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First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...ing, to eliminate recurring Incidents and to minimize the impact of Incidents that cannot be prevented o Access Management which grants authorised users the right to use a service, while preventing access to non-authorised users Pre-Requisite:- Candidates wishing to be trained and examined for this qualification must already hold the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits ...ource management with business objectives, to measure the impact and results of HR activities, to assist in performing due diligence and to help ensure compliance. To help you improve the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this live audio conference reviews and discusses current HR auditing techniques, techniques of employment practices risk assessment, key HR audit areas and the five  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions ...t 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. This live audio conference will give you the ammunition you need to challenge opposing expert testimony. You will learn the basic concepts of the law governing admissibility of expert testimony, and get practical and concrete  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...s expectations evolve, and result in significant negative impacts. This live audio conference will discuss some of the causes and reasons for scope creep, as well as warning signs that scope creep could be impacting your construction projects. You will benefit by receiving tools and learning best practices to proactively avoid, timely detect and identify, and manage and mitigate the impact  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules ... rules are being applied in practice, and the significant impact they have on discovery into communications between lawyers and experts and drafts of expert reports, among other areas. This live audio conference also will discuss whether the new rules, as intended, will allow parties and lawyers to dispense with the process of employing consulting experts to shield confidential information from  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...o inject insulin? How do the state medical marijuana laws impact your obligations as a federal contractor under the Drug-Free Workplace Act? This live audio conference will help you work through the thorny issues in hiring, disciplining and other employment related matters within your organization. This program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the  more...

Economic Development Financing Update ...nned for the current environment are experiencing a worse impact than those that have. We think the most immediate concern is reduced revenue and support from state government. The subject of this live audio conference will be on defining and describing effective economic development plans that fit the current circumstances. While this presentation will cover the drivers of economic growth,  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...ted. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the practical ways borrowers and lenders can strike that balance  more...

Successful PTO Programs ...uiting and retention tool. Done wrong, PTO can negatively impact morale and productivity and be a trap for the unwary employer. This live audio conference helps those persons responsible for designing and implementing employee leave programs assess whether to adopt a PTO program in lieu of traditional leave programs. The audio conference explains how to avoid the common legal pitfalls  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...plement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for properly complying with NEPA. Thus, there are many mistakes in implementing the law.  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...ocess? What is an evaluation versus an appraisal and what impact might they have on the lending community and appraisal industry? What are key issues in appraisals and ways of looking at risk? This live audio conference will provide a current market overview with a focus on market trends and the recovery phases of different asset types. One of the hottest topics in appraisal today by lenders  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? BenefitsOn September 15, 2010, the Department of Justice adopted new design standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the 2004 ADA and ABA guidelines. This live audio conference will provide you with an overview of the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S.  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...legislation (California Revenue Tax Code 19266) that will impact virtually every bank, credit union, thrift and brokerage firm doing business in California. This new program will place a new burden on financial institutions in order to help the state collect delinquent taxes. Financial institutions should start consideration of the FIRM Agreement and how to comply with the FIRM requirements.  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...ise or express their individual rights, it can negatively impact the legal rights and defenses of the others, sometimes placing counsel in a precarious ethical position. Worse, it can place the insured and carrier in direct conflict. Learn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio conference 'Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions ...ering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio conference is uniquely designed for the corporate legal practitioner to gain an  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax BenefitsWhile many businesses focus their tax strategies on mitigating the federal income tax, many businesses are becoming aware of increased enforcement of state tax laws, especially on interstate businesses. Rather than concentrating on the intricacies of a single tax in a single jurisdiction, this live audio conference will explore trends in state taxation of interstate businesses, with  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence ...t the critical due diligence issues and developments that impact you, whether you work on large or small deals; whether you're involved in office, retail or industrial properties; or whether you represent the landlord or the tenant. This is one professional opportunity you won't want to miss! This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, property managers, building owners and managers,  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...ls. However, with the soft market continuing to adversely impact financial results, companies are beginning to leverage analytics to help address the 70 to 80 cents of every premium dollar that gets spent on claims. This live audio conference will discuss how companies leverage advanced analytics, internal company data, external third-party databases and 'homemade' synthetic data to help claims  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ...is live audio conference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally more  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...red-tape, job site interruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live audio conference, we will explore some of the challenges that may be encountered when building green and going beyond the basic principles of conventional construction. You will learn risk considerations unique to green design and construction, failure modes that may be encountered, steps to identify and help to  more...

