning to version 2010 will regain their bearings on the new locations of Word commands. So many features and so little time! This live audio conference is designed for business owners and managers, accounting  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements BenefitsFinancial statements can be thought of as a report card for any business. They provide both a historical and current perspective on the health of an organization, as well as offer indications of future performance. They offer management, creditors, prospective investors and various other users a means to judge the financial performance of an organization. The speaker will discuss the  more...

Proactive Fraud Prevention Measures ...basic fraud components to include the elements of the 'fraud triangle' - opportunity, financial pressures/incentives and rationalization. We will also review the warning signs of fraud and proactive fraud measures to include the importance of internal controls to aid in fraud deterrence. This live audio conference is designed for CFOs, controllers, accountants, accounts payable professionals,  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...ving rise to liabilities. We will also review some of the basic procedural issues concerning audits including statutory deadlines and common sense approaches to proactive minimization of audit assessments. You will be able to develop a sales tax awareness and sales tax strategies that could produce a significant return on investment. This live audio conference is designed for accountants,  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...mizing the use of tax equity. Many developers have only a basic knowledge of the various tax equity structures that can be used with the investment and production tax credits. The program will discuss the basics of partnership flips; sale-leaseback transactions; leases with credit pass-through arrangements; prepayment structures; and 'twinning' with other incentives. Learning Objectives You  more...

Estate Planning Ethics ...basic overview of the ethical rules that effect the estate planner in every day practice. With an attorney's busy schedule, it is difficult to remain current on rules that direct and govern the fundamental duties an attorney encounters while serving the needs of the client. This program will touch upon the most frequent rules and issues that an attorney engaged in estate planning needs to know.  more...

Due Diligence Considerations for Participation Loans ...nature, purposes and documentation of these transactions; basic due diligence considerations affecting each party; and loan administration and enforcement issues that arise during the term of a syndicated or participated commercial loan. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...is delivery system. This audio conference will highlight basic differences and alert you to the unique risks of using this format. Mr. Burnham will draw and share from his many years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Topics will include in-depth description and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of this contracting format, the  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ... audio conference is designed to help the drafters of the basic operating documents for an entity treated as a partnership, including partnership agreements, operating agreements and trust agreements; the tax return preparers for such entities; and those who structure transactions using such entities, understand and work with the Section 704(c) regulations. There will be a discussion of the  more...

Ethical Settlement Negotiations ... various state and federal courts on matters ranging from basic duties of disclosure to the often murky rules affecting class actions and the settlement of complex litigation affecting numerous parties. This audio conference will better equip you to strike an appropriate and effective balance between the need to represent clients vigorously and the need to adhere to the applicable rules of  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should have, discuss key metrics for your site and how to track conversions in Google Analytics. We'll discuss marketing campaign tracking and how to measure different marketing activities (email, paid search, etc.), then dive into Google Site Search - reviewing how to use this feature to identify visitor  more...

Contract Basics for Paralegals ...basic business and commercial relationships for most of us; yet for many the basics of contract law remain a mystery. There is often misinformation about such simple questions as 'Is a handshake enough?' or 'Do all the boilerplate terms of a contract really matter?' This audio conference will address these and many more issues surrounding the formation and enforcement of contracts. This audio  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...y important to the litigation process. You will learn the basic tools for locating documents, developing computer competencies for maximum efficiency and the importance of keeping essential forms. The speaker will discuss brief and memorandum banks as well as provide an understanding of how to analyze a fact situation, identify the legal issues, research the issues and prepare the appropriate  more...

Not-for-Profit Auditing and Accounting for Contributions and Pledges ...t is essential for not-for-profit professionals to have a basic understanding of auditing and accounting as it relates to contributions and pledges. This will help you to account for every dime taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each dollar is used. By preserving the financial integrity of your organization, you will also earn the trust of your supporters. This audio  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...d to costly mistakes. This teleconference will provide a basic understanding of the policies at the federal, state and local levels, and will present opportunities to better deal with wetland issues and avoid some of the pitfalls. Most importantly, this teleconference will focus on emerging issues that you must know to deal with the changing landscape in wetland regulation and its  more...

