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Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...ne products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized. Additionally, tools such as design and normalization software are often revised and improved. n nThis teleconference will go over some of the basic design considerations impacting reverse  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Regulation ...ing cases involving cellular towers, practice pointers on how municipalities can successfully handle cell tower zoning cases, and a description of the new federal backup power rule for cell towers and its implications for municipalities. You will gain a useful understanding regarding wireless communications technology for nontechnical staff, including overview discussions of cellular, PCS, DAS  more...

Statement of Work (SOW) Contract Fundamentals ...nd added expense. In this teleconference, you will learn how to write a statement of work that is easy to understand and manage. This means you will learn how to create a statement of work that meets the planning, execution, accounting, auditing and legal needs of your organization, whether you be the buyer or seller. Purchasing managers, material managers, contract administrators, senior  more...

Advancing and Defending Oregon Construction Liens ...e construction lien laws of the state of Oregon. Find out how to efficiently collect payment for your labor, materials, supplies and/or equipment - or protect your property from unwarranted lien claims. Learn how you can succeed in the litigation and foreclosure of construction liens. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify what property is subject to a lien and who is entitled to  more...

Affirmative Action in Employment - What Does It Really Mean? BenefitsThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is the government agency charged with enforcement of affirmative action regulations. It is armed with a new leader and an increased budget. During fiscal year 2008, the OFCCP recovered a record $67,510,982 in back pay for salary and benefits on behalf of 24,508 individuals who, in OFCCP's view, were subjected to unlawful employment  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime BenefitsOne of the most perplexing problems that can confront an employer arises after the employer discovers that one of its employees has been arrested and charged with a crime. Under our legal system, the familiar mantra is that an arrested person is 'innocent until proven guilty'. So, what can an employer do to address situations where an employee has been arrested or has been charge or  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...hysical 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 create tax obligations? This teleconference will explore the  more...

Recent Updates to the EPA's Brownfields Program ...mmarize regulatory updates. - You will be able to predict how the stimulus package will affect Brownfields programs. - You will be able to analyze global warming and the brownfields development. - You will be able to give examples of federal grants for brownfields programs. Attorneys, project managers, developers, environmental professionals, contractors, subcontractors, architects,  more...

Zoning Variances: Nonconforming Uses and Structures ...BenefitsThis teleconference will be useful in determining how to devise and apply nonconforming development and use land use regulations, how to review evidence documenting nonconforming development and uses, and how to determine whether a nonconforming development or use has been terminated, abandoned or modified. Learning Objectives - You will be able to report and document a nonconforming  more...

IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions BenefitsThis teleconference is specially designed for those who advise their clients on IRA and qualified plan distributions. This program will focus on the required minimum distribution rules and how one can have an IRA payable to a trust and still have it qualify as a designated beneficiary. This teleconference can help you spot and avoid some of the common mistakes taxpayers make with their  more...

Public/Private Partnerships and Major Infrastructure Construction ... of this teleconference is to assist you in understanding how the P3 model works and to provide you with tools for evaluating the viability of a proposed P3. Learning Objectives - You will be able to name required and recommended documentation. - You will be able to discuss structures for public/private partnerships. - You will be able to recognize why public/private partnerships succeed or  more...

Limited Medical Programs: How Employers Are Using Them to Control Health Care Costs ...u understand the benefits of limited medical programs and how they can be utilized in combination with major medical programs to control costs. The teleconference will also explain new medical programs in the market place and how some voluntary benefits can be integrated with major medical and limited medical plans to reduce the employee's out-of-pocket expense exposure. Human resource  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...nt information regarding the plan, such as information on how the plan works, eligibility requirements, what benefits the plan provides and how those benefits may be obtained. The Summary of Material Modification describes changes made to the plan and changes in the information in the SPD. This teleconference will help you understand what a summary plan description is, what ERISA requires to be  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations BenefitsAs more U.S. companies view global markets as a necessity to survive and to grow, more U.S. companies own foreign subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own.  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...ttlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the issues that may arise. Only then can the lawyer properly structure and document the settlement. This teleconference presents both plaintiff and defendant perspectives on these and other relevant topics, and is critical for any lawyer practicing in the field of personal injury. This  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management ...e awareness of issues related to float and better idea of how you can address those issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss contract provisions. - You will be able to analyze techniques to minimize and or manipulate float. - You will be able to outline early and modern trends in case law. - You will be able to explain critical path method. Project managers, attorneys,  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...are you for the process of incorporating the changes into how you do business in your facilities, including providing a timetable of when each section goes into effect. Attend this teleconference and learn how changes to HIPAA came to pass as well as the details of the changes to HIPAA. You will be able to understand how the changes affect your organization and plan for implementing new  more...

S Corporations: How to Avoid Common and Often Overlooked Pitfalls (Simple to Complex) BenefitsAs many practitioners will attest to, there are many pitfalls when S corporations are involved. This teleconference will identify the most common pitfalls, such as not properly maintaining earning accounts, ineligible shareholders, the one class of stock principle, invalid or missing S Corporation elections and built-in gain. You'll not only learn how to identify these pitfalls, but you'll  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources ...ilize the affordable housing market. It will also discuss how the various government stimulus concepts and programs may prove helpful to developers of affordable housing. This teleconference is designed for those involved in all aspects of the production and operation of affordable housing and will discuss, in both general and specific terms, current topics affecting affordable housing  more...

Rewards Transformation: A Unique Approach to Total Rewards Strategy and Design in the Current Economy BenefitsIn the current economic environment, organizations are concerned with reducing costs while retaining top talent. Total rewards costs can often exceed 40 percent of company's revenue and in many cases it is difficult to demonstrate ROI. This teleconference presents a unique approach to total rewards strategy, design and cost management called rewards transformation. Rewards transformation  more...

Juvenile-Onset Bipolar Disorder: Discussion, Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations ...also be discussed which is adequate educational planning. How to work collaboratively with a treating psychiatrist and how to be an advocate for the child and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date treatment will also be discussed. What is the role of testing and what type of testing is most helpful for these patients and the family and schools? The benefit for participating  more...

Updated Best Practices for Legal Holds In Civil, Criminal & Business Contexts ...how to avoid the devastating problems that your clients may face if they do not plan for effective legal holds in anticipation of legal proceedings. Specifically, you will learn how courts and government investigators are interpreting the basic requirement to preserve information in 'reasonable anticipation' of litigation or other formal proceedings. You also will learn how to work with your  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...s. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the teleconference are actually applied. At the conclusion of the teleconference, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before they occur, preventing unnecessary disputes and claims. Learning Objectives You will be able to outline the importance of contemporaneous documents. You  more...

A Road Map to Greening Our Residential Buildings: National Green Building Standards Review ...l problem areas in residential buildings. We will uncover how we are missing substantial ways to save energy, water and money, and discuss the new national green building standards that will affect you and your industry. You'll be exposed to new data and connections you've never seen before and have a new perspective on the importance of green building. Learning Objectives - You will be able  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...al process, identify of risk in appraisals and understand how to asses the risk of your real estate asset. This program will provide industry insider intelligence that will increase your area of expertise and communication by explaining the valuation methods required for proper federal and state regulatory compliance through the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. You will  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ...cal officials to build or operate unlawful digital signs? How can local governments take steps now to protect themselves from being the targets of the sign code shakedown scheme? A bad decision for one municipality today can lead to even worse outcomes in the future for other municipalities. Please join us in learning how to defeat the sign code shakedown. Learning Objectives You will be able  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ... from the IRS. This teleconference is designed to discuss how, when and why to seek 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  more...

Recognizing and Addressing COBRA BenefitsCOBRA - It has CHANGED AGAIN! But it wasn't actually the COBRA law that changed - you must track other laws to be sure you are in compliance. You have heard about the stimulus package but what has it done to our COBRA? The stimulus package now states that employees involuntarily losing their job between September 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009, will have special COBRA privileges including  more...