Discharge Codes: Impact on the Post-Acute Care Transfer Policy - Risks and Rewards BenefitsImproper understanding and application of discharge codes may result in reduced hospital reimbursement and represent a compliance risk under the PACT policy. William E. Haik, M.D. has been involved in ICD-9-CM coding and chart documentation for more than 25 years and will explain why the problem exists and how to remedy it. This live audio conference is designed for medical records  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...able built environment is rapidly evolving, significantly impacting the way buildings are planned, designed, constructed and used. Different and potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 BenefitsHear the latest legal news and developments on the following topics: 1) principal practice guidelines to ensure your financing documents are enforceable and compliant with federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; 2) the National Indian Gaming Commission 'declination letter' review process - how long does it take, what to include in your submission, and what does receiving a  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ...e confidentiality obligations of such record holders; the impact of those laws, and how to establish policies and systems to ensure those laws are met. This program 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  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ...t, now we are living with the results - let's look at the impact the subsidy had on COBRA election rates and claim utilization. And, what is the future of COBRA? Will we still have it after 2014? We will also review what employers are mandated by this law. National Health Care Reform - WHEN for Me? National Health Care Reform is here - but, when does it really start to impact your plan? One  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...tions, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike. In this live audio conference, we will discuss a myriad of issues, including rules that treat debt modifications as taxable transfers, the taxation of cancellation of indebtedness income and exceptions thereto, and the stimulus package rules that allow for a deferral of tax on the cancellation of  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ...f a fluid) is an important parameter used to evaluate the impact of construction sites on the waters of the United States. The Construction General Permit will require the sample collection and testing of turbidity if the storm water will (1) discharge into a waterway that been placed on the EPA Section 303(d) list of impaired waters for turbidity ('impaired waters'); or (2) discharge into a  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards BenefitsThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard has driven compliance and security spending up, while giving long-time security professionals a stick to push the organization into thinking more strategically about data security. While the standard updates every two years, it is still a baseline by which we should far exceed, not the ceiling by which we judge our information security  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals ...eading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit for Procurement Professionals. This is a great reference document that provides 'Finance 101' information. This audio conference is recommended to buyers, procurement managers and supply chain executives. This is a great way to brush up on your skills if  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs ...ys, professionals assumed that travel expenses had little impact on their firm's bottom line. Clearly, those days are long gone. Attendees of this program will gain a high level of understanding about the best practices in travel management, so they can manage the balance between the competing strategic goals of service, savings and safety. Because a well-structured travel policy addresses  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements BenefitsThis live audio conference will discuss various provisions commonly found in the terms and conditions of agreements for the purchase and sale of goods. How many times do you get boilerplate agreements without truly reading the small print? When is small print even acceptable? What do these terms and conditions mean? How do I go about negotiating the terms? Do they really matter? This audio  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...s and legislative developments that are likely to have an impact on transactions the State's will audit and their taxability. A significant portion of our discussion will also focus on those issues taxpayers find most troublesome during audits from audit sampling and projection methodologies to transactions most often giving rise to liabilities. We will also review some of the basic procedural  more...

Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts ...on contract provisions. - You will be able to discuss the impact of other related contracts on waiver of subrogation clauses. - You will be able to review the impact of violation of safety codes or regulations. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, engineers, architects, presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, developers, contract  more...

The Trickle Down Effect of Health Care Reform: A Potpourri of Payroll, Benefits, Income Taxes, and Other Changes ...oyers to reassess their decisions and consider the future impact of this legislation. Attend this live audio conference and stay current on your compliance obligations, planning considerations and take a closer look at the impact on your payroll system, benefit plans, and accommodations. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human resource managers, benefits  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...for meeting nonpoint source pollution goals, building low-impact developments and rehabilitating cities in a sustainable manner. However designers, developers and municipal officials are reluctant to use porous pavements until numerous questions about their practicality and feasibility are answered. This audio conference conveys the scientific results and on-the-ground experiences that answer  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...lf-identification forms, and your statistical and adverse impact analysis? As you update your plan documents for 2011, take an hour for an in-depth review of recent changes to the regulatory requirements and best practices that affect each aspect of your plan and related forms. If a letter from the OFCCP is in your mailbox today, are you confident that your plan will pass muster? This audio  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision BenefitsMotor vehicle stops and searches constitute one of the most common events for law enforcement officials. Legal disputes arising out of motor vehicle stops and searches, in both the civil and criminal context, are also extremely common. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant has brought a significant change to the law regarding motor vehicle searches. This audio  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ... purchase order, the various types of contracts and their impact on contract terms and conditions, key clauses for the contract with the supplier of goods and supplier of services, the structure and functioning of blanket agreements and blanket contracts, the utilization of e-procurement in development of contracts and the negotiation and preparation of international contracts. This audio  more...

Form 5500 Reporting Update BenefitsEmployers who offer an employee benefit plan must file an annual report regarding the plan's financial condition, investments and operations, unless specifically exempt by law. Filing the Form 5500 will satisfy this requirement. This audio conference will help you understand when you need to file a Form 5500 and what you need to file, and will focus on some recent changes that may impact  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...ition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker status/classification. If you have older workers in your employee population or are considering a phased retirement arrangement, you won't want to miss this audio conference. This audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...s teleconference will help you understand how changes may impact your structure and, when needed, what options are available for reinforcing metal building members. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss reinforcement roof members. - You will be able to review expansion methods. - You will be able to explain how to use and include reinforcing columns. - You will be able to define  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...ices review and overview of ERISA fiduciary concepts that impact the way your 401(k) plan is structured and operates, with a focus on fees and expenses, and the new class action lawsuits. You'll learn about the issues facing 401(k) sponsors and everyone involved in a clear, easy-to-understand format to permit sponsors to better provide these benefits and preserve and protect the company. We  more...

