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Conducting Successful HR Audits ...act and results of HR activities, to assist in performing due diligence and to help ensure compliance. To help you improve the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this live audio conference reviews and discusses current HR auditing techniques, techniques of employment practices risk assessment, key HR audit areas and the five critical components of an HR audit. This live audio  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...ion over the location, priority and scope of easements is due in part to the lack of thought, time and effort during the drafting and preparation of easement documents. In some cases future problems and uses cannot be anticipated. However, most conflicts and other problems can be prevented by anticipating the necessary scope of the easement and giving attention to the detail necessary to  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...s 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 they'll go on welfare, marry a wealthy man, win the lottery, play pro sports, or have their family take care of them. This live audio conference includes an  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...l media in order to meet the needs of consumers. However, due to regulatory, reputation and other risks, adoption of social media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the information needed to fully understand the risks and rewards of social media. While social media use by banks presents certain risks, there also exist significant risks associated  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...t of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act more entities than ever need to be in compliance, and HHS compliance audit activity and enforcement penalties are both increased, especially in instances of willful neglect of compliance. If your security fails, you now may be liable under breach notification requirements, which have significant financial and  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ...State and local regulators have followed the federal lead due to budget constraints and have looked to the not-for-profit sector for alternative revenue sources by disallowing or restricting exemptions such sales and real estate taxes. This live audio conference will enable you to address some of the old and new issues that currently face the sector in the area of unrelated business income tax,  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues ...protections for employees with certain medical conditions due to pregnancy or who have recently given birth. But how do you know who is covered and what triggers these laws? A misstep may result in litigation and an award of damages that could include lost wages, back pay, reinstatement, retroactive benefits, compensatory damages and punitive damages. Employers need to understand the  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence ...st sophisticated level. You will learn about the critical due diligence issues and developments that impact you, whether you work on large or small deals; whether you're involved in office, retail or industrial properties; or whether you represent the landlord or the tenant. This is one professional opportunity you won't want to miss! This live audio conference is designed for attorneys,  more...

How to Detect Fraud ...ion loses an estimated five percent of its annual revenue due to fraud. If you apply that estimate to the 2009 Gross World Product, this fraud equates to more than $2.9 trillion dollars lost each year to 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  more...

Form 990 And Unrelated Business Income ... the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an accurate, informative and concise manner. Everyone involved with Form 990 should attend. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, attorneys,  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...ant to protect their companies against unnecessary losses due to somebody else's financial woes. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize typical projects involving payment bonds. - You will be able to explain defenses available to the surety and bond principal. - You will be able to discuss how to get a copy of the bond. - You will be able to describe how to file a lawsuit. This  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...perty. Prospective purchasers will learn how to undertake due diligence and negotiate appropriate risk transfer vehicles to both avoid liability and ensure that they have the ability to shift liability onto the entities properly responsible for site contamination. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the legal sources of liability. - You will be able to discuss compensatory and  more...

Bankruptcy Section 363: Purchasing Distressed Assets ...crease in the sale of distressed assets out of bankruptcy due to the increase in financially distressed and overleveraged companies. Lower valuations for both public and private companies, the limited access to growth capital for potential sellers and the build up over the last couple of years of 'dry powder' at investment funds present a perfect combination of increasing buy-side demand and  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...nt can jeopardize the landlord's right to collect amounts due and owing under the lease, prolong the right to evict a defaulting tenant and even expose an innocent landlord to civil liability. This live audio conference is designed to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and attorneys representing these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant  more...

Due Diligence Considerations for Participation Loans BenefitsAn increasing number of commercial loans are syndicated or participated, and an increasing number of lenders sell interests in loans they originate or acquire interests in loans originated by other lenders. This audio conference will explore loan assignment and participation transactions from the perspective of the originating lender and the assignee or participant. You will learn about  more...

Hot Topics in Retail Leasing ...y retail tenants are unable to live out their lease terms due to the economy and the 'killer retail lease' forms being utilized by the larger retail complex owners. Addressing some of the important operational needs of retail tenants and uncovering hidden costs and regulation limitations can make a difference in a brand's survival. This audio conference presents some of the recent challenges  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...g from risks created by construction operations. However, due to changes in the insurance market, contractors are increasingly challenged to secure insurance coverage to meet owner insurance requirements. As a result, many owners have turned to incepting an owner-controlled insurance program or relying on a contractor-controlled insurance program to address the project risks. This audio  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c ... Several online W-2 projects have failed and were delayed due to not knowing all of the essential information regarding online form distribution. This audio conference will explore all the requirements and business considerations to ensure that your project succeeds in a timely and cost effective manner. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll administrators,  more...