Construction Contract Bid Errors ...ference analyzes the legal consequences of bid errors and how to avoid them. Those who conduct the procurement of construction services, those who seek the award of contracts, and the attorneys who advise and represent the parties will all benefit from this teleconference. Learning Objectives - You will be able to compare types of bid errors. - You will be able to calculate the consequences of  more...

Increasing Sales with LinkedIn ...how to use the LinkedIn tool most effectively to make more money for your company and for you. This teleconference is taught by Lyndle A. Savage Sr., a senior partner and vice president of business development for Integrated Alliances,LLC. It covers specific strategies for the most common selling scenarios - hunting for business, named and targeted accounts, farming, territories, vertical  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Tips and Tricks ...erence offers a quick course in using Microsoft Outlook, showing users how to use Outlook and get the most use from their investment. It teaches Outlook users how to use Outlook's many features to manage email, appointments and tasks, and address books. The teleconference includes many tips and shortcuts Outlook users can use to help them work smarter, not harder, and reduce information  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ...w of the planning hierarchy in world class businesses and how the planning process utilizes the ERP system. You will better understand the need for robust metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP  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...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...ays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and how to go about recovering these costs. This teleconference also  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales: The Evolving Case Law ...sion of existing and developing case law. It will explore how Internet vendors can, without careful planning and analysis, establish nexus through either related on unrelated third parties. Finally, this teleconference will explore proposed legislative changes that may effect the taxation of Internet transactions in the future. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals,  more...

Trucking Litigation ...ately, nothing could be further from the truth. Come hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your case. Hear from the former top U.S. D.O.T. trucking lawyer on how to utilize federal and state information to help bolster your case. You will also hear from a veteran trial lawyer on how to prepare your case from start to  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" ...how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms. Dixon will  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchasing Contracts ...ext of the terms and conditions in context (to understand how what isn't included can be just as important as what is included). This teleconference will also cover how terms and conditions fit into the course of dealings with your suppliers and new methods that can be used to mitigate damages when a purchasing contract turns into a catastrophic failure. Be prepared to deal with the most common  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information ...his may be sufficient, such as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those cases where a client's spouse owns their own business eliciting the true available funds for child support and maintenance can be more complicated. This teleconference is designed to help you understand various options in securing information, interpreting that information and making use of it to determine the actual  more...

Internal Controls ...the Fortune 500 or a small private company, understanding how to develop and implement effective internal controls is critical to your business. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help you design and implement a  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...ity asphalt is a facility owner's or manager's nightmare. How to turn it into a high quality asset can be a difficult question. That's what this teleconference is about. Reconstruction of asphalt pavements, whether a roadway, commercial parking lot or large distribution center, can be time consuming and very expensive. Costs associated with loss of use can easily exceed costs of construction.  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...econference 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  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations ...mmon errors in drafting policies that create problems and how to draft proper policies that help insulate you from liability. The teleconference will also explain best practices for investigating and documenting investigations of harassment complaints. Failure to have a proper harassment policy and to properly investigate harassment complaints remain the most common errors employers make in  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...nance Learning Objectives: You will be able to determine how to implement low impact development concepts into their site development plans. You will be able to discuss complex storm water BMPs. You will be able to categorize routine and nonroutine maintenance of storm water BMPs and when they should be performed. You will be able to locate informative sites which explain further maintenance  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness ...dee at this teleconference, you will learn from an expert how to develop multipurpose menus or charts of key storage locations and contents and use data-mapping to achieve day-to-day efficiencies in operations and retrievals. Be better prepared for e-discovery for incident-responses, government inquiries and litigation as well as manage and minimize risks of smoking gun content, data leakages  more...

The Fundamentals of Estate Planning for Pets ...ient is embarrassed, or the attorney is ill equipped with how to address the client's concerns. Not only will this teleconference give you the opportunity to learn some of the various techniques out there for the care for pets in a client's estate planning documents, but it will give you the opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to ask those critical questions that the  more...

Today's Legal Medical Record - A Hybrid Record ...the real purpose of the medical record is and investigate how we meet those purposes with a hybrid record. We'll look at what the components of the legal medical record include versus those items that are not included. We'll also look at how we transition our forms or documentation committee for a hybrid record and how we begin to operationally prepare ourselves for the changes within the HIM  more...

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single Family Homes ...omesites are trying to back out of their purchases. Learn how to keep your hard-earned condominium unit sales and single-family home sales from slipping away. Many condominium developers and home builders who are subject to the federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act do not understand how to comply, or perhaps worse, they think they're in compliance when they're not. These developers  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...inciples of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the potential savings of alternative choices, and how to ensure energy savings is realized in the long term, even with changing electric  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...age the safety system. This teleconference will describe how to effectively manage the employee safety and health system. With proper installation and implementation of the system described in this teleconference, you will see a 40 to 50 percent reduction in injuries within the first year of implementation. You will learn the importance of managing safety and health with the same emphasis that  more...

Effective Legal Writing and Editing for Paralegals ...lly 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, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and how to provide meaningful suggestions when editing the work of others. Whether you are a new paralegal seeking fundamental skills or an  more...

Pupil Records: Rules, Responsibilities and Requirements ...dent's claim for damages subpoenas the student's records. How do you respond? 4. Estranged father calls from out of state and requests a copy of his child's pupil records? Do you give them to him? This teleconference will help you navigate the sometimes murky waters of pupil records laws. You will gain not only an overview of the fundamentals of pupil records law and latest developments, but  more...

Jeopardizing Exempt Status: Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make and How to Avoid Them BenefitsOnce exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees do not necessarily remain exempt for the duration of their employment. Actions taken (or not taken) by employers can and do jeopardize the exemptions claimed, leading unknowing employers down the path to potentially ruinous liability for unpaid minimum wages and overtime. This teleconference is designed to help you identify issues  more...

Determining the Best Service Delivery Options for Public Works and Utility Projects: In-House or Contract? ...ts-and-bolts approach with examples to help you determine how public works services should be structured and delivered to gain the greatest financial and operational benefits for your community. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss alternative service delivery approaches. - You will be able to list examples of creative uses of contracts to gain efficiency and effectiveness. - You  more...

FAS 117-1: Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations ...n UPMIFA has thrown into some turmoil the rules governing how a nonprofit organization should present its financial condition. It would appear that the requirements of UPMIFA as a state statute and FSP FAS 117-1 as an accounting requirement are in conflict. This program will review these requirements and attempt to provide useful guidance in reconciling the accounting standards and the law,  more...

Options Under Section 504 ... providing educators with cogent and succinct guidance on how to best comply with these obligations and avoid liability under this statute. It will also discuss the effect of last year's amendments to the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize obligations to provide FAPE under Section 504. - You will be able to identify  more...

Conducting Background Checks ... weeding out questionable employees, legal limitations on how such checks can be performed (and how the resulting data discovered can be used) must be understood or otherwise an employer will find themselves defending against their own illegal actions. This teleconference will discuss generally the kinds of background checks that can be conducted by employers and will likewise address the  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...ruction and insurance coverage attorneys who will discuss how to secure appropriate insurance coverage at a project's inception and what to do when claims arise during construction or after project completion. Builder's risk, CGL and other common project policies will be discussed. This teleconference will provide significant material in a relatively short period of time. Prior participants  more...

International Purchasing: Current Trends and Supply Chain Security ...f U.S. law and other misconduct. The speaker will discuss how to facilitate dealings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and speed customs clearance of incoming shipments. The teleconference will provide you with an increased awareness and facilitation of compliance with U.S. export regulations. Purchasing managers, attorneys, buyers, import and export coordinators, contracting and  more...

