Different Telephone Seminars

What Every Business Person Needs to Know About Legal Issues in Contracts ...ss believes it negotiated. Parties may later recall terms different from what seems to be reflected in the initial agreement. And all too often, the legal boilerplate terms turn out to matter in ways never considered by the parties. This audio conference will help you avoid many of the common problems that can lead to expensive litigation by addressing these and other fundamental issues in  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ...f a default. You will learn who's eligible for loans, the different programs available (Standard 7(a) Loan Processing, Certified Lender Program, Preferred Lender Program, SBA Express, International Trade Program, Export Working Capital Program and CAPLines), how the process works, what you need to document, and how to avoid common pitfalls. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ...- You will be able to define common land surveying terms, different types of surveys and engineering surveys. - You will be able to discuss basic types of land record systems. - You will be able to identify zoning, building and subdivision restrictions. - You will be able to explain the difference between the survey plat and the deed. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys,  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues ...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 issues this creates in the most efficient manner possible. This live audio conference will highlight many of the payroll issues that companies will encounter and provide suggestions for  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...proaches will provide you with an arsenal of surprisingly different, problem-stopping solutions that are designed to work when conventional approaches fail. This class will explain why some students struggle in school due to motivation problems, then show you what you can do to systematically improve the situation. Strategies will be offered for students who say they don't need school because  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...r employer may have rules regarding conflict of interest. Different rules may govern different services offered by accountants (such as audit, tax, and nonattest services) whether in public accounting, in government, or in a business or a not-for-profit organization. This live audio conference provides critical knowledge necessary for accounting professionals to identify situations where a  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...you have to accommodate this request? How is this request different from a diabetic who requests a daily break to inject insulin? How do the state medical marijuana laws impact your obligations as a federal contractor under the Drug-Free Workplace Act? This live audio conference will help you work through the thorny issues in hiring, disciplining and other employment related matters within your  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media BenefitsSocial media, from law firm websites to online networking, has become both a preferred means of communication and an important marketing tool for lawyers and firms. But ethical traps abound for lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted  more...

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals BenefitsNavigating the electronic discovery process is more critical than it ever has been before. Not only are data volumes skyrocketing, but judges are increasingly focused on evaluating parties' e-discovery efforts from preservation through to production. Indeed, the discovery stage of a matter often determines the outcome of the case, driving the parties toward settlement or trial. In light  more...

Nonprofit Revenue Stream Alternatives: Thinking Outside the Box BenefitsContribution income is flat or slightly down, state and local government funding looks bleak - you have already cut back on expenses and pared staffing to the bone. Now what? This live audio conference will explore ways to re-engineer some of your current revenue streams. You will hear of many 'out of the box' ways to find new revenues for your nonprofit organization. Concrete case  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ... with a focus on market trends and the recovery phases of different asset types. One of the hottest topics in appraisal today by lenders and appraisers relates to evaluations versus appraisals. We will define an evaluation, when it should be ordered and how it compares to an appraisal. We will also discuss what this means to licensed appraisers. Complex issues relating to valuation will also be  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism ...ication 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 documents is rewarding but premature statements which can be contradicted by  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...lity, each participant in the tripartite relationship has different goals, obligations and exposure that may be inconsistent with each other. When the parties exercise or express their individual rights, it can negatively impact the legal rights and defenses of the others, sometimes placing counsel in a precarious ethical position. Worse, it can place the insured and carrier in direct conflict.  more...

Allocation and Reimbursement of Defense Costs: Insurer's Duty to Defend ...dology used in allocating defense costs between and among different insurers, different types of coverages, and insureds, and circumstances in which insurers may 'claw back' defense payments previously made to insureds. The live audio conference will be beneficial to coverage counsel for insurers and insureds, defense counsel involved in representing insureds in 'defense coverage' situations,  more...

