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Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA BenefitsIn response to the enactment of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act in most of the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, in 2008, promulgated FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1. FSP FAS 117-1 provides guidance for nonprofits as to the proper classification of endowment funds when UPMIFA has been enacted and expands the required disclosure about  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...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 will also distinguish between conveyances that are often confused with easements, such  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...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 payroll professionals, human resource and  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements BenefitsPursuant to 42 USC Section 1395y(b)(2), commonly known as the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Medicare may not make payment for medical benefits where payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under a workers' compensation law or plan of the United States or a state, or under an automobile or liability insurance policy or plan (including a self-insured plan), or under no  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live 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  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live 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  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals BenefitsMortgage loan defaults and foreclosures are at historic levels. New businesses counseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services BenefitsCash flow is truly the livelihood of any 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  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract BenefitsUnderstanding the interplay between warranties and call-back periods and the limitations on each is critical to both successful negotiation of a construction contract and the successful 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  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...drainage chemical and physical properties. By obtaining a better understanding of green roof design principles, you will be in a position to make better choices. You will leave this audio conference with an appreciation for the importance of adopting a systematic approach to design that includes setting appropriate goals, and selecting materials and assembly types that are most likely to meet  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ... 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 are beginning to leverage  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...icial 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 requirement through a discussion of  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program BenefitsCreating a structured mentoring program is a powerful way to support the personal growth and career development of employees. Mentoring also enhances the stability and productivity of an organization through employee retention, succession planning, transfer of knowledge, and leadership development. The problem is that many businesses believe that mentoring consists of just 'putting two  more...

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

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals BenefitsThis live 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  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits BenefitsThis live 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  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask ...sis 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 happen to you, learn as much as you can about  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements ...a helpful explanation of these terms so that you are in a better position to draft, revise and negotiate key contract terms that can impact your business operations. You will have a better understanding of the importance of the terms and conditions and why reading the small print is critical. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, purchasing managers, material managers, contract  more...

IPPS Final Rule ...ng a cost-based reimbursement methodology in an effort to better control the costs of providing care to the Medicare inpatient and to incentivize hospitals to better manage utilization. As time has passed CMS has modified the program to better recognize severity of illness AND to reduce payments to hospitals for certain quality of care issues such as reducing payment for hospital acquired  more...

Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts ... live audio conference seeks to educate participants in a better understanding of other key contract terms that may assist in avoiding disputes during the careful planning and drafting of these clauses from the outset. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define subrogation. - You will be able to describe key construction contract provisions. - You will be able to discuss the impact of  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...anges to them and enable you to be more knowledgeable and better equipped when dealing with the AIA forms. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss key provisions and revisions to the A101-2007 and A201-2007 AIA documents. - You will be able to define the AIA A101-2007 and A201-2007 documents. - You will be able to explain AIA forms and how they allocate risk. - You will be able to  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets BenefitsGovernments possess many different types of assets that may be considered intangible assets, including easements, water or air rights, timber rights, patents, trademarks, and computer software. The implementation of GASB 34 created questions as to whether and when intangible assets should be considered capital assets for financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies BenefitsThere can be little question in today's world that a thoughtful, well-designed document retention policy is a must for every corporation. Yet many have failed to take this important step to protect their companies. Many more have failed to effectively implement their document retention policies after they have been adopted. The cost of these shortcomings is significant. A corporation may  more...

Ethical Settlement Negotiations BenefitsThis audio conference will outline the key ethical rules and parameters faced by lawyers during negotiations of litigated matters. This program will also emphasize the recent guidance from the American Bar Association and 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  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...ch you about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the 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  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...erence will provide you with the practical information to better understand the process of researching and evaluating land records in connection with the transfer of ownership and real estate financing. This teleconference will identify real property interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...y insured in construction projects. - You will be able to better explain and understand design and construction risk. - You will be able to define advantages and disadvantages of the three insurance options. - You will be able to recognize owner considerations for selecting the right insurance option. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution ...tive because, in today's world, the applicants are by far better prepared to answer these predictable questions than the interviewer is prepared to conduct the interview. In this proven, practical, fast-paced audio conference, certified speaking professional Mel Kleiman delivers the tools, tips and techniques you need to tell the difference between great applicants and great employees. Attend  more...

