Critical Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...nd how this relates to the public. This teleconference is critical so you can ensure your field staff understands the requirements to successfully meet and prepare traffic management requirements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review risk reduction. - You will be able to discuss traffic signal modifications. - You will be able to explain the traffic management plan. - You will be  more...

California's New State Court E-Discovery Rules: Do Try This At Home ...opting specific regulations for modern civil litigation's critical arena of electronically stored information. At this teleconference, you will participate in an intensive, practical discussion with an expert as to the new rules' apparent impacts on process and strategy as to discovery requests directed to both parties and nonparties, discoverability of data that is not reasonably accessible,  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ... when the purchasing contract fails to adequately address critical terms. It will also cover current trends and best practices with respect to the purchasing process and documentation of purchasing agreements at Fortune 500 companies. Time permitting, this teleconference will also provide helpful tips to purchasing professionals on how to keep your job and your sanity. Attorneys, purchasing  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming BenefitsEEO claims with the EEOC and in state and federal court are significantly on the rise. While this increase has been impacted by the significant reductions in force around the country, this has also been driven by the fact that the plaintiff's employment bar, the U.S. Attorney's offices and the EEOC have become more aggressive in pursuing claims of discrimination against employers. The  more...

Real Estate Due Diligence: Managing Risk and Developing a Winning Strategy in the Face of Challenging Credit Markets ...nst the backdrop of a tough and anxious market to provide critical foundational pieces to move your transaction forward. You will be able to understand what due diligence is and how to conduct a thorough due diligence process to avoid any surprises, reduce costs and expenses, and minimize investment risk for yourself or your client. You will also be able to identify the components of a due  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...erstand or anticipate. This teleconference will provide a critical review of both the basics of additional insured coverage and a discussion of recent important developments. Learning Objectives - You will be able to differentiate between CGL and property insurance policies. - You will be able to summarize what it means for someone's interest to be insured. - You will be able to recite  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government BenefitsMany businesses want to sell their services and products to the federal government, but find the process confusing and filled with dead ends and frustration. They see competitors winning contracts but cannot seem to get through to decision makers, or they waste time and resources responding to bids that they never win. This teleconference demystifies the federal contracting process and  more...

Mechanics Liens in Massachusetts: Protecting Your Lien Rights in Uncertain Times ... a thorough understanding of mechanics liens is even more critical. The mechanics lien process is complex and must be executed flawlessly in order for liens to be perfected. In turn, the Massachusetts mechanics lien law is often confusing, even to lawyers who are not expert in its detailed provisions. By attending this teleconference you will learn how contractors, subcontractors and suppliers  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...critical element of every private and public roadway or site development project. As a transportation engineer and/or planner, understanding the basics of access design and access development is crucial in delivering a successful project to your client. Driveway access to a site can have positive or negative consequences on the amount of potential business a retail site can expect, and at the  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say BenefitsBankruptcy is a specialized practice quite different than typical litigation. In general litigation, secrecy and limited disclosures are the norm. However, the filing of a bankruptcy and one's involvement in it, either as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals BenefitsWhether you prepare United States estate (and generation skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference introduces you to the process and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of the  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers BenefitsMany manufacturing facilities that deal with older technologies, 'that's the way it has always been done' mentalities and a tunnel view consider the manufacturing process the only investment which will result in increased revenue. This teleconference will address the potentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports BenefitsJust because you have hired a consultant to provide you a soils report does not necessarily mean it will be put to good use. Many of the terms and even the recommendations given in soils reports could use some explanation. This teleconference will help you understand what type of soils report you may need, the technical terms found within the soils report, what is really the important  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...t in common day media images and explore the negative and critical self-talk that they generate. Influencers of youth will be guided to understand body image development - how to engage young people in understanding that in the interest of boosting sales, advertisers purposefully increase viewers' dissatisfaction with themselves, and strategies to help bolster body-esteem and develop a healthy  more...

Strategies for Reducing Unemployment Claims Costs BenefitsMany employers, after terminating an employee, focus on defending against a possible discrimination charge or a lawsuit. Unfortunately, they may pay little or no attention to defending against the ex-employee's unemployment compensation claim. Those employers, albeit mistakenly, believe the ex-employee will be awarded unemployment compensation benefits no matter what they do - so why  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ...cial liability risks. Attend this teleconference and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure, documentation requirements and HIPAA issues you face every day. You'll learn everything you need to know to deal with the changing legal landscape and avoid putting yourself at risk. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your knowledge of how to handle medical records properly and  more...

