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First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...lity Model helps customer organizations to leverage their existing quality frameworks by optimizing & integrating processes * QLogy's eLearning portal been designed to ensure that you get a great learning experience. Besides providing learning content it also helps you to test your knowledge * Accredited Examination Center- We are EXIN AEC and Partner to conduct ITIL ® Exams *  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales: The Evolving Case Law BenefitsWith growing budget deficits, many states are taking increasingly aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet 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. By exploring the growing body of judicial  more...

New IRS Rules for Treatment of Revenues from Gift Card Sales and Merchandise Return Cards ...anding of how Rev. Proc. 2011-17 and 2011-18 modified the existing federal tax deferral rules applicable to gift card revenues. Learn how the tax deferral rules apply to a variety of common gift card structures and understand when a 2-year tax deferral may be available, but also when it may not be optimal. Finally, receive tips on structuring gift card transactions. This live audio conference  more...

Demolition and Asset Recovery Fundamentals ...lding are more financially advantageous than retrofitting existing systems. Smelters are faced with the same concerns along with rising cost in raw materials and the energy needed for production. If you or your firm are considering a partial or complete demolition project in the future, I invite you to participate in this audio conference. You will receive an introduction to the demolition  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know BenefitsIn recent years there has been an explosion in the number of lawsuits and claims for overtime and unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Did you realize that liability for FLSA violations can be enormous? Recent reports estimate that over the last few years companies have collectively paid out more than $1 billion annually to resolve FLSA claims! Learn the role of the FLSA and  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update ...after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer be a GAAP hierarchy. Instead, there will only be one level of authoritative GAAP, excluding the guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, all other literature will be nonauthoritative. Preparers and auditors of financial reports must be  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...s program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the requirements of their state medical marijuana law. Failing to have proper policies or to understand the interplay between state medical marijuana laws and other state and federal employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, can lead to liability that can be substantial. This  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...ow you can implement charitable remainder trusts for your existing and future clients. We will focus on identifying client situations where a CRT meets your client's goals. We will classify the six CRT types to determine which one best fits your client. We will explore compliance issues including several common traps in managing a CRT along with a discussion of best practices to resolve issues  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...A foreign asset reporting rules, provide an update on the existing FBAR reporting regime for foreign bank accounts, and discuss the U.S. government's enforcement efforts (both criminal and civil) in this area and the likely direction of future enforcement activity. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, accountants, CPAs, controllers, CFOs, tax managers, finance directors,  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...maintenance to optimize roof performance. We will discuss existing design guidelines and materials standards and materials testing protocols including fire resistance, wind uplift, root resistance, and media and drainage chemical and physical properties. By obtaining a better understanding of green roof design principles, you will be in a position to make better choices. You will leave this  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...ect? Confused about the requirements for maintaining your existing AP status? This live audio conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as well as upcoming trends in LEED 2012 and what that means for the working professional. We will focus on  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of legal issues, such as the municipality's general authority to adopt form-based provisions, application and approval processes, and the treatment of nonconforming structures in a form-based district. This live audio conference is based on publicly  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls BenefitsPowers of attorney are often given insufficient attention by the practitioner and mistakes in their drafting and implementation can lead to disastrous consequences for the client and the draftsman. This live audio conference will present an in depth analysis of the effective use of powers of attorney in the client's estate plan and consider practical problems and solutions in their use.  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...siness operations and purchase or financing transactions. Existing owners of contaminated properties will learn how to minimize risks associated with tort liability, financing transactions and the sale of property. 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  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...ic process for identifying and analyzing those aspects of existing programs that will yield the most tangible reductions in OPEB liabilities and other techniques to control and fund existing liabilities. Governmental entities who fail to identify, control and implement a plan to fund OPEB liabilities will most likely suffer severe downgrades in their credit ratings, greatly increasing borrowing  more...

Closing Budget Gaps With Asset Sales ... asset sales, leases and franchise fees, redevelopment of existing buildings, imposing new fees, rents, assessments on underutilized assets and various offsets to operating costs. Squire Sanders partner Kenneth W. Bond will discuss the budget benefits and the legal and tax challenges in conducting asset sales and conversions. He will also discuss how state laws need reform to develop a  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ...the California Code of Civil Procedure and amended 19 pre-existing CCP sections. On August 14, 2009, the Judicial Council followed suit by amending California Rule of Court 3.724 to require early meet and confer as to e-discovery issues. The rules, which largely track current federal provisions, took effect immediately and brought California in line with the growing number of states adopting  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ...lematic. Investors must plot an optimal course with their existing holdings. 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  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ... to learn the fundamentals of managing employees with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn the nuances of distinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. You will also obtain practical resources  more...

How Can End-of-Life Planning Resources Benefit Your Workplace? ...nd-of-life planning. Potential solutions include training existing human resource personnel, increasing the awareness of managers and training them to assist employees in need, and monitoring the costs of end-of-life incidences. In light of the misunderstandings about death panels in the federal health care reform proposals, employers must clearly communicate their motives to workers and assure  more...

Commercial Site Development: A Case Study ...hecklist for commercial site development for both new and existing projects. This audio conference will assist in establishing a comprehensive approach to anticipate the steps necessary from a timing and budget approach. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the steps in new construction. - You will be able to discuss tenant involvement. - You will be able to explain the purchase of  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...arranted and what steps to take to maintain or correct an existing family entity to comply with recent changes in the law. This program will also explain the various valuation issues for gift and estate tax purposes, and asset protection benefits with the use of these entities. Family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies have come under recent scrutiny and attack by the  more...

Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofits BenefitsIt's unfortunate, but the reality is that thinking your employees are honest isn't true! This fascinating and practical audio conference will walk you through actual fraud scenarios, discuss how the frauds occurred, and show profiles of embezzlers; why they did it, how they did it and what internal controls would have prevented them. Additionally, you will be provided a valuable handout  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...g owners are electing to update their current location or existing structure instead of purchasing 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  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...ll sites are needed as iPhones, iPads and the like strain existing network capacity with data, email, computer and video applications, as well as to fill gaps in coverage. New cell sites and significant 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  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations ...ith tough decisions, including whether to renegotiate the existing lease, terminate the lease or exercise other remedies upon default. This teleconference will explore the rights, remedies and strategies of landlords and tenants when presented with such a challenging situation and address how landlords can endeavor to maximize their recoveries while tenants may limit their exposure.  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...BenefitsCondition assessment and structural evaluation of existing buildings is not a course that is taught in most engineering colleges. However, this is a task that many engineers are asked to do by their clients and not all of them have had the experience to take on this seemingly simple task but which has several pitfalls. The client's reasons for requesting this service could be due to  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies ...de spectrum of industry and businesses. Understanding the existing rules is critical for analyzing the effects of pending federal legislation. The speakers will also identify some of the opportunities that have been enacted, and the new technologies and practices coming into the market. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss EPA Actions under the Clean Air Act. - You will be able to  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...t presenting unique challenges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues. This teleconference offers key considerations to be utilized in the pro forma evaluation of a property for  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals BenefitsWith so many commercial loans in default (and many predicted to become defaulted in the coming months), borrowers and lenders are struggling to find negotiated solutions to defaulted and distressed loans. A negotiated solution may prevent an enforcement action with attendant costs, delays and uncertainties, and may help maximize the value of the collateral for all stakeholders. Forbearance  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...

Green Leases: Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Agreements ...o moving forward with green buildings and the greening of existing buildings. The LEED movement for green building leases started with encouraging energy efficiency and then addressing environmental concerns. Now the movement is heading toward tracking individual carbon usage. Green building leases need to be drafted and negotiated to protect the landlords and the tenants as sustainability  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...pment you will be provided with the resources to retrofit existing access problems, quantify the correct number of access points, establish safe spacing between access driveways, financing techniques and the role of access management in land use development. Learning Objectives You will be able to review benefits of access management. You will be able to define access design. You will be able  more...

Making Revisions to Closed Medical Records ...cause of the requests of individuals to correct or modify existing information. When is it appropriate to make revisions, how and under what circumstances, and at whose request? This teleconference will enable health information professionals to know how to respond to requests to revise closed records, to know what is required for individual rights under HIPAA, and to know what belongs in any  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...s receiving the service, but some antennas will be put on existing cell towers. For many of these existing towers and the landowners who leased the land for them, WiMAX raises the issue of whether a lease amendment with increased rent is required to add the WiMAX antennas. WiMAX has unique zoning issues, due to not getting the special treatment granted phone companies. In California and  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...arly designed to provide an overview of the evaluation of existing bridges and state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to examine rehabilitation of constructed bridges. - You will be able to review code provisions. - You will be able to formulate life cycle engineering and costing. - You will be able to paraphrase sources of bridge deterioration.  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ... pending legislation will require huge investments in the existing building stock over the next 25 years, whereas the performance targets for new buildings will far exceed current practices. This teleconference will help all directly and indirectly involved parties to set sensible targets and benchmarks, execute realistic performance improvement plans, and perform the design and retrofits  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process Benefits'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent 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  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...w to avoid concrete problems and how to repair or resolve existing problems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify how to avoid concrete problems, or how to repair or resolve existing problems. - You will be able to explain concrete behavior, select appropriate materials and uses, and ultimately better apply concrete in practice. - You will be able to describe the use of mock-ups  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files nLenders today face a variety of challenges - loss mitigation, fraud detection, audit compliance, underwriting and risk mitigation; and access demands on loan documentation are greater than ever. This teleconference will help you understand the benefits and potential pitfalls of paperless loan files, the considerations that must be made in choosing and implementing paperless systems, and the ways  more...

Writing an Employee Handbook nAre you overwhelmed with the task of revising your existing employee handbook or of preparing a new employee handbook? Are you unclear about what types of employment policies are required by federal law? Stop worrying and attend this teleconference. You will learn which policies are required by law and what employment laws apply to employee handbooks. Take the first step to creating your employee  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ...ought preparedness and diverse water supply plans to meet existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and security of our modern existence. Brown and Caldwell is  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...nications 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 site condition claims as between those subtrades if BIM is in use. However, BIM has only been used in the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to date as the investment, both for  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...echniques used to minimize or eliminate damage to new and existing buildings, contents and utility equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the overview of flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to  more...

Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes (UDIPTA): Business vs. Nonbusiness Income Tax nWhile most U.S. states impose income tax on multistate business under the principles contained in the Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes Act, state courts and taxing authorities have interpreted that set of relatively uniform laws differently, especially with regard to the definition of business income. The differing interpretations of business income have increased significance to  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ...tunities for a drafting attorney to revisit and update an existing client's estate plan or prepare an update for a new client with existing documents. This part will focus on when and why clients need to review and revisit their estate plans and how to spot those issues for existing and potential clients. The second part will highlight various drafting techniques that will allow a will and  more...