Executory Contracts Under Bankruptcy ...better understanding of executory contracts and unexpired leases, and what they are. It will examine the strategic issues whether you represent the debtor, the nondebtor party to the lease or contract, or other interested parties. The speaker will discuss what to do during the period between the bankruptcy filing and assumption or rejection, as well as how to calculate rejection damage claims.  more...

Recent Developments in Material Participation for LLCs and LLPs BenefitsThe IRS has been actively auditing and disallowing losses claimed by owners of businesses organized as limited liability entities on the grounds that the owners do not materially participate in the operations of the business. The critical element of the IRS's attack is that members of a limited liability entity are, under applicable treasury regulations, equivalent to limited partners in a  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World BenefitsTo many, social media may sound more like social waste of time. In reality, social media is a shift in how we communicate. It's about relationships, not technology. It's changing our business world faster than we thought possible. Many within the more traditional bricks-and-mortar A/E/C industry are getting left behind. Attend this audio conference and you will learn how some companies in  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...nt a headache could easily become a nightmare. Is there a better way? Of course there is. Litigation can, and should be, a last resort. After all, litigation takes time and our business clients typically need something NOW: the steel for the bridge, software that works, copiers that do not expire in a cloud of smoke after a mere 1000 copies, smart phones that do not create new security  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ... retention and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the retention and destruction of medical records. The program will also examine how health care reform is impacting medical records and how risks change with the move toward electronic records. This audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information managers, attorneys,  more...

Title Issues for Lending Professionals BenefitsWho reviews the title commitment to make sure that there are no title problems? Not having a solid understanding of the title can cause headaches for everyone involved in the title process. This audio conference offers insights into what the title insurance policy really covers. We will answer some commonly asked questions, such as: What should you be concerned about on Schedule A? What  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...rcing manufacturing companies of all sizes to rethink and better integrate their overall approach to product development, from concept to product design to manufacturing engineering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product development enabling technologies. This  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ... a clear, easy-to-understand format to permit sponsors to better provide these benefits and preserve and protect the company. We will cover the basics of the federal law's rules in easy-to-grasp language and practice applying those rules by examining actual and hypothetical cases. You will have an opportunity to share your concerns and possible resolutions with one another and the presenters,  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...nderstand how to obtain contracts with the government and better understand the requirements to effectively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida statutes, ordinances, regulations and case law applicable to government contracts, you will ensure you are positioned to become an awardee for government contracts, how to defend such contracts under the law and how to successfully  more...

Understanding Fiduciary Investment Duties for Trusts: Be Prudent and Diversify BenefitsIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and how fiduciary risk can be managed by proper conduct. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, trust administrators,  more...

Paralegal's Role at Trial BenefitsThis teleconference will provide valuable information to help you develop, improve and enhance your trial preparation and trial skills. You will be able to better assist attorneys in a more efficient and productive manner. Helpful hints and key tools of the trade will be shared to help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness as a key member of the trial team. This teleconference is  more...

State of the Estate Tax: Where We Stand Today and What Practitioners Can Do ... done with documents you are preparing now for clients to better protect them and address this uncertainty? How can investment and wealth managers better administer client investment accounts in light of the uncertainty? If the repeal remains for 2010, what does this mean to investments? What steps can accountants and other advisers take? Sample language and provisions will be provided.  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...ce will also greatly aid LEED accredited professionals in better understanding how indoor air quality and construction hygiene plans are a key component of the new LEED V3 Design and Construction and Operations and Maintenance rating systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the emergence of sustainability. - You will be able to discuss hygiene concerns at construction sites  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access BenefitsOriginally released in 1992, Microsoft Access is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Access is the most popular Windows desktop database used by most organizations around the world, from small to large businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, etc. Microsoft Access fits a unique space between the skills of the information worker and professional developers. It's a database  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ... and leasing agent involved in these efforts. You will be better able to identify and resolve issues that are unique to wireless siting, including what may be included in a lease that cannot be included in a government-issued permit, site location and value, lease term and terminations, access requirements, interference regulation and mitigation, design and camouflage, and radio frequency  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners ...d organize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better understanding of the role of integrated marketing campaigns to syndicate content into the market with tools like webcasts, videos, articles, podcasts and PR promotion. Learn how mapping the level of social media presence fits specific practice strategies and understand how these tools can help you build new multigenerational  more...

