Effect Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

California's New State Court E-Discovery Rules: Do Try This At Home ...les, which largely track current federal provisions, took effect immediately and brought California in line with the growing number of states adopting specific regulations for modern civil litigation's critical arena of electronically stored information. At this teleconference, you will participate in an intensive, practical discussion with an expert as to the new rules' apparent impacts on  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ... In addition, the teleconference will take a look at the effect on white-collar prosecutions of the ongoing economic collapse. Will there be additional and expanded investigations and indictments of white-collar defendants as a result of the perpetuation and dissemination of so-called toxic assets, mortgage backed securities and the like? Or are there sound legal and policy reasons why such an  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...cy and security under HIPAA, some of which are already in effect. New requirements for business associates of HIPAA covered entities and requirements to notify individuals in the event of a breach are only two of the many areas affected in the new law, including new requirements for restricting and accounting of disclosures and increased enforcement activity. This teleconference will help you  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management ...ze manipulation. This teleconference will also review the effect of contract provisions and the development of case law related to the use of float. This teleconference will increase awareness of issues related to float and better idea of how you can address those issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss contract provisions. - You will be able to analyze techniques to minimize  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales: The Evolving Case Law BenefitsAs federal funds available for state governments are reduced, many states are taking aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on interstate transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. This teleconference will  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" BenefitsLearn how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms.  more...

Water Supply and Groundwater Well Design ...ce of wells requires an understanding of the factors that effect well performance. Problems with well performance are usually preventable and often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This teleconference will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...id liability under this statute. It will also discuss the effect of last year's amendments to the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize obligations to provide FAPE under Section 504. - You will be able to identify reasonable accommodations. - You will be able to define the class of individuals covered by Section 504.  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program ...sks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of commodity price changes to your firm,  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan BenefitsA commercial loan restructuring requires a working knowledge of a number of commercial law aspects, e.g., bankruptcy, transactional and litigation issues. This teleconference will help provide you with an understanding of these issues from inception through the end of the commercial loan restructuring process. Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...kruptcy court may adjudicate notwithstanding the possible effect on a probate estate, (b) analyze and determine when a bankruptcy court must abstain and when it may abstain from adjudicating issues that have an impact on a probate estate, (c) know what effect the death of a debtor while a bankruptcy proceeding pending has on that proceeding, (d) understand how the Bankruptcy Code's automatic  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ...ementation as certain provisions of the bill will go into effect in 90 days and other provisions will go into effect nine months from now. The Act places special emphasis on regulators to be accountable for enforcement of the law and contains increased penalties for card issuers that violate these new restrictions. To learn how you can prepare your organization for this new legislation, join  more...

ADA Update: Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act and Practical Implications for Employers ...effect January 1, 2009. The new amendments substantially alter and expand the definition of disabled under the ADA and who might be protected. This teleconference will review the ADA amendments and related issues, provide you with practical advice on how to comply with the ADA, and address common ADA and employment issues that may be impacted by the new law. Human resource managers, benefits  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...ake 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. Conventional wisdom was the costs incurred for green building related costs may not enhance the market value even on greenfield sites. Now studies indicate that increased energy  more...

Labor Law Update: Preparing for Upcoming Regulations nAttend this teleconference and learn the new laws and strategies regarding a variety of employment-related laws that are in effect or are expected to be in effect for 2009. From the new COBRA rules, FMLA regulations, EFCA and union initiatives, issues involving wage and hour and independent contractors, the latest drug and alcohol testing, confidentiality and security of personnel data,  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...o discuss the new AIA statute of repose language and what effect that language may have on the AIA warranty and call-back provisions. n nLearning Objectives: n- You will be able to identify what warranties and guarantees are included in the standard AIA contract. n- You will be able to recognize what the warranty provisions cover. n- You will be able to review the statute of limitations and the  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...effect that dramatically expanded the range of individuals eligible for protections guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ADA specified the rights guaranteed to individuals broadly qualified as "disabled." These rights applied to the areas of hiring and working conditions for all employees and also to students eligible for education accommodations under Section 504 of the  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business ...rts, the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Agreement came into effect on October 1, 2005. The SSTP now includes 19 full member states and three associate member states. Although initially taking effect as a voluntary program for taxpayer participation, legislation has been introduced in Congress to make it mandatory. If the SSTP becomes mandatory, it would effectively eliminate the physical presence  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...ndards and federal NESHAPS. These new requirements are in effect now and additional NSPS requirements are being implemented in a tiered approach over the next few years. You will learn how to navigate these complex requirements and in some cases how to avoid them through project planning. n nThe U.S. Department of Energy has been charged with orchestrating the wholesale modernization of our  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp ...many changes in recent months. Amendments to the ADA took effect January 1, 2009. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act also takes effect in 2009. Employers are subject to new regulations under HIPAA for their wellness programs, and new FMLA regulations are pending. Despite this rapid change, the principles you should use to successfully manage these issues remain largely unchanged, and  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties nDistressed real estate is easy to find in this market. To come out of the recession, just waiting for the economic cycle to change for the better may not be enough. Coming out of the recession will require new techniques. The sprawl model is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and  more...

Liability Issues for Design Professionals ...ing information modeling and limitation of liability. The effect on the design profession of these issues is even more complex now because of the release of the 2007 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  more...

Effective Contract Negotiations: The Fusion of Law, Relationships and Project Expectations ...negotiation and the eventual performance of the contract. Effective contract negotiation integrates the legal requirements, clarifies expectations on both sides and fosters constructive relationships. This teleconference introduces an interest-based negotiation model. The attendee manual will provide tools for structuring negotiations and references to additional resources. You'll learn  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases ...a commercial lease and can have not only a material legal effect, but a material economic effect on the rights, duties and risk allocation between the landlord and the tenant. From pre-delivery site and building assessment to operational risks, insurance and indemnification obligations to premises surrender, restoration and abatement, the proper treatment of environmental issues - whether in a  more...