Claims Telephone Seminars

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ..., but also subject one to liability under the civil False Claims Act, potential civil and criminal liability under federal fraud statutes, and potential administrative sanctions, such as suspension or debarment. This audio conference will cover some of the more important issues in a subcontract and provide valuable checklists and references for small business concerns, protecting intellectual  more...

Is Lookism Illegal? Appearance Discrimination at Work BenefitsMore and more frequently, the argument is made that there should be a law against 'lookism,' or appearance discrimination, in the workplace. This live audio conference will explore whether appearance discrimination is a significant problem, which laws already address it, and how a law might be written to outlaw it specifically. This program will better equip managers and human resources  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...minimize the headaches associated with investigations and claims. This live audio conference will help you take advantage of the latest developments, apply best practices to the clauses and terms incorporated into subcontracts and teaming agreements, and ensure that each party is properly attributing the compliance obligations and risks to which it is best suited. We will also explore recent  more...

A Primer on Social Security Disability Law BenefitsThe Social Security law encompasses the Social Security regulations which span nearly a full volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, many volumes of law reporters, dozens of separately issued Social Security rulings and many volumes of internal regulations. This is why most lawyers do not want to develop an expertise in this area. This live audio conference is designed to give you a  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ...tives face a number of risks, from violating GINA and ADA claims to tax penalties for failing to properly report and withhold income and employment taxes. This audio conference is a must for those who advise employers on wellness programs and policies designed to promote a healthier workplace. This live audio conference is designed for benefits and human resource managers, attorneys,  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...there has been an explosion in the number of lawsuits and claims for overtime and unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Did you realize that liability for FLSA violations can be enormous? Recent reports estimate that over the last few years companies have collectively paid out more than $1 billion annually to resolve FLSA claims! Learn the role of the FLSA and its requirements as to  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...oyers to both prevent and control common workplace injury claims. A review of common injuries employers face every day in the workplace injury realm, ranging from slip and fall claims to back injuries from lifting, and other traumatic events will be discussed, as well as some of the strategies that employers use to prevent workplace injuries from occurring and provide cost effective ideas that  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...oyers to both prevent and control common workplace injury claims. A review of common injuries employers face every day in the workplace injury realm, ranging from slip and fall claims to back injuries from lifting, and other traumatic events will be discussed, as well as some of the strategies that employers use to prevent workplace injuries from occurring and provide cost effective ideas that  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...ing past and future medical expenses in the settlement of claims. Liability MSAs continue to be discussed only in theory as there continues to be no established CMS guidance as exists for workers' compensation settlement. However, given the MMSEA reporting requirements and its hefty noncompliance penalty, it has become a very big concern of all insurers. You will walk away with valuable insight  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ...ogram, assignment of inventions, and associated state law claims often involved in trade secret and unfair competition lawsuits. Although the program primarily focuses upon the employment relationship, it also addresses independent contractors and business-to-business settings. In addition, this live audio conference explores litigation and client counseling strategies, with practical  more...

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...ADAAA final regulations effective as of May 24, 2011, ADA claims are skyrocketing. A great many of the burgeoning claims concern matters formerly called mental disabilities and which are now called intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities, which may include the ability to think, concentrate, communicate, interact with others and disorders including e.g., major depressive,  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...ployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering.  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...ployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering.  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...struction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...struction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject  more...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled BenefitsWorkers' compensation benefits are a continuing and significant expense to employers. This live audio conference will address who is eligible for workers' compensation benefits, how these benefits are calculated and what employee benefits may be offset with the payments of workers' compensation, and most important, how to resolve or settle a claim without creating additional liability for  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the proper filing of a proof, including when and where, the content and the required supporting documentation. This live audio conference will address all of these issues thereby enabling every practitioner to understand how to assess or  more...

