Corporate Telephone Seminars

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law BenefitsIn today's economy, all business people are looking for ways to cut costs. One budget item that can be substantially reduced is the expense associated with litigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ... identify and address when formulating and implementing a corporate wellness program that is aimed at weight loss reduction. The number of potentially applicable federal and state laws requires careful consideration of the potential issues raised with drafting and managing a corporate wellness program. The multiple relevant laws and regulations only heighten the need for a deliberate review and  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions BenefitsInternational business continues to grow in complexity, especially considering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio  more...

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A) ...tsElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. You will learn about the amended federal rules relating to electronic discovery and recent case law interpreting these rules. This live audio conference will also discuss benchmarking data that assesses how  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...grants. Failing to understand the key differences between corporate and federal sales is the most common error business people make in this market. This mistake has cost businesses thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions in lost contracts. This audio conference is critical for large and small companies that want to successfully enter the federal marketplace. This live audio  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations BenefitsGiven continued congressional scrutiny of whether tax-exemption is a worthy federal subsidy for any type of tax-exempt organization, proper governance and accountability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...iced nationwide, and involves litigation, legislation and corporate/transactional work. Animal law has a very broad range and this audio conference will serve only as an introduction to some of the most common and popular topics. The field covers everything from companion animal issues in local communities (dog bites, dangerous dog issues, leash laws and breed specific legislation) to larger  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ... municipal market have been long-term participants in the corporate market and are familiar with those securities. However, municipal securities are different from their corporate cousins and prudent investors should know the fundamentals of public finance. This live audio conference will help you understand the municipal securities market. It describes their nature, their benefits and their  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves ...s and use tax reserve practices remain a real concern for corporate tax departments. This uncertainty is heightened by proposed changes to ASC 450 (fka FAS 5) which could require enhanced disclosure of certain loss contingencies, including sales and use tax reserves. When evaluating whether a loss contingency may exist in today's business and regulatory environment, all aspects of sales and  more...

HR Time Lines: The Complex Integration of FMLA, WC, Disability and COBRA BenefitsHow do workers' compensation, FMLA, disability and COBRA laws work - together, independently or concurrently? What can run together? What cannot? When can we cancel the health plan, for what reason and is it a COBRA qualifying event? During this audio conference we will pull all of these together to explain the employer's liability. When can coverage be canceled? What laws protect  more...

Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions: FIN 48 Update ...eady a challenge. Now, the recent IRS proposal to require corporate filing of Schedule UTP brings highly controversial reporting concerns. Schedule UTP would require income tax return disclosure of federal uncertain tax positions in detail that goes far beyond the corresponding financial statement requirements. As presently proposed, taxpayers are concerned that it provides the IRS with an  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...competitive while addressing and managing the exposure to corporate or personal liability. You'll gain an understanding of what effects the new ruling, LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg Associates Inc., will have in your profession. This audio conference is designed for Human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll managers, plan administrators, controllers, CFOs, finance directors,  more...

Implications of the First Investigations Under the FTC Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising ...e. These emerging technologies are rapidly taking hold in corporate America and are radically changing the marketing landscape. In an effort to stay current with the way consumers obtain product information, the Federal Trade Commission has, for the first time since 1980, issued revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. The revised guides, which are  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...o see how introducing this new arena for competition into corporate purchasing can produce both profound cost savings and important process improvements. Finally, we will look at how you can quickly develop a strategy to implement reverse auctioning in your procurement operations, and analyze how and where to subject your organization's purchasing to competitive bidding. This teleconference  more...

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond ...econference will explain the latest threats and trends on corporate cyber-attacks, focusing on theft of intellectual property, advanced persistent threats, spear-phising and other attack vectors. The teleconference will also address how to handle the response to such attacks, including internal investigations, criminal referrals and civil litigation. This teleconference is primarily designed  more...

Medical Records 101: Responding to Requests for Patient Information ...ormation, electronic record pitfalls (including potential corporate liability issues in medical malpractice cases), HIPAA and submission of patient health information to third parties, and heightened privacy protections for special medical information, including mental health, substance and child abuse records. Medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers,  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...from its more traditional, net income and net worth based corporate franchise tax to the commercial activity tax, or CAT. In addition to the CAT, in recent years a number of states have made significant changes to their income and franchise tax regimes, which has created a complex and arduous landscape for companies' state income tax compliance departments to navigate through. This  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ... has resulted in a dramatic increase in loan defaults and corporate bankruptcy filings. These 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.  more...