How to Detect Fraud ... This live audio conference will educate listeners to the different varieties of occupational fraud and relevant statistics. We will provide a foundation to the listeners as to who perpetrates the fraud, how they are detected, and what companies can do to mitigate fraud losses. The live audio conference will also address what role accountants can play in this detection/prevention. This live  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...ay buildings are planned, designed, constructed and used. Different and potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is critical that everyone involved in a sustainable project understand the  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...e a basic understanding of form-based codes: how they are different, how they can be applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed.  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How BenefitsA thorough knowledge of planning for disabled individuals is important for providing full service to a practitioner's clients and avoiding serious malpractice liability. Unfortunately, the government benefit programs involved and the options available for obtaining and preserving such benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...l help you understand how and why CM at-risk projects are DIFFERENT, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself to realize the benefits of this approach and avoid its unique risks. What can you potentially gain from using this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other stakeholders? What are the most challenging differences in using this method? Is  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...Additionally, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local jurisdictions can do to make their bikeway projects competitive for grant funding. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss benefits and importance of bikeways. - You will be able to review design principles. - You will be able to recognize long range planning and its  more...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues BenefitsIncreasingly new decisions are coming out absolving directors of companies from fiduciary liability. What cases hold directors liable? What cases hold officers liable? These are distinctively different questions. How do jury instructions address this liability? Topics to be discussed include breach of loyalty causes of action, as well as nondisclosure of material information and conflict  more...

How to Design Parking Lots That Work ...n. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize different types of surface parking lots. - You will be able to review surface parking lots design. - You will be able to explain outline pavement design. - You will be able to describe design drainage systems. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, architects, developers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ... with those securities. However, municipal securities are different from their corporate cousins and prudent investors should know the fundamentals of public finance. This live audio conference will help you understand the municipal securities market. It describes their nature, their benefits and their limitations. This audio conference also provides you with an overview of the items for  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ... legal and practical challenges of learning as many as 50 different state sales and use tax laws and regulations. No one could possibly learn all of the different state requirements and yet our jobs demand it! The purpose of this audio conference is to reveal the secrets to working in a multistate environment. You will learn about the four different types of taxing states which greatly reduces  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals BenefitsElectronic discovery is one of the most important and prominent issues confronting the legal industry today. E-Discovery is the buzzword in litigation and it certainly has earned this status, but its notoriety can at times belie the legal community's tender grasp of its many complexities and implications. Paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...different types of assets that may be considered intangible assets, including easements, water or air rights, timber rights, patents, trademarks, 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  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays BenefitsThis audio conference will discuss how to use today's project management tools effectively to identify project delays before they are insurmountable. You will learn how to use the schedules persuasively and reliably to measure and quantify project delays. The discussion will also provide the technical and legal foundation for the techniques presented. You will be brought up-to-date on the  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ...o know the basics of chart creation, how (and why) to use different chart types, and how to alter the look of a chart with layout, color and content changes. Depicting data in a chart may reveal a trend that was not so obvious in the numerical data, which often can be dry and boring. That elusive meaning, buried in the obscurity of a sea of numbers suddenly springs to life in a chart - you get  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ...ngs. Additionally, future investments require an entirely different valuation approach than is possible under traditional models. Only the architects of these investments understand how to deconstruct them to reveal the key factors in determining value. Collateral valuation today is less a function of appraisal methodologies than it is a legal exercise for structured finance and creditors'  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance BenefitsAre you really getting the most out of Google Analytics? Are you leveraging Google Analytics to its fullest potential? This audio conference will teach you about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding Domestic Partnerships in Washington ...verview of domestic partnership law in Washington and how different jurisdictions are recognizing same-sex relationships. Attend this program and you will learn how to register domestic partnerships, the benefits that registration confers, the responsibilities that come with these benefits and the complexities of dissolving these relationships. We will also discuss the future of recognition of  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...

Skip Tracing vs. Cyber Tracing BenefitsIt's true that anyone can do skip tracing ... but to do it properly, you need to know more than the raw mechanics. At this audio conference, you'll learn the practical techniques you can use to finally find who you're looking for. Learn how to profile your skip with old-school skip tracing and new age cybertracking. You'll get insider secrets from a renowned skip tracing expert. Become an  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ...ly are now seeing huge results. Rather than a tutorial on different online technologies, this program will discuss specifically how you can use social media to establish yourself as a go-to expert in your field - which in effect makes sure you are connecting with new clients and developing concrete relationships. In our business, developing relationships is the key to survival. Marketing does  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...eate new security exposures. While these deliverables are different from one another, there are certain principles common to the acquisition of each. Carefully applied, these do much to prevent contract difficulties from becoming out and out disputes. They can help keep your business moving - and your internal clients happy - while reducing the need to ever call in the lawyers. This audio  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...different types of medical records. The retention and destruction of each is governed by various state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, when evaluating the storage and destruction of medical records, other factors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations ... includes changes in the culture and value systems of the different generations of workers. From tattoos, to iPhones , to flex hours, to work ethics, to worker capabilities, things are different. As leadership transitions from the baby boomers to Generations X and Y, there are issues that will unavoidably arise as a result of cultural differences between the generations. To be successful, you  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...rganizing campaign. How might the card check process be different? What techniques may unions be allowed to utilize? Can you be forced to post information for a union if you have government contracts? What about contingent workers and independent contractors? With a Democratic majority now on the National Labor Relations Board, how will doctrines and decisions handed down from the Board  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals ...urring more frequently. We will also address E-Verify and different rules, E-Verify and government contracts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review and correct I-9 mistakes. - You will be able to discuss social security mismatch letters. - You will be able to explain new policies and forms. - You will be able to conduct and identify an I-9 Form audit to protect the company. This  more...