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

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective ...d how they can be used successfully toward defending such claims going forward. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe standards that predated modern technology, including computers. - You will be able to discuss maintenance and repair worker qualifications. - You will be able to review uniform inspection schedules with limited equipment-specific inspection requirements. - You  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...nce coverage at a project's inception and what to do when claims arise during construction or after project completion. Builder's risk, CGL and other common project policies will be discussed. Prior attendees have described this as among the best presentations they've participated in, extremely informative and useful, and have described the presenter as knowledgeable and possessing in-depth  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...ed insureds on behalf of insurance companies in liability claims for over a decade. By attending this conference, you will learn common scenarios where the members of the tripartite relationship are at odds, and how their rights are protected while actively defending a case. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting issues, before they become a problem. Tailored to  more...

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

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ... and hour laws. Those laws are extensive and complex, and claims against employers in virtually every industry are on the rise. In particular, employers often misunderstand the exemptions to overtime requirements and fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt, employers will sometimes  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ... 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...

Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies For Government Contractors: Effective Tools To Avoid Claims of Discrimination ...disposition of applicants as a tool for defending against claims of discrimination. We will also discuss recordkeeping steps critical to support effective applicant tracking. This program is critical for employers subject to OFCCP's jurisdiction and attendant applicant tracking rules so they can avoid costly and reputation damaging discrimination findings. This live audio conference is  more...

Considering Medicare's Interest in Future Medical Expenses While Avoiding MSA Overfunding BenefitsThis live audio conference will focus on Medicare compliance in workers' compensation and liability cases in which future medical expenses are likely to be incurred. We will explore the legal obligations of injured persons, insurers, and employers in compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act when settling workers' compensation and liability cases. Explore alternatives to submission  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...ys before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize the importance of contemporaneous documents. - You will be able to identify what schedules should be used. - You will be able to explain common approaches to the analysis of delay. - You will be able to review measurement and determination of delay. This live audio conference  more...

When Words Get In The Way: FDCPA Claims Based On Collection Letters ...e defects in collection letters form the primary basis of claims against debt collectors. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the typical claims that are brought against debt collectors pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the best defenses against such claims, a discussion of recent cases involving claims emerging from the language and format used in  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...ciated with either pursuing or responding to payment bond claims. A lack of understanding as to how payment bonds work and what they are intended (or not intended) to cover may lead to lost opportunity or financial losses. This program is critical for management and operations personnel who want to protect their companies against unnecessary losses due to somebody else's financial woes.  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask BenefitsMost companies that care about safety in the workplace have implemented a drug and alcohol testing program. An added benefit to companies is a reduction in their workers' compensation insurance premiums. What makes an effective program? What kind of safeguards should there be to ensure accuracy? What does a drug test really measure? What is the best sample: urine, hair or oral fluid? Are  more...

Tips for Calculating a Regular Rate of Pay For Your Employees ...claims against employers have exploded in the last five years. One target is the rate of pay an employer pays to its nonexempt employees, and how that rate affects overtime payments. Most covered employers understand that they must pay overtime compensation at the rate of 'time and a half' to nonexempt employees. But time and a half of what? Under the FLSA and most state counterparts, time and  more...

Legal Implications of Doing Business on the Internet ... employees may be even more damaging to a business. Legal claims such as false advertising, unfair competition, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, false endorsement and right of publicity, and invasion of privacy, can come from every direction. This live audio conference will give you a legal toolbox to manage Internet legal threats currently facing online businesses. We will  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...ternet tools. Given the growing number of failure to hire claims in today's challenging job market, the increasing frequency of FCRA and EEOC actions related to hiring practices and applicant investigation, failing to understand how to properly use these tools can turn valuable candidate selection information into a source of significant legal exposure for your company. This live audio  more...

Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts ... a contract have truly minimized the risk of lawsuits and claims that could arise among the parties. It will address if the intended risk allocation sought by the waiver of subrogation clause has been achieved. Further, this 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  more...