Using Social Media in Collections BenefitsTechnology has changed how we all communicate and do business. Business owners and collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only have a cell phone and no landline, and use email, text messages or instant messages to communicate. How can you face this challenge while following the laws, following your ethics and without breaking any debt collection laws? In  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ... the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market realizing the ability to make a return on investment on contaminated properties. In effect, the value of a cleaned-up property is no longer stigmatized by experienced investors and developers because of our mature position on the learning curve. Green buildings can also yield an increase to net operating income and  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...urchasing new facilities. Metal buildings are very common due to their efficiencies and lower up-front construction costs as they are designed to meet exact project requirements. Changes in the project requirements that increase loading or moving building components can be challenging due to small amount of excess capacity in the original design. How can a warehouse building be modified for use  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...e and assisting clients with the performance of essential due diligence, attorneys can allocate the risks associated with land transactions and save their clients the cost and uncertainty imposed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for commercial property  more...

Family Responsibility Discrimination Law: Family Friendly Employer or Litigation Target? ... create and implement a policy to prohibit discrimination due to family responsibilities. After the teleconference, you will know how to provide a workplace free of family responsibilities discrimination that will help facilitate a high morale and productive workforce, and avoid costly claims. This teleconference is designed for human resource managers, attorneys, benefits and payroll  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ... modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed due to the FCC's new advanced wireless services and goal of using wireless to increase broadband speeds and coverage. This teleconference will help level the playing field by providing private and municipal property owners with the expertise of two faculty members highly experienced in cell tower and cell site leases - property owners  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...due to their significance to land use planning and development in California. Impacts to wetlands invite the involvement of a myriad of federal, state and local agencies, and their accompanying regulations. Permit processing is complex and time consuming, and many policies are inconsistent. Failure to understand these layered regulations can lead to costly mistakes. This teleconference  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...not corrected in a timely fashion once discovered, or are due to willful neglect. You need to know the Internal Revenue Code rules or risk expensive excise taxes for failure to comply with COBRA, HIPAA and other federal group health plan mandates. Recently issued IRS final regulations now require employers to self-report violations of these rules and pay related excise taxes, where  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...ientists and regulators have faced substantial challenges due to the absence of uniform and reliable standards, and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding contamination allegedly caused by this phenomenon. Until recently, the disparate methods of approaching and evaluating vapor intrusion concerns frustrated  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...The client's reasons for requesting this service could be due to several reasons such as change of use of the building; vertical or horizontal expansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in the facility; desire to understand whether the building has maintained its structural integrity after a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood or fire event; or  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...re facing growing challenges to manage storm water runoff due to aging infrastructure, ever-increasing capital needs and unfunded federal mandates to manage water quality. Storm water programs that are supported primarily by the general fund must compete annually with other programs and funding is often unreliable and insufficient. Due to the recent recession, tax revenues are down and are  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act ...ntaining proper pay practices has always been challenging due to the highly technical and often changing regulations in this area. Unfortunately, as the number of wage and hour lawsuits continues to spiral out of control, keeping abreast of the current rules and legal developments regarding pay practices has now become a matter of basic survival. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act is  more...

Medical Necessity - The Collaborative Partnership Approach ...tals constantly struggle with reducing financial exposure due to noncompliance with medical necessity in the ordering and performing of diagnostic tests on both the inpatient and outpatient business environment. Current hospital business processes and medical staff mind-sets do not lend themselves and promote financial efficiencies in the performance and reimbursement of diagnostic tests,  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...screening process. This teleconference will highlight key due diligence during the tenant screening process and provide tips to avoid common leasing pitfalls. Inasmuch as selecting a viable tenant and conducting the right due diligence before executing a commercial lease can result in decreasing default and vacancy rates, this teleconference provides critical information for any party seeking  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments ...cers and employees can be held personally liable for past due payroll taxes. This teleconference will help you understand the procedures and potential problems associated with making timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and payments. We will explain the penalties that can be assessed for noncompliance and the circumstances under which the IRS may waive penalties. After attending this  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...ssues. For the lender, it is imperative that it conduct a due diligence review of its file, the loan and the collateral as soon as possible. Should the default not be cured or the parties not be able to restructure the loan, the lender faces the options of foreclosing on the property, taking a deed in lieu of foreclosure or exercising other remedies that may be available to it. But these steps  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...pansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect the general contractor, other subcontractors, and owners and developers. This teleconference will provide best practice procedures for  more...

