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Impact of NLRA on Nonunion Employers BenefitsEmployees have the right under the National Labor Relations Act to form together for their mutual aid and protection and to engage in concerted activity to better their working conditions or protest those conditions. Although these actions usually occur in a union setting, nonunion employees also enjoy these protections and rights. Additionally, although nonunion employers are not bound to  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ...ch 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 property rights, and preserving ones status as a commercial item provider. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain when to start negotiating the form of subcontract. -  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ... drafting and preparation of easements. The speakers will cover all aspects of easement preparation, from the parties involved to the necessary formalities to ensure a valid and enforceable easement. They will also distinguish between conveyances that are often confused with easements, such as rights of ways, licenses and profits a prendre. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review  more...

Anatomy of a Will Contest: How to Succeed at Trial ...strategies involved in contesting wills. The program will cover: The common grounds to contest a will; best practices in investigating and gathering evidence; issues in estate administration while the will contest proceeding is pending; and trial tactics and evidence issues. Armed with these insights and knowledge, a litigator has an advantage in approaching the complicated and emotional world  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ... properly preparing and filing Form 706. The program will cover which assets are subject to tax, the available deductions and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide you with a working understanding of how the estate tax works and proper reporting. The audio conference will discuss the temporary changes added by the  more...

Economic Development Financing Update ...t the current circumstances. While this presentation will cover the drivers of economic growth, our focus will be on a number of generally applicable and practical ideas to assist local governments in funding badly needed services in these tough economic times as well as planning for the future. This live audio conference is designed for state and municipal officials, city managers and  more...

Incoterms 2010 Fundamentals ...oterms and what has changed since Incoterms 2000. We will cover each Incoterm in detail and its definitions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each term, so that you can make the right decisions when buying and selling. This live audio conference is designed for purchasing managers, presidents, vice presidents, material managers, contract administrators, senior buyers, project  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...ollowing debt collection laws that are outdated and don't cover new technology or ways of communication? Attend this audio conference and learn what types of online collection tools are available, how to use them and how not to use them. Learn how the Internet can improve your collections; common mistakes made using online techniques and resources to help you maximize your online collection  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism ...cover the importance of a document retention policy starting with the identification of what exists and what should be captured to the different rationales for implementing a retention policy - regulatory compliance to evidence in litigation. There are numerous challenges to an effective policy, which if acknowledged can be worked through. Living with the existence of systematically retained  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant ...s also a workers' compensation claimant. The program will cover the core concepts underpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes. The live audio conference will then examine the steps you can take when disciplining or terminating a workers' compensation claimant to avoid allegations of retaliation and, if  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ... will be able to recognize what those warranty provisions cover. - You will be able to suggest revisions to those provisions to better protect yourself or your clients. - You will be able to identify how those provisions may affect the statute of limitations and the statute of repose. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers,  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts ...ave you hours every week. This live audio conference will cover all versions of Excel . This audio conference will utilize GoToWebinar , an internet active tool which allows the speaker to walk through examples in real time. This will be the best way to follow along with the program and a link will be provided for you prior to the program date. This audio conference will be presented in  more...

Non-Resident Employee Withholding BenefitsWhen having employees working in multiple states it can be difficult to know what to consider to make sure that the correct state taxes are being withheld and the correct taxable earnings are being taxed in the correct states. This live audio conference will give you the tools to determine what taxes are applicable for your employees based on residency, state and reciprocity agreements. We  more...

Mastering the Science of Cross Examination ...alled 'The greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.' Nothing grabs the attention of the judge and jury like cross examination. Done well, it can lead to victory. Done poorly, it can lead to ruin. Listen to this program as two experienced trial lawyers cover the most important points that you need to know to become a master of cross examination. Whether you are preparing  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...nd people who buy specific services and products. We will cover the mandatory tools needed as door-openers, how to sell to the military and civilian agencies, and how the government actually buys - credit card purchases, bids, contracts and grants. Failing to understand the key differences between corporate and federal sales is the most common error business people make in this market. This  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing .... The price of a product or service should be expected to cover cost of production, promotion and distribution, plus reasonable profit. In order to obtain the most efficient and acceptable price the purchasing professional must make sure that they are aware of market conditions and prices associated with quality levels required for the buying firm's needs. The effective buyer must become an  more...