Winning at the Gate: Practical Lessons for Stating or Attacking Claims in a Post-Twombly/Iqbal World BenefitsThe Supreme Court's decisions in Twombly and Iqbal changed the standard for pleading a claim in federal court cases, but lawyers and courts continue to struggle in applying the plausibility standard. This live audio conference explores practical approaches to 'winning at the gate,' whether you are pleading or attacking a claim, particularly in the complex commercial litigation arena. We  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program BenefitsEmployers struggle with finding a way to measure the effectiveness of their occupational health programs and crafting reporting packages that are relevant and action-focused. Often data is difficult to collect, or overwhelmingly detailed. Vendor-supplied reports are generally focused on tactics, not strategy outcomes. This leaves many employers unable to answer some of the most critical  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...eemingly-qualified applicants (and avoid negligent hiring claims). After providing the legal framework to underscore the importance of these issues, this live audio conference will give you guidance on how to respond to incoming requests for references and the protocols to set up to process any such requests. It will also review tips on how to elicit useful information when conducting one's own  more...

Estate Planning Ethics BenefitsThis audio conference includes a 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  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ...overy. The use of statistics based upon a small sample of claims but extrapolated over an entire population of claims can lead to multimillion-dollar overpayments. The typical overpayment is no longer solely based on a medical necessity analysis, but instead extends to instances of technical noncompliance of the most insignificant nature. Failure to prepare and to adequately respond, even if  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California ... contractual obligations, concerns relating to negligence claims, and statutory obligations every design professional should be aware of. The audio conference will cover key contractual language and insurance issues, negligence standards and potential exposure to typical parties on a construction project, specific statutory regulations that affect general design practice in California and a  more...

Status Classification: Exempt vs. Nonexempt ...l continue to pursue individual and class action overtime claims based on the alleged misclassification of exempt workers at a fever pitch. Thousands of lawsuits asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year, and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are staggering. These  more...

Construction Lien and Bond Claims in Texas ...e projects. - You will be able to discuss perfecting bond claims on private projects. - You will be able to explain claims on Texas public works projects. - You will be able to define claims on federal projects. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, construction managers, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, lending  more...

Curing Title Exceptions ...fitsTitles are often subject to outstanding interests and claims, some genuine but others unsubstantial or baseless. What types of defects, liens and encumbrances impair the title to real estate? When, as the result of tangible matters revealed by a search and examination of the title, is the title unmarketable? Learn what to look for when reviewing the title commitment, and what endorsements  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ...al resources and strategies for managing workplace injury claims of employees with pre-existing health conditions. This audio conference will help you comply with state and federal laws, manage injury claims more efficiently, and get workers back on the job sooner. This audio conference is designed for workers' compensation administrators, attorneys, human resource managers, benefits  more...

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

Legal Causation and Disability in Workers' Compensation BenefitsThis audio conference is designed for everyone who needs an understanding of the workers' compensation system, and what is required of employers and their insurers. We will provide an overview of the issues and what steps you can take to minimize your workers' compensation expenses. We will discuss what injuries are covered by workers' compensation and what benefits employees receive under  more...

False Claims Act Update ...Claims Act is one of the most important weapons of the federal government in its efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse in federal contracting and grants. This audio conference will identify and analyze many of the critically important issues in the interpretation and enforcement of the statute, and will review mandatory disclosure of credible evidence of False Claims Act violations. The  more...

Executory Contracts Under Bankruptcy BenefitsThis audio conference will give you a 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  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...claims are an integral part of the environmental clean up and restoration process. Federal, state and tribal natural resource trustees have stepped-up their activities with respect to the natural resources damage assessments process and in their efforts to recover for alleged damages. Trustees are forging forward with assessment activities, involving themselves in certain aspects of the clean  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements BenefitsMany companies do not understand the scope or complexity of the various recordkeeping obligations under OSHA's laws and regulations. This audio conference will provide guidance as to OSHA's recordkeeping requirements, including pending regulatory changes and trends. Learn about OSHA's new penalty policy, as well as the pending OSHA Reform Bill hidden in the Miner Safety and Health Act.  more...