Reports for Maintaining Compliance and Controlling Costs ...due to 'minor' payroll errors. Reviewing and working with certain payroll reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis can prevent these errors from costing you money that adds up fast. One incorrect form sent to the IRS or a state agency could result in thousands of dollars in penalties. Failure to deduct insurance or other deductions from employees can also add up fast. Running the  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence BenefitsIt's not the release you see that will hurt you. It's the release you don't see. The release embedded in the fine print of the standard form contracts you sign. The release that's not called a release. It's called a lien waiver, or a pay application, or acceptance of final payment, or a change order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update ...ated for default are (i) possession losses such as losses due to holdover, inability to lease and costs to remove the tenant and (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools for a landlord and owner when the commercial lease goes sour. Good Guy  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ... professional planners face increasing litigation threats due to the proliferation of digital signs. One national expert has predicted a wave of litigation at localities across the country that is trying to maintain attractive communities and prevent visual blight. What is the role of the Federal Highway Administration in controlling digital signs that create distractions to drivers and degrade  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...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 then executing the work in a timely fashion according to the plan will either make or break the project. The principles of sound construction  more...

Pitfalls of Participant Loans in Retirement Plans ...qualified employee benefit plan are a common problem area due to their complex administration. Plan sponsors of qualified employee benefit plans need to be aware of many pitfalls to avoid tax consequences. Even worse than tax consequences is the possibility of the entire plan losing its preferred tax status. This teleconference will explain the regulations of participant loans in a plan, help  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...ess and assure that FEMA does not reach adverse decisions due to inaccurate risk modeling or data. The teleconference will also highlight the key issues faced by NFIP, such as recertification of levees during map modernization and the litigation over use of the NFIP to protect endangered species, and their potential impact. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss FEMA's flood plain  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...add the WiMAX antennas. WiMAX has unique zoning issues, due to not getting the special treatment granted phone companies. In California and states with similar laws, required environmental reviews may have to examine the entire proposed WiMAX antenna network. WiMAX companies may raise discrimination or other claims, such as claiming protection under federal cell tower zoning or  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...d in the last two decades, many by specialty contractors. Due to the rapid development and increasing selection of retaining walls, owners and designers are now tasked with having to select an applicable retention system, design the system and ensure its proper construction. This teleconference is designed to increase your retaining wall knowledge base. Learning Objectives: - You will be able  more...

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions ...ions facing significant assessments and aggressive audits due to noncompliance. It is imperative that you have adequately addressed these and many more of the responsibilities associated with the various state unclaimed property regulations. This teleconference will provide a foundation and greater understanding relating to the purpose of the laws, what every company should know and understand  more...

Discipline and Termination Considerations for Employees on Leave ...everal months to care for a newborn or longer than a year due to a disability. In the event that an employee who is on leave will be terminated, whether for cause or for economic reasons, employers must be aware of the legal protections afforded to employees to be certain that the termination does not violate federal or state law, which could expose the company to unnecessary legal costs,  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process ...lure to complete an audit can be costly to a plan sponsor due to a late filing of Form 5500. An inefficient audit can also result in additional audit fees and frustration among plan sponsor employees and other service providers. This teleconference will shed light on why a 401(k) audit is important and how it can be performed efficiently by all involved parties. Accountants, presidents, vice  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence BenefitsThis teleconference will explain who is affected by the EPA final rule, when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all  more...

Prequalification in Government Construction Contracts ... Code, entities under federal grant programs and bidders' due process rights will also be discussed. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the relationship between prequalification and responsibility. - You will be able to review the Model Procurement Code. - You will be able to define prequalification and competitive range determinations. - You will be able to describe  more...

Infection Control Programs ...have moved into the forefront of the health care industry due to emerging and re-emerging issues, the human toll and reimbursement challenges. Central to this problem is the impact of the infection preventionist and the infection prevention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the collaborative nature of  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans ...l 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 can potentially make many important  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax ...rther 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. The Texas Margin Tax raises a variety of issues for tax executives ranging from the tax provision to the overall legal entity structure of the company. For companies operating in Texas,  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...jects 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 clouding the conclusions and  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...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...al continuity of operations regardless of any disruptions due to loss of grid power, severe weather, equipment failure or even routine matters such as equipment maintenance and upgrades. This teleconference will help you to ensure appropriate power reliability through an understanding of proper design and safe operations of on-site generator equipment and controls. n nNew developments in this  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ...e studies have proven this excessively high percentage is due to lack of qualification and not selling the proper value to the right people. If you are not starting your sales pursuits at the highest levels in the organization, your qualification process is suspect at best. Too many times sales professionals employ a bottom-up sales approach versus the top-down approach that has proven to be  more...