Current Issues in Joint Venture Taxation ... tax exempt organization. This live audio conference will cover key income tax issues covering the life of a joint venture including: What are the tax considerations when determining the type of joint venture entity to establish? What are the special tax issues when one of the parties to a joint venture is a tax exempt organization? What are the special tax considerations in real estate joint  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...onds 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. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize typical projects involving payment bonds. - You will be able  more...

Cold Calling Tips and Scripts BenefitsIn today's very difficult world of selling, there is only one thing to do to make more sales. SEE more people. Steve Schiffman has been teaching sales people the techniques of setting face-to-face appointments for the past 35 years. Perhaps there has been no more difficult time in selling now, when no one is buying. The economy has changed the rules, and sales people who never before had  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students BenefitsStudents labeled as 'difficult' or 'disruptive' are often unsuccessful in school and may be poorly prepared to manage life as an adult, should they graduate. Additionally, they make life challenging for teachers and administrators. Left unchecked, they can consume school resources with little improvement, feel left out and unappreciated, and are at increased risk for unemployment, problems  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations BenefitsToday's increasingly-connected society relies more and more upon the Internet. As these connections grow, criminals are conducting a larger number of activities online. They use the Internet to communicate, store data, and even perpetrate a new class of digital crime. This live audio conference will cover several recent case studies along with the methods used to track the offenders, cover  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...cover a variety of workers' compensation topics that includes several cost-savings ideas often overlooked by employers and insurance agents. This live audio conference includes a detailed discussion on experience modification factors (EMRs) and provides a simple explanation to both understand them, spot simple and the most frequent errors in their calculation, as well as the role of the EMR in  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California ...rofessional 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 discussion of procedural laws relating to the design of large home developments. This audio conference is  more...

HR Budgeting Fundamentals: Translate Your Goals into Revenue Terms BenefitsDue to SOX legislation and CFO/controller's demanding budgets from the HR department, HR professionals have had to learn budgeting skills. Most HR people did not go to school to be financial gurus and learning to properly budget for people-related expenses is a foreign language. However, if you truly want a seat at the table you must learn to appropriately forecast and plan for the most  more...

Post-Mortem Tax Planning BenefitsWhile death and taxes are both inevitable, taxes do not end with death. The Federal Estate Tax, the Gift Tax and the Income Tax all have bearing on what happens post-death. Further, there are state rules that also are applicable post-death to estate planning documents. There are numerous questions that have to be addressed and answered. This audio conference will cover many of the  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...rces 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 up process and litigating claims. This audio conference will cover practical points and issues within the context of a hypothetical situation related to natural resources damage claims that arise in the  more...

The Foreign Tax Credit Provisions of H.R. 1586: Practical Implications ...cover the restrictions on the foreign tax credit recently enacted by Congress in H.R. 1586. You will learn the purpose, scope, and structure of these restrictions, as well as a sense of their limitations, and unresolved questions and potential answers. Examples will be used to explore the practical implications of the new rules to enable you to spot issues relevant to your clients or to your  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...se benefits and preserve and protect the company. We will cover the basics of the federal law's rules in easy-to-grasp language and practice applying those rules by examining actual and hypothetical cases. You will have an opportunity to share your concerns and possible resolutions with one another and the presenters, who are professionals experienced in investments, fiduciary law and  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...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...-edge seminar are specifically because most presentations cover just autism, Asperger's syndrome or nonverbal learning disorders. We will compare symptoms, discuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not the exception. We will discuss  more...