Workers' Compensation Handbook Best Practices ...ompensation abuse and controlling the costs of legitimate claims is a daunting task. In this difficult economy, it is essential you take every step you can to reduce your workers' compensation exposure and costs. This 90-minute audio conference is geared to provide you with the best handbook practices - policies, procedures and techniques - for staying in control of your workers' compensation  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Confidentiality, Conflicts and Communications ...more, not knowing and understanding the rules may lead to claims against the attorney that can result in a financial loss and an impaired reputation. This audio conference will address the fundamental rules of confidentiality, conflicts and communication in the various aspects of the practice, and the interplay between these responsibilities and the other professional rules and obligations.  more...

Understanding the Legal Concepts of Adverse Possession of Real Property in New York State ...roperty and boundary disputes that involve these types of claims. Recently, one frequently disputed and often misunderstood element to a cause of action of title by adverse possession, known as the claim of right element, has been the focus of attention of the New York courts. This teleconference will address the monumental changes to New York's adverse possession law, delve into the recent  more...

Managing Construction Costs ...ction, during construction and post-construction during a claims process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze main reasons costs escalate and how you can control them. - You will be able to categorize best ways to allocate risk. - You will be able to compose project documentation and contract use. - You will be able to discuss allocating increased costs after a project. This  more...

Family Responsibility Discrimination Law: Family Friendly Employer or Litigation Target? ...ve been the subject of increasing but not well understood claims based on FRD claims. These claims have been pursued under a variety of both federal and state laws, and have resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts. This teleconference will help you understand how stereotypical thoughts about the work commitment and ability of employees with care obligations away from the workplace have led to  more...

Texas Nonsubscriber Claims 101: Perspectives From Employees and Employers ... a claim is filed. Other employers self-insure and handle claims in-house or send them to third-party claim administrators. Different than workers' compensation claims, employees, who work for nonsubscriber employers may pursue personal injury claims in court or at arbitration. The law governing Texas nonsubscriber claims is completely different than the law that governs Texas workers  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...nt the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and rising costs. The teleconference also explains the benefits of using an ergonomics process to prevent injuries and the multiple strategies available to launch your ergonomics process to effectively drive down claims and costs. From engaging upper management and employees, to holding supervisors and employees accountable, to  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ...events have precipitated a resurgence of lender liability claims as borrowers, guarantors and bankruptcy trustees have become more aggressive in asserting such claims in an effort to increase their leverage in workout negotiations and to augment the recovery of unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases. In this difficult environment, lenders and their counsel need to pay close attention to the  more...

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single-Family Homes ...tion. What's more, Mr. Chasnow will cover defense against claims of ILSA violation made by purchasers of condo units or homes to increase the developer's chances of successful deflection of allegations of ILSA violation. Failing to have properly drafted contracts for condo units or homes, or a HUD registration, is a common error of developers and exposes them to individual rescission actions  more...

Developing a Policy for Employee Use of Mobile Devices ...s), cellular phones and laptop computers, and the rash of claims under the personal injury and workers' compensation laws. It will also address the many ways that both employers and employees frequently misuse mobile devices and the ramifications for doing so. This teleconference is critical for employers who need to know the limitations of their employees' privacy rights in the workplace and  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act ...ues, often finding themselves the subject of various TILA claims. This teleconference will help you understand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will also address the sometimes confusing rescission rules and ways of protecting against potential rescission claims. This teleconference is  more...

Change Order Basics ...ripple effect, cumulative impacts, disruption, total cost claims, modified total cost claims and contingency, and how these concepts relate to construction contract modifications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify typical change order concepts. - You will be able to describe the role of the owner, architect, contractor, subcontractor, lenders and surety. - You will be able to  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits BenefitsFamilies with relatively substantial assets can often access California's Medi-Cal program to pay for long-term care. Attentive planning is required, however, to avoid the minefields of government rules and potentially disastrous consequences. Each family's needs beyond Medi-Cal and other government benefits must also be considered. Further complexity has been added to the planning process  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...lender must address, including potential lender liability claims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in the loan or the property. This teleconference will help all parties - the lender, the borrower and the potential buyer -  more...

