Collapse Telephone Seminars

Social Security Benefits: Is It Worth It to Delay? ..., dire predictions have recently been published about the collapse of the system. But are those predictions really warranted? This live audio conference will take you from the beginning of Social Security to the present day and probable future. From the eligibility requirements and the exact procedure for the determination of benefits, to a discussion of taking or delaying benefits early.  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ... can be deficient work, economic loss and even disastrous collapse. This live audio conference will help you understand your responsibility and risks in the shop drawings submittal process, and how to handle problems 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  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ...fect on white-collar prosecutions of the ongoing economic collapse. Will there be additional and expanded investigations and indictments of white-collar defendants as a result of the perpetuation and dissemination of so-called toxic assets, mortgage backed securities and the like? Or are there sound legal and policy reasons why such an expansion of white-collar prosecution into this area should  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ...andslides, sinkholes, soil expansion, bedrock heave, soil collapse, erosion - all of which typically include water as a major contributing factor. Even if ground failure is not involved, water itself can cause expensive damage; groundwater intrusion into structures is a challenging problem to isolate and control. This teleconference will help you identify and minimize potential problems related  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ...ects in ways ranging from poor aesthetics to catastrophic collapse with tragic human toll. This teleconference will help you understand why defects occur, how they can be prevented and who is responsible when defects appear. In addition, the program will discuss insurance coverage of construction defects - a critical topic because those parties who have the proper insurance to defend against  more...

IRS Form 1040 - Schedule D Update ...nt that will have major effects on their tax returns. The collapse of the housing market, home foreclosures and worthless securities has affected most taxpayers. Preparing the 1040 Schedule D is challenging for even the most efficient tax professional. By attending this teleconference, you will be reminded of the proper reporting procedures for some of the more challenging Schedule D items  more...