A Primer on International Estate Planning ... of individuals. This teleconference specifically reviews basic transfer tax issues for U.S. citizens, noncitizen residents and nonresident aliens; the treatment of foreign and domestic trusts; and estate planning issues concerning noncitizen spouses. The teleconference will also discuss special considerations for U.S. citizens living abroad, the new expatriation rules, as well as several traps  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update BenefitsLenders and real estate professionals operating in Florida for the first time (and oftentimes seasoned Florida practitioners) are forced to deal with the sometimes confusing imposition of the Florida documentary stamp tax. Florida documentary stamp taxes are imposed on loan transactions and real property transfers taking place in Florida. This teleconference will provide a discussion  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...ey perform. This teleconference will provide you with a basic understanding of the theory of ergonomics and what the five most common workplace risk factors is that impact all jobs. Awareness of early signs and symptoms, and how to encourage early reporting is essential in an effective ergonomics process that works to prevent the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ... can be redeployed in their core business. Understand the basic financial and accounting rules governing treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and operating leases. Learn 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  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance BenefitsThis teleconference is a nuts-and-bolts program designed to give you real life practical information to facilitate the closing of commercial and residential real estate transactions. You'll gain insight into the workings of the title industry to better prepare you to anticipate problems and assist in developing solutions to ultimately close the transaction. This teleconference will  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ...tative sources for BIM information, then sprinkle in some basic BIM concepts. Information will be presented that will be of interest for any team member. We will talk about some new developments in BIM contract language that you may have heard about, as well as what legal issues may be real and what may just be excuses. When we talk about the tools and the processes, we will explore some costs  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...ow recognizing that providing storm water management is a basic utility service similar to water supply and wastewater utilities. Well-designed fee structures for the storm water services can provide reliable funding for management systems that are supported by the public. This teleconference will provide guidance for securing elected official, senior management and public support for a  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option ...hnology financings to over-the-road vehicles and the most basic office and manufacturing equipment. The teleconference will define and compare types of leases and other financings, address key accounting and tax issues, and focus on legal and practical concerns. In addition to highlighting principal issues, we'll propose practical solutions and compromises. Purchasing managers, material  more...

Basics of Trust Administration ...basic principles of trust administration under U.S. law, including powers and duties of trustees; relations with beneficiaries; removal and replacement of trustees; the use of directed trustees, protectors and investment managers, etc., to 'slice and dice' trustee powers; probate court involvement in trust administration; and concepts in fiduciary accounting and income tax reporting. The  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ... through the process step-by-step, introducing you to the basic legal principles and variety of players in this essential aspect of development law. Experienced practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the subdivision process works with other land use and permitting processes. Discover the differences between tentative maps, parcel  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act ...pments regarding pay practices has now become a matter of basic survival. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act is full of traps for unwary employers and the penalties for noncompliance can be significant. This teleconference will bring you up-to-date on the latest development under the IWPCA, including how creative plaintiffs' attorneys are using the IWPCA in conjunction with other wage  more...

Selecting Vendors: An Introduction to RFPs ... in their procurement process. It will provide you with a basic understanding of how requests for information and requests for proposals can be used to increase corporate procurement efficiencies and deeper vendor relationships. It will provide insights on best practices in Fortune 500 companies, tips on how each party should plan for creating proposals and responding to them, and insights into  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...type of analysis. This teleconference will also reinforce basic lending principles as they pertain to secondary sources of repayment that were overlooked or compromised prior to the recession, and how they should impact future lending when the economy recovers. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection managers,  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the potential savings of alternative choices, and how to ensure energy  more...

Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Under ERISA BenefitsMaintaining an employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires that people managing the plan or investing plan assets become fiduciaries. You need to know when they might become an ERISA plan fiduciary. You must understand your legal obligations to plan participants and beneficiaries. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk BenefitsThe backbone of an effective purchasing card program is a good control system. Without it a program may never realize its potential and risk may turn into reality causing a potential program shutdown. Fabian Aragon, P-Card program manager with Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss different ways a program can minimize risk, including basic controls, procedural controls, and assurance  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid BenefitsLearn the facts and get advice on cutting your dependence on paper records. According to the Association of Information and Image Management, more than half of organizations that attempt to implement paperless records management systems fail. Don't be one of them. This teleconference will help HR managers and anyone attempting to implement paperless records management to go paperless  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes ...ngage in business with the tribe. However, there are also basic tenets of American Indian law that can be applied to all aspects of doing business and/or contracting with individual American Indian tribes. This teleconference is designed to provide you with the tools to recognize the uniqueness of each American Indian tribe while applying the basic tenants of contracting with these same  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...implement these principles in their firms. There are some basic concepts in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or small. Dialogue among the project team members is the key but without a level understanding that dialogue can fail to bring the desired results. This teleconference will help anyone on the project team to gain a better understanding of the possibilities. We will  more...

Internal Controls BenefitsWhether you're part of the Fortune 500 or a small private company, understanding how to develop and implement effective internal controls is critical to your business. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help  more...

Purchasing Law: Breach, Repudiation and Excuse ...on't be delivered. This teleconference will provide you a basic understanding about what you can do when your purchase contract goes bad. You will receive a primer on the steps you need to 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  more...

Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies BenefitsFundraising is hard enough without running into the legal, accounting and practical pitfalls inherent in some types of gifts! A comprehensive gift acceptance policy can help an organization avoid these pitfalls, enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond BenefitsAll United States employers must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or composition of their workforce. This teleconference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number  more...

Principles Of Erosion And Sediment Control ...processes and control. Specific attention will be paid to basic processes and on how to use an understanding of those basics to analyze control structures, practices and procedures, especially for new applications and failed installations. Emphasis will be placed on water erosion, but will also cover other topics from the basic principles to wind erosion. Land use examples will include  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information BenefitsMany offices today make use of paralegals or legal assistants not only in preparing documents but in reviewing them. Many attorneys rely on elementary representations of income such as the 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  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms BenefitsIn today's legal market, attorneys transition between law firms and other professional associations with great frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the  more...

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples ...to confront the problem that even if they prepare certain basic testamentary documents such as a last will and testament or a revocable trust, there may be certain family members that do not approve of their lifestyle, their relationship, and hence, they face the likelihood that their testamentary documents will be challenged at their deaths. Therefore, on occasion there may be a need to plan  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law ...creating works or approving those works to understand the basic principles of copyright law. We will outline how to implement basic copyright protection and enforcement strategies, while avoiding common pitfalls. We will review simple steps for minimizing risk, while maximizing the creativity of your company's materials. Plus, we will discuss simple contracts and proactive legal steps that can  more...

Green Building Design Basics ..., materials and land compared to buildings constructed to basic building codes. Green buildings are better for the environment and provide healthy, comfortable and productive indoor spaces. This teleconference will give you an introduction into incorporating green building design in your business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define what green building is. - You will be able to  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...red building form. Zoning codes have always contained the basic bulk relationships that create the three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that form have not, traditionally, been part of the equation. As a result, many communities are not satisfied  more...

Online Construction Bidding Fundamentals ...nd 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 the products available, we will look at four current software products, what they do and don't do and ask the question: Are they right for my business? Learning  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys BenefitsThe land survey is a critical part of real estate practice. All parties involved need to be knowledgeable of the survey process so a proper survey can be assured instead of assumed. With this knowledge, a thoroughly researched, accurate and clear representation of the property can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result.  more...

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ... this teleconference is most appropriate for those with a basic understanding of social media, novices are welcome too - John is adept at explaining technological concepts in plain English. TWITTER is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Twitter. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or  more...