Current Issues in Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officials ...icers as a way to recover monetary damages because Monell claims against municipalities are often too difficult or expensive to litigate effectively. From strip searches to excessive force claims, qualified immunity is a powerful defensive tool. This teleconference will help you identify current trends in qualified immunity doctrine in some of the most litigated areas of the Fourth Amendment  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...s' liability, including the common allegations and recent claims trends brought in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis. The teleconference will also address how D O insurance operates, including a discussion of the coverage sides, coverage add-ons, covered and noncovered conduct, and treatment of defense costs. It will conclude with a discussion of the current issues and trends in the D O  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI BenefitsLow back pain is the leading cause of work-related disorders that present to a medical provider or occupational clinic. It is estimated that complaints regarding the low back account for up to one-third of all workers' compensation costs. Additionally, occupationally-induced low back disorders can lead to loss of an employee, lost time, diminished productivity, and the cost of hiring and  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...onsequences that may bar compensation or recovery on your claims, or may even result in sanctions or criminal charges. This teleconference will discuss the need for disclosure, the contents of any disclosures and the consequences of that disclosure or failure to disclose. This teleconference is critical for those who are beginning to find themselves involved in more bankruptcy cases, but  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach BenefitsTraditional safety committees involve a small number of employees and are often managed by the individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...hese 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 modern construction project. And, it causes contractors to take their eye off the ball. They do things and they sign papers that prejudice their claims. This teleconference focuses on the  more...

Unique Workers' Compensation Aspects of Independent Contractors and Traveling Employees BenefitsHear experienced attorneys discuss the complex issues that arise when dealing with independent contractors and traveling employees. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain professional knowledge and advanced insight on this important workers' compensation issue. Workers' compensation administrators, human resource managers, benefits professionals, safety and compliance managers,  more...

Buying and Selling Claims in Bankruptcy ...latest bankruptcy procedures and forms for the trading of claims in bankruptcy, strategies for maximizing the value of claims, and recent court decisions and orders that could have a substantial impact on the value or enforceability of the claims purchased. In addition, you will gain insights on trading for passive investment to gain a return on capital versus purchasing to own or control the  more...

Billing and Collecting for the Health Care Industry BenefitsDon't miss this billing and collecting teleconference presented by Neltner Billing Consulting Services, Inc. During the teleconference, we will present an overview of coding, billing and auditing for evaluation and management services. We will discuss common billing errors and practical methods for ensuring compliance. We will also share specific techniques for claims processing, payment  more...

Matrimonial Considerations in Estate and Trust Planning ...and before remarriage, to protect assets from matrimonial claims. Practical planning concepts; drafting considerations; income, gift and estate tax implications; and ancillary considerations will be reviewed. The objective of this teleconference is to provide you with a practical and detailed understanding of how to address potential divorce and related concerns of your clients. Attorneys,  more...

Workplace Accident Investigations for the HR Professional BenefitsAttend this teleconference and learn how to conduct a workplace accident investigation as well as how to conduct an effective investigation and protect the company's interests. Many written investigative reports are used against the company because they are too conclusory or did not have sufficient information, and should have included certain language for risk management purposes. Learn  more...

Strategies for Reducing Unemployment Claims Costs ...assist you in defending against unemployment compensation claims, thereby reducing your costs. In doing so, you will learn the importance of accurately and persuasively completing the unemployment compensation questionnaire, thorough documentation, the orderly presentation of their side of the story, the selection of effective witnesses and the art of cross-examining the ex-employee and his or  more...

Implications of Scott v. Harris on Police Vehicle Pursuits and Beyond ...ation of qualified immunity to any police case, including claims of excessive force. Scott v. Harris brings these two legal issues together in a case in which a police officer made a conscious decision to ram a criminal suspect's car during a police pursuit which resulted in catastrophic injuries to the driver. We will discuss the importance of this most significant decision to police pursuit  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...Claims that arise after project completion can ruin a previously successful job. Such claims arise from a host of problems, such as physical failures, unpaid lower tier contractors, undiscovered defects of design and construction, and personal injuries. Taking steps to avoid such claims is prudent but companies also need strategies to deal with claims that inevitably arise. This teleconference  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...eleconference will also review examples of asserted green claims and relate such claims to previously discussed risk subjects. Attendance is critical for those who are active or seeking to become more active in the design, construction and development of green buildings and projects. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify and manage risks in green design contracts. - You will be  more...