Matrimonial Considerations in Estate and Trust Planning BenefitsThis teleconference will review matrimonial implications to estate and trust planning. It will focus on the use of trusts and other estate planning techniques before marriage and during, after and before remarriage, to protect assets from matrimonial claims. Practical planning concepts; drafting considerations; income, gift and estate tax implications; and ancillary considerations will be  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...ses, you need to understand these respective lien rights, how to recalculate the HOA's lien balance if necessary and when to not pursue collections. This teleconference will discuss a uniform approach that you can utilize to resolve these competing lien claims in favor of HOA's - and perhaps get some 'good law' on the books for HOA's nationwide. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, real  more...

Substance Abuse and the State Bar Disciplinary Process BenefitsThis teleconference will give an insider's view of the state bar and how it handles matters that have substance abuse as an element of a case. The program will also discuss the scientific basis for addiction and how it can impact your law practice. This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act - Protecting Medicare's Interest in Insurance Settlements ...nel and medical billing professionals to fully understand how and when the MSP applies in any given personal injury situation. You will benefit from an overview of all pertinent statutes and regulations, as well as CMS interpretation in its manuals and policies. We'll address individual areas of law separately as to the manner in which the MSP applies in each. Most significantly, you'll learn  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...is teleconference will fully explore these opportunities, how they are being sold politically and how the deals are being structured. We will examine a few project examples for practical experience as well as explore where the infrastructure funding effort is heading over the next decade. Learning Objectives You will be able to review the status of current funding vehicles and the prospects  more...

Changes to Cafeteria Plans: What You Need to Know to Prepare BenefitsThe IRS recently issued new rules which replaced parts of the old regulations. These new rules are exciting but require you to review and act on your old documents. The information provided will assist you in decisions for the upcoming plan year and how to prepare for the changes. Human resources and benefits managers, attorneys, controllers, CFOs finance directors, payroll managers,  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...ute, nontechnical teleconference will give an overview of how nanotech is changing the full spectrum of building materials and technologies. For instance, you will learn about stronger and lighter nano-steel, translucent nano-concrete, ultra-low-energy nano-lighting, flexible nano-solar panels, insulating nano-glass, waterproof nano-drywall, amazingly durable nano-coatings and paints,  more...

Managing Employee Absenteeism and Tardiness ...ave policies and some of those can create restrictions on how to administer your leave policies. There are also some restrictions on disciplining employees when they appear to abuse policies. This teleconference will help companies to sort out the do's and don'ts for developing and managing an effective policy. The teleconference will also focus on how to manage the land mines, sort through the  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...ding IPD and BIM. What does it all mean? Who benefits and how? Some that have heard about IPD and BIM may be wondering how to either ask for it in their projects or implement these principles in their firms. There are some basic concepts in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or small. Dialogue among the project team members is the key but without a level understanding that  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ...e 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 regulations will be  more...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ... LEED certification process to help you better understand how to organize your LEED project, how to track progress toward achieving your LEED goals and how to compose your LEED submissions. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council.  more...

Mental Illness and the ADA ...th the ADA. What mental impairments does the ADA protect? How does the employer know of these often invisible disabilities and of the employee's need to accommodate the condition? How does an employer accommodate conditions that cause employees to violate work rules or request treatment? May an employer require a medical examination of an employee exhibiting signs of mental illness? This  more...

Loan Modifications: Available Programs, Issues and Fundamentals ... lenders, investors and servicers are in a quandary as to how best to deal with their loan portfolios. Facing workouts or foreclosures, the mortgage industry must weigh its options to determine how to maximize its return. With likely foreclosure moratoriums, decreasing home values and governmental pressure, loan modifications are becoming a necessity. This teleconference will address the  more...

Unclaimed Property Compliance: Are you Ready for the Upcoming Reporting Deadline? ...e various state unclaimed property laws and struggle with how best to implement sufficient internal controls and reporting procedures. With an emphasis on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, it is imperative that your company has pro-actively ensured that you are properly filing to the appropriate state jurisdiction and are in compliance. This teleconference will provide a foundation  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...itical in these lean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls, tracking citizen interactions at the enterprise and departmental levels, measuring service levels against pre-defined metrics and  more...

Developing a Pay-for-Performance Plan BenefitsPay-for-performance plans are like motherhood and apple pie - everyone agrees with the concept, but not everyone can achieve the desired results. This teleconference will present the concept of pay-for-performance and its relationship to the compensation strategy. You will learn about the various performance-based plans that can be developed within base salary and variable pay components,  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...mplex decisions a business or organization has to make is how much to pay for its items or services. The buying professional should be able to easily detect prices that are too high. Thus pricing decisions must be given careful consideration when buying industrial products and services. The price of a product or service should be expected to cover cost of production, promotion and distribution,  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ...ssues and concerns of the private and public sectors, and how this will affect future projects within California. We will also discuss recent CEQA decisions which provide a nascent view into how courts are dealing with greenhouse gas issues under CEQA. Finally, we will present 2009 CEQA decisions impacting development of projects within the state. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts ...parties. It also will provide you with an appreciation of how what is included (and what is omitted) in a commercial contract affects how the contract will be interpreted should a dispute arise. This teleconference will provide helpful insights, best practices and tricks of the trade in current use by both purchasers and vendors. It will also cover current trends in the marketplace with respect  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure BenefitsWhen a commercial mortgage loan becomes troubled, even before it goes into default, the parties must quickly confront a number of issues. For the lender, it is imperative that it conduct a due diligence review of its file, the loan and the collateral as soon as possible. Should the default not be cured or the parties not be able to restructure the loan, the lender faces the options of  more...

Preparing an Accurate Form 1041 ...more individuals using trusts 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  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...how we communicate and do business. Debt collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only correspond via email or online portals. Some debtors no longer have a land line phone and only use cell phones, texting, email and instant messages to communicate. How can debt collectors face this challenge while following debt collection laws that are outdated and don't cover  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development ...nference will discuss the pros and cons of annexation and how it is used to control development. You will gain useful information regarding the general requirements for annexation and the remedies available to those opposing the annexation. Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss annexation agreements. You will be able to identify what constitutes contiguous or adjacent territory.  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to mix and match remedies to fit particular needs and circumstances, as well as defenses to and limits on payment remedies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain mechanics liens and related remedies. - You will be able to point out  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program BenefitsMany firms are unprepared to manage the risks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of  more...

Final Regulations on Shareholder and S Corporation Debt BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss the impact of the recently-finalized treasury regulations on open-account debt extended to S corporations by their shareholders. The extension of debt by shareholders to S corporations can be an effective way of producing tax basis that supports the ability of shareholders to deduct losses. The regulations now limit that ability with respect to open-account  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions BenefitsSince the U.S. Supreme Court decided Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1993, the federal law governing expert testimony has undergone a radical transformation. The courts of most states have also now adopted Daubert to some extent. Every litigator needs to understand the impact of Daubert and its progeny. Used properly, Daubert can be a powerful tool for excluding expert evidence.  more...

A Privacy Law Primer: What Every Attorney, Compliance and Security Officer Should Know ...egulations and private standards, and a brief overview on how the U.S. laws differ from dominant standards elsewhere. It will provide all the information you need to anticipate the critical privacy and information security legal issues and take effective preventive action, as well as to respond confidently to incidents such as data breaches. Attorneys, compliance officers, security  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...how leaders communicate during a crisis can be just as important - sometimes even more important - than how they manage the problem itself. Whether it's a natural disaster, accident, sensational crime or political controversy, the public and the media demand answers and information now, whether through traditional or new social media channels. Managing and surviving a crisis depends on your  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ..., safety and mobility projects has continually increased. However, the long term availability of funds for such improvements continues to diminish. Typical planning and design approaches may prioritize projects at the planning and programming stage in order to best address system needs; however, project designs are then developed with the intent to deliver the best or optimum project. While  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals - Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...ity and risks in the shop drawings submittal process, and how to handle problems when they arise. In addition, this teleconference will discuss change order requests and requests for information, two other types of construction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence BenefitsMore and more patient information is being captured electronically, both within the provider setting and remotely from the patients themselves. Additionally, an increasing number of myriad touches of this data occur on a daily basis by various known and unknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees ...are employee friendly and many employees have figured out how to play the FMLA game to avoid working and being held accountable for their absences. These issues can wreak havoc on productivity in the workplace. This teleconference will help you understand what you can do to use the FMLA regulations to curb FMLA abuse. This teleconference will explain how to ensure that employees meet all of  more...