Texas Nonsubscriber Claims 101: Perspectives From Employees and Employers ...n-house or send them to third-party claim administrators. Different than workers' compensation claims, employees, who work for nonsubscriber employers may pursue personal injury claims in court or at arbitration. The law governing Texas nonsubscriber claims is completely different than the law that governs Texas workers compensation claims. It is a specialized area of personal injury practice  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...hild's success. This teleconference will also address the different qualifications for services through regional centers in California and their sister organizations throughout the country. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the difference between Asperger's and HFA. - You will be able to identify red flags. - You will be able to discuss symptoms of girls vs. boys. - You will be  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs ...ns. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define the different roles between the owner, architect and contractor. - You will be able to review what to do when you encounter problems during construction. - You will be able to recognize potential legal issues. - You will be able to explain pre-bid and bid process. This teleconference is designed for engineers, project managers, construction  more...

Schedule C Reporting Update ...It is not surprising that with such a large vast array of different types of businesses, Schedule C filers are frequent targets of IRS audits. This teleconference will review the basics of a Schedule C and move on to the proper reporting of income and expenses. We will conclude with a discussion of two new pieces of legislation - the HIRE Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,  more...

Administration of Pain Agents BenefitsYou will learn about using balanced analgesia with pharmacologic options for treating pain. This provides optimal analgesia and level of function for their patients. Discussion will include the importance of choosing the appropriate pain agent for the type of pain at the right dose. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss different types of pain medications. - You will be able  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ...legal researcher. Legal web sites 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 expectations. This teleconference will help you develop an understanding of how to search for and find legal information on the internet. The teleconference also explains the  more...

New Jersey s Rehabilitation Subcode ...be done practically. The state of New Jersey will enforce different standards with little regard for grandfathering while also allowing older historical construction the ability to have some flexibility to allow realistic construction limitation to be accommodated. This teleconference is intended to help you work with the Rehabilitation Subcode while dealing with real-world challenges and some  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...ection as to how the assessments need to be conducted for different goals and objectives that the client may have. This teleconference will include a discussion on nondestructive evaluation as to when and where such methods can be utilized. Some case histories will be discussed to demonstrate the assessment and evaluation process which you can use as samples for your projects. Learning  more...

Developing a Sound HR Metrics System BenefitsDoes your organization's HR metrics system fall short of expectations? How can we effectively measure the value that our employees bring to our organizations? How do we measure the effectiveness of our human resources department? Utilizing proper metrics and benchmarking can provide the answers to these questions. Attend this teleconference and learn the importance of demonstrating HR's  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals ...le tools that allow borrowers and lenders to achieve many different goals and potentially avoid litigation and exercise of remedies. This teleconference will help parties to a defaulted or distressed loan understand what options may be available to them under a forbearance agreement - an arrangement with the lender wherein the lender agrees to either a temporary or permanent forbearance from  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...ttorneys who represent them, need to be familiar with the different options that exist for resolving construction disputes. This teleconference will focus on certain key aspects of these various forums as they relate specifically to construction disputes. It will include a discussion of the most important considerations for choosing a dispute resolution forum, including the legal requirements  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...iety of forms are used to provide this coverage and these different forms may provide less (or more) coverage than the parties understand 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 explain what it means for someone's interest to  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management BenefitsMany companies have struggled for years with inventory management. Bar codes and wireless networks have helped, but they have not come close to solving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are  more...