Tax Practice and Procedure Blunders That Can and Should Be Avoided BenefitsThis teleconference will describe common mistakes made by tax practice and procedures practitioners which can and should be avoided. Discussion on inadvertent privilege waiver, failure to control the flow of information at an audit, missing critical deadlines, failure to provide appropriate and adequate refund claims when necessary, and other key procedural mistakes will be addressed.  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements ...claimants, employers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You will learn the necessary steps to take to minimize the Social Security offset that can occur when a workers' compensation case is settled. The teleconference will also provide a comprehensive analysis of  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...etwork. WiMAX companies may raise discrimination or other claims, such as claiming protection under federal cell tower zoning or telecommunications statutes, if their zoning results differ from those for cell phone companies. This teleconference will focus on the unique aspects of WiMAX tower leases and zoning, and help level the playing field by providing private and municipal property  more...

Lawful Hiring ...icting laws that affect the hiring process Discrimination claims often arise out of the hiring process. The new U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. ___ (2009) shows how an employer (the New Haven Fire Department in that case) can violate discrimination laws when taking steps to attempt to achieve nondiscriminatory selection and testing procedures. This teleconference  more...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ...eleconference will discuss these issues and more on delay claims. Leaning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the mathematical ingredients to calculating the Eichleay formula. - You will be able to review the pros and cons to Eichleay formula and Eichleay damages. - You will be able to explain what are non-Eichleay damages in delay claims. - You will be able to describe flow down  more...

Properly Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination ...ct, and an understanding of the legal process relating to claims are critical to enabling a company to limit potential charges and lawsuits asserting discrimination. This teleconference will afford practical guidance in analyzing and responding to charges effectively and lawfully. This teleconference is essential for HR professionals who are implementing discharges and layoffs in the current  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond ...rity number issues and immigration-related discrimination claims will be provided. Special attention will be given to Form I-9 rules, with emphasis on the new Form I-9 regulations. An overview of basic immigration categories and considerations that arise when dealing with foreign national employees will also be presented. Human resource managers, attorneys, benefits and payroll professionals,  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights BenefitsIn lien law, timing is everything - or is it? If an HOA's statutory lien is perfected by recording its CC R's, then an HOA lien should have priority over a subsequently recorded IRS income tax lien; but does it? When the IRS records an income tax lien, lien priority determinations under state law may be complicated by governed federal laws. This teleconference will discuss HOA lien  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ...ground failures that have resulted in expensive insurance claims and/or litigation. This teleconference will explain procedures for identifying potential problems before development and for incorporating mitigation methods into project design and construction. Learning Objectives - You will be able to predict the impact of groundwater on soil, foundations and other building systems. - You  more...

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

Employee Wages: Administration of Caps, Freezes, Reductions and Furloughs ...their goal of cost savings without buying expensive legal claims as part of the package. This teleconference will also outline the best way to adjust working hours and to create a successful furlough programs. Additionally, this teleconference will discuss the viability of these cost savings measures in the cross border context. Human resource professionals, payroll professionals, personnel  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the issues that may arise. Only then can the lawyer properly structure and document the settlement. This teleconference presents both plaintiff and  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming ...claims with the EEOC and in state and federal court are significantly on the rise. While this increase has been impacted by the significant reductions in force around the country, this has also been driven by the fact that the plaintiff's employment bar, the U.S. Attorney's offices and the EEOC have become more aggressive in pursuing claims of discrimination against employers. The attack on  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms ...s to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the attorneys and firms involved and can result in financial loss and an impaired reputation. This 90-minute teleconference will address the fundamental professional rules implicated by an attorney's movement between firms and other professional associations, and the procedures for avoiding a violation of the professional  more...