How to Legally Handle Travel Pay ...how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a regular work site. Many companies send employees to conferences and other work sites using commercial travel and personal vehicles. This teleconference will enable you to understand how and when to compensate an employee for travel time away from a work site. You'll find out how to determine which  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ... can be confusing. In this teleconference, you will learn how to assure that your judgment is effective and can be enforced in and out of the jurisdiction where the judgment was entered. You will learn how judgment liens can be secured and enforced for maximum leverage, including registration outside of the jurisdiction. This teleconference will help you identify issues in advance of  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ... managing efficiency is to understand what it is and know how to measure it. That is the objective of this teleconference. The benefits of being a part of this teleconference include an experienced instructor who will explain ways to enhance your ability to detect inefficiencies before it's too late to do anything about them, learning the best ways to measure inefficiencies and seeing how to  more...

Conducting Effective Safety Audits ...ty program. Just as periodic physicals can help you check how healthy you are, periodic safety audits can help evaluate the health of your safety program. This teleconference will outline the four steps you should consider in order to conduct effective safety audits. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers, quality control personnel, operation managers, facility  more...

Financial Planning After Retirement: Coordinating the Retirement Plan with the Estate Plan ...eferral as well as 50 percent excise tax penalties. Learn how to provide the best asset protection and estate planning benefits for large retirement plans so that the valuable 'stretch out' does not become a 'blow out.' Most trusts are inadequately drafted to handle retirement plans, especially in light of the recent changes of the Pension Protection Act. New preparer penalties put an  more...

Independent Contractor Reporting ...mpanies and workers, and continues to grow in popularity. However, as independent contractor relationships have become more common, the risks have become more apparent as well. This teleconference will help you understand how independent contractor status is determined for tax, EEO state law and other purposes, including in PEO and other multiparty situations; the advantages and disadvantages  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...how how proper planning and budgeting are the keys to success, and operating without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that  more...

Tax Treatment of Charitable Fundraising BenefitsFundraising for charitable organizations has become a complex business. Charities no longer hold out a tin cup and ask for donations. They engage in sophisticated activities to generate revenue for their mission and the activities have tax consequences. This teleconference will review the federal tax consequences of fundraising activities and provide specific guidance on how to avoid tax  more...

Statutory Research and Legislative History for Paralegals ...uestions as to what the language of the statute means and how it can be applied to a given situation. Attorneys often need to research the legislative history of the applicable statute to create a viable argument as to what was the intention of the legislative body that passed a particular law. Courts have different approaches to using these unique secondary materials in conjunction with  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...leconference will also explain what to document, when and how to record it, and who should take responsibility for preparing various project files. This teleconference will arm you with vital information on how to prepare and maintain a proper and complete job file. Learning Objectives You will be able to propose actions taken on submittals. You will be able to interpret project meetings. You  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...gin with an in-depth look at managing hostile audiences - how to avoid triggering angry feelings, how to head off aggressive behavior and what do to when a good audience goes bad. We'll next be looking at the four causes of opposition to land use projects and discuss how to deal with these challenges without creating new community problems. Finally, the teleconference will spell out the  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations ...presented with such a challenging situation and addresses how landlords can endeavor to maximize their recoveries while tenants may limit their exposure. Specifically, you'll get a step-by-step approach of the bankruptcy process as it impacts commercial leases, including the termination of leases; the assumption, assignment and rejection of such leases in bankruptcy; and enforcing contractually  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program BenefitsIn today's economy, it is especially critical to be able to assess the success of your workers' compensation program and provide meaningful reports to the C-Suite. In this teleconference, you will learn about the key metrics that can be used, where the data for these metrics may be found, sources of benchmarking information and how to most effectively present your success story to  more...

Obtaining a Portion of the Stimulus Grant Funding BenefitsThis past year the federal government has provided a significant economic stimulus program that has been primarily implemented through grant funding. The Recovery Act (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 16, 2009) is the economic stimulus package of $787 billion. Because of the national scope of the economic situation, stimulus money has  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...an ever. This teleconference will take you past LEED and show you how proper illumination will improve your bottom line. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review technology relating to lighting sources. - You will be able to propose daylighting as a design feature. - You will be able to paraphrase lighting codes. - You will be able to apply design issues and architectural integration.  more...

Current Issues in Right-of-Way: Joint Ventures, Corridors and the Use of Eminent Domain ...conference, you will learn about both of these issues and how they affect the right-of-way professional. You will also learn about the use of eminent domain to acquire right-of-way from two of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the industry. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss joint ventures between public and private entities. - You will be able to distinguish eminent domain in  more...

Sale-Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ...d a chilly borrowing environment require a re-thinking of how capital and debt are used in your business. Monetizing real estate assets by sale-leaseback transactions may free up needed capital to invest in your business, particularly if the real estate is undervalued. This teleconference will help you understand when and where sale-leaseback transactions on real estate assets may be better  more...

Cracking Nuts: Locating Hidden and Transferred Assets ... ball! This teleconference is for those who want to learn how to pierce the corporate veil, pursue alter ego corporations, and levy on hidden assets and collect despite fraudulent transfers, elusive debtors, lying corporate officers and shifty owners. Mr. Bailey has successfully used aggressive pre-judgment and post judgment remedies to shut down pump and dump stock fraud, seize money, secure  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ...ionals, along with their consultants and attorneys, as to how to comply with ERISA's rules regarding investment advice, including the new investment advice exemptions under the Pension Protection Act. Regulation of investment advice is rapidly changing. The Obama Administration has twice delayed the effective date of the final investment advice regulations under the Pension Protection Act,  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...isk in the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging risks present in green design and construction contracts. Contractual risk mitigation will be analyzed from the perspective of both the owner/developer and the design/construction professional. This teleconference will also review examples of asserted green claims and relate such claims to previously  more...

Lawful Hiring ...ourt decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. ___ (2009) shows how an employer (the New Haven Fire Department in that case) can violate discrimination laws when taking steps to attempt to achieve nondiscriminatory selection and testing procedures. This teleconference will cover the leading laws that regulate or affect the hiring process. The teleconference will go beyond explaining the laws  more...

Dress Code Liabilities ...how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the number and type of jewelry worn by employees, and the number and type of tattoos visible on employees while at work. This teleconference will explore the pros and cons of different options in written policies and discuss different approaches in dealing with these types of situations. The teleconference will  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...s that inevitably arise. This teleconference will explore how to manage such claims, focusing on identifying and addressing the particular issues that have the potential to minimize the adverse impact of post-construction claims. You will be able to discuss physical failures and warranty issues. You will be able to point out code violations. You will be able to recognize difficult issues in  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems BenefitsCase, matter, and practice management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice  more...

Cash Is King: Effective Cash Flow Management BenefitsA balance sheet is often described as a snapshot of your financial situation at a single point in time. (Think of it as the balance in your personal checking account.) An income statement summarizes revenue, expenses and net income for the entire year or other period of time. Both of these financial statements are important tools to measure the success of your business but do little to  more...

Excel Formulas and Functions De-Mystified: Manage Your Excel Worksheets With Power and Confidence as You Master Formulas and Fun ...one using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in functions  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...development tools in the talent management arsenal today. However, the design of many programs currently in operation date back to a time when the speed of organizational change was much slower than it is today, when the pressures of global competition were not as pervasive, and when customers for your organization's goods and services were not as demanding. Typical programs touch a narrow  more...

