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International Payroll Compliance Issues ...created opportunities for a large number of companies to expand internationally. This has resulted in an increase in cross-border transfer of their employees, thereby creating a host of challenges for companies that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to manage the global payroll and human resource  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Administrative Law Research ...ce establishes a context for how administrative rules are created, what publications are authoritative, and how they may be located in print and online. The audio conference also explains strategies for finding and updating rules and locating the administrative decisions that may affect the interpretation of those rules. The procedures at the federal level are fairly well established.  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ... now, banking. Banks are being forced to adapt to changes created by social media. Specifically, banks must consider the implementation of social media in order to meet the needs of consumers. However, due to regulatory, reputation and other risks, adoption of social media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the information needed to fully  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...res the actual code (in the language called Visual Basic) created when you record command sequences. This is not a course in Visual Basic, but you will get a quick look at it and understand its role in creating and using macros. Creating a macro may ultimately involve programming techniques but most macros are developed by recording the way you use standard Excel commands. This live audio  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...nseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ...created in 1986 to encourage the private sector to develop and own affordable rental properties throughout the United States. Tax credit properties completing their initial 15-year tax credit compliance periods face several business, legal, tax and accounting issues that must be addressed before a property can be successfully repositioned. This live audio conference will examine the  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...nflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who has been an insurance claim adjuster and has represented 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  more...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? ...th Records: What Can You Release?'. This program has been created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who represents health care providers for over a decade. By attending this audio conference, you will learn how to comply with records requests without violating a patient's privacy rights. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting issues, before they  more...

Smartphone Policies For The Health Care Industry ...itsThe proliferation of smartphones in the workplace have created legal compliance issues for many employers, ranging from how to monitor and control usage during working hours, to how to protect company information being disseminated by such devices. Many of these issues are even more acute in the health care industry because of the 24/7 nature of the facilities, and the regulations regarding  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...created opportunities for investors or debtors themselves to acquire outstanding debt at remarkable discounts. Unfortunately, it also has left many companies struggling and in need to modify their outstanding debt. Many large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike.  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...rks, and computer software. The implementation of GASB 34 created questions as to whether and when intangible assets should be considered capital assets for financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific authoritative guidance resulted in inconsistencies in the accounting and financial reporting of intangible assets among governments, particularly in the areas of recognition,  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ... retention policy will not be taken lightly and the risks created by document mishandling and the responsibilities to ensure correct handling will often fall to both inside and outside counsel. This audio conference is designed to help you gain a better understanding of the important factors that must be considered in developing a document retention policy, as well as the role of counsel in  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update ...ecome statutory violations. Judicial driving permits were created, then eradicated and replaced with alcohol detection machines. Reinstatement of licenses following revocation has left the realm of fiction, but only for those who can jump through all the hoops. You should attend this audio conference because DUI is the offense your personal injury, commercial or real estate clients are most  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...s of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn about the recording system, property descriptions, 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 -  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...e been subject to increased litigation arising from risks created by construction operations. However, due to changes in the insurance market, contractors are increasingly challenged to secure insurance coverage to meet owner insurance requirements. As a result, many owners have turned to incepting an owner-controlled insurance program or relying on a contractor-controlled insurance program to  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...s, a large number of Microsoft Access databases have been created with varying levels of quality and success. There's been a lot of confusion surrounding Microsoft Access to the extent that people question whether it should even be used in a large organization. What we've found is that it is very appropriate for a large number of environments and situations. Just like any technology, it's a  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...nges 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 teleconference will provide some relief, at least in terms of understanding Ohio's current tax landscape, by providing taxpayers a concise review of the structure and primary elements of the CAT, now that it is fully  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...ntial 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 large part of real-time demonstrations of metadata cleaning and analysis software, proper use of tracked changes, and some do's and don'ts of electronic redaction. This teleconference will be  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...ndlords or their lenders, a thorough check list should be created to assure that every sublease angle has been explored, from consent to implementation. In this teleconference we will review and analyze each subletting issue in an office and retail lease from the point of view of all of the affected parties. Equitable compromises will be suggested in order to get through the lease negotiation  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...te. The development of new technology in recent years has created the ability to access seemingly limitless information resources and has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level of access to information that companies can collect and consequently use. The  more...

Obtaining a Portion of the Stimulus Grant Funding BenefitsThis past year the federal government has provided a significant economic stimulus program that has been primarily implemented through grant funding. The Recovery Act (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 16, 2009) is the economic stimulus package of $787 billion. Because of the national scope of the economic situation, stimulus money has  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...e media attention that goes with it? This teleconference, created specifically to meet your needs, covers the critical fundamentals of crisis communications. You will learn the five keys to successful crisis communications, including what you need to do before a crisis strikes, as well as how to conduct effective interviews and news conferences, perform like a pro on television, deliver the  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...- You will be able to describe nanotech 'smart' materials created through molecular manipulation. - You will be able to discover how available nanotech materials have already lowered costs and improved performance in actual installations. - You will be able to construct work environments with electronic fabrics, mold-proof ceilings and flooring that is impervious to dirt. - You will be able to  more...

Legal Issues Arising From Nontraditional Checks ... paper and electronic payment systems in recent years has created a number of significant operational and compliance issues for financial institutions. This teleconference will help you understand and identify these risks in your institution. It will also give you insight into ways you can manage and mitigate these risks through state of the art practices and agreements. Attorneys, branch  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...mon hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? This teleconference helps you navigate and understand the different types of pre-employment tests and understand the pros and cons of testing job applicants. This teleconference will also help you appreciate the legal implications of pre-employment testing, including statutory restrictions, case law  more...

Designing Effective Interest Rate Risk Management in Turbulent Times ...created challenges in managing risks while making a profit. Our tools for risk measurement were in place to help us take action to avoid as much of the impact as possible; yet a review of bank interest margins in the wake of massive rate reductions shows that bankers have a ways to go when using the interest rate risk information to make decisions. n nDuring this teleconference, we will  more...

Estate Planning Opportunities in an Uncertain Environment nMotivate the reluctant client; freeze the estate value to reduce the estate tax load. How many of us have clients waiting on the sidelines to decide what to do after experiencing 2008? The uncertain times and uncertain market have actually created the perfect time to use some of the advanced planning tools in the estate planner's arsenal. Depressed values for good assets open up the opportunity  more...