Fundamental Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...u will be able to discuss how the ConsensusDOCS deal with fundamental contracting and risk issues and how the ConsensusDOCS approach to those issues differs from that of the AIA documents. - You will be able to recognize a practical basis for deciding whether and how you want to use the ConsensusDOCS for your particular project. Engineers, architects, project managers, presidents, vice  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms ...reat frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the attorneys and firms involved and can result in financial loss and an impaired reputation. This 90-minute  more...

New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 - Preservation or Waiver of the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Protection in Federa ...ttorney-client privilege and work product protection is a fundamental for most litigators. Rule 502 of the Federal Rules of Evidence has been adopted to clarify and resolve a common dispute regarding the effects of certain disclosures otherwise protected by the privilege or work product, including inadvertent disclosures and the agreement of the parties regarding disclosure. This 90-minute  more...

Taking and Defending Effective Depositions BenefitsIn the legal world where the use of mediation and arbitration has increased dramatically in recent years, the deposition of opposing parties and key witnesses often takes the place of the trial. Cases are evaluated and often settled based on information obtained at depositions. You will learn the fundamental concepts involved in taking and defending depositions. Included in this  more...

Effective Legal Writing and Editing for Paralegals BenefitsEffective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This teleconference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; how to streamline and strengthen your writing; how to avoid grammar,  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ... ground leases into taking negotiating positions that are fundamentally incompatible with the economic basis for ground lease transactions and the requirements of leasehold lenders. This teleconference, which begins with a review of the fundamental principles applicable ground leases and which then applies those principles to important issues that typically arise in ground lease transactions,  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't ...ng the way. The teleconference will review and illustrate fundamental principles using real-life examples. Our presenter will explain how these principles apply to both commercial and standby letters of credit and how these two types differ. In particular, you'll learn why letters of credit might not get paid. Along the way, you will learn about standard and silent confirmation and how to get  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports nLaymen and professionals who do not deal with mold assessment reports on a regular basis are likely to struggle with understanding the language presented in a mold assessment report. They may be prone to accepting the written word of the consultant at face value, without question. This would be a mistake for anyone. For others it could be considered negligent and result in liability. Far too many  more...

Green Leases: Negotiating Renewals and Direct Leases Under Sustainability Mandates ...n the drafting and negotiation of language to address the fundamental green building lease issues such as the inconsistent incentives for landlords and tenants on operating expenses, the allocation of carbon credits and tax credits, and the responsibility for capital costs for the retrofitting of buildings. Such negotiations will challenge the representatives of the parties - this  more...

What Every Business Person Needs to Know About Legal Issues in Contracts nMost businesses enter into contracts thinking they know precisely what they want to accomplish and what they have agreed to. All too often this is not actually the case. Written agreements may not reflect what a business believes it negotiated. Parties may later recall terms different from what seems to be reflected in the initial agreement. And all too often, the legal boilerplate terms turn out  more...