Change Telephone Seminars

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...ile. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe change orders. - You will be able to discuss proposed actions taken on submittals. - You will be able to review specific pay applications and other certifications. - You will be able to explain and interpret project meetings. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, engineers, architects, project managers,  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...e and stay there, even as your operations and environment change. Find out what administrative, physical and technical safeguards are necessary, and how you decide what's right for HIPAA security compliance for your organization. Attend this live audio conference to learn what kinds of entities are now covered under the HIPAA Security Rule, and find out how the rules have changed and will  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...the national pollution discharge elimination system. This change in direction will require industry, developers, states and local governments to take steps to reduce runoff, including development of a SWPPP or MS4 program and incorporation of best management practices. This live audio conference will inform you about regulatory compliance with NPDES storm water discharge regulations and  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting BenefitsAs owners have searched for project delivery systems that reduce the overall duration from project conception to project completion without increasing their risks or their costs disproportionately, one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of the various GMP contract formats has proliferated, so have disputes.  more...

Fundamentals of Section 382 BenefitsOne of the most important assets of a development stage company can be its federal income tax loss carry-forward (NOL). Protecting its value to offset future federal income tax income, however, can be challenging as there are a number of tax rules designed to limit the availability of the NOLs. In particular, Section 382 limits a corporation's ability to offset taxable income with its NOLs  more...

Electronic Contracts: Best Practices and Legal Implications ...ility and proper use of electronic contracts continues to change. While such contracts are now widely used, certain issues remain unsettled, including unilateral modification of contracts and attribution of electronic signatures to a particular user for enforceability issues. Jason Epstein, William Norton and Geoffrey Vickers will provide solutions to some of these issues based on recent case  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ... will be an honest review of actually how much behavioral change can and should be expected of various types of clients, and strategies that will lead to as much success and least frustration along the learning curve as possible. The information and participation gained from the presentation will help case managers and other team professionals on the learn how to be both realistic and effective  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications BenefitsThe Durbin Amendment was game-changing legislation for the debit card industry. Certain Durbin Amendment impacts have been immediate but the industry will continue to evolve for some time in response to the longer-term implications of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ... that want to double check the basics and the most recent changes in the COBRA law. We will discuss who has the compliance responsibilities and what an employer must do every day to be in compliance! How do all of the employee benefit laws work together - when do they work separately. How can the employer keep up? SO many things changing in the employee benefit world - COBRA, Subsidy, National  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...ain from using this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other stakeholders? What are the most challenging differences in using this method? Is your staff ready for the challenges presented by CM at-risk contracting? These are just some of the questions that you will find answers to by attending this program. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? BenefitsWe have encountered many situations where an employee remains on the company's health benefits as an active employee for many years past the date in which the employee was actively at work for the company. This live audio conference will answer a common problem employers experience, what date should an employee be treated as a terminated employee when he/she is on a leave of absence, or  more...

Calculating the Cost of a Change ...Changes on construction costs are inevitable. That means that often-difficult negotiations of the appropriate price for the change are also inevitable. The objective of this live audio conference is to help systematically strip away the mystery, the magic, the misconceptions, and the uncertainty surrounding the pricing of changes. Contractors will learn what they must include to be made whole.  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...s when they arise. In addition, this program will discuss change order requests and requests for information, two other types of construction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design of complex public and institutional buildings. This live audio conference is a must  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...of the parties when using this contracting format, what a change is under a GMP contract, and how it differs from changes under other contracts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review what components make up the GMP and how each is administered as work proceeds. - You will be able to describe the four phases of work that are typical when working under a GMP format. - You will be able  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals ...lly impacted by the way electronic discovery continues to change case workflow, yet many paralegals and other legal professionals remain unprepared to thoroughly manage it. This audio conference introduces you to e-discovery basics and helps you understand the complexities and pitfalls of e-discovery projects large and small. The program uses real-life examples to compare and contrast various  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision ...urt decision in Arizona v. Gant has brought a significant change to the law regarding motor vehicle searches. This audio conference will provide a review of the constitutional requirements that apply to motor vehicle stops and searches, with a specific emphasis on the practical impact of the Arizona v. Gant decision. This audio conference will benefit you in handling civil rights litigation.  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ... alter the look of a chart with layout, color and content changes. Depicting data in a chart may reveal a trend that was not so obvious in the numerical data, which often can be dry and boring. That elusive meaning, buried in the obscurity of a sea of numbers suddenly springs to life in a chart - you get the big picture at a glance and Excel gives you a ton of formatting tools to add flair and  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ...challenge is using analytics to understand where making a change would improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics, how to create business value from the analysis and the drivers of high performance, and how analytics can contribute. This audio conference is designed for human  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records BenefitsThere are many different types of medical records. The retention and destruction of each is governed by various state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, when evaluating the storage and destruction of medical records, other factors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations ...change. This includes changes in the culture and value systems of the different generations of workers. From tattoos, to iPhones , to flex hours, to work ethics, to worker capabilities, things are different. As leadership transitions from the baby boomers to Generations X and Y, there are issues that will unavoidably arise as a result of cultural differences between the generations. To be  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...ke your plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing 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  more...