Rewards Transformation: A Unique Approach to Total Rewards Strategy and Design in the Current Economy ...transformation focuses rewards investment on employees in critical workforce segments who can contribute the most business value in return. Key components of the rewards transformation approach are 1) critical workforce segments, 2) rewards dialogue - an ongoing interactive process by which employers gather employees' views, opinions and preferences about rewards and communicate back with  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...ay. It will include a discussion of the importance of the critical path, the importance of the contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the teleconference are actually  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management BenefitsFloat is a measure of schedule flexibility. It can be used to avoid creating disputes about delays or misused to exacerbate them. We will discuss the relationships between schedules, float and delays, and examine techniques which may be used to manipulate them and to minimize manipulation. This teleconference will also review the effect of contract provisions and the development of case  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer BenefitsPersonal injury cases can present unique challenges when drafting settlement agreements. Personal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning BenefitsMany estate planners who are asked about family limited partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This teleconference will help you learn to identify when the use of this  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment BenefitsMany federal contractors incur additional costs for changes, delays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales: The Evolving Case Law ... impose sales or use tax obligations. It will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarifies the contours of that requirement through a discussion of existing and developing case law. It will explore how Internet vendors can, without careful planning and analysis, establish nexus through either related on unrelated third parties. Finally, this teleconference will explore  more...

Best Practices in Commission Pay Plans ...taining sales people as a strong commission plan. This is critical because sales people are often highly paid, remote from headquarters and entrusted with customer relationships (very valuable assets). A properly designed commission plan clearly and personally communicates the strategy of the organization to resources that have direct impact on financial performance. The design and deployment  more...

Internal Controls ...w to develop and implement effective internal controls is critical to your business. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help you design and implement a system of internal controls that's right for your business.  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations BenefitsSexual and other forms of harassment remain a significant problem for employers. Courts and legislatures continue to create new obligations for employers and continue to increase the potential for liability for employers. Many employers continue to have policies and procedures for harassment that are outdated or that actually create potential liability. This teleconference will help you  more...

The Fundamentals of Estate Planning for Pets BenefitsPets are an important part of the lives of many individuals. People own pets for a variety of reasons - they love animals, they enjoy the companionship and they enjoy receiving unconditional love. On many occasions, pets have supplanted children in people's lives. Planning for these companions requires a comprehensive look at the various opportunities and techniques which are available to  more...

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single Family Homes BenefitsIn today's environment, many purchasers of condominium units and homesites are trying to back out of their purchases. Learn how to keep your hard-earned condominium unit sales and single-family home sales from slipping away. Many condominium developers and home builders who are subject to the federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act do not understand how to comply, or perhaps  more...

FAS 117-1: Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations BenefitsIn response to the enactment of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act in most of the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board last year promulgated FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1. FSP FAS 117-1 provides guidance for nonprofits as to the proper classification of endowment funds when UPMIFA has been enacted and expands the required disclosure about  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits BenefitsThe current and future state of Medicaid audits - are you and your clients adequately prepared? The Medicaid program is a state's most significant health care expense and, in many instances, one of its largest budgetary items. It is the health insurer of last resort for children and the economically disadvantaged. The recent economic downturn has caused shortfalls to many states' overall  more...

Deductions From Pay ...h the FLSA. As Department of Labor audits increase, it is critical for employers to understand the FLSA and to recognize the permissible deductions. This teleconference is intended to provide you with information and practical advice on the requirements of the FLSA as it applies to white-collar exemptions and deductions from employees' wages. Topics will include deductions, exempt employees,  more...

Loan Modifications: Available Programs, Issues and Fundamentals BenefitsIn this economic downturn with the mortgage loan default rate at unprecedented highs, lenders, investors and servicers are in a quandary as to how best to deal with their loan portfolios. Facing workouts or foreclosures, the mortgage industry must weigh its options to determine how to maximize its return. With likely foreclosure moratoriums, decreasing home values and governmental  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...s and calculating return on investment which is even more critical in these lean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls, tracking citizen interactions at the enterprise and departmental  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...e deterioration of constructed bridges is one of the most critical problems facing the infrastructure of the United States. According to a recent survey (ASCE 2005), an overall grade of D has been given to our infrastructure systems. Typical sources of bridge deterioration include increased live load, environmental attack and physical damage such as collision of heavy trucks. This  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts ... language that everyone can understand. It will cover the critical details that need to be in every contract and the language that can be used to simply express these details to achieve the legal result desired by both parties. It also will provide you with an appreciation of how what is included (and what is omitted) in a commercial contract affects how the contract will be interpreted should  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...enefitsThe recession has made nonpayment and late payment critical concerns to many in the construction industry. The unique nature of the industry and the special remedies available to those in it make payment disputes matters of much interest to all involved in the construction process. The recession has only made resolution of these disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...ntial damages and attorneys' fees. This teleconference is critical to ensure you are satisfying the Davis-Bacon Act when competing for and performing federal public works contracts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define and apply the key aspects of the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to determine the coverage of the Davis-Bacon Act. - You will be able to identify contract  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...is on potential litigation issues. This teleconference is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You will learn risk management strategies for structuring successful EHR initiatives, when electronic data preservation measures must be put in place and practical  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...