Collection Strategies for Locating Hidden and Transferred Assets ...corporate shells are the bane of commercial collectors, attorneys and creditors. Too often debts and collateral are not recovered from cunning debtors. Most of us are familiar with the shell game in which someone puts a ball under one of several shells and then mixes up the shells leaving another person to guess which shell the ball is under. Debtors like to play 'hide the ball' under shell  more...

Selecting Vendors: An Introduction to RFPs ...mation and requests for proposals can be used to increase corporate procurement efficiencies and deeper vendor relationships. It will provide insights on best practices in Fortune 500 companies, tips on how each party should plan for creating proposals and responding to them, and insights into practical problems of RFP administration. Purchasing managers, material managers, contract  more...

Top Sales and Use, Credits and Incentives Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line ...free cash flow is a priority for all companies to sustain corporate activities and fund working capital, capital improvements, acquisitions, research and development, etc. This teleconference will focus on unprecedented tax credits and economic incentives currently offered by state and local jurisdictions to stimulate business investment and the indices that may trigger such benefits. This  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ... directly liable in accordance with general principles of corporate criminal liability, as those principles are developed in the course of particular prosecutions. Don't miss this important teleconference on how you can protect your organization from criminal prosecution. Catch up on the latest trends in HIPAA compliance with this timely presentation. Health information managers, business and  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation BenefitsDuring the past 24 months we've seen unprecedented volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...kely to pass the test of time will be identified. Current corporate R D metrics practices will be benchmarked, along with the most frequently used metrics for R D and product development. A framework that delivers a comprehensive metrics solution that most companies can figure out how to implement without outside assistance will be explained to conclude the teleconference. Manufacturing  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...interests in alternative entities using concepts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences between the corporate model and the alternative entity model may result in transaction documents that do not accurately reflect the parties' intent and may result in unexpected, adverse tax consequences to the parties. This teleconference will identify some of the major differences  more...

Legal Construction Issues in Connection With Office Condominiums ...llenges that come you way, including tips on how to get a corporate loan for an office condominium. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Learning Objectives - You will be able to create a budget and assessment process. - You will be able to explain how to get a corporate loan for a condominium. - You will be able to recognize key ownership  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program BenefitsMany firms are unprepared to manage the risks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of  more...

Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions ...oundations offer significant opportunities for family and corporate philanthropists, there are special federal tax rules that apply. Failure to fully understand these rules can subject the foundations and those involved with them to substantial excise taxes. This teleconference will review all of the rules associated with the establishment and operation of a private foundation, including the  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ... laid out above. It targets in particular the managers of corporate real estate portfolios, federal building managers, facility groups at university campuses, and building managers at city, state and federal level. The teleconference is also specifically addressed at professionals in design, retrofit and auditing firms who want to understand the developments in building benchmarking, how to  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law BenefitsCopyright is one of the most complex, confusing and broadly applicable areas of law. Copyright protection vests in even the smallest amount of creativity, and with the proliferation of electronic media, your employees and clients have unprecedented access to these protected works. As a result, it is easier than ever for you, your clients or your company's employees to infringe the  more...

Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? ...aluating the adequacy of insurance coverage maintained by corporate America. Areas addressed will include the broad range of first- and third-party insurance available in today's insurance markets; important factors in ensuring coverage for the proper parties (corporate and individual); key considerations in analyzing the proper scope of coverage as related to policy terms, conditions and  more...

How to Write an Effective Credit Policy ...is teleconference will help you establish and adhere to a corporate credit policy. You will receive a template outlining the scope of the credit policy, defining areas that must be addressed to create a comprehensive policy, and delineating the areas of responsibility and accountability required to create a credit department that is effective and responsive to company needs. This will be  more...

Stemming the Tide: 10 Best Practices for Litigation Expense Management ...nNew rules governing e-discovery, a continued increase in corporate reliance on electronic data and growing sophistication of plaintiffs' counsel have all combined to result in skyrocketing litigation costs with no end to this growth in sight. This comes at a time when pressure from business clients to reduce the cost of legal services is at an all time high. This teleconference will suggest 10  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness nEffective records management can have an enormous impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues  more...

Defining Electronic Data Terminology and Concepts nElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. Attend this session and learn how to determine what is "electronically stored information" and proven methods for litigation readiness in the e-discovery era.  more...

Latest Trends in the Rise of Unclaimed Property Enforcement nRegister for this teleconference and stay abreast of the latest statutory and state enforcement trends. You'll get an update on recent cases involving unclaimed property (state and corporate) and best practices you can use to address current internal controls, policies and procedures.  more...