Distinguish Telephone Seminars

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...o ensure a valid and enforceable easement. They will also distinguish between conveyances that are often confused with easements, such as rights of ways, licenses and profits a prendre. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review statute of frauds requirements. - You will be able to explain profits a prendre. - You will be able to discuss the difference of easements and licenses. - You  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...he program will help you understand unique features which distinguish mezzanine debt from other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly employed. This live audio conference will survey the key terms in legal agreements attendant to mezzanine financings and help prepare the participant to successfully navigate the critical issues which arise in the  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...ntability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for improved tax-exemption compliance. Much is made of the governance disclosure questions on the redesigned Form 990, annual return for tax-exempt organizations. This live  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...rocess. We will also discuss specific tips to promote and distinguish your construction company to your insurance carrier to earn cost savings, as well as to put your company in the best light in the bidding process to owners and general contractors. In a challenging economy in which multiple entities are competing with one another, this program can both help to contain the costs of the burden  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...knowledge, skills and ability writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves within their organizations and the purchasing profession. This audio conference will explore the various laws governing a contract, the selection of appropriate solicitation and tender provisions, terms and conditions to include in a quality contract or purchase order, the various types of contracts and their  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ...al implications of lender liability claims and be able to distinguish those claims that present real legal and economic risk from those that are simply negotiating ploys. This teleconference will analyze the most common lender liability claims and explore emerging theories of liability, including deepening insolvency and the recent resurgence in the use of civil RICO. Equally important, the  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...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools BenefitsThe 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...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations ...on agreements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to distinguish termination clauses from standard form contracts (AIA, etc.). - You will be able to explain termination for default. - You will be able to prepare statutory bases for termination. - You will be able to recognize consequences of wrongful termination. Construction managers, engineers, project managers, contractors,  more...

Management and Protection of Wetland Buffers nBuffers are upland or riparian areas that separate wetlands or other aquatic resources from upland areas, which are often 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  more...

Obtaining and Sustaining a Tax-Exempt Status nIn today's environment, the pressure on tax-exempt organizations to comply with the tax rules is greater than ever. In this teleconference, you'll learn the difference between nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, how an organization qualifies for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, how to distinguish between private foundation and public charities, how to understand the benefits of public charity  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...