Properly Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination ...understanding of the legal process relating to claims are critical to enabling a company to limit potential charges and lawsuits asserting discrimination. This teleconference will afford practical guidance in analyzing and responding to charges effectively and lawfully. This teleconference is essential for HR professionals who are implementing discharges and layoffs in the current economy or  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan BenefitsSBA lending affords banks and other lending institutions with the opportunity to finance commercial loans to small businesses and, at the same time, secure a 50 to 90 percent loan guarantee from the federal government. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With seismic changes  more...

A Privacy Law Primer: What Every Attorney, Compliance and Security Officer Should Know BenefitsPrivacy and information security legislation, standards and case law are having an ever-larger impact on your relationships with your customers, clients and employees, as well as on your company's management of personal information. Issue-spotting in this area requires some familiarity with the complex state, federal and international regulatory patchwork and nongovernmental standards that  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...ence, 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 perfect sound bite and prevent being misquoted. Public  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...ation and design of transportation infrastructure must be critically examined to deliver the most effective transportation system to the users. This teleconference will help you to 1) understand how to establish these project priorities based on a system-wide optimization model and 2) identify an approach that allows a project to achieve the maximum rate of return on investment. The  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals - Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...cts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to point out critical contents of shop drawings. - You will be able to differentiate between change orders vs. construction change directives. - You will be able to propose how to handle disputed change order requests. - You will be able to define RFIs. Construction managers, engineers, project managers, contractors, subcontractors, construction  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence ...o be massive. Not only is fraud a risk but also, and more critical, is the threat to safe patient outcomes. This teleconference will focus on how to minimize patient identity and medical identity theft threats through implementation of good information management practices. Medical records directors, health information directors, coders, billing managers, business and office managers, hospital  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ...ligations those agreements impose. This teleconference is critical for contractors who want to proactively plan their labor strategies and avoid the pitfalls and liabilities that could hinder the successful operation of their business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize the National Labor Relations Act. - You will be able to explain union relationships in the construction  more...

How to Legally Handle Travel Pay ...f flight cancellations. This teleconference will show how critical it is to communicate the rate of pay, the requirements of travel and the travel tracking necessary to compensate the employee properly. You'll also learn about typical problems that arise with travel and other FLSA issues, such as meals during travel. Payroll administrators, human resource managers, controllers, CFO's,  more...

The Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs: Key Legal Concepts and Tips for Pro-actively Managing Design Errors, Omissions ...critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for addressing your obligations, rights and remedies when  more...

Employee Engagement in Troubled Times ...tsEngaging and retaining valued employees is particularly critical amid periods of economic uncertainty if organizations are to maintain product and service quality, and lay a foundation for future growth. Yet while challenging economic environments make employee motivation more critical, they also make employee engagement more difficult to achieve. Belt tightening often results in  more...

Tax Practice and Procedure Blunders That Can and Should Be Avoided BenefitsThis teleconference will describe common mistakes made by tax practice and procedures practitioners which can and should be avoided. Discussion on inadvertent privilege waiver, failure to control the flow of information at an audit, missing critical deadlines, failure to provide appropriate and adequate refund claims when necessary, and other key procedural mistakes will be addressed.  more...

Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing ...ecks to associates acutely and timely to employees. But a critical function for the payroll department is to pull all the payroll information together and produce a Form W-2 for all employees. This produces a great challenge to payroll departments to ensure that all elements of the W-2 are complete and accurate along with complying with federal and state tax requirements. This teleconference  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...critical to be able to assess the success of your workers' compensation program and provide meaningful reports to the C-Suite. In this teleconference, you will learn about the key metrics that can be used, where the data for these metrics may be found, sources of benchmarking information and how to most effectively present your success story to executive management. Human resource directors,  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...aims to previously discussed risk subjects. Attendance is critical for those who are active or seeking to become more active in the design, construction and development of green buildings and projects. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify and manage risks in green design contracts. - You will be able to calculate and manage risks in green construction contracts. - You will be  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Testifying and Consulting Experts ...critical expert witnesses as easy as an email, a text message or a voice mail. Many attorneys fall into the trap of engaging in informal communications with experts that are later revealed through discovery. Experts also create materials or communicate in a way that is subject to disclosure. These communications and materials can undercut the authority of the expert, embarrass the lawyer or  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...with mental illness. - You will be able to identify three critical concepts in strengths perspective. - You will be able to describe the six principles of strengths-based, persons-centered practice. - You will be able to explain seven core functions of strengths-based, person-centered practice. Social service directors, social workers, case managers, counselors, psychologists, law enforcement  more...

