Detailed Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Form 990 and Unrelated Business Income ...detailed discussion of the 2008 Form 990 and any changes for 2009, including tips and traps. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this teleconference will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form  more...

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables ... look at the data for that important meeting or need more detailed analysis for a printed report, a pivot table will meet your needs. This feature also lets you create a summary of data gathered from more than one worksheet. And there's a great visual companion feature as well - a pivot chart - that further enhances your presentation possibilities. To create good, quick summary information for  more...

Current Issues in H-1B Visas ...plicable to company's that employ H-1B temporary workers. Detailed guidance on current H-1B trends, new labor conditional application procedures and H-1B visa issuance will be provided. Special attention will be given to changes in H-1B employment with common scenarios outlined. The teleconference will also present strategies for compliance with H-1B rules and regulations. Human resource  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...sentation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with the court, implications of common-law fiduciary duties and the ever-important consideration of getting paid after withdrawal. What are the lawyer's obligations upon withdrawing from ongoing representation? What steps must be taken to  more...

Battle of the Forms: Back to the Basics and Recent Developments ...d legal practitioners. This teleconference will provide a detailed look at the basics of the battle of the forms under UCC 2-207, with a focus on the practical application of the rule. We will discuss the steps necessary to gather the facts crucial to the analysis, walk through the analysis from different perspectives, and discuss significant majority and minority views throughout the U.S. and  more...

Mechanics Liens in Massachusetts: Protecting Your Lien Rights in Uncertain Times ...ften confusing, even to lawyers who are not expert in its detailed provisions. By attending this teleconference you will learn how contractors, subcontractors and suppliers can protect their payment rights by using mechanics liens, and to learn how owners can defend their rights against liens by understanding the many technicalities of the mechanics lien process. Learning Objectives - You will  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...deral funds. Unfortunately, Section 504's obligations are detailed in the regulations of several federal departments and agencies that distribute federal funds. This teleconference will pull together the relevant regulatory obligations for both public and private schools, including post-secondary schools, regarding disabled employees and students, providing educators with cogent and succinct  more...

Matrimonial Considerations in Estate and Trust Planning BenefitsThis teleconference will review matrimonial implications to estate and trust planning. It will focus on the use of trusts and other estate planning techniques before marriage and during, after and before remarriage, to protect assets from matrimonial claims. Practical planning concepts; drafting considerations; income, gift and estate tax implications; and ancillary considerations will be  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...s to advanced topics. The technical contents will include detailed evaluation techniques, a review of the code provisions, and rehabilitation methods with conventional construction materials and advanced composite materials such as fiber reinforced polymer. Life cycling engineering and costing will be discussed. A case study will be provided to better understand the state-of-the-art  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond ...ance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number issues and immigration-related discrimination claims will be provided. Special attention will be given to Form I-9 rules, with emphasis on the new Form I-9 regulations. An overview of basic immigration categories and considerations that arise when dealing  more...

Taxation Issues Related to Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ... American companies. However, the rules are technical and detailed. Any person advising a company considering modifying or repurchasing its debt or declaring bankruptcy should attend this important teleconference. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, enrolled agents, business managers and owners, presidents, vice presidents, CEOs, business and financial analysts, risk managers,  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems BenefitsCase, matter, and practice management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...cal and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common thread that runs through all of the construction planning steps and is essential to the success of the project. Carefully planning the work and  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...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...lso result in lost business. Although most companies have detailed safety programs, translation of requirements to field activities may not be consistent. The most difficult aspect of establishing an effective safety plan involves the establishment of proactive hazard recognition and accident prevention systems. We all want our workers to go home at the end of the day safe and sound to their  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax nFor decades, the Texas Franchise Tax remained virtually unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office.  more...

Internet Research for Legal Professionals nThe Internet is a resource for a vast array of legal materials. However, not all legal resources available on the Internet represent authoritative or relevant information to the legal researcher. Legal websites organize information in different ways; documents appear in a variety of file formats; and search engines may or may not index legal materials in concert with the legal researcher's  more...

Liability Issues for Design Professionals ...7 AIA documents. Register for this teleconference and get detailed information on AIA documents' effect on design professionals and the changes to those documents on the important issues affecting design professionals. Don't miss this critical opportunity for design professionals whether in large, medium or small firms. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the ownership of  more...

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace nTo avoid lawsuits, contain costs and keep good employee morale, U.S. companies must effectively meet their legal duty to properly accommodate religion in the workplace. This is particularly true because of the rapid growth of religious cultures in the U.S. and the increasing awareness of religious workplace accommodation rights by employees. This teleconference is designed not only to update  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...he future? n nOptimally managing capital assets requires detailed information about the condition of an organization's facilities and major building systems. Each facility or department must use consistent methods for documenting building requirements and estimating associated costs. Capital projects must be prioritized using consistent criteria. And the various stakeholders in the capital  more...