Understanding the Complexities of OCIPs and CCIPs Insurance Programs ...fforded by these programs, it is imperative to understand how they are structured and managed. This teleconference will provide guidance on identifying projects that could benefit from an OCIP or CCIP program and explore the major issues that need to be addressed and resolved in order to implement a successful program. If you are involved in planning or negotiating a construction project of any  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...uires 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 affiliated relationships as a means to create  more...

Making Revisions to Closed Medical Records ...ng 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 organization's procedures for revising closed medical records.  more...

Successful Strategies for Shortening the Sales Cycle BenefitsIf we could take more control and shorten the sales cycle, we would earn more money, sell more and make our companies more profitable. In this teleconference, you will learn how to analyze your sales process and actively engage the prospect with each and every contact.  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...l present real-world examples, highlighting successes and how to avoid pitfalls. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize emerging technologies and applications. - You will be able to differentiate between alternative deployment and migration strategies. - You will be able to give examples on how to procure the best AMR/AMI system at a lower cost. - You will be able to integrate AMI  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees BenefitsHaving employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our current economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity BenefitsR D and product development organizations are behind transaction processing and operations functions in their understanding of measurement and its place in the organization. Six Sigma and Lean initiatives have facilitated great improvements in corporations without significantly benefiting most marketing, R D and product development organizations. Inventive professionals resist measurement  more...

Legal Construction Issues in Connection With Office Condominiums ...mpany - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come you way, including tips on how to get a corporate loan for an office condominium. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Learning Objectives - You will be able to create a budget and  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant ...harge is put on hold when the employee goes out on leave. How can employers deal with these situations? This teleconference will review when you may legally discharge or layoff an employee who is on leave due to a compensable workplace injury or other reason. As a result of this teleconference, you will understand the restrictions imposed on discipline and discharge of employees while on  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...principles, the corresponding 23 key project elements and how they were combined into a comprehensive and finance-able package will be addressed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze and select the appropriate project structure. - You will be able to compose logistics and transport planning. - You will be able to examine site gaining. - You will be able to arrange demobilization  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining - Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...to breach of confidentiality and malpractice traps. Learn how you can protect your clients - and your law firm or law department. Avoid the metadata fates that befell the U.N. Secretary General, the British Prime Minister, the Federal Trade Commission, the Social Security Administration, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the N.D. Cal. U.S. Attorney's Office  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The teleconference will provide insight  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...ence will provide examples of projects and you will learn how pervious concrete can earn LEED points on your green building project. The permeability of porous concrete provides a potential solution to the problem of storm water runoff, which is a serious environmental concern accompanying increased urbanization. When land is covered with impervious parking areas, driveways and transit areas,  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies with Title Insurance ...e commitment for title insurance, the course will discuss how counsel, investors and lenders can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask underlying real estate title impediments. Distinguishing among the array of popular  more...

5 Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ...how design-build project delivery systems differ from the traditional design-bid-build system, how to evaluate whether design-build may be advantageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ...ed on green jobs and infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show that green is a critical talent retention strategy. Discover what is driving this wave toward green and sustainable products and services. Find out how your company can profit from this world-wide trend, where to look for cost savings and how to use it to drive sales. Learn simple steps to get started. Accountants, presidents, vice  more...

Fundamentals of Writing RFPs ...s that will guide you in creating an effective RFP. Learn how to format your RFP to lead vendors toward answering your organization's need in a format that makes it easy to objectively evaluate the proposed solutions. If you want good proposals from responding vendors, you need to write good RFPs. Learn how by attending this teleconference. Purchasing managers, material managers, contract  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...proceeding pending has on that proceeding, (d) understand how the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay provisions affect a probate proceeding and (e) when a disclaimer by a beneficiary of a testamentary bequest or devise, an intestate inheritance or a nontestamentary disposition may or may not be set aside in the beneficiary's bankruptcy proceeding. Attorneys, estate planners, accountants,  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...remain regarding what name to search, where to search and how to deal with past transactions conducted by the debtor's predecessors in interest or by the debtor under prior names or in prior locations. In addition, other liens not governed by Article 9 must be taken into account and those liens are not held to the same standards that affect searchability as Article 9 security interests.  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations BenefitsAs not-for-profits continue to face challenges related to raising money, they are becoming more creative in soliciting donations, resulting in more donations of noncash assets and greater restrictions on contributions received. This is occurring at the same time that there is a higher focus on the definition of fair value. Contributions of gifts and services should be measured at the fair  more...

Collection Issues for Attorneys: Practical and Ethical Considerations ...esigned 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 investigation of the client, the use of engagement letters and adequate retainers. Also, intake is only the first step. The teleconference will explain how  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ...g agencies. Some notable changes in the bill are when and how a card company can raise an individual's interest rate, who can receive a solicitation for a credit card, how payments are applied to credit card balances and how much time cardholders are given to pay their bill. Card issuers will have to speed up implementation as certain provisions of the bill will go into effect in 90 days and  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...is teleconference will discuss the Chapter 13 process and how it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of the bankruptcy process but who wish to expand that knowledge in order to increase their recovery  more...

Developing A Sound HR Metrics System ...anization's HR metrics system fall short of expectations? How can we effectively measure the value that our employees bring to our organizations? How do we measure the effectiveness of our human resources department? Utilizing proper metrics and benchmarking can provide the answers to these questions. Attend this teleconference and learn the importance of demonstrating HR's value to the  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches BenefitsSales and use tax professionals are faced with the legal and practical challenges of learning as many as 50 different state sales and use tax laws and regulations. No one could possibly learn all of the different state requirements and yet our jobs demand it! The purpose of this teleconference is to reveal the secrets to working in a multistate environment. You will learn about the four  more...

Effective Use of Medical Records in Personal Injury Litigation ...your case persuasively, you must have an understanding of how to collect medical records, how to use them during discovery and how to present them to a jury. This teleconference discusses both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, and it will explain the role of medical evidence in the context of personal injury litigation and how to integrate medical records into your case. This program is  more...

Do's and Don'ts for Internal Investigations of Employment Issues BenefitsAny prudent employer will want to investigate and, if necessary, remedy reported discrimination or harassment. In some states, a prompt investigation is legally required. This teleconference will provide you with valuable and practical advice on planning and conducting internal investigations, and assessing how to respond once the investigation is completed. Human resource professionals,  more...

ADA Update: Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act and Practical Implications for Employers BenefitsThe ADA Amendments Act of 2008 takes effect January 1, 2009. The new amendments substantially alter and expand the definition of disabled under the ADA and who might be protected. This teleconference will review the ADA amendments and related issues, provide you with practical advice on how to comply with the ADA, and address common ADA and employment issues that may be impacted by the new  more...

Combating Rising Construction Costs ...are frequent occurrences. When costs rise, someone pays - how can you avoid being the one who pays? A savvy construction business person can take many steps along the way to apportion the risks of construction in a way to ensure that his or her company avoids getting stuck with the bill for escalating costs. Some of the most important tools at your disposal come into play before construction  more...

GASB Statement No. 51: Rules for Intangible Assets Come to Governmental Entities ...ears, but until now there have not been specific rules on how governments were to account and to report for these assets. GASB Statement No. 51 changes this situation. We now have specific rules on how to account and report for these types of assets. These rules go beyond what is typically found in the private sector as it includes internally generated intangible assets, including computer  more...

