Differences Telephone Seminars

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...erence will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed gift trust  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...erence will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed gift trust  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...ies to these disputes often lack full appreciation of the differences between GMP contracts and the contracts that the users are used to working under, how to manage the risks that are inherent to this delivery system, or the additional administrative burden that accompanies the use of this format. This live audio conference is designed to highlight those differences and equip you with the  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...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 mistake has cost businesses thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions in lost contracts. This audio conference is critical for large and small companies that want to successfully enter the federal marketplace. This  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...and strategies for addressing issues related to religious differences. Ideas for crafting your policies before the party starts will also be covered. Don't let your company's holiday party leave you with the gift of unwanted liability and litigation. This live audio conference is designed for human resource professionals, supervisors, business owners and managers, team leaders, office  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...ach the other stakeholders? What are the most challenging differences in using this method? Is your staff ready for the challenges presented by CM at-risk contracting? These are just some of the questions that you will find answers to by attending this program. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define the need for integrated documents. - You will be able to identify the difference  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits ...imary users of nonprofit financial statements and the key differences between nonprofit and for-profit financial statements and reporting. This program will explore the fundamental accounting concepts underlying nonprofit financial statement presentation and reporting and will provide you with the tools you need to improve the overall quality and accuracy of financial reporting at your  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance Benefits'Trust me, we're covered. We have general liability insurance.' This statement is also often followed by an all too common explanation, 'My company employees are listed as additional insured so we are covered.' Certificates of insurance are meant to evidence insurance coverage for landlords and tenants, secured transactions, and other property, casualty and liability exposures companies  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ... that the parties using them do not fully understand: the differences between GMP contracts and the contracts that the users are used to working under, or the risks that are inherent to this delivery system. This audio conference will highlight basic differences and alert you to the unique risks of using this format. Mr. Burnham will draw and share from his many years of hands-on experience in  more...

Legal Aspects in Representing Clients with Dementia BenefitsAttend this audio conference and be able to understand why preplanning measures are important to avoid crisis situations upon medical incapacity. The topics covered include everything from simple advanced directives and estate planning, to complex planning for the purpose of VA and Medicaid benefits. You will understand the process of legal crisis intervention if preplanning measures are  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations ...ssues that will unavoidably arise as a result of cultural differences between the generations. To be successful, you must understand those things that identify and differentiate the generations, and create strategies for bridging between them. Failure to address the generational issues could result in unplanned and dysfunctional paradigm shifts in your organization as the baby boomers leave in  more...

Mental Health Record Compliance BenefitsMental health providers are subject to many restrictions on how they can deal with patient records. As a health care provider, you are generally subject to the HIPAA medical record privacy and security requirements. To the extent they deal with substance abuse diagnosis and treatment, you are also subject to additional federal confidentiality restrictions, particularly part 2 of 42 CFR.  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...ighlight how compliance should be met. A brief summary of differences between the IAC and other codes will be discussed, identifying the areas where the IAC is more restrictive. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss why a state accessibility code was developed. - You will be able to review when the code became effective. - You will be able to identify IAC Code requirements. - You  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ith other land use and permitting processes. Discover the differences between tentative maps, parcel maps, final maps and certificates of compliance. Make sure you are up to date on the latest rules governing exactions, vesting, CEQA compliance and map expiration. Hear how new rules governing water use and climate change can affect the subdivision process. Learning Objectives - You will be  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses ...inning to revise their apportionment rules to account for differences between the industries. These new rules lack clear guidance thus creating uncertainty for taxpayers. This teleconference will provide a comprehensive look at particular apportionment issues facing service-based business in order to arm you with the information necessary to structure your operations to take advantage of the  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...nal insured coverage. - You will be able to recognize the differences between CGL and property insurance policies. - You will be able to review practice pointers when dealing with additional insured requirements in contracts. Attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, principals, contract managers, developers, architects,  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation BenefitsDuring the past 24 months we've seen unprecedented volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ... investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper approach and execution of white-collar defense strategies and tactics. In addition, the teleconference will take a look at the effect on white-collar prosecutions of the ongoing economic collapse.  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...epts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences between the corporate model and the alternative entity model may result in transaction documents that do not accurately reflect the parties' intent and may result in unexpected, adverse tax consequences to the parties. This teleconference will identify some of the major differences between the corporate model and alternative  more...

Infill Development Fundamentals ...nt land. This teleconference will summarize the principal differences between infill development and greenfield development, identify the barriers to infill development and some potential strategies for overcoming such barriers and highlight the major legal issues associated with infill development. Finally, the teleconference will include a brief case study to illustrate these principles.  more...

Understanding the Bridging Project Delivery Method BenefitsMany project owners who have elected to employ the Bridging method or their owner's design consultant (sometimes referred to as the bridging architect, design architect or lead architect) fail to fully understand or follow the details of what really makes bridging work for the project owner. A common misunderstanding that almost always leads to less-than-good results is using traditional  more...

Dissolving Business Entities BenefitsBecause liquidations of entities occur infrequently, many legal and accounting practitioners and owners or officers of entities have not focused on the mechanics of how state law dissolutions and liquidations work with respect to corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, nor on the federal income tax consequences associated with such liquidations. This teleconference will  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code ...m Commercial Code. What are the theoretical and practical differences between the two types of contract? When is the sale of goods simply part of a construction contract and when does a construction contract become a contract for the sale of goods? How does a general contractor make sure that the personal property components it purchases meets the warranty requirements to the owner? How does  more...

Doing Business in Mexico: What You Need to Know ...companies doing business in Mexico. We will highlight key differences in conducting business in the U.S. and Mexico, both from a business and legal point of view. Typical issues will be analyzed from an American legal perspective, the Mexican legal viewpoint will be outlined and we will give potential solutions to avoid problems in the first place. This information will be valuable to companies  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ...Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal laws with respect to overtime, taxable income, break periods and garnishments. We will answer common questions such as 'Which state laws do I need to comply with if my employees work out of state?', 'Do I need multiple policies for all my employees or a separate policy for each state that I have  more...

Tax Implications of Generation-Skipping Techniques - Planning to Minimize the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax ...r automatic allocation of GST tax exemption. Benefits and differences between different types of basic GST tax planning techniques, including various lifetime planning and post-mortem planning along with the implications of leveraging GST tax planning with discounted assets will also be discussed. Insight into considerations for coordinating GST tax planning during life and at death, and nontax  more...

Payment Fraud nAs a business owner, how do you know your customers are who they say they are? How do you know if the payments they are making to you, using credit cards or ACH, are good? Fraud is on the rise, with a tough economy and the abundance of malware in the market today, it is only a matter of time before your company becomes a target. As a business owner you need to understand the signs to look for  more...

Multistate Sales Tax Issues for Contractors ...ying the use tax, e.g., who is the ultimate consumer, the differences between real and personal property, the taxation of repairs and repair services, and the taxation of intangibles such as warranties. Without an understanding of these concepts, a contractor may significantly under-bid construction projects or be subject to additional taxes, penalties and interest upon audit. This  more...

Fitness for Duty Psychological Evaluations ...erience and forensic experience, as well as the important differences between evaluations completed for forensic (as opposed to treatment) purposes. Our experienced professional will present a thorough examination protocol that will include an extended clinical interview, objective psychological testing and important collateral interviews. You'll also learn about the limitations in  more...