Factor Telephone Seminars

Understanding and Addressing Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Adolescents and Young Adults ...n undertaken without suicidal intent, NSSI is potent risk factor for suicidality and can be frightening for those unfamiliar with its function in community populations of youth. This live audio conference is intended to help youth serving, clinical, and medical professionals understand basic NSSI epidemiology, contagion factors, and intervention strategies. It will emphasize the relationship  more...

Winning at the Gate: Practical Lessons for Stating or Attacking Claims in a Post-Twombly/Iqbal World BenefitsThe Supreme Court's decisions in Twombly and Iqbal changed the standard for pleading a claim in federal court cases, but lawyers and courts continue to struggle in applying the plausibility standard. This live audio conference explores practical approaches to 'winning at the gate,' whether you are pleading or attacking a claim, particularly in the complex commercial litigation arena. We  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...l losses between $200 to $300 billion. Although no single factor is blamed for these potential losses, the report acknowledges the substantial increase in vacancies is forcing rental values to decline at alarming rates. This teleconference is designed to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and commercial lenders in securing viable commercial tenants during these  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage ... of which typically include water as a major contributing factor. Even if ground failure is not involved, water itself can cause expensive damage; groundwater intrusion into structures is a challenging problem to isolate and control. This teleconference will help you identify and minimize potential problems related to the effects of water on soils and building foundations. Case histories  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...come a major design driver and, in some cases, a limiting factor in development. As demographics continue to change and water becomes less available these issues will only increase in importance. This teleconference discusses how the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Version 3 Building Rating Systems addresses the supply and demand issues of water in  more...

State Income Tax Apportionment-The Sales Factor and The Throwback Rule ...conference will provide an in-depth analysis of the sales factor used in state and local income tax apportionment. You'll learn all about the sourcing of sales of tangible personal property and services, including the dock sales test and market-based sourcing. Find out what you need to know about the throwback rule and the throw-out rule. Get expert advice on handling issues related to the  more...