Cash Is King: Effective Cash Flow Management BenefitsA balance sheet is often described as a snapshot of your financial situation at a single point in time. (Think of it as the balance in your personal checking account.) An income statement summarizes revenue, expenses and net income for the entire year or other period of time. Both of these financial statements are important tools to measure the success of your business but do little to  more...

Legal Construction Issues in Connection With Office Condominiums ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges 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  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies with Title Insurance ...se to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask underlying real estate title impediments. Distinguishing among the array of popular endorsements and obtaining endorsements that matter will be discussed. This is a mid-level course designed to discuss a wide range of title issues and their  more...

Who Should Bear the Risk? Top 10 Things Developers Need to Know About Loan Documents ...arties to meet these requirements. This teleconference is critical for developers who continue to seek funding for projects during this challenging economic period. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss preliminary documentation. - You will be able to paraphrase loan agreements and promissory notes. - You will be able to summarize assignments of leases, rents and profits. - You  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ... infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show that green is a critical talent retention strategy. Discover what is driving this wave toward green and sustainable products and services. Find out how your company can profit from this world-wide trend, where to look for cost savings and how to use it to drive sales. Learn simple steps to get started. Accountants, presidents, vice presidents, business  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations BenefitsAs not-for-profits continue to face challenges related to raising money, they are becoming more creative in soliciting donations, resulting in more donations of noncash assets and greater restrictions on contributions received. This is occurring at the same time that there is a higher focus on the definition of fair value. Contributions of gifts and services should be measured at the fair  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...in your company will be discussed. This teleconference is critical for contracting personnel so they can ensure that appropriately submitted VECPs will benefit the contractor, both in terms of increased efficiency, as well as financial gain. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to paraphrase VECP regulations. - You will be able to discuss the purpose of VE clauses. - You will be able to  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules nAt a time when every medical practice dollar counts, the Medicare incident-to billing rules can enable physicians to capture revenue from common services performed by office staff. The incident-to rules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and  more...

SAS 70 Requirements, Obligations, and Audit Survival Best Practices nToday's regulatory requirements are forcing corporate customers to become more aware of their vendors' internal controls and security than ever before. Maintaining an up-to-date SAS 70 report based on an audit of the effectiveness your organization's control objectives and activities can help satisfy these customers' concerns. To successfully navigate the SAS 70 audit process, it is important to  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...ssist those dealing with mold management issues in making critical decisions prior to retaining mold consulting services and it is intended to help you avoid liability. For those presently involved in a legal matter who may be struggling with a set of mold assessment documents in hand, this workshop may help make or break a case. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to review mold  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans nProductivity is fast becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs  more...

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues nDuring the last five years, the tenant-in-common offering industry has grown to approximately $5 billion in annual equity raised. While specific data is hard to find, industry experts estimate that between $10 billion and $12 billion has been raised and spread across more than 2,000 offerings. In the last year, the number of materially under-performing TIC transactions has increased. As the  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...xpectations and providing quality care to patients remain critical for health care providers. When is a patient competent to refuse treatment? How is competency determined? What documents should a health care provider have copies of upon admission? Practically, how does a health care provider manage expectations, of both the patient and family or friends, when a patient refuses care or reaches  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...nd portfolio management capacity of your organization are critical to its success. At this teleconference we will take a strategic look at the components that contribute to creating strong investment policies. Included will be discussions on understanding the needs of your organization, spending rates, communications with your board committee and other stakeholders, the treatment of  more...

Effective Utilization of Employee Waivers nEffective employee waivers establish employee expectations and protect employers from liability for employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as contract claims and tort claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy. Pre-employment waivers put employees on notice of employment screens such as background checks and drug testing. During employment,  more...

Management and Protection of Wetland Buffers ... found in developed or agricultural states. They are very critical to the ecological integrity of the wetlands and typically consist of native plant communities that reflect the local landscape and ecology. They perform a variety of habitat functions for wildlife and other organisms, increase runoff filtration into wetlands, help in moderation of water temperature changes and serve as a source  more...

