Essential Telephone Seminars

Assessing a Client's Risk for Violence BenefitsInstitutions such as hospitals, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and courts are frequently faced with the question of whether and under what circumstances an individual should be released to the community when the person has some history of violence toward others. There is often a dilemma of balancing risk to the public with respecting the civil rights of an individual  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting BenefitsThis live audio conference is designed to educate persons responsible for construction contracting about project delivery systems, basic concepts and contract terms, and the allocation and avoidance of risk in construction contracts. Pitfalls for the unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...or private insurer [42 CFR 411.24(g)]. Accordingly, it is essential that all parties to personal injury insurance settlements ensure that Medicare's interests are protected and therefore of the utmost importance for all attorneys, insurance company personnel and medical billing professionals to fully understand how and when the MSP applies in any given personal injury situation. Failure to meet  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ... ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live audio conference is designed  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ... ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live audio conference is designed  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...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ...ovide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on key issues to consider in evaluating and  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? BenefitsIn this session, you will get an overview of the latest trends in benefit portals and how a benefits portal can improve employee engagement, drive employee self service and streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...dio conference will define and describe 5 skills that are essential to helping clients achieve as much wellness as they are willing and able to gain. It will be an honest review of actually how much behavioral change can and should be expected of various types of clients, and strategies that will lead to as much success and least frustration along the learning curve as possible. The information  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components, analyzes the pieces individually in easy-to-understand language, and then re-assembles them into the original whole. The relationships between the constituent parts are explained so that participants will intimately understand the entire spreadsheet and its various functions. Learning Objectives - You will be able  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...erstanding of the AIA forms and how they allocate risk is essential for anyone negotiating, drafting, interpreting, arbitrating or litigating construction contracts based on the AIA format. This 90-minute audio conference is designed to survey two principal AIA forms, highlighting recent changes to them and enable you to be more knowledgeable and better equipped when dealing with the AIA forms.  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...schedule. - You will be able to review key best practices essential to early identification and quantification delay. - You will be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to measure delay. - You will be able to define a schedule to identify and measure delay. This audio conference is designed for project managers, construction managers, contractors,  more...

Grant Management for Grant Recipients ...recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths - that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants - and sharks in the waters, high-risk areas that grantees and subgrantees should understand and avoid. At  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c BenefitsMany organizations recognize the benefits of electronic W-2 and W-2c form distribution, but do not understand the IRS regulations and internal business elements surrounding this online implementation. 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  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...cies for maximum efficiency and the importance of keeping essential forms. The speaker will discuss brief and memorandum banks as well as provide an understanding of how to analyze a fact situation, identify the legal issues, research the issues and prepare the appropriate pleadings. Learn how to approach pleadings in an organized and efficient manner with an understanding of the importance and  more...

Workers' Compensation Handbook Best Practices ...aims is a daunting task. In this difficult economy, it is essential you take every step you can to reduce your workers' compensation exposure and costs. This 90-minute audio conference is geared to provide you with the best handbook practices - policies, procedures and techniques - for staying in control of your workers' compensation claims and explaining these issues to employees. This audio  more...

Not-for-Profit Auditing and Accounting for Contributions and Pledges ...essential for not-for-profit professionals to have a basic understanding of auditing and accounting as it relates to contributions and pledges. This will help you to account for every dime taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each dollar is used. By preserving the financial integrity of your organization, you will also earn the trust of your supporters. This audio conference  more...

Illinois Leave Laws: Navigating a Minefield BenefitsAlthough the economy may have been stagnate, the legislature has not. Over the past couple of years, Illinois has passed or expanded numerous leave laws presenting even more obligations for employers. The interaction of these laws can be complex and difficult to institute. This teleconference will assist you in understanding their obligations in implementation and compliance. Leaves  more...