Appealing Standards: Determining the Applicable Standard of Review ...loring what the standards actually mean in the context of different types of issues that are theoretically governed by the same rule and, even more important, explaining how the standards can be effectively integrated into arguments and advocacy that will actually influence the way appellate courts decide cases and therefore the decisions that they make. This program is primarily designed for  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ... teleconference will also provide a solid introduction to different contract models for doing business with cloud computing companies and take a quick look at the government's role in adoption of cloud computing, e-discovery issues raised by this technology and the benefits of adoption of industry standards. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, CPAs, controllers, accounting  more...

Statutory Research and Legislative History for Paralegals ...egislative body that passed a particular law. Courts have different approaches to using these unique secondary materials in conjunction with standard rules of statutory construction. This teleconference will explore the methods to research statutes and codes, explain the various documents used by Congress and the states in considering and passing statutes, identify the significance of these  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk ...m manager with Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss different ways a program can minimize risk, including basic controls, procedural controls, and assurance activities. You will come away with ideas to better minimize control within your own purchasing card program. Purchasing managers, material managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris ...each you about the C D industry and the implementation of different programs nationally to deal with this interest, and the need and general benefits of C D reuse and recycling. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define what construction waste and demolition debris are and how they fit in the national waste picture. - You will be able to discuss the different market forces and the  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...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 process. Failing to properly understand the  more...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts ...m and cost-plus contracts for construction projects offer different protections and incentives for both owners and contractors. With today's economic pressures, it is important that project participants know the factors to consider in choosing between these pricing approaches and to understand the advantages and disadvantages to each. The current economic situation has imposed great strains on  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ... they recognize the hidden dangers in having workers with different types of working relationships? This teleconference helps responsible employers understand the different types of employment relationships, the pros and cons of each, and how to avoid unknowingly changing an individual's employment status. The teleconference also explains the various tests available for determining employment  more...

Enforcing Federal Garnishments ... 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 requirements imposed by such garnishments, including establishing protocols for the receipt, implementation and termination of garnishments, the proper calculation of the  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs ...s to avoid multiple LLCs when the senior generation wants different treatment and ownership for their assets. This teleconference will review the history of the series LLC and the Internal Revenue Services rulings and regulations that address the classification of the series LLC, including practical problems caused by the requirements of the IRS classification rules. In addition there will be  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ...different from the defense of other criminal cases. It must be approached uniquely from the time an attorney first learns of a client's target status in an 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  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) BenefitsAs of March 19, 2009, 29 states have adopted UPMIFA as law and the Uniform Act is presently pending in an additional 16 jurisdictions. By the end of 2009, in most of the United States, attorneys representing nonprofit institutions and those who donate to them and their endowment funds will be governed by new state law which replaces the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds, which had  more...

Health Insurance Basics For Employers ...nd the government will be discussed. We will describe the different models of plans, including traditional indemnity plans, PPOs, HMOs, point-of-service plans and consumer-driven health plans. You will learn some insurance basics and be exposed to underwriting requirements, as well as a review of applicable government regulation. Human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...fitsCorporations and alternative entities have distinctly different frameworks for defining the tax, economic and management rights and obligations of their equity owners. But oftentimes business people and their advisors structure and negotiate purchases and sales of equity interests in alternative entities using concepts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences between  more...

Dress Code Liabilities BenefitsIn this teleconference, you will learn how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the number and type of jewelry worn by employees, and the number and type of tattoos visible on employees while at work. This teleconference will explore the pros and cons of different options in written policies and discuss different approaches in dealing with these  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...ster assistance. This teleconference will explain how the different parts of the NFIP work to reduce flood risk and summarize the process that FEMA uses to finalize flood maps and floodplain management restrictions. It will help community officials, property owners, and engineers understand how to participate in this process and assure that FEMA does not reach adverse decisions due to  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...al and how to choose the specific materials for use under different conditions. Both advantages and potential problems with each method will be discussed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze and evaluate distressed pavements. - You will be able to apply cost and risk in pavement considerations. - You will be able to illustrate rehabilitation of distressed pavements. - You will be  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...ainage and other methods to avoid these types of failure. Different types of construction have been implemented in order to stabilize slopes in an effort to overcome slope failures. Such types of construction include sheet pile walls, piers, step walls, concrete gravity-retaining walls, geogrid walls, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, tie-back walls, crib walls and/or gabion walls. Learning  more...