International Employment Assignments: Understanding the Compliance Risks ...kplace regulations on the other. This teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of immigration issues for expatriate or 'seconded' employees, and at the same time provide an encyclopedic overview of U.S. and foreign employment laws and regulations. Armed with this information, costly (even ruinous) mistakes can be avoided and your clients and companies can more effectively take advantage of  more...

Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Plans BenefitsClients spend a lifetime building financial security for their retirement, often with the desire to pass the assets on to their family or charity rather than loose it to the cost of long-term care. Whether at home, assisted living or nursing home care, the cost can be staggering. When is the purchase of long-term care insurance appropriate for a client? How can the client control the  more...

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single-Family Homes ...xemptions and registration. 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  more...

Land Banking, Off-Balance-Sheet Financing and Joint Ventures in Residential Development BenefitsLand banking, off-balance-sheet financing and joint ventures have become an even more important means for the home-building industry to mitigate the risk of land ownership, control capital requirements, and avoid the negative impact of carrying acquisition assets and liabilities on balance sheets. This teleconference is intended to provide those involved with the residential real estate  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...cuments metadata-free, when appropriate. You will also discover how to deal with opposing counsel's and adverse parties' metadata that has fallen into your lap, as well as the basics of potential discoverability in litigation of metadata in client-created electronic documents. This teleconference will not only cover the key legal, ethical and technology issues; but it will also consist in  more...

Evaluating Your Third-Party Administrator: Are You Getting What You're Paying For? BenefitsUsing a third-party administrator is ubiquitous with health and welfare, and retirement plans. However, proper administration by TPAs should not be taken for granted. As with all facets of employee benefit plans, TPAs need to be monitored and evaluated to ensure proper plan administration and fulfillment of a plan sponsor's fiduciary responsibility. This teleconference explores the key  more...

The FLSA Comp Time Controversy ...or each hour of overtime worked. This teleconference will cover how the FLSA views the use 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  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...ation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides practitioners and responsible persons with guidance on compliance and best practices. The teleconference also discusses issues relating to civil liability and alerts practitioners and responsible persons to litigation trends, with an eye towards reducing liability. Presidents,  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness ...in operations and retrievals. Be better prepared for e-discovery for incident-responses, government inquiries and litigation as well as manage and minimize risks of smoking gun content, data leakages and excessive costs. This teleconference will not only cover the key legal and technology issues, but it will also focus on practical steps that your organization can consider immediately. This  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ... professionals have the tools they need to successfully recover delinquent foreign debt? With almost four decades of international debt recovery experience, David Greenberg explains how you can maximize the likelihood of collecting debts from your foreign customers. From the credit application process and sales contract through credit insurance and international litigation and arbitration, he  more...

End of Employment Payroll Issues BenefitsThis will be a comprehensive look into issues that arise when an employee terminates. Topics that will be discussed will go from when an employee needs to receive their final pay to how an employee death's final pay best practices and taxation. This teleconference will cover special situations when an employee terminates such as benefit deductions, state minimum hours requirements and  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...risis, once federal direct funding through the American Recovery and Investment Act slows, it is thought that these transactions will again become more popular as a way to provide government services without increasing taxes. This teleconference helps government decision-makers and investors with respect to identifying and evaluating opportunities in privatizing and leasing public  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...ent? Under what circumstances is the lawyer entitled to recover any fees or expenses from its subsequent judgment in a contingent fee representation? How should you document your withdrawal? This informative 90-minute teleconference will cover the full range of issues and identify best practices and potential checklists for considerations. It is something no lawyer can afford to miss, whether  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...to inquire during the bidding stage. In addition, we will cover the bid protest procedures in place to protect your rights, including small business, disadvantaged business and veteran set aside issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and substantive rules which govern federal bidding. This teleconference is designed to provide practical  more...

