Fees Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ... what circumstances is the lawyer entitled to recover any fees or expenses from its subsequent judgment in a contingent fee representation? How should you document your withdrawal? This informative 90-minute teleconference will cover the full range of issues and identify best practices and potential checklists for considerations. It is something no lawyer can afford to miss, whether you are  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt ...e business model. However, the higher pricing and upfront fees come with substantial risk. If a subordinate lender can adequately review those risk factors and can hedge against them, a portfolio of subordinate debt can be a successful one. This teleconference will explore the potential risks of making subordinate loans, bankruptcy considerations and how to diligence a prospective borrower. In  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...illions of dollars, of recoverable damages and attorneys' fees awarded to the successful litigants and their attorneys - in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by contractors in defending these actions. The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs have also become increasingly vigilant in their investigation  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...anagement. Property owners and developers can also reduce fees and enhance the bottom line by using pervious concrete, which commonly provides 20 or more years of service with little or no maintenance. You will learn about the latest mix designs, freeze and thaw resistance, environmental benefits, storm water management planning and placement techniques. This teleconference will provide  more...

Collection Issues for Attorneys: Practical and Ethical Considerations ...ity of the service or may claim that they cannot pay your fees. Whatever the excuse, it is a problem that can be lessened. This teleconference is designed to provide you with practical and ethical methods how to best avoid this potential problem. The teleconference explains that the best way to avoid problems with getting paid is to establish an effective business intake system through  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...lement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or stay a few minutes late, but the employer is responsible for paying overtime for this work, even though it was never authorized and the company may even have a policy against it. Once a plaintiff's lawyer gets hold of the  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards nThis teleconference will provide experienced and inexperienced auditors a concise summary of the risk assessment standards. In addition, this will provide auditors recommendations on how to become more efficient and effective in their application of these standards leading to less time required to implement the standards and a greater realization on audits. Since the majority of auditors may be  more...

401(k) Plan Costs Including Recent Update on Supreme Court Rule LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates Inc. ...ainst Fortune 500 companies regarding 401(k) plan service fees, decision makers face increasingly tough choices and more difficult compliance challenges when it comes to providing 401(k) plan benefits. Arguably, the most rapidly evolving yet least understood element to this challenge is posed by the rigorous ERISA fiduciary laws - which can cost you plenty if you're not prepared! n nThis  more...