Form Telephone Seminars

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ... unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating construction contracts or understanding the financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...in Excel - whether it's a five-step sequence you use when formatting a certain cell type or the 30 steps you use when you sort, filter, and print multiple worksheets once a week, the possibility exists that you can automate these actions in the form of a macro. Thereafter, you can perform these sets of actions with a simple keystroke combination, a button in a worksheet, or by using a button in  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices ...yers to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. Although initially implemented as a voluntary program, many states now require the use of E-Verify. Additionally, many federal contractors are also required to use the system. Join us as we discuss state and  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...he ideals and reality of mixed use as the preferred urban form are still in their relative infancy as part of the 21st century development vocabulary. Ironically, the ideals behind the tremendous push for this development form reference the urban fabric of our oldest cities. The driving factors behind the attraction to the mixed use model include current trends and attitudes toward a more urban  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ...ed taxable gifts equaled or exceeded $5 million in value, Form 706 must be filed. In this live audio conference, you will learn the rules applicable to properly preparing and filing Form 706. The program will cover which assets are subject to tax, the available deductions and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide  more...

IRS Form W-9 and W-8 Series: Payee Identification and Tax Determination ...formation about the purpose of the form and when it should be obtained. You will learn who can complete Form W-9 for U.S. persons, and if the payee is a foreign person, that Form W-8 is necessary. In addition, this live audio conference will provide valuable information regarding the backup withholding requirements if the W-9 information is not obtained and the risk to your company if backup  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements BenefitsGenerally speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ... a reality that has not yet fully come to fruition. The information documented about a patient will live on and be seen by a multitude of individuals. It has become even more important to document accurately, succinctly, intelligibly and professionally. This live audio conference will place documentation of patient care in its rightful place, summarize its multiple purposes, describe  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...d Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts or 'FBAR' form. The FBAR rules require taxpayers to annually report whether they have a financial interest in, or signature or other authority over, foreign bank accounts, and impose substantial civil and criminal penalties for failing to do so. On the heels of the U.S. government's global crackdown on the use of secret foreign bank accounts, the  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...components and design of green roof systems contribute to form and function of the roof. We will examine realistic expectations for green roof performance and how to optimize roof assemblies, design and maintenance to optimize roof performance. We will discuss existing design guidelines and materials standards and materials testing protocols including fire resistance, wind uplift, root  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...tood in order to reduce potential for failure or under performance, and litigation that may result from unforeseen problems. The lack of proper preparation to address risk and liability in a building project may cause a developer to confront problems in the form of red-tape, job site interruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live audio conference, we will explore some of the  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...ve audio conference will provide a basic understanding of form-based codes: how they are different, how they can be applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning  more...

Form 990 And Unrelated Business Income ...ve audio conference will involve a detailed discussion of Form 990, including tips and traps. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ... of the governance disclosure questions on the redesigned Form 990, annual return for tax-exempt organizations. This live audio conference will help you understand why Congress, the IRS and others insist on requiring that Section 501(c)(3) entities implement the best practices in corporate governance. This program will assist you and others responsible for completing the governance portions of  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...ate, many tax professionals must complete a number of IRS forms that have not been previously encountered. This live audio conference will deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals must understand to assist their clients. We will provide a common hypothetical scenario in which a taxpayer must file each IRS form, discuss practice pointers, and describe how to complete the IRS form. This  more...

Email Collections: Do's and Don'ts ... social media websites and text messages as their primary form of communications. In this live audio conference, you will learn how you can use email to enhance your customer's experience and streamline your business' productivity in relation to getting paid. Learn how email can help improve your collections and what some of the most common mistakes are when using email and how you can avoid  more...

When Words Get In The Way: FDCPA Claims Based On Collection Letters ...form the primary basis of claims against debt collectors. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the typical claims that are brought against debt collectors pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the best defenses against such claims, a discussion of recent cases involving claims emerging from the language and format used in collection letters, and practical do's  more...

Structuring and Drafting Conservation Easements ...l gain an appreciation for the complexities of crafting a form of conservation easement that works. Pitfalls that are currently being encountered in the field, including valuation issues and tax matters will be addressed. The audio conference also explains the ways in which a conservation easement can be challenged and by whom. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, accountants,  more...