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist BenefitsMany individuals involved in commercial loan transactions never fully understand all the steps and details that go into closing a real estate loan transaction. They understand their participation in the transaction, but do not comprehend everything else that is involved before a transaction can actually close and fund. This teleconference will provide an overview to understand the entire  more...

Integrating Mobile Technologies in Our Classrooms BenefitsMany within the educational system today view the use of wirelessly enabled devices as a distraction in the classroom with students using the devices to text each other, surf the Internet, check on their Facebook page and Tweet . Many educators are discovering that permitting the use of wireless devices in the classroom can actually be beneficial for both the students and the educators.  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...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 interactions with endangered species. Finally, new mitigation procedures and mitigation banking will be explored that  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ... sale-leaseback transactions on real estate assets may be better than debt financing or ownership. Companies have significant capital outlays in real estate that 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  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ... This teleconference will provide you with strategies for better and more efficient searching. You will benefit from the practical, detailed knowledge of how legal information on the internet is organized and located. FINDLAW is a registered trademark of West Publishing Corporation and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with West Publishing Corporation. GOOGLE is a registered  more...

Reading Financial Statements: A Creditor's Perspective ... not only desire to expand their business, but who want a better handle on what the number on their financial statements mean and how they can become useful tools. This teleconference will impart useful and practical ideas, take the mystery out of finance and accounting, and allow you to use financial statements as useful and practical tools. Presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance ...l 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 progress from basic concepts to title problem solving and end with an analysis of complex coverage issues under the current ALTA policies and endorsements. This program is primarily designed for  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ...ssful. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain better decision making, data, design, coordination and collaboration. - You will be able to identify legal and contract implications of BIM. - You will be able to discuss what processes are working. - You will be able to describe BIM for owners, designers and builders. Construction and project managers, engineers, architects,  more...

Using and Challenging Statistical Evidence: An Essential Training for Litigators ...ignettes will be presented from actual case experience to better understand how statistical evidence is used in a variety of cases: class actions, antitrust, environmental law, product liability, construction law and employment discrimination. This teleconference will assist you in determining whether you need a statistician and how best to present the statistical evidence to help you win the  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ...hat is involved, knowing when and how to invest or buy. A better appreciation of foreclosures can also lead to alternative approaches, which can be of benefit to all parties. Illinois mortgage foreclosures will be examined step-by-step in a practical, how to, interactive teleconference. It will provide essential information to lenders, borrowers, investors and buyers about the issues that exist  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness ... day-to-day efficiencies in operations and retrievals. Be better prepared for e-discovery for incident-responses, government inquiries and litigation as well as manage and minimize risks of smoking gun content, data leakages and excessive costs. This teleconference will not only cover the key legal and technology issues, but it will also focus on practical steps that your organization can  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments BenefitsAmong many other legal obligations, employers face the ongoing requirement to timely withhold and remit payroll taxes to the federal government. People responsible for fulfilling a company's payroll tax obligations often do not realize the substantial penalties that can be imposed by the IRS against the company when payroll taxes are not timely deposited or paid at all. Additionally, in  more...

Best Practices in Digital Evidence Management: The Impact of Digital Evidence on Law Enforcement and Government Investigations ... in electronic media discovery practices. You will have a better understanding of the litigation aspects of electronic media retention and destruction. This will include the scope of electronic media discovery, trigger mechanisms for electronic media retention, obligations of users and counsel, and potential civil and criminal sanctions for improper document destruction. Law enforcement  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ... key requirements of the new rules and provide you with a better understanding of their potential accounting and reporting implications. This teleconference will of be of interest to anyone who reads and works with financial statements, individuals who work with securitizations or in the financing business, and those who want to better understand the concepts and principles behind the new  more...