New Features and Functions in Updating to Excel 2007 ...been redesigned or relocated. Version 2007 is the biggest change in Excel's history and without a road map to its new features, you will waste a lot of time and be inefficient - you need this teleconference! We will give you indispensable tips for navigating through the new ribbon/office button/quick access toolbar menu system. You will learn how to customize the quick access toolbar for  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...w will doctrines and decisions handed down from the Board change? Will the recent Supreme Court ruling on almost 100 NLRB cases have any major impact? If any of these questions seem unfamiliar and if unions are not part of regular management discussions at your workplace, now is the time to take action. This teleconference is designed to inform you on the status of EFCA, an update on pending  more...

Health Care Reform Update BenefitsPresident Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. This legislation will effectively restructure one-sixth of our economy and have a significant impact on our personal lives. Beyond the partisan politics and media hype are the practical concerns of employers, HR professionals, attorneys, third-party administrators, and other consultants and  more...

Kaizen Principles and 5S Activities for Manufacturing ...fy waste and nonvalue adding activities; choose the right change vehicle; improve safety, productivity and morale; and integrate 5S with a lean management system. Register today and find out how others have achieved success in 5S deployments. This teleconference is designed for manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers, quality control personnel, operation managers,  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning BenefitsWetlands have gained a special stature due to their significance to land use planning and development in California. Impacts to wetlands invite the involvement of a myriad of federal, state and local agencies, and their accompanying regulations. Permit processing is complex and time consuming, and many policies are inconsistent. Failure to understand these layered regulations can lead  more...

Oil SPCC Update: How do the Ongoing Changes Affect You? ...pill Prevention Control and Countermeasures rules did not change much over the first 30 years of their existence. However, in 2002, the EPA published new proposed rules and the EPA is continuing to tweak and modify those rules, including the streamlining and clarification efforts associated with the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 changes, changing the effective date over and over again. With most of  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update ...ference will provide a discussion regarding a significant change occurring last year relating to transfers into related entities, issues which must be taken into account in connection with loan workouts and foreclosures, and reminders of the basic rules governing estates and trust transfers. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, lending  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...ting this service could be due to several reasons such as change of use of the building; vertical or horizontal expansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in the facility; desire to understand whether the building has maintained its structural integrity after a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood or fire event; or simply the desire to know the  more...

Change Order Basics ...d this teleconference and receive valuable information on change orders, construction change directives, cardinal changes, abandonment, contract modifications and managing change. You will gain a clear understanding of these concepts and how they apply to the owner, contractor, subcontractor, lender and surety. The panel will discuss differing site conditions, defective or ambiguous plans and  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...my Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based mitigation programs. The  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ation. Hear how new rules governing water use and climate change can affect the subdivision process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the requirements for finalizing Maps. - You will be able to discuss judicial review and appeals. - You will be able to recognize the impact of CEQA and judicial review. - You will be able to explain how subdivisions fit into the hierarchy of  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...de but the ultimate realizable value of both is likely to change if they are ever needed to repay the loan. This teleconference will provide practical, real world guidance for evaluating factors that impact the realizable value of collateral and guarantor capacity. The teleconference will focus on the importance of evaluating collateral and guarantors under stressed rather than normal  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...arties to a construction contract are unable to resolve a change order request, the decision to pursue the matter beyond the administrative remedies defined in the contract can turn out to be a worthwhile investment or throwing good money after bad. Often the difference is related to the forum that has been chosen to resolve the dispute. As a result, contractors and owners, and the attorneys  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...change, groundwater over-drafting and sheer population increase, pressure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ...tsWhile others chose to fight over the reality of climate change, those of us who work on new development or projects in California only have time to fight to keep up with the enormous changes in California law and jurisprudence concerning climate change. This teleconference will provide an update on the proposed changes to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for mitigation of  more...