Managing External Health Information ...alth care providers remain frustrated 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  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ... linear projects. - You will be able to integrate tips on how to select and design BMPs with maintenance in mind. - You will be able to list technologies to help manage multiple storm water or BMPs at multiple facilities. Engineers, public works and utilities directors, government officials, planners, construction and project managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision BenefitsThe United States Supreme Court in Arizona v. Gant, 556 U.S. ___ (2009) changed the way police must handle the search of an automobile incident to an arrest. For nearly as long as the automobile has existed, the Supreme Court has found an exception to the general Fourth Amendment warrant requirement for the search of cars if the search is based upon probable cause. See Carroll v. United  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't ...ples 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 paid in hours instead of weeks. Attorneys, credit and collection managers,  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ...e payroll pitfalls explaining in practical terms not only how to calculate the taxability of employee benefits but how to structure your benefits to be nontaxable. Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal laws with respect to overtime, taxable income, break periods and garnishments. We will answer common questions such as 'Which state laws  more...

Surface Parking Lots Development and Design ...ts, engineers, developers and contractors. You will learn how to acquire a potential property, how to design and maintain surface parking lots. This teleconference will not only devote time to surface features, such as pavements, drainage and striping, it will also discuss the importance of paying attention to soil preparation and pavement foundation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building BenefitsThis teleconference will help you better understand the U.S. Green Building Council 2009 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) program. In January 2009 the U.S. Green Building Council installed the third-generation version of its well known green building performance rating and certification system, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This latest LEED system  more...

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Notes ...us for this teleconference during which we will teach you how to audit physician notes from your own practice. We will cover all aspects of coding for evaluation and management services, and the appropriate documentation of these services. We will provide you with sample audit forms and even assist you with the development of a documentation compliance program within your practice. Most  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ...mployee communications and the records they create. Learn how to develop comprehensive document retention, compliance and risk management protocols, and to delineate the types of records the law requires companies to maintain. Learn preservation procedures and how they are impacted by computer forensic principles. Key discussions will also cover litigation avoidance and management. Discover how  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...lp management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial reporting. The teleconference will also delve into how to effectively use an outside valuations specialist for financial reporting purposes. Finally, the teleconference will discuss how auditors may review the work of outside valuations specialists for financial  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions nIn today's uncertain real estate economy, many real estate developers, investors and fiduciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers nSignificant changes have been made to the preparer penalty of IRC §6694 since 2007. The standard of care needed to avoid the penalty has been raised, the penalty is greater and the reach of the penalty is broader. In addition, there are various other penalties and rules of conduct you must be aware of and new guidance has been issued in several of these areas in the past year. It is imperative  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...adings and legal documents to file, when to file them and how to draft them is very important to the litigation process. You will learn the basic tools for locating documents, developing computer competencies for maximum efficiency and the importance of keeping essential forms. The speaker will discuss brief and memorandum banks as well as provide an understanding of how to analyze a fact  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation nThe International Classification of Disease and Operations, Ninth Edition has out-lived its usefulness for capturing morbidity and mortality amongst the world population. Most developed nations transitioned to ICD-10 several years ago, but because of the tie of ICD-9-CM to payments in the United States there have been a series of delays in the US implementation. As the US moves a lightening speed  more...

How to Write an Effective Credit Policy nThis teleconference will help you establish and adhere to a corporate credit policy. You will receive a template outlining the scope of the credit policy, defining areas that must be addressed to create a comprehensive policy, and delineating the areas of responsibility and accountability required to create a credit department that is effective and responsive to company needs. This will be  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards ...n 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 working with smaller businesses, this teleconference will include situations encountered with companies that have limited  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations nWhether you are an owner, a designer or a builder, you need information about building information modeling. The good news is that there is lots of information out there; the bad news is that much of it is not useful. No one knows everything about BIM but we can start by talking about authoritative sources for BIM information, then sprinkle in some basic BIM concepts. Information will be  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? nInformation is power. You can increase your competitiveness by knowing the kinds and the quality of health insurance other employers are offering. Measuring your health plan against meaningful benchmarks will help fuel your strategies not only for reducing cost, but also for recruiting, employee retention and health plan design. n nThis teleconference will work through several methods to  more...

Paid Sick Leave Update: Policies and Procedures in an Evolving Workplace ...ovide their employees with paid sick leave. Increasingly, however, states and localities are dictating that employers allow employees to use these voluntarily-provided paid sick leave benefits for reasons beyond those covered by the employer's program. In some cases, states and localities have begun to mandate that employers provide employees with a minimum paid sick leave benefit if an  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers ...ccounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your construction business and improve your financial condition. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify 3P and 3D. n- You will be able to generate accurate accounting to third-parties. n- You will be able to identify contract costs. n- You will be  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ... This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and noise. The session will discuss the general nature of acoustics problems, the design tools to avoid such problems, and obligatory performance goals and the nature of applicable standards. These standards relate to common interior noise sources for commercial, residential and educational  more...

Understanding the Role and Powers of the Trust Protector ...how far society and trusts have evolved in just the last 100 years. How can we anticipate what changes lie ahead of us from both a tax and nontax perspective? Is the movement towards multigenerational trusts pushing the planning horizon many years past the point most estate planners were trained to envision? This teleconference will identify those unintended consequences and discuss how  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 nIn the last year, new federal rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act have become effective. These rules restrict cross-marketing by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court  more...

Fraud and Embezzlement in Non Profits: How it Happens and How to Prevent It! nIt's unfortunate, but the reality is that you only think your employees are honest! n nThis fascinating and practical teleconference will walk you through actual fraud scenarios, discuss how the frauds occurred, teach 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 to assess the  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules nAt a time when every medical practice dollar counts, the Medicare incident-to billing rules can enable physicians to capture revenue from common services performed by office staff. The incident-to rules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and  more...

Utilizing Settlement and Severance Packages Properly nFor HR professionals and CFOs, this teleconference is a must. As companies face ongoing reductions in force, mass layoffs and performance-based terminations, this teleconference will tell you what you need to do in planning terminations both as reductions in force and other terminations. You will learn how to decide the appropriate severance and what should be contained in the severance agreement  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...nference will help you achieve that goal by understanding how to evaluate your current program and how to identify opportunities to develop a proactive system involving the establishment and communication of best practices, and employee participation in identifying and mitigating hazards before an injury can occur. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to formulate a company philosophy  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...rstanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to a bad project and of the fundamentals necessary to implement a successful project. n nTopic areas will include a discussion on defining success and how to plan for it from both the perspective of the owner and the  more...

Finding, Qualifying & Closing Sales Leads nIt's getting harder and harder to find new prospects. Once you find them you may think you have a hot one, and suddenly the sale slips through your fingers. There is nothing more frustrating for professional sales people than to spin their wheels with unqualified leads. In this fast paced teleconference learn how to identify good leads, qualify those leads to find the top prospects and then use  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...ou with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank owned and short sales) and how they compare to the traditional seller/buyer escrows. RESPA  more...

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning ...rence will help you address all of these issues. Find out how to avoid probate, especially lifetime probate. Learn about the flexibility that our estate and gift tax laws provide, if only the taxpayer plans ahead. Acquire tools to prevent children's spouses and the surviving spouse's new spouse from obtaining legal rights to clients' family money. Help clients protect their beneficiaries'  more...

Legal Ethical Issues nEthical issues present themselves in all aspects of an attorney's professional life. Knowledge of these ethical standards will assist you in properly representing a client and at the same time protect you from the adverse consequences of a violation of the ethical standards. This teleconference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice of law,  more...

Medical Records Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ...ons of such record holders, the impact of those laws, and how to establish policies and systems to ensure those laws are met. This teleconference will specifically outline the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, which have been substantially upgraded in the recently-passed stimulus bill and made applicable  more...