De-Escalation Tactics When Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses ...ublic is witness to successful verbal de-escalation, they better understand and respect the challenges facing an officer, which contributes to future officer safety. Successful verbal de-escalation also sets a precedent with emotionally disturbed people who are likely to have many encounters with law enforcement officers. At the next meeting, they are more likely to have an expectation that  more...

The Phone Bias: Learn to Use the Phone for Successful Prospecting and Client Contact ...ily on our solution or their needs. We can help them make better buying decisions and use the telephone as an important tool. This teleconference will show you how to find the right prospects, get onto the buying decision team and actually help buyers choose you by using the telephone as an important collaboration tool. Sales managers, directors, account managers, presidents, vice presidents,  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...

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

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice BenefitsLitigation paralegals provide invaluable aid to attorneys in the litigation process. They are the backbone of the trial team, coordinating thousands of details that must be accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic ... the illnesses that result. You will come away enabled to better protect yourself and your community when confronted with influenza, and be armed with a useful depth of understanding regarding this ever changing and consistently challenging health care issue. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...conference will help anyone on the project team to gain a better understanding of the possibilities. We will also talk about some project examples and even take a peak into the future. Learning Objectives - You will be able to repeat terms, definitions and players in the process. - You will be able to paraphrase what happens in the process. - You will be able to explain example projects. - You  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management ...ce will increase awareness of issues related to float and better idea of how you can address those issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss contract provisions. - You will be able to analyze techniques to minimize and or manipulate float. - You will be able to outline early and modern trends in case law. - You will be able to explain critical path method. Project managers,  more...

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing BenefitsThis teleconference will look at some key legal writing concepts through an understandable and strategic lens. The ability to effectively and persuasively communicate remains the dominant skill needed for a successful legal practice. No one is born a perfect writer - as anyone who teaches writing will happily assure you. Rather, legal writing is always a learning process. For that reason,  more...

Estate and Financial Planning for Clients Living With Chronic Illness ...arly 120 million Americans. How can professional advisers better serve and advise clients living with chronic illness and their loved ones? In many situations modest changes to traditional planning tools and drafting conventions can provide tremendously improved protection and peace of mind for clients living with chronic illness. This teleconference will provide a sophisticated but practical  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ...with green products and services are weathering the storm better, and are better positioned for the future. CEO's of many of the largest corporations say sustainability is just as relevant during this economic crisis, if not more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show that green  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems BenefitsCase, matter, and practice management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De BenefitsThis teleconference will show how proper planning and budgeting are the keys to success, and operating without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development ...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 projects financed with CMBS and with  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ... unpaid benefit contributions. With proper planning and a better understanding of the law, these problems can be avoided. This teleconference will help contractors gain a better understanding of the types of labor agreements they are being asked to sign, as well as the obligations those agreements impose. This teleconference is critical for contractors who want to proactively plan their labor  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities ...tial personal and company information. You will gain a better understanding about the recent developments in federal and state privacy and data security laws, particularly the expansion of HIPAA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the recently issued Massachusetts privacy regulations that become effective January 1, 2010. In addition, this teleconference will include  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...sting will be discussed. A case study will be provided to better understand the state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies. The teleconference is particularly designed to provide an overview of the evaluation of existing bridges and state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to examine rehabilitation of constructed bridges. - You will be able to  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ...ow the planning process utilizes the ERP system. You will better understand the need for robust metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP system as most people are only scratching the surface in the  more...

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors: What You Need to Know About ABC's ...to the process as compared to bankruptcy. You will gain a better understanding of the nature of general assignments and how to recognize when the use of an assignment may be advantageous versus the debtor turning to a liquidation under chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...its. After attending this teleconference, you should be better prepared to evaluate your current level of payroll compliance and facilitate future compliance, as necessary. You will also be able to understand the utilization and importance of a company's onboarding process and the importance of payroll data accuracy in the tax credits process. In addition, you should have an increased  more...