AIA Document A401 ...from an older project and put in place with a simple name change and scope of work change. Failure to consider the subcontract strategically may prove disastrous. Subcontractor disputes are common, and without strategic planning during the contract formation stage, the parties may suffer later. This teleconference analyzes a standard subcontract document which is readily used on construction  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...change, groundwater over-drafting and sheer population increase, pressure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...r a pay application, or acceptance of final payment, or a change order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is king. Claims are at a premium. Pressure to make the schedule trumps claims administration. 'Do the work and we'll sort it out later' is the mantra of the  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ..., self-doubt, and worry, and how to talk back in order to change internal messages and build self-confidence. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what helps to grow self-confidence and promote resiliency. - You will be able to recognize the role of the media in promoting insecurity and a sense of inadequacy. - You will be able to review strengthening self-esteem. Social service  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...0, all residential mortgage loan originators will have to change their loan origination forms and procedures to comply with a new rule recently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. /strong The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...es requiring application of the seven factors of prudence change the legal landscape for all nonprofit institutions. Learn how to draft around UPMIFA, conform to the new legal requirements and deal with the new and very different auditing requirements for financial statement preparation. Learn how to modify or eliminate outmoded and wasteful restrictions that hinder operations and effective  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...tion date back to a time when the speed of organizational change was much slower than it is today, when the pressures of global competition were not as pervasive, and when customers for your organization's goods and services were not as demanding. Typical programs touch a narrow segment of the workforce, are limited in subject scope and often operate with goals that do not flex or align with  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets ...p those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of carbon credits. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what a carbon credit is. - You will be able to distinguish between types of credits. - You will be able to recite how they are valued. - You will be able to identify what carbon credits are used  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...ean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls, tracking citizen interactions at the enterprise and departmental levels, measuring service levels against pre-defined metrics and facilitating  more...

Pay-for-Performance Redefined ...community, and unprecedented media attention continues to change the environment in which compensation committees operate. The pace and direction of change is volatile and while committees focus their attention on design efficacy and business results, the landscape is such that the historical pay-for-performance perspective is no longer sufficient. This teleconference will explore how  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...miting factor in development. 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  more...

Climate Change and Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules BenefitsOn October 30, 2009, EPA published the Greenhouse Gasa Reporting Rule, which required approximately 10,000 facilities in a broad range of industrial and manufacturing sectors to begin monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The rule is intended to inform EPA policy decisions, including possible new source performance standards for GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This  more...

Changes of Status Checklist ... confusing to administer your plan when an employee has a change in status. This teleconference will assist you in determining when you can allow an employee to change their election under your cafeteria plan. It will also cover what happens when an individual has a change in status while on COBRA. We will cover the details of what is considered a change in status, how this will impact the cost  more...

Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits Update ...the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, changed for the first time in over 12 years. The objective of this change is to clarify the rules, reduce discrepancies and disputes, and encourage renewed usage of letters of credit. Significant revisions include a change in the amount of time banks are allowed to examine documents, revised rules for bills of lading and multimodal  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ...e with the rules, even as your operations and environment change. Find out what administrative, physical and technical safeguards are necessary, and how you decide what's right for privacy and security compliance for your organization. LINKEDIN is a registered trademark of LinkedIn, Ltd. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with LinkedIn. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...spectors and contractors in order to avoid costly delays, change orders and possible litigation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss gravity systems. - You will be able to describe volume changes. - You will be able to review decay and deterioration issues. - You will be able to explain lateral force resisting system. Engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors,  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...ly changing technology. Reverse osmosis membrane products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized. Additionally, tools such as design and normalization software are often revised and improved. n nThis teleconference will go over some of the  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...rom cost reduction suggestions. Using a Value Engineering Change Proposal ('VECP'), a contractor may suggest a contract change that, if accepted and implemented, provides cost savings to the Government and a substantial share in those savings to the contractor. Contractors that do not understand the VE clauses and their specific submittal requirements will ultimately forego their share of  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...ess Combinations (SFAS 141R), fair value measurements may change the way acquiring companies report the acquisition on its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...ualifies as a disability under ADA and Section 504. These changes will require many employers and school officers serving special needs students to change hiring, employment and student eligibility practices which may have been legal under the earlier Court opinions but are no longer valid under ADAAA. This teleconference will provide educators responsible for serving special needs students, as  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...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp ...andscape for managing employee health issues has had many changes in recent months. Amendments to the ADA took effect January 1, 2009. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act also takes effect in 2009. Employers are subject to new regulations under HIPAA for their wellness programs, and new FMLA regulations are pending. Despite this rapid change, the principles you should use to  more...

Restructuring: Changing Your Choice of Business Entity ...es of its life cycle as it grows. The plans of its owners change, and management succession and exit strategies become more immediate concerns. As a result, initial tax and state law decisions need to be revisited, and when warranted, consideration of changes to a company's tax and legal structure may be advisable or necessary. This teleconference will provide you with a review the various  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties ... of the recession, 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...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...t administration, payment application and administration, change order and claims processing, and dispute resolution. n nLearning Objectives: n- You will be able to describe what is new and different from the prior 1997 AIA document editions. n- You will be able to identify why and how the 2007 ConsensusDOCS were developed. n- You will be able to compare the 2007 AIA Documents and the 2007  more...