FDCPA Claims Based on Collection Letters nThe collection of debts and judgments is a challenge for most businesses even when the economy is healthy. However, during times of economic slowdown and recession, you will face a higher volume of slow-pay and no-pay problems with both vendors and customers. This teleconference is designed to provide an overview of the Federal Fair Debt Practices Act; an explanation of key terms and definitions  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program nSchool districts, communities, youth serving agencies, 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  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...ties and call-back periods and the limitations on each is critical to both successful negotiation of a construction contract and the successful completion of a construction project. This teleconference will help you understand the issues concerning warranties and call-back periods, including the legal limitations on them, which will in turn allow you to adequately negotiate and enforce or  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue ...m move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state and local public officials and professionals seeking solutions to growing congestion and infrastructure funding problems. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to summarize congestion pricing. n- You will be able to compare types of congestion pricing and examples. n- You will be able to examine issues and  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program nThis teleconference will examine the importance of managing and disciplining unsafe employees on the success of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. This teleconference will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? nMost significant real estate projects are required to pass the market study hurdle during due diligence. What factors impact the applicability, reliability and timeliness of these market studies? This teleconference will help real estate professionals identify the best providers of market studies, formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without  more...

Managed Care Contracting and Fee Schedule Review nMany practice administrators are charged with the task of negotiating managed care contracts for their practices. This responsibility is generally an inherited function from their predecessor. Most do not understand how to compute an equitable fee schedule or track contract performance. This teleconference will help you understand methods for tracking to performance and how first to establish a  more...

Handling Federal Garnishments from Receipt to Termination ...ent laws can be very costly for employers, and thus it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It will provide you with a common sense and practical guide for fulfilling the legal imposed by such garnishments, including establishing protocols for the  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ... the contractor has broken ground. This teleconference is critical for owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers who wish to minimize project risks, reduce project costs and delays, and eliminate common barriers to project success. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify and recognize project risks. n- You will be able to tell why unhappy neighbors impact project  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence nIn this informative teleconference, our speaker will take the key lease provisions and go back to the basics with respect to commercial leases. This program is ideal for beginners and experts alike, since each provision will start at the simplest level and go to the most sophisticated level. You'll learn about the critical due diligence issues and developments that impact you, whether you work on  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...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts ...rticipant has felt the impact. In this environment, it is critical for owners and contractors to understand how the adverse economic climate may impact the legal rights and duties that apply to a construction project. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to recall factors to consider in choosing between lump sum and cost-plus contracts. n- You will be able to compare advantages and  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits nIncreasingly, human capital is an organization's most important asset - it's certainly one of its largest expenses. Yet many of the management techniques and assessment tools used to manage and assess other assets and processes of the organization have not been applied to HR. That is changing. As the implications and risks of misaligned, mismanaged and unlawful employment practices become more  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...spect to the determination of federal jurisdiction, it is critical to understand how the Corps administers its regulatory programs. This teleconference will help you understand how the federal wetlands program works, introducing you to the field or filling in the gaps if you are already working in the industry. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss how jurisdiction is  more...

Common NEPA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them ...legally sufficient NEPA documents. This teleconference is critical for federal agency staff, consultants working for federal agencies and others interested in the NEPA process. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to translate NEPA's legal and political framework. n- You will be able to identify failure to properly document and misuse of exclusions. n- You will be able to summarize  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...critical operations include electronic trading operations; semiconductor manufacturing (clean rooms); pharmaceutical plants; hazardous biological or chemical labs; military, defense and government facilities; certain security or public safety related projects, including 911 call centers, emergency or disaster response centers; airport air traffic control towers; and other critical  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation nThe act of teaching is what finally determines the success or failure of the school. To that end, a well-developed and wisely used evaluation system is the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies ...better understanding, considering and responding to these critical questions as this apparent federal mandate is being implemented and included in government contract solicitations. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976. n- You will be able to identify the OFPP's statement of policy and its implementation. n- You will be able to  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ... with a subcontract to the subcontractor. This program is critical for subcontractors, because failure to have a clear understanding of the parties' rights and responsibilities in executing and performing the subcontract only threatens the profitability of the work you do. Sign up today! n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to analyze problems that arise in case law. n- You will be able  more...

Liability Issues for Design Professionals ...critical that design professionals keep up with the major issues affecting their profession. These issues range from the more traditional ones such as standard of care, indemnity, and ownership and use of documents to the more recent issues such as electronic media, building information modeling and limitation of liability. The effect on the design profession of these issues is even more  more...

FMLA Regulation Update: Managing FMLA Leave under the New Regulations nEmployers are continually faced with the problem of FMLA abuse. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA  more...