Tax Issues of Social Media and Internet Activities for Nonprofits ...essential to the functioning of virtually every nonprofit organization, yet it is fraught with a host of exempt organization tax pitfalls. This audio conference will focus on the exempt organization tax issues associated with internet activity: generating revenue through web-based activities, managing the internet presence of multiple affiliate entities, and avoiding unexpected traps in the use  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...nts of sale 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  more...

Collection Disputes: A Good Defense Is the Best Offense ...and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This teleconference is essential for you to ensure that you not only maximize your collection of accounts by avoiding delays caused by collection disputes, but also minimize your exposure to debtor lawsuits related to those same disputes. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, credit and collection managers, presidents, vice presidents, business  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...gns and symptoms, and how to encourage early reporting is essential in an effective ergonomics process that works to prevent the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and rising costs. The teleconference also explains the benefits of using an ergonomics process to prevent injuries and the multiple strategies available to launch your ergonomics process to effectively drive  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...tanding of the procedural and substantive complexities is essential to the lawyer handling a Florida residential tenant eviction matter. Disposition of a tenant's personal property found in the premises following the end of a lease can result in unexpected costs and delays in re-letting the premises. Issues that landlords must consider include potential liability for improperly disposing of  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...eceivables. You will be able to familiarize yourself with essential metrics to enable you to keep your finger on the pulse of your cash inflow, review actual case studies of the huge losses suffered by companies who did not manage their AR asset well and examine case studies where companies have achieved AR management success far beyond what was believed to be possible. Accountants, CPAs,  more...

Using and Challenging Statistical Evidence: An Essential Training for Litigators BenefitsThe use of statistics frequently plays a critical role in the litigation arena, from evaluating cases for your clients, to resolving disputes and possibly taking a matter to trial. Lawyers often shy away from using statisticians, quite frankly because understanding this world can seem overwhelming and confusing. In this 90-minute teleconference, you will have an opportunity to hear (in a  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...the basic legal principles and variety of players in this essential aspect of development law. Experienced practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the subdivision process works with other land use and permitting processes. Discover the differences between tentative maps, parcel maps, final maps and certificates of compliance. Make  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois BenefitsAn Illinois mortgage foreclosure is a complicated process that requires strict adherence to its statutory requirements. Failure to follow the correct procedure can add time and expense for lenders. For borrowers, understanding the nuts and bolts is critical to protecting their rights. Given the increased activity in the purchase of distressed assets, potential investors and buyers also  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns ...cs covered will include scenarios in which air rights are essential or useful in facilitating separate ownership of project components; choosing a legal structure; documentation of necessary easements and other property rights and covenants through common law or condominium declarations; application of subdivision, zoning, and building codes; transfers of development rights; title insurance  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI BenefitsLow back pain is the leading cause of work-related disorders that present to a medical provider or occupational clinic. It is estimated that complaints regarding the low back account for up to one-third of all workers' compensation costs. Additionally, occupationally-induced low back disorders can lead to loss of an employee, lost time, diminished productivity, and the cost of hiring and  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...izing that emotional resilience and strong self-esteem is essential to psychological well-being, we will explore ways to teach adolescents to own, accept and manage their feelings, to understand the impact of negative self-talk in promoting stress, self-doubt, and worry, and how to talk back in order to change internal messages and build self-confidence. Learning Objectives - You will be able  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ...d in all of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule schedules and essentially it guarantees that GSA receives a contractor's most favored customer pricing upon award and protects it from any lower pricing being offered to other categories of customers without extending the same courtesy to the federal government. It is essential that contractors understand the requirements of the PRC and have adequate  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...uns 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 conceptual planning are illustrated in this teleconference. Whether the project is commercial or industrial, domestic or  more...

Effective Sales Management: Short and Long-term Planning, Forecasting, and Expense Budgeting ...t planning is often viewed as a luxury, rather than as an essential business practice. In every kind of economy, however, the need to anticipate financial boundaries is essential to ongoing business success. Understanding and monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash must be a top priority for every business owner, operations manager and sales team member. Planning ahead for seasonal  more...