Green Building Design Basics ... 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 identify principles of LEED. - You will be  more...

Preparing for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing BenefitsBeyond just the cost of unemployment compensation claims, an unemployment compensation proceeding is often the first confrontation with a future litigant. How the defense of unemployment claims is handled can often have a significant impact on the success of future litigation, and even whether such litigation occurs. This teleconference is designed to give employers a better understanding  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...ry are showing new interest in using zoning regulation to better realize a desired 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,  more...

Structured Settlements - The Changing Landscape ...f or defense, this teleconference will provide you with a better understanding of structured settlements and their practical application to claims resolution. Since the early 1980's, structured settlements have been a major part of negotiating and settling cases involving physical injury or sickness. With the changing financial landscape, structured settlements have been the subject of renewed  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ...s and technologies that they feel helps them do their job better, including the greater use of cell phones, texting, twittering, blogging, and using Web sites like Facebook and LinkedIn . But using these devices and technologies can carry significant risks of privacy violations under HIPAA and the potential for reportable breaches under HIPAA, either through data held on or transmitted by the  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...elect techniques and materials. You will come away with a better understanding of concrete behavior as well as the knowledge of how to select appropriate materials and uses, and ultimately, better apply concrete in practice. You will also be able to comprehend appropriate building codes, design processes and construction requirements, as well as identify how to avoid concrete problems and how  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...rence is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to a bad project and of the fundamentals necessary to implement a successful project. n nTopic areas will include a discussion on defining success and  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines nThis teleconference will assist you in evaluating your current income tax withholding practices to facilitate compliance with IRS regulatory changes and will offer practical tips to help ease administrative burdens. The program will educate you with respect to the issues involved in determining when wage payments should be classified as supplemental wages or regular wages, and the applicable  more...

Understanding Legal Issues with Construction Subcontracts ...ng in a contract. Knowledge of the risk will allow you to better evaluate the desirability of bidding upon or taking a specific job, and how to protect yourself from unforeseen or unanticipated loss. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to predict the risk the subcontractor is assuming in contract. n- You will be able to recognize the risk subcontractors take on while bidding or taking  more...

Convergence of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Financial Advice nIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and more carefully assess the perceived benefits and actual risks of a variety of investment types within planning structures.  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing nYou will see at least three dozen case studies of completed affordable workforce housing developments which were well-received by their neighbors and residents. These will be explained using images of plans and photos of the completed developments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing  more...

Getting to the Root of Root Cause Analysis ...cesses that lead to failures. The customer wants "faster, better, cheaper" but we are delivering "slower, worse and costly." Failure can mean not meeting a customer requirement. It can relate to form, fit and function. Failure can also mean destruction, injury or death. n nWhere do we start looking for answers? How do we get to the real root cause so that we can provide the permanent and  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...usions and understand the output. You will benefit from a better understanding of what is involved in the market study process and how to ensure the most insightful results. The outcome of a market study can make or break a project - be prepared to secure the best decision-making results possible. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify the best providers of market studies. n-  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...ief, yet practical, teleconference is your opportunity to better understand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current practices, and apply roundabout design principles to projects in your region. This teleconference will emphasize both basic and advanced roundabout principles to assist you with proper roundabout implementation for better public  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ...e region has fallen. This teleconference will help you to better understand what TOD is and how it will benefit under President Barack Obama's plan for a national economic stimulus. You'll find out what states, regional transit agencies and local governments are doing to encourage economic development through TOD and the role for the private sector, including investors and developers looking  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies ...d goals. This teleconference is designed to assist you in better understanding, considering and responding to these critical questions as this apparent federal mandate is being implemented and included in government contract solicitations. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976. n- You will be able to identify the OFPP's  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties ...on, just waiting for the economic cycle to change for the better may not be enough. Coming out of the recession will require new techniques. The sprawl model is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and consumer preferences. To deliver what people want, it's time to learn more about urban  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond nRecord numbers of foreclosures have radically changed the residential real estate market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of  more...

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