The Carryover Basis Election for 2010 Decedents ...nt GST tax rate. There remained considerably uncertainty. Form 8939 'Allocation of Increase in Basis for Property Acquired From a Decedent,' is the primary tax return to elect the optional carryover basis provisions, but until the recent pronouncements there was no final form or guidance. These pronouncements are the key guidance for all professionals endeavoring to apply the 2001 law to 2010  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...ue to property owners along the right-of-way and can be informative and a source of great assistance to parties traveling on the right-of-way who are looking for the service advertised by the billboard, such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. They also offer an alternative form of reaching the population with information that companies through their marketers are seeking to distribute,  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ... taxes each year - more than any other source of revenue. Form 941 and related forms lie at the heart of the IRS's employment tax collection system. Much of the administrative burden under that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference will help tax and payroll  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...nd a copy of the bank's loan commitment and its 'standard form' of borrower's counsel legal opinion letter have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing malpractice  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting Update ...ative to gain insight as to the current laws concerning information reporting. Join us to become informed of the most recent information reporting regulations to assure that you and your clients remain compliant with proper policies and procedures, and advise payors of their responsibilities. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...hat owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an information return, the Form 5471 is the place the IRS starts when auditing U.S. businesses that own foreign corporations. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5471 will offer the opportunity to document your planning and make that planning audit proof. In this  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...d in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. In today's economy, however, states are continuing to push nexus limits farther than ever before and have begun to reach beyond traditional notions of nexus by relying on economic connections to create nexus. Is merely having customers in a state or generating income from a state enough to  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c ...zations 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 requirements and  more...

Form 5500 Reporting Update ...operations, unless specifically exempt by law. Filing the Form 5500 will satisfy this requirement. This audio conference will help you understand when you need to file a Form 5500 and what you need to file, and will focus on some recent changes that may impact your filings. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll managers, controllers,  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills ...fact, in today's global marketplace, this may be the only form of communication you have with those individuals. That well-written letter, executive summary or email can establish and maintain long-lasting relationships. Conversely, deliver that message poorly, and you can dilute the intent, alienate the audience and weaken perceptions. This audio conference identifies business writing  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...ile most of the country has been focused on health care reform, 2011 could prove to be a pivotal year for union activity. What businesses may not be aware of, are many proposed, smaller amendments to NLRA and NLRB rules - when coupled with some form of passage of the Employee Free Choice Act - could prove to be disastrous for employers lacking knowledge and experience against a revitalized  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals ... door. We will review the proper steps to complete an I-9 form and to audit an I-9 form, while also encouraging the use of a W-9 form and an Immigration Compliance Acknowledgment Form to use with employees. We will address how to respond to Social Security mismatch letters and other inquiries from government agencies that are occurring more frequently. We will also address E-Verify and  more...

Collection Disputes: A Good Defense Is the Best Offense ...nst your firm or agency. Collection disputes may take the form of a dispute about the debt itself, whether the debt is owed by the person upon whom a collection demand has been made, about the collector's actions and even about the dispute itself. Learn how to recognize, address and resolve disputes that are commonly asserted, and some less common ones. The failure to resolve collection  more...

Public Disclosure and Transparency: The New Form 990 ...eir lobbying and advocacy efforts. The new and redesigned Form 990 is intended to capture the level of these activities by exempt organizations. With the increased focus and disclosure of the activities of exempt organizations, organizations need to understand the limitations on these activities and the proper recordkeeping and disclosure of these activities. This teleconference is designed  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update BenefitsEmployers who sponsor group health plans now have a duty to self-report certain regulatory plan failures and pay excise taxes where such failures are not corrected in a timely fashion once discovered, or are due to willful neglect. You need to know the Internal Revenue Code rules or risk expensive excise taxes for failure to comply with COBRA, HIPAA and other federal group health plan  more...

Navigating Form 1041 ...ts in estate planning, knowing how to prepare an accurate Form 1041 is becoming more important than ever. Properly computing taxable income and correctly allocating taxable income between the entity and its beneficiaries can avoid not only challenges by the IRS but also disgruntled beneficiaries. This teleconference will help you understand the main rules on how to properly prepare Form 1041  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 BenefitsWith all of the new legislation that has affected employers, it is becoming difficult to keep up with the new requirements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees  more...

EEO-1 Form: Reporting for 2010 BenefitsIn this interactive teleconference, you will learn the EEO-1 reporting requirements as well as practical, easy to use approaches to completing and submitting the EEO-1 report by the filing deadline. This engaging teleconference will also explain the EEOC's and OFCCP's systemic discrimination enforcement initiatives. From understanding the EEOC's and OFCCP's new focus on these issues to  more...

Recognizing Child Abuse ...on, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. Nurses, physicians,  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...form contracts and purchase orders often require contract counterparties to add one another as additional insureds to general liability, property and other insurance policies. Relying upon another parties' insurance coverage can offer important benefits to the additional insured, whose own insurance coverage may not be implicated in the event of a claim. At the same time, relying upon  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...s a cross between a nonprofit and for-profit. It is a new form of business enterprise that is specifically designed to further a charitable or educational mission and, in the right circumstances, it can qualify as a program related investment for private foundations. Over the past two years, at least five states have enacted laws facilitating the creation of L3Cs. Because L3Cs are merely a  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns ...tral cores of most major American cities. The condominium form of ownership provides a statutory framework for creation of parcels that have upper and lower boundaries. In recent years, Smart Growth, Green building and Responsible Property Investment principles have further driven the need to parcelize tracts of land by using air rights to house separate ownership and uses. This teleconference  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals ...ited States estate (and generation-skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference will introduce you to the process, and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of the work by describing  more...

