Corporations Telephone Seminars

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...ially 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 are also costs related to the disruption of operations, delays, and the destruction of important business  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities BenefitsA critical issue in starting any new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...igned to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and attorneys representing these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant notifications and to create a streamlined process for efficiently notifying tenants throughout the lease term. We will highlight key tenant notification requirements and provide drafting and service tips to avoid common notification  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...IRS starts when auditing U.S. businesses that own foreign corporations. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5471 will offer the opportunity to document your planning and make that planning audit proof. In this audio conference, you will learn the law behind and the mechanics of how to prepare a Form 5471. New enforcement policies of the IRS with respect to failure to file Forms 5471  more...

S Corporations: How to Avoid Common and Often Overlooked Pitfalls (Simple to Complex) ...ctitioners will attest to, there are many pitfalls when S corporations are involved. This teleconference will identify the most common pitfalls, such as not properly maintaining earning accounts, ineligible shareholders, the one class of stock principle, invalid or missing S corporation elections and built-in gain. You will not only learn how to identify these pitfalls, but you will also get  more...

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond ...digital expanse envelops business, allowing multinational corporations (and individuals) to collect and retain inestimable quantities of personal information about employees, customers and counter-parties, in addition to storing and using valuable intellectual property and proprietary programs, source code, and technical specifications and models. This information, not surprisingly, is a  more...

Collection Strategies for Locating Hidden and Transferred Assets ... learn how to pierce the corporate veil, pursue alter ego corporations, and levy on hidden assets and collect despite fraudulent transfers, elusive debtors, lying corporate officers and shifty owners. Mr. Bailey has successfully used aggressive pre-judgment and post judgment remedies to shut down pump and dump stock fraud, seize money, secure truckloads of assets, nullify fraudulent transfers  more...

The FLSA Comp Time Controversy ...e of comp time in relation to public agencies and private corporations. Under most circumstances, comp time is allowed by the FLSA for public agencies; however, a private corporation may have a labor agreement that outlines the specific award and use of comp time in place of financial compensation. Comp Time should not be confused with flex time and this teleconference will eliminate any  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...igned to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and commercial lenders in securing viable commercial tenants during these turbulent times by providing methods to create a uniform tenant screening process. This teleconference will highlight key due diligence during the tenant screening process and provide tips to avoid common leasing pitfalls. Inasmuch as selecting a  more...

Political Law Update: The Latest Developments in Election Law, Lobbyist Regulation and Political Activity Compliance ...d v. FEC recognized the First Amendment right of business corporations to expressly advocate the election or defeat of candidates; state regulation of procurement lobbying is on the rise; state and local pay-to-play laws prohibiting or limiting political contributions from government contractors are expanding; federal prosecutors are increasingly using the honest services statute to prosecute  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update BenefitsThe two costliest issues at the end of a lease which has been terminated for default are (i) possession losses such as losses due to holdover, inability to lease and costs to remove the tenant and (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...d Lean initiatives have facilitated great improvements in corporations without significantly benefiting most marketing, R D and product development organizations. Inventive professionals resist measurement citing that it reduces innovation and invention. R D and product development measurement practices have not changed significantly over the past 30 years, while other business functions have  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ...r positioned for the future. CEO's of many of the largest corporations say sustainability is just as relevant during this economic crisis, if not more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show that green is a critical talent retention strategy. Discover what is driving this wave  more...

Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions ...corporations establish private foundations to carry on their personal philanthropy. While private foundations 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  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ...corporations in the United States and worldwide, face an enormous challenge to improve the performance of the built environment. The CO2 and energy reduction targets that are being discussed in pending legislation will require huge investments in the existing building stock over the next 25 years, whereas the performance targets for new buildings will far exceed current practices. This  more...

Dissolving Business Entities ...te law dissolutions and liquidations work with respect to corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, nor on the federal income tax consequences associated with such liquidations. This teleconference will help you become familiar with the basic state law mechanics with respect to dissolutions and liquidations and the federal income tax risks, differences and opportunities  more...

Google Wave(TM): Effective Uses and Applications for Businesses ...0 minute teleconference will show you how everything from corporations to collegiate blogs are using Google Wave to save time, save money and be more productive. Be ready to see the future of not just web apps, but the web apps you will need for your company to compete in the new virtual office model of the next decade. Business owners and managers, presidents, vice presidents, business  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...corporations and the federal government are working to provide solutions to the most pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt is widely accepted that one of the most popular and  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy nOrganizations of all sizes and across all industries are struggling to meet earning targets in this down economy. Hardly a day goes by when you don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness ... 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 so than backup tapes. Backup tapes can be a company's salvation  more...