SAS 70 Requirements, Obligations, and Audit Survival Best Practices nToday's regulatory requirements are forcing corporate customers to become more aware of their vendors' internal controls and security than ever before. Maintaining an up-to-date SAS 70 report based on an audit of the effectiveness your organization's control objectives and activities can help satisfy these customers' concerns. To successfully navigate the SAS 70 audit process, it is important to  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...nqualified laboratory be selected in the first place, and how might this affect the outcome of a possible legal matter? n nThis teleconference will help you understand the most commonly used language, units of measurement and terminology in use today. It explains the basic terminology and reporting units which must be understood by decision-making laymen, such as building owners and property  more...

Understanding Legal Issues with Construction Subcontracts ...esirability of bidding upon or taking a specific job, and how to protect yourself from unforeseen or unanticipated loss. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to predict the risk the subcontractor is assuming in contract. n- You will be able to recognize the risk subcontractors take on while bidding or taking on specific jobs. n- You will be able to discuss dispute resolution and implied  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...ime mortgage crisis. The teleconference will also address how D&O insurance operates, including a discussion of the coverage sides, coverage add-ons, covered and noncovered conduct, and treatment of defense costs. It will conclude with a discussion of the current issues and trends in the D&O liability environment and issues that may arise in the negotiation and renewal of D&O liability  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money nFailure modes and effects analysis is an increasingly popular tool that must be mastered by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans nProductivity is fast becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...orical dollar value (so called "underwater funds"). Learn how new spending rules requiring application of the seven factors of prudence change the legal landscape for all nonprofit institutions. Learn how to draft around UPMIFA, conform to the new legal requirements and deal with the new and very different auditing requirements for financial statement preparation. Learn how to modify or  more...

Understanding Pregnancy Leave and Return to Work Issues nUnder federal and state law, employers must not treat pregnant employees any differently from other employees. But, what exactly does this mean? Questions often arise as to how much leave a woman may take, what her rights are when she is on leave and what rights does she have when she returns to work. Employers often times are unwittingly violating the law. This teleconference will help you avoid  more...

Green Roof Sustainable Design Techniques ...fer equivalent benefits. This teleconference will explain how specific aspects of a green roof design will affect long term waterproofing performance, storm water runoff, energy requirements and sustainability. By obtaining a better understanding of green roof design principles, you will be in a position to make better choices. You will leave this teleconference with an appreciation for the  more...

FDIC's Role When a Financial Institution Fails: What Businesses and Bankers Need to Know nThe FDIC is modernizing its current business processes and procedures for determining deposit insurance coverage in the event of a failure of one of the largest insured depository institutions. This teleconference will provide you with information on the complex rules governing FDIC insurance coverage and how to maximize FDIC coverage. The coverage rules, the new rules recently passed and  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...oviders. When is a patient competent to refuse treatment? How is competency determined? What documents should a health care provider have copies of upon admission? Practically, how does a health care provider manage expectations, of both the patient and family or friends, when a patient refuses care or reaches the end of his or her life? This teleconference will address the current state of  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs ...mpensation insurance is a necessary cost of business, but how do you stop the costs from spinning out of control? An effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and misconceptions about workers'  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...als in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market realizing the ability to make a return on investment on contaminated properties. In effect, the value of a cleaned-up property is no longer stigmatized by experienced investors and developers because of our mature position on the learning curve. Conventional  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity nEstablishing and maintaining investment policies that fall in line with the needs, risk tolerance and portfolio management capacity of your organization are critical to its success. At this teleconference we will take a strategic look at the components that contribute to creating strong investment policies. Included will be discussions on understanding the needs of your organization, spending  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices nResearching tax issues involves an understanding of a complex system of legislation, regulations, and administrative document and decisions. Each of these elements of tax law has a different precedential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes nSignificant changes to the 2009 International Residential Code lie ahead for many in the construction industry. Some of the changes will be controversial as jurisdictions will have to choose whether or not to adopt the new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary,  more...

Tax and Practical Aspects of Business Succession Planning nClosely held family businesses are often as important to the owners of that business as are their own children. With business failures increasing in today's economic environment, the importance of a well planned, dynamic and long-term succession plan is vital to the continuation of the family business as it is passes from generation to generation. Tax considerations are one part of that plan, but  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update nThe IRS collects hundreds of billions of dollars of employment 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  more...

Effective Utilization of Employee Waivers nEffective employee waivers establish employee expectations and protect employers from liability for employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as contract claims and tort claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy. Pre-employment waivers put employees on notice of employment screens such as background checks and drug testing. During employment,  more...

Convergence of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Financial Advice nIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and more carefully assess the perceived benefits and actual risks of a variety of investment types within planning structures.  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/IA Settlement Statements nEffective January 1, 2010, all residential mortgage loan originators will have to change their loan origination forms and procedures to comply with a new rule recently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal Real Estate Settlement  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing ...evelopments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing developments which meet the needs of the developers, neighbors and future residents. To avoid lengthy and contentious public review procedures, these methods have proven to help expedite the design and public review process, saving  more...

Getting to the Root of Root Cause Analysis ...jury 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 the first place? n nThis teleconference starts out with an overview of root cause analysis and then drills down to  more...

FDCPA Claims Based on Collection Letters ...nge for most businesses even when the economy is healthy. However, during times of economic slowdown and recession, you will face a higher volume of slow-pay and no-pay problems with both vendors and customers. This teleconference is designed to provide an overview of the Federal Fair Debt Practices Act; an explanation of key terms and definitions under the FDCPA; practical guidance on how the  more...

Community Benefit Agreements nCommunity benefits agreements can increase public participation in the planning process, promote smart growth and environmental justice goals, and bring neighborhoods, local governments, and private interests together to make development projects more sustainable, transparent and accountable. Negotiating a CBA can be a win-win solution for community groups and developers. The community receives  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program nSchool districts, communities, youth serving agencies, corporations and the federal government are working to provide solutions to the most pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations nDon't be caught off guard. You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it! n nFrom HIPAA requirements to state privacy laws, legal issues abound in the medical records arena. If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks. Attend this teleconference and gain critical information on  more...

Understanding LEED. for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...vements. n nThis teleconference will help you understand how the U.S. Green Building Council Existing Buildings LEED® rating and certification system works. There are millions of existing buildings and numerous opportunities exist to reduce their energy waste, save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new technologies that have recently become available to help the environment.  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue ...challenges of congestion pricing projects, and understand how to avail yourself of resources from the Federal Highway Administration to help them move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state and local public officials and professionals seeking solutions to growing congestion and infrastructure funding problems. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program nThis teleconference will examine the importance of managing and disciplining unsafe employees on the success of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. This teleconference will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to  more...

Payment Fraud ...how do you know your customers are who they say they are? How do you know if the payments they are making to you, using credit cards or ACH, are good? Fraud is on the rise, with a tough economy and the abundance of malware in the market today, it is only a matter of time before your company becomes a target. As a business owner you need to understand the signs to look for that an order may be  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...es involved in a project. It is essential for you to know how to avoid permitting delays and how to address them when they arise. This teleconference will address how to use contract language to minimize and allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address certain best practices, such as carefully considering the permitting process during the development of the  more...

Establishing Payment Arrangements: Beyond Net 30 ... than 10,000 businesses have slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Maximize your in-house  more...

Cumulative Impact Claims ...cts with multiple changes over the course of the project. However, cumulative impact claims may be one of the most difficult claims to present and prove at trial or in arbitration. Evidentiary issues, logistics of proving what the cumulative impact was and proving damages can prove to be very difficult. Defenses to cumulative impact claims can also render a claim meaningless without ever  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...actices that the laws now require, and recommendations on how to achieve compliance. In addition to extending benefits for students who had previously been denied 504 services, awareness of these new amendments can prevent costly and disruptive legal proceedings for school districts. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss legal and political background leading to the new ADA  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge nThe most effective way to avoid an EEOC charge is to make sure you have appropriate anti-discriminatory policies in place and that all employees understand those policies. Prevention and awareness are areas employers should focus on when dealing with employee discrimination issues. If the worst case scenario happens, this teleconference will tell you how to protect your company when an EEOC  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...ition 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 the initial start up costs in software and training, and in the data input is not insignificant. Accordingly, for those projects that are not using BIM, differing site condition claims continue to be an issue of  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation nOver the past 12 months we've seen unprecedented turmoil in the financial services industry, capital markets and global economy. Perhaps an overused term, but "perfect storm" seems like an apt descriptor for the economic events of 2008. While implementing changes mandated by FASB 157 could be challenging for companies - and has been in some cases - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...nding of what is involved in the market study process and how to ensure the most insightful results. The outcome of a market study can make or break a project - be prepared to secure the best decision-making results possible. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify the best providers of market studies. n- You will be able to formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the  more...