Best Practices in Invoice Processing ...rt in their use and application. This teleconference will cover the tangible benefits of streamlining your front-end invoice process, improving your invoice processing time and eliminating invoice backlog and duplicate payments through a well designed workflow. You will walk away with a greater understanding of the future of AP in the shifting sands of automation. In this teleconference with  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...concern accompanying increased urbanization. When land is covered with impervious parking areas, driveways and transit areas, rainfall is unable to soak into the ground as it would under natural conditions. It must therefore flow off the pavement and into adjacent areas, which can result in flooding, erosion and disruption of the environmental balance. Pervious concrete parking areas eliminate  more...

ADA Interaction with Addictions and Personal Habits ...ericans with Disabilities Act, which generally protects recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. The ADA was recently amended to allow more people to be protected and this teleconference will explain how the amendments affect those with addictions. There are also important exceptions to the ADA's protections and this program will help you know when the ADA is in play and when it is not. Not only  more...

Best Practices in Filing and Preparing Inventory ...e in the probate and tax arenas. This teleconference will cover all aspects of handling the estate's assets from the perspective of preparing and filing the inventory. It will cover a variety of topics from locating and classifying the assets to preparing and filing the inventory. We will broadly address valuation issues and preparation of accountings. Failing to properly prepare and file an  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ...f new technology in contacting debtors. The speakers will cover the use of voice mail, caller ID, email, text messages and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt collection industry. This teleconference will assist you to understand how the statute is being interpreted and applied by the courts to the new technology available to the  more...

Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? ...utilizing such tools and the legal landscape. Topics will cover how and why employers and recruiters utilize these sites. It will then cover a number of legal implications, such as problems with employers obtaining information they should not have and privacy issues. Finally, we will examine approaches that employers, recruiters and applicants may consider. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ... in working with lawyers, law firms and legal departments covering all practice areas and sizes. We'll cover the basics of these systems and provide detailed discussions of the leading software systems in the legal profession along with practical tips for best practices deployments. Learn how contemporary practice management systems and processes can manage risks, allow you to better represent  more...

Private Foundation Grant Agreements: Basics and Beyond BenefitsGrant making is the raison d'etre of most foundations. It is what you do! Therefore, a solid foundation grant agreement ought to be the legal backbone for much of a foundation's operations. Surprisingly however, for many private foundations the grant agreement is merely a form document that has been given little thought - if it exists at all. This teleconference will cover some of the  more...

Lawful Hiring ...lection and testing procedures. This teleconference will cover the leading laws that regulate or affect the hiring process. The teleconference will go beyond explaining the laws and will give practical guidance on how to design and document selection and hiring procedures to reduce the risk of government investigations and litigation. Learn how to avoid pitfalls when running ads and asking  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ...ger periods of time than expected and that the agreements cover all projects involving work within the union's jurisdiction. As a result, the contractors exposed their businesses to increased labor costs as well as potential liability to the union benefit funds for unpaid benefit contributions. With proper planning and a better understanding of the law, these problems can be avoided. This  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...these disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to mix and match remedies to fit particular needs and circumstances, as well as defenses to and limits on payment remedies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain mechanics liens and related remedies. - You  more...

Principles Of Erosion And Sediment Control .... Emphasis will be placed on water erosion, but will also cover other topics from the basic principles to wind erosion. Land use examples will include agricultural, construction, surface mining and military training applications. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe the erosion process. - You will be able to discuss the application of process knowledge to control. - You will be  more...

Setting the Stage for Rehiring: Logistic and Liability Issues ...ins through actual rehiring and on-boarding. Topics to be covered include setting the stage for a successful rehire process, identifying which employees to rehire, dealing with employees who are not rehired, and logistical issues from communications to benefits issues and reintegrating employees back into the organization. We will also cover legal obligations and liabilities that can arise  more...

Estate Planning for the Final Years of Life ... and most stressful experiences. This teleconference will cover why people need to plan, what they need to plan for and how to apply proven strategies for dealing with the final years of life. Thomas Day, a senior citizen himself, has spent more than 20 years helping people across the country with these issues. Mr. Day provides a wealth of knowledge, identifies specific planning sources and  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ... renovations? This information-packed teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of repair and maintenance of historic, landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued designation while also meeting today's code and functional requirements. We will discuss why preserving and maintaining historic  more...