Properly Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination BenefitsThe existence of effectively enforced rules, the fair and thorough investigation of complaints and misconduct, and an understanding of the legal process relating to claims are critical to enabling a company to limit potential charges and lawsuits asserting discrimination. This teleconference will afford practical guidance in analyzing and responding to charges effectively and lawfully.  more...

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Paralegals BenefitsLawyers and paraprofessionals may misunderstand the nature of alternative dispute resolution, including its advantage and disadvantages. The myths that arbitration is 'just like a trial' or 'just like mediation' also can produce confusion. This teleconference helps provide an essential understanding of ADR, focusing on paraprofessionals and others who may never have encountered the unique  more...

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples ...et married, the need to be proactive in their planning is essential. Two primary issues arise when it comes to planning for non-traditional couples: (1) Unlike traditional married couples who have the benefit of state statutes to protect them in the event that they fail to affirmatively take action and prepare certain traditional estate planning documents, non-traditional couples have little to  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...d occupant benefits. This teleconference will provide the essential details of practical use of ICFs to get you started with this powerful new technology. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review costs. - You will be able to explain installation logistics. - You will be able to discuss ICF wall benefits identified and quantified. - You will be able to describe installation procedures.  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...herent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. The teleconference will explain the pre application analysis and preparation which is necessary for  more...

Restrictive Covenants: Common Disclosures, Restrictions and Land Use Issues ...ed, and how to deal with them whatever your objective, is essential for anyone dealing with real estate in this new era. This teleconference will give you the context needed for that understanding as well as an overview of current cases and developments in the law that will have important impacts going forward as the real estate industry emerges from the downturn. Attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Determining When an Individual With a Disability Is "Qualified" Under the ADA BenefitsAlthough recent amendments have been made to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the requirement that an applicant or employee with a disability be 'qualified' for the job sought or held has not changed. Drawing on regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and decisions from federal courts across the country, this teleconference will provide participants with  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing BenefitsAs technology advances and the pool of job applicants increases, pre-employment testing is becoming a more common hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? 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  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...d. Understanding the common issues and their solutions is essential knowledge for design professionals in order to provide constructible, durable and safe wood buildings. Knowledge of the more common field construction issues and their effects on the performance of the structure is also beneficial to field inspectors and contractors in order to avoid costly delays, change orders and possible  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...ificant costs to all parties involved in a project. It is essential for you to know how to avoid permitting delays and how to address them when they arise. This teleconference will address how to use contract language to minimize and allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address certain best practices, such as carefully considering the permitting process  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...ional benefits, proper planning and engineering design is essential for roundabouts to function correctly. This brief, yet practical, teleconference is your opportunity to better understand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current practices, and apply roundabout design principles to projects in your region. This teleconference will emphasize both basic  more...

How to Get Your Prospect to Move From "I ll Think It Over" to Yes! nDoes it drive you crazy when you hear the following responses from customers: "I'll think it over" or "Get back with me" or "Let me get back with you on this?" n nOften these phrases can be the kiss of death to your deal or project. Let's face the truth - when you hear someone give those replies, most of the time they're not moving in a positive direction. This teleconference will tell you  more...

The Fundamentals of Leasing Provisions and Covenants ...ms and covenants. This teleconference will delve into the essential terms of the commercial lease and focus particularly on the clauses that often draw the most attention during negotiations: common area maintenance, key tenant provisions, insurance and rebuilding provisions, landlord liability, indemnities and the various aspects of tenant rights (expansion, renewal, option to purchase, right  more...

Understanding the COBRA Alternative Coverage Rules ...essential for company personnel who are involved with COBRA coverage and what can be done to reduce costs. In lieu of a company's traditional health plan, for COBRA purposes, the company is allowed to offer alternative health coverage although the procedure for doing so is quite complicated. n nDiscussed first is what constitutes the various forms of alternative health coverage, how it applies  more...