Education-Based Marketing Techniques nIn this fast-paced teleconference, you'll discover how to magnetically attract new customers into your business, while maintaining the dignity, professionalism and respect you deserve. If you're an independent professional, business development manager, sales representative or small business owner, or if you have the responsibility to bring in new business, then this is a must-attend event.  more...

Internal ERISA Audits: Getting It Right Before the Government Shows Up nEmployee benefits plans are subject to a large number of requirements imposed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and by other laws such as the Internal Revenue Code. Failure to comply with these complex and ever-changing requirements could lead to substantial penalties or even the meltdown of the plan. This teleconference will highlight a number of these requirements and show you how  more...

Preparing for and Properly Reacting To Legal and Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace ...isions relating to drugs and alcohol. You will also learn how to develop appropriate policies that can be tailored to particular workplaces, train managers on their role in the process, and properly document suspected employee drug and alcohol abuse and employee discipline. Finally the teleconference will also review important issues relating to liability, including dealing with the police,  more...

Managed Care Contracting and Fee Schedule Review nMany practice administrators are charged with the task of negotiating managed care contracts for their practices. This responsibility is generally an inherited function from their predecessor. Most do not understand how to compute an equitable fee schedule or track contract performance. This teleconference will help you understand methods for tracking to performance and how first to establish a  more...

Handling Federal Garnishments from Receipt to Termination nNearly every employer at one time or another has received a garnishment, whether for taxes, child support or general creditors. Failing to follow garnishment laws can be very costly for employers, and thus it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ... cash flow statement - tell you about an organization and how they tie together. You will examine the concepts behind the major sections in the financial statements, such as current versus long-term, cost versus expense, etc. This teleconference will also explore several approaches to interpreting the meaning behind the numbers, including comparative analysis and ratio analysis. Finally, you  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy nOrganizations of all sizes and across all industries are struggling to meet earning targets in this down economy. Hardly a day goes by when you don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals nAmericans have been able to accumulate wealth. It is estimated more than $10 trillion dollars in wealth will be transferred over the next 15 years. If a person has been fortunate to amass significant wealth, the government imposes a tax when the person transfers their wealth at death. In 2009, if a person's gross estate plus adjusted taxable gifts equals or exceeds $3.5 million in value, a Form  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations ...raising. Now, in tough economic times, you must determine how to maximize the effectiveness of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can participate in the coming intergenerational wealth transfer through a planned estate giving program. It will cover  more...

Effective Exit Interviews ... attract new employees and retain the ones they have. But how do you know what to do to improve if you don't know what employees are looking for or why they are leaving? n nImplemented properly, a good exit interview program can provide an employer with a host of valuable information that can be used to improve its employee relations and HR function. Why are employees leaving? Is there a  more...

Design Tips for Rain Gardens: Storm Water and Runoff Control ...ge's County, Maryland, in the early 1990's. Research has shown that their cousin, bioretention, does a very good job of reducing pollutant loads, reducing runoff volumes and increasing infiltration, spurring regulators to look favorably on these practices. What these systems look like, how they work, where to locate them, how deep and how large their footprint should be, the best vegetation,  more...

Paycheck Calculation Basics ...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 you use? How does an employee's W-4 affect their paycheck? Also, when calculating  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...operty interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn about the recording system, property descriptions, the chain of title, off-record interests, rights and claims, and what resources are available to the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the  more...

Workplace Flexibility: Innovative Strategies for an Evolving Workforce ... that are part of the field of workplace flexibility, and how employers in a range of industries and regions are using flexibility to improve business and employee outcomes. You will gain the ability to communicate effectively about policy approaches on workplace flexibility currently being considering in Washington - and understand how those policies may impact your business practices and  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...tories. This introductory course will help you understand how such disputes arise, how to avoid them and how to deal with those legal disputes that you can't avoid. You'll gain an understanding of standard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies to constructively address the typical disputes that arise in any business relationship. You will also learn about the process  more...

The Do's and Don'ts of Telephone Monitoring nMany employers monitor or record employee telephone conversations as a routine part of doing business. This monitoring must comply not only with the federal wiretap statute, but with a variety of differing requirements imposed by state statutes. Since courts in California have changed the rules for telephone monitoring for anyone who makes a call into California and other states with mutual  more...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? ...urse to project approval. The teleconference will explain how we got here and what to expect next. Failing to give proper consideration to Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues on the front end can delay a project, substantially increase costs and occasionally kill a project. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge base to avoid common and uncommon regulatory pitfalls. n  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act nThis teleconference will provide you with information regarding the interplay between the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the use of new technology in contacting debtors. The speakers will cover the use of voicemails, caller ID, emails, text messages and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt  more...

Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes (UDIPTA): Business vs. Nonbusiness Income Tax ...uctory teleconference details the mechanics of UDITPA and how that set of uniform laws requires allocation of nonbusiness income to a particular state and apportionment of business income among the states in which the business conducts activities. It also details, through existing and emerging case law, the narrow transactional test and the broad functional test, and the exceptions to those  more...

Estate Planning Opportunities in an Uncertain Environment ...t; freeze the estate value to reduce the estate tax load. How many of us have clients waiting on the sidelines to decide what to do after experiencing 2008? The uncertain times and uncertain market have actually created the perfect time to use some of the advanced planning tools in the estate planner's arsenal. Depressed values for good assets open up the opportunity to leverage our clients'  more...

Workers' Compensation Settlements nSometimes a workers' compensation case is litigated until conclusion, but many times the parties prefer settlement. This comprehensive teleconference will provide a summary of the do's and don'ts of settlements, what to consider, what to avoid, and how to most effectively ensure that you have considered every issue and have minimized your loss prior to signing on the dotted line.  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ...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 trust to maintain maximum effectiveness in the future. We'll focus on how to best address a client's future needs with flexibility built into the document and address future changes to the  more...

Best Practices in Purchasing Software ...derstand current best practices in licensing software and how to apply these best practices in everyday negotiations with software vendors. The teleconference will explain methods for evaluating vendors, products and service levels for licensed software over the entire life cycle of a software application. The teleconference will also cover business continuity issues for business-critical  more...

Commercial Leases: A Discussion of Legal, Negotiating and Drafting Considerations For Build-Out, Operating Expense, Tax and Othe nBy attending this teleconference, you will learn the types of expenses commercial tenants should expect to incur and how to appropriately attempt to limit such expenses. By limiting expenses, you'll go a long way toward protecting the tenants you represent against unforeseen leasing costs. Such expenses include the cost of improving the premises, operating cost pass-throughs, real estate taxes,  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...how to gain credits for advanced green building practices, including both system technologies and design innovations, which may qualify under the Innovation and Design Process section. The IDP section and qualifications policy has been reworked under the 2009 revisions to the LEED® program. n nThe information in this teleconference is important to anyone involved with major green building  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation ...certainty and declines have led to significant changes in how companies and executives view the role and the value of equity as part of an overall compensation package. Join our accounting and legal speakers as they explore and discuss the effects of FAS 123(R); specific challenges and hot topics in the equity compensation arena, such as repricing of underwater equity awards; the impact of  more...