Claims Management Techniques in Workers' Compensation Cases BenefitsThe aftermath of a workplace accident produces difficult and costly ramifications for management personnel in all business and industries. Many parties are involved in every aspect of a claim, including your insurance carrier or servicing agent and counsel, but each of them has to be dealt with in a very different manner. You will learn how to successfully investigate an accident and use  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ...is losses associated with Workers' Compensation insurance claims, and their related expenses. Safety incentive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety incentive programs, as we examine the underlying premises, the common features, and caveats facing those considering implementation or examining their current  more...

Damage to Adjacent Property and Structures ...er methods. You will also learn how to effectively manage claims when they arise. The presenters are experienced construction attorneys and you will benefit from a unique focus on construction insurance that the panelists will bring to bear on this discussion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the types of damage typically at issue. - You will be able to review best practices  more...

Understanding Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9) BenefitsIn today's economy there is an unprecedented wave of retailer bankruptcies that is likely to increase over the next year. Frequently, sellers of goods to insolvent retailers end up financing, unwittingly, these bankruptcy cases. In 2005, the bankruptcy laws were amended to provide sellers of goods received by a debtor within 20 days before bankruptcy an administrative expense priority  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  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...d on numerous factors, and as a result, filing fraudulent claims drives up premiums for all businesses. Additionally, businesses that don't have workers' compensation or report inaccurate payrolls are potentially able to under-bid legitimate businesses on jobs. This teleconference will help you understand what workers' compensation fraud is, what a good investigation entails and how to avoid  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ...s who have the proper insurance to defend against and pay claims when defects arise may save their project or business from ruin. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who focus on the design of complex public and institutional buildings. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss typical causes of construction defects. - You will be able to describe  more...

Structured Settlements - The Changing Landscape ...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 focus by claimants, insurers and the attorneys who represent them. You will gain a  more...

Work-Related Stress Claims: Overview, the Law and Strategies for Defense BenefitsPerhaps the most nebulous and ill-defined workplace injury involves the claim of mental disability as the result of stressful working conditions. Unlike the garden variety orthopedic injury and even pulmonary injury, there is no objective medical evidence that can unequivocally establish psychiatric disability, let alone its relationship to workplace stress. This teleconference will solely  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...rs get their teeth into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay a huge settlement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or stay a few minutes late, but the employer is responsible for  more...

ADA Update: Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act and Practical Implications for Employers BenefitsThe ADA Amendments Act of 2008 takes effect January 1, 2009. The new amendments substantially alter and expand the definition of disabled under the ADA and who might be protected. This teleconference will review the ADA amendments and related issues, provide you with practical advice on how to comply with the ADA, and address common ADA and employment issues that may be impacted by the new  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules ...nt of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and applying them correctly in your office is critical. This important teleconference will review the incident-to rules with detailed focus on areas where physician offices typically encounter problems and will discuss important legal issues related to the incident-to rules, including how the rules  more...

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements: 14 Penn Plaza and Other Recent Developments in Arbitration of Statutory Employment Claims ...idual employees to arbitrate statutory age discrimination claims. This decision continues the trend of enforcing agreements to arbitrate employment discrimination claims. 14 Penn Plaza should cause all legal professionals to consider the advantages of agreements to arbitrate statutory claims - whether in the union or individual employee context. This teleconference will explore the impact of 14  more...

Smoking Discrimination in the Workplace: On and Off the Clock ...Driven by reports that smokers file more health insurance claims and are absent more frequently than nonsmokers, a growing number of employers have implemented programs to minimize the number of smokers in its workforce. These employer programs range from offering quit smoking programs to refusing to hire smokers and even terminating smokers. Privacy advocates argue an employer's interest in  more...

7 Questions to Ask When Establishing Cause for Disciplining and Terminating Employees nThis teleconference will focus on understanding and implementing a simple, yet comprehensive approach to investigating and documenting potential disciplinary and termination actions. You will learn seven questions to establish cause for discipline or termination, as well as why proper investigation and documentation minimizes potential for the filing of discrimination claims, decreases settlement  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs nMaintaining workers' compensation insurance is a necessary cost of business, but how do you stop the costs from spinning out of control? An effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and  more...