AIA Document A401 ...ommon, and without strategic planning during the contract formation stage, the parties may suffer later. This teleconference analyzes a standard subcontract document which is readily used on construction projects, and identifies areas where the standard form may be improved. The teleconference provides practical tips and provides suggestions for revisions to the standard AIA document. After the  more...

Reports for Maintaining Compliance and Controlling Costs ...s from costing you money that adds up fast. One incorrect form sent to the IRS or a state agency could result in thousands of dollars in penalties. Failure to deduct insurance or other deductions from employees can also add up fast. Running the correct verification reports will help. Taxable wage figures should also be verified, but how? Find out during this informative teleconference. Payroll  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...e. The release embedded in the fine print of the standard form contracts you sign. The release that's not called a release. It's called a lien waiver, or a pay application, or acceptance of final payment, or a change order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic ...on, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Erica Rokus/Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. Learning  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...ek qualified written advice from the IRS, normally in the form of a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth in Rev. Proc. 2009-1, what is not covered by a private letter ruling, the benefits of a pre-filing conference prior to the actual filing of the ruling request, as well as timing issues. This teleconference will also discuss new IRS pilot private letter  more...

Private Foundation Grant Agreements: Basics and Beyond ... many private foundations the grant agreement is merely a form document that has been given little thought - if it exists at all. This teleconference will cover some of the basics of the private foundation grant agreement and then move beyond the basics into some more advanced tax issues, such as grants to supporting organizations, scholarships and foreign grants. Accountants, executive  more...

Form 709: Gift Tax Fundamentals BenefitsTransfer taxes are imposed on the gratuitous transfer of property. When property is transferred during lifetime, a gift tax may be imposed. While the most ignored tax, failure to properly comply with the gift tax laws during life may cause estate tax problems at death. During this teleconference, you will learn when a gift tax return should be filed, what type of gifts need to be reported,  more...

Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing ...n for the payroll department is to pull all the payroll information together and produce a Form W-2 for all employees. This produces a great challenge to payroll departments to ensure that all elements of the W-2 are complete and accurate along with complying with federal and state tax requirements. This teleconference will provide you the fundamentals to run an efficient W-2 process. Human  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...d in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. However, physical presence is not limited only to direct presence. It may also be established indirectly through relationships with third-parties in the taxing state. In today's economy, states are pushing nexus limits farther than ever before and are increasingly focusing on third-party and  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond ...workforce. This teleconference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number issues and immigration-related discrimination claims will be provided. Special attention will be given to Form I-9 rules, with emphasis on the new  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...e is a practical and comprehensive refresher of how to perform a quick, yet effective physical examination for adults. Apply these practical strategies and you'll be amazed at what you can learn about a patient in 15 short minutes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing  more...

Revised Federal Form 1065 ...tsMore and more businesses are choosing to operate in the form of limited liability companies and being taxed under the partnerships rules as a pass through entity. The preparation of a partnership income tax return is becoming increasingly more challenging as the IRS increases the level of transparency and reporting. The purpose of this teleconference is to highlight important areas for your  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...cies and procedures with respect to obtaining necessary information from new hires that is related to the processing of payroll and payroll taxes. This teleconference will assist you in evaluating your current new hire process as it relates to the completion and filing of specific payroll related forms that may be necessary when an employee is hired. The teleconference will provide examples of  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...ng zoning regulation to better realize a desired building form. Zoning codes have always contained the basic bulk relationships that create the three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that form have not, traditionally, been part of the equation. As a  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process ...t can be costly to a plan sponsor due to a late filing of Form 5500. An inefficient audit can also result in additional audit fees and frustration among plan sponsor employees and other service providers. This teleconference will shed light on why a 401(k) audit is important and how it can be performed efficiently by all involved parties. Accountants, presidents, vice presidents, controllers,  more...

Resolving Form 1099 Discrepancies BenefitsThis innovative teleconference will provide the required knowledge to correct any errors discovered in the initial filing or reporting requirements, either by the company reporting these amounts or in reply to the Internal Revenue Services' inquiry to discrepancy in the records reported to them via a CP-2100. By following the practices discussed, you and your client's business entities  more...