Claims Management Techniques in Workers' Compensation Cases ... counsel, but each of them has to be dealt with in a very different manner. You will learn how to successfully investigate an accident and use this information to communicate with these parties, as well as gain the necessary tools to effectively address the issues that arise after an on the job injury. Human resource managers, attorneys, benefits managers, safety directors, compliance  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...o the problem difficult patients because of the number of different service providers involved and the fact that it is an important and heavily people-based service. Difficult patients cannot be avoided; therefore health care institutions must have clear strategies for responding to difficult patients to minimize the inherent adverse impact. This teleconference will review best-practices of  more...

Early Case Assessment Strategies for Paralegals BenefitsLitigation can be costly. Cases can last for years. In light of these tough economic times, clients are looking to their legal team to control legal costs while at the same time producing favorable outcomes. Studies have indicated that early case assessment evaluation, if done correctly, can accomplish both of these goals. Irrespective of the complexity of the case, early case assessment  more...

Understanding the Bridging Project Delivery Method ... documents. Bridging contract documents are substantially different from design development documents and are usually somewhat more extensive in some areas while less extensive in other areas. Another common failing is for the owner not to have the right to terminate the DB contract without cause upon completion of the CDs. This teleconference will help you become thoroughly familiar with  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...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 development and regulatory considerations from the EEOC and other sources. This teleconference  more...

Prequalification in Government Construction Contracts ...onsibility determinations, and how do you address them in different types of contracts? This teleconference will discuss how to recognize and deal with prequalification requirements in federal contracts. State and local government procurements such as the Model Procurement Code, entities under federal grant programs and bidders' due process rights will also be discussed. Learning Objectives: -  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options ...ent 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...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions nIn today's uncertain real estate economy, many real estate developers, investors and fiduciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need ...nd can vary widely between jurisdictions, judges and even different cases before the same judge. A trial lawyer's strike decisions are some of the most important strategic decisions made in any jury trial. Yet, often those decisions must be made with little time for reflection and based upon vague or incomplete information. This teleconference will provide you with effective techniques for  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

Tax Implications of Generation-Skipping Techniques - Planning to Minimize the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax ...on 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 issues connected  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines ...d at fixed intervals in addition to regular wages paid at different intervals, draws paid in connection with commissions, and severance payments that are paid after the termination of employment. n nAfter attending this teleconference, you should feel better prepared to differentiate supplemental wages from regular wages and determine the applicable withholding approach. Moreover, you should  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices ...nt and decisions. Each of these elements of tax law has a different precedential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations to changes in the code. Courts and administrative panels will decide how the laws and regulations are applied to specific  more...

Tax and Practical Aspects of Business Succession Planning nClosely held family businesses are often as important to the owners of that business as are their own children. With business failures increasing in today's economic environment, the importance of a well planned, dynamic and long-term succession plan is vital to the continuation of the family business as it is passes from generation to generation. Tax considerations are one part of that plan, but  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...ling is taking much of the guess work out of a variety of different types of construction. For example, through BIM, the structural steel, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler and communications subtrades can all determine whether the new and existing utilities, beams, piping and conduits are going to run into each other or not. Accordingly, there should be less in the way of differing  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...intersection types to give you the opportunity to address different roundabout types and specific details in roundabout design based on geometric design principles. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss modern roundabouts and their installation. n- You will be able to describe design skills and current practices. n- You will be able to review design concepts and the key to  more...

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes nSummer and holiday gatherings at the family vacation home have become important traditions for many families. Providing a place where family members can relax, reconnect and escape the busy pace of life is increasingly significant to many families. Parents want to perpetuate these cherished memories and experiences throughout the generations. To do so requires careful, thoughtful planning by both  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations nThe common elements of all forms of community associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management nIn today's fast-paced and complex construction environment, construction industry professionals require immediate access to timely and accurate information. One of the most important management tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings nToday's condominium buyers have become much more sophisticated with respect to acoustical issues, largely because of the horror stories related to them by the media and their acquaintances. Buyers not only want a condominium unit that is quiet when the building is complete, but they also want assurance during the design and sales process that footfall noise from above and airborne noise from  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...ement process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability recommendations along with systems life cycle requirements, building owners and managers can optimize recapitalization and greening initiatives. n nRegister for this teleconference and you'll learn about a best practice process for  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ... of documents - where they are similar and where they are different, sometimes materially so. It will highlight areas of concern and of potential modification of the various contract forms as well as aid in the selection of appropriate standard form contract documents. n nThis teleconference will provide insights and information that will be of significant value to anyone involved in the  more...