Circular 230 Update and Practitioner Regulation: Expansion of Scope and Clarifications BenefitsTax preparers and advisors are increasingly burdened with expanded regulation and penalty exposure for themselves and their firms or institutions. Tax departments have moved from being a profit center to being a center for risk management. This teleconference will help you understand the current requirements and risks for tax preparers and advisors. The teleconference will cover the  more...

Changes of Status Checklist BenefitsIf you are an employer who sponsors a cafeteria plan or other health and welfare plans, it can be 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  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ...d be, and specific contents, sections and format. We will cover appropriate and inappropriate terminology and graphics, the use of keywords, and the critical difference between experience and past performance. By the end of this program, you will know how to create a powerful Capability Statement that will open the doors to decision maker meetings. Sales managers, directors, account managers,  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options ...rangement to a self-insured arrangement. The speaker will cover different self-insured health plan options, for example, preferred provider, HMO, health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The importance of choosing a third-party administrator based on factors beyond just the per person administrative fee and types of savings achieved though a well thought out stop loss  more...

California Employment Law Update nCompanies with employees in California face a bewildering and complicated set of employment laws, which are often inconsistent with federal law. This three-hour teleconference will address the most important and current issues facing California employers (or out-of-state companies with employees in California), including wage and hour compliance and litigation trends, California's unique  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...es associated with presenteeism. This teleconference will cover a working definition of presenteeism, the major methodological approaches to its measurement, some of the common perceptions and misperceptions about its occurrences and mitigation, and a set of recommendations for how presenteeism can be addressed in the context of work site wellness programming from the perspective of the  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...ed or other health care facilities. These bills of rights cover basic and not so basic concerns. From the right to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion to the right to privacy, patients and their representatives are speaking out to protect their interests. In this environment, managing patient expectations and providing quality care to patients remain critical for health care  more...

Writing Construction Specifications: Formats and Practices nAfter a facility's design is complete and construction products have been selected, construction specifications must be prepared that are clear, correct, complete and concise. Specifications also need to conform to recognized standards for formats in order to be expediently produced and used. This teleconference is an overview of current construction specification formats and writing practices,  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...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations ...ess of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can participate in the coming intergenerational wealth transfer through a planned estate giving program. It will cover comprehensive campaign basics so you can see how a campaign can improve your fundraising  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...unding community and environment. The teleconference will cover the most common nuisance complaints and methods to avoid each, including noise, air quality, vibration, water resource and erosion control, traffic, economic factors and public relations. The best method of controlling these impacts is avoiding them altogether; however, that may not be practical or attainable. The alternative is to  more...

Paycheck Calculation Basics ...o determine if the worker is exempt or nonexempt. We will cover the calculation of and the maximum deductions for Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2009. n nThere are multiple methods of calculating federal withholding, which one should you use? How does an employee's W-4 affect their paycheck? Also, when calculating taxes on employees with cash tips, we will discuss the priority of  more...

Best Practices in Purchasing Software nNegotiating software licenses can be frustrating for the business owner. Once you get past the 10-point, double column format of most vendors' license forms, you begin to understand that there are no standard terms and conditions for licensing software - each deal is unique. This teleconference will help the person responsible for evaluating, purchasing and maintaining enterprise-wide software  more...

Internet Techniques for Locating Lost Relatives ..., that can be used for a search. This teleconference will cover the types of records, the quality of information in those records and statutory considerations affecting the availability and use of records. After the search is completed and a lost relative is located, considerations about the types of outreach and contact with the individual will be discussed. Occasionally the initial results of  more...

A Tax Primer on Real Estate Investment Trusts nMore than $375 billion are invested in approximately 180 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (or REITs). In addition, billions more are invested in privately held REITs. This teleconference will provide an introductory summary of the tax requirements REITs face in their formation and ongoing operations. You will develop a basic understanding of REITs through this program. The  more...