Conservation Easement Tax Incentives ...e monetized. The teleconference also explains the general form of a conservation easement transaction and highlights the most common problems that can be avoided with proper planning and execution. Failing to understand the process beforehand is the most common mistake made in obtaining a solid benefit. This teleconference is critical for anyone who wishes to learn more about conservation  more...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...anies view the U.S. market as a fertile market, they will form U.S. subsidiaries to grow their U.S. operations. Whether you are the U.S. subsidiary for a large, Dutch-based multinational company with subsidiaries all over the world or a small U.S. distributor of a Canadian Parent, you will have to file IRS Form 5472 for every transaction with a related party. Although an information return, the  more...

Managing External Health Information ...rated and uncertain about how to handle external health information. This information may come in the form of unsolicited health information - i.e., information that is volunteered by patients or by other health care providers, either at the time the patient arrives for treatment or thereafter - and in some cases even after the patient has been discharged. It may also come in the form of  more...

Infection Control Programs ...on, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, John Busch, JD, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Erica Rokus/Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program.  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations BenefitsAn unstable economy causes owners and contractors to increasingly consider the last resort of terminating their construction contracts. It is important to fully appreciate and understand the law governing termination in order to avoid causing even more economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong  more...

Crisis Intervention Team Training for Law Enforcement for the 21st Century ...ore than two decades and more than 400 agencies have some form of CIT. Budget cuts and depletion of manpower are often cited for not having police programs in place. With the growing population of citizens with mental illness and/or substance abuse, developmental disabilities, and juvenile and elderly issues, law enforcement will continue to be called to interact and resolve these situations.  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...nMany owners require contractors to obtain payment and performance bonds using the American Institute of Architect's A312 bond forms, but those bond forms require contractors, owners and sureties to contend with a number of challenges - the most recent of which is the surety industry's refusal to issue such bonds without modification because of the so-called 45-Day Rule. This teleconference is  more...

IRS Form 1040 - Schedule D Update nUnited States taxpayers are experiencing many challenges in our current economic environment that will have major effects on their tax returns. The collapse of the housing market, home foreclosures and worthless securities has affected most taxpayers. Preparing the 1040 Schedule D is challenging for even the most efficient tax professional. By attending this teleconference, you will be reminded  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...on, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, John Busch, JD, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Erica Rokus/Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this  more...

Getting to the Root of Root Cause Analysis ...mean not meeting a customer requirement. It can relate to form, fit and function. Failure can also mean destruction, injury or death. n nWhere do we start looking for answers? How do we get to the real root cause so that we can provide the permanent and effective solutions that our bosses and customers expect us to come up with? How can we prevent those root causes from creating problems in  more...

Form I-9: Updates and Compliance Strategies for Employers nThe Department of Homeland Security recently issued new employment verification rules and Form I-9. Join us as we examine these changes. A wide range of Form I-9 issues and compliance tips will be addressed, including E-Verify program considerations.  more...

Key Provisions of Two New EJCDC Contract Documents nThe EJCDC documents are widely used in the construction industry for design and construction of public and private infrastructure projects, including bridge, highway and other transportation projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, utilities, processing facilities, pipelines, landfills, and other engineer-designed facilities. This teleconference will provide a focused discussion of  more...

Paycheck Calculation Basics nThis is an excellent teleconference for those new at withholding payroll taxes or for those who need a refresher course. You will learn tips on how and why to determine if the worker is exempt or nonexempt. We will cover the calculation of and the maximum deductions for Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2009. n nThere are multiple methods of calculating federal withholding, which one should  more...

Form W4: Impact on Payroll nThis teleconference will clear up questions on the effects of filing status and exemption on payroll checks, how to handle exempt forms, time allowance for making changes, where to locate new forms, how frequently the employees should complete forms and how long employers must retain them. We will include a quick review of Form W-4P, W4-SP and W-4S and discuss which states accept Form W-4 for  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...Form 990 and it's finally here! Whether you love it or loathe it, you can't put it off any longer. We will spend a majority of the time talking about some of the hot-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll also be prepared to take advantage of the  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...on, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, R.N., MSN, FNP, CSN, John Busch, JD, Robert Kerbell, Jennifer Janiak, Christine Todd Medina and Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...ontractor without any written agreement, to subcontractor form contracts that are written largely, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate and preserve its relationship with the prime contractor on its projects. In doing so, a subcontractor is often tempted if not altogether resigned  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness ...eir rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues more so than backup tapes. Backup tapes can be a company's salvation in the context of disaster recovery while simultaneously presenting themselves as harbingers of doom in the context of litigation. n nThis teleconference will address how good records management is the first  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...n the construction contracting process encounter standard form contract documents. Two of the principal sources of such standard form construction contract documents have both recently issued the 2007 editions of their respective families of contract forms. The long established family of documents published by the American Institute of Architects has been substantially revised. The new family  more...