Effective Utilization of Employee Waivers ...d protect employers from liability for employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as contract claims and tort claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy. Pre-employment waivers put employees on notice of employment screens such as background checks and drug testing. During employment, employee waivers define employee expectations of privacy in  more...

An Overview of Maritime Law Torts nAdmiralty law is expansive in its reach covering operations in brown water, blue water and offshore industries. The issues are complex and often involve federal and state law conflicts. An overview of maritime law torts addresses the primary and secondary issues arising out of Jones Act, USL&H and OCSLA claims. This teleconference is of practical interest to the occasional and experienced  more...

Community Benefit Agreements nCommunity benefits agreements can increase public participation in the planning process, promote smart growth and environmental justice goals, and bring neighborhoods, local governments, and private interests together to make development projects more sustainable, transparent and accountable. Negotiating a CBA can be a win-win solution for community groups and developers. The community receives  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting nConstruction delays caused by delays in obtaining permits can result in significant costs to all parties involved in a project. It is essential for you to know how to avoid permitting delays and how to address them when they arise. This teleconference will address how to use contract language to minimize and allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address  more...

Cumulative Impact Claims ...claims may be one of the more common occurrences on projects with multiple changes over the course of the project. However, cumulative impact claims may be one of the most difficult claims to present and prove at trial or in arbitration. Evidentiary issues, logistics of proving what the cumulative impact was and proving damages can prove to be very difficult. Defenses to cumulative impact  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...ere should be less in the way of differing site condition claims as between those subtrades if BIM is in use. However, BIM has only been used in the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to date as the investment, both for the initial start up costs in software and training, and in the data input is not insignificant. Accordingly, for those projects that are not using BIM,  more...

Workers' Compensation Settlements nSometimes a workers' compensation case is litigated until conclusion, but many times the parties prefer settlement. This comprehensive teleconference will provide a summary of the do's and don'ts of settlements, what to consider, what to avoid, and how to most effectively ensure that you have considered every issue and have minimized your loss prior to signing on the dotted line.  more...

Employee Retaliation: Supreme Court Update ...zation. Most recent court decisions recognize retaliation claims in nearly all areas of employment law and find adverse actions in a variety of circumstances, beyond demotion and termination, for purposes of upholding such claims. Most significantly, the U.S. Supreme Court recently determined in CBOCS West, Inc. v. Humphries, 128 S.Ct. 1951 (2008) that employees can bring retaliation claims  more...

What the New Ledbetter Pay Act Means for Employers ...f the statute of limitations for equal pay discrimination claims. The act greatly expands the amount of time that employees have to bring claims of discriminatory pay practices, which could have a substantial impact on employers. This teleconference will help the people responsible for handling their organization's compensation practices to understand the key provisions of the act and potential  more...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations ...its of Rule 23 certification to bring their wage and hour claims under applicable state wage and hour laws, bypassing the more restrictive FLSA collective action "opt-in" process. Where courts have shown reluctance to certify Rule 23 classes under discrimination laws, plaintiffs' counsel simply bring multiplaintiff cases naming long lists of employees as co-plaintiffs. Dukes v. Wal-Mart may  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ... 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 ConsensusDOCS. n- You  more...

Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss nThis teleconference will bring you up to speed on issues related to hazardous occupational noise. Understand the intricacies of the effects noise exposure have on hearing. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the calculation of hearing impairment. Avoid problems down the road by getting to know state-specific workers' compensation issues. You'll gain the practical insight you need to  more...

Construction Project Closeout: Is Your Customer Satisfied? ...othly and you're not spending the final days dealing with claims and complaints. n nOur expert will give you tips on establishing a bulletproof closeout checklist, handling move coordination and dealing with owner training - all the skills you'll want to have come closeout time. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss scheduling and setting the ground rules. n- You will be able to  more...