Dissolving Business Entities ...his teleconference will help you become familiar with the basic state law mechanics with respect to dissolutions and liquidations and the federal income tax risks, differences and opportunities associated with dissolutions and liquidations. This teleconference will help you become familiar with liquidating corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies. Accountants, CPAs, CEOs,  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations ...da warnings. We will begin with a brief discussion of the basic parameters of Miranda warnings. Then, we will discuss how those rights have evolved since 1966 and what law enforcement officers must do to ensure compliance with Miranda. Just as importantly, we will review what law enforcement officers must do to effectuate a valid waiver of those rights and what happens to the information  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...roved. n nThis teleconference will go over some of the basic design considerations impacting reverse osmosis membranes used in groundwater desalination and then apply these principles to some specific application problems. Our faculty will review examples of successful installations as well as problems encountered and countermeasures. You'll learn about the use of newer, energy-efficient  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations ...ore economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong way to terminate construction agreements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to distinguish termination clauses from standard form contracts (AIA, etc.). - You will be able to explain termination for default. - You will be able to prepare statutory  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation nThe International Classification of Disease and Operations, Ninth Edition has out-lived its usefulness for capturing morbidity and mortality amongst the world population. Most developed nations transitioned to ICD-10 several years ago, but because of the tie of ICD-9-CM to payments in the United States there have been a series of delays in the US implementation. As the US moves a lightening speed  more...

Tax Implications of Generation-Skipping Techniques - Planning to Minimize the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax ...tion. Benefits and differences between different types of basic GST tax planning techniques, including various lifetime planning and post-mortem planning along with the implications of leveraging GST tax planning with discounted assets will also be discussed. Insight into considerations for coordinating GST tax planning during life and at death, and nontax issues connected with GST tax  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...measurement and terminology in use today. It explains the basic terminology and reporting units which must be understood by decision-making laymen, such as building owners and property managers, and by professionals, including attorneys, consultants and architects. It is intended to present the inherent limitations associated with microbial sampling and many of the problems commonly associated  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...other health care facilities. These bills of rights cover basic and not so basic concerns. From the right to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion to the right to privacy, patients and their representatives are speaking out to protect their interests. In this environment, managing patient expectations and providing quality care to patients remain critical for health care providers.  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue ...tion objectives. You will be able to describe some of the basic congestion pricing models used for transportation, recognize the potential benefits and potential implementation challenges of congestion pricing projects, and understand how to avail yourself of resources from the Federal Highway Administration to help them move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state  more...

Payment Fraud ...on and phishing. You can expect to be able to answer four basic questions after attending the session: for electronic payments, be able to define the differences and priority for managing fraud, credit and authentication; gain a basic understanding of how e-commerce fraud has evolved, being able to describe the characteristics of past attacks on e-commerce merchants; gain a basic understanding  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...idential, commercial and public buildings. We will review basic design methods and techniques used to minimize or eliminate damage to new and existing buildings, contents and utility equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations ...r fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can participate in the coming intergenerational wealth transfer through a planned estate giving program. It will cover comprehensive campaign basics so you can see how a campaign can improve your fundraising effectiveness and  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...s in your region. This teleconference will emphasize both basic and advanced roundabout principles to assist you with proper roundabout implementation for better public acceptance, smoother roundabout operations, increased capacity and safety, less maintenance and less pollution. n nWhether you are new to roundabouts or an experienced design engineer, you will learn to understand the  more...

Multistate Sales Tax Issues for Contractors nAttendance at this teleconference will assist you in understanding who and what is subject to sales and use taxes, including who is responsible for collecting the sales tax or paying the use tax, e.g., who is the ultimate consumer, the differences between real and personal property, the taxation of repairs and repair services, and the taxation of intangibles such as warranties. Without an  more...

Internet Techniques for Locating Lost Relatives ...termining what is known - the identifiers; and creating a basic research plan. There are many online resources, public and private, that can be used for a search. This teleconference will cover the types of records, the quality of information in those records and statutory considerations affecting the availability and use of records. After the search is completed and a lost relative is located,  more...

A Tax Primer on Real Estate Investment Trusts nMore than $375 billion are invested in approximately 180 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (or REITs). In addition, billions more are invested in privately held REITs. This teleconference will provide an introductory summary of the tax requirements REITs face in their formation and ongoing operations. You will develop a basic understanding of REITs through this program. The  more...