Impact of Health Care Reform on Elder Law BenefitsThis teleconference will teach you how the recent health care act will affect seniors and persons with disabilities. President Obama signed into law, in March of this year, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. These together are referred to as the Affordability Care Act. This act makes changes to Medicaid and  more...

Implications of the First Investigations Under the FTC Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising ...whether to initiate an investigation), have a significant impact on testimonial advertisements and the disclosure of connections between advertisers and those who endorse their products and services via various social media platforms. This audio conference will discuss the content of the revised guides and the first investigations brought by the FTC since the revised guides were issued in  more...

Reengineering Revenue in Today's Market ...e NII. This teleconference helps you understand the exact impact the current environment is having on NII, why and how to explore nontraditional sources, how to consistently evaluate traditional strategies and the effects on bank culture. This teleconference will reinforce why, how and when revenue reengineering is vital in today's bank. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice  more...

Commercial Loan Stress Testing Fundamentals ...hould perform some type of stress testing to quantify the impact of changing economic conditions on asset quality, earnings and capital. This teleconference will benefit those who are beginning to incorporate the concepts of stress testing into their loan portfolio administration practices. You will learn how to apply stress testing techniques to your commercial and commercial real estate  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...their contracting partners, often resulting in widespread impact to their lending relationships and business operations. This teleconference will help you understand and pursue your rights under Ohio's Prompt Payment Act, to avoid becoming the bank. The teleconference will explain the penalties and remedies available to you under the Act and help you develop strategies for maximizing the  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...reme Court ruling on almost 100 NLRB cases have any major impact? If any of these questions seem unfamiliar and if unions are not part of regular management discussions at your workplace, now is the time to take action. This teleconference is designed to inform you on the status of EFCA, an update on pending changes at the NLRB and more. This teleconference is designed for human resource  more...

Health Care Reform Update ...structure one-sixth of our economy and have a significant impact on our personal lives. Beyond the partisan politics and media hype are the practical concerns of employers, HR professionals, attorneys, third-party administrators, and other consultants and professionals who work with group health plans and related benefits on a daily basis. This teleconference will cover the practical  more...

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall ... in the middle of a fiscal crisis that will have a direct impact on Michigan's quality of life and future development. Most people do not understand how Michigan's economy works and how it relates to the State Budget process. This teleconference will help shed some light on what economic factors go into the development of the state budget and the impact the current recession and budget  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 BenefitsThe passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has presented a significant number of opportunities for government, not-for-profit and commercial entities to expand upon current and initiate new programs and services. However, ARRA also establishes a number of mandates that recipients must comply with or risk potential financial and legal penalties in addition to public  more...

Schedule C Reporting Update BenefitsAccording to IRS statistics, more than 22 billion Schedule C forms are filed each year. Many of these represent small, often home-based, businesses. However, a large number also represent large, full-time business enterprises. It is not surprising that with such a large vast array of different types of businesses, Schedule C filers are frequent targets of IRS audits. This teleconference  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ... what the five most common workplace risk factors is that impact all jobs. Awareness of early signs and symptoms, and how to encourage early reporting is essential in an effective ergonomics process that works to prevent the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and rising costs. The teleconference also explains the benefits of using an ergonomics process to prevent injuries  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward BenefitsIt has been five years since Ohio elected to move away from its more traditional, net income and net worth based corporate franchise tax to the commercial activity tax, or CAT. In addition to the CAT, in recent years a number of states have made significant changes to their income and franchise tax regimes, which has created a complex and arduous landscape for companies' state income tax  more...

Land Banking, Off-Balance-Sheet Financing and Joint Ventures in Residential Development ...hip, control capital requirements, and avoid the negative impact of carrying acquisition assets and liabilities on balance sheets. This teleconference is intended to provide those involved with the residential real estate development industry a detailed review of the risks and benefits of such acquisition devices for both home-builders and land bankers. It will explore the accounting treatment  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...impact on communities and industries have increased exponentially over the past several years. Faced with these issues, scientists and regulators have faced substantial challenges due to the absence of uniform and reliable standards, and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding contamination allegedly caused by this  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...t the program, and implementing a storm water utility and impact fee program. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review costs vs. revenue. - You will be able to discuss political issues and business interests. - You will be able to identify legacy systems. - You will be able to recognize program and finance needs, goals and legal issues. Engineers, public works and utilities  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters BenefitsIn 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law BenefitsSubdividing land into marketable lots is a complex, time-consuming process in California. This teleconference takes you through the process step-by-step, introducing you to the basic legal principles and variety of players in this essential aspect of development law. Experienced practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...ractical, real world guidance for evaluating factors that impact the realizable value of collateral and guarantor capacity. The teleconference will focus on the importance of evaluating collateral and guarantors under stressed rather than normal conditions, and provide examples and cases to illustrate this type of analysis. This teleconference will also reinforce basic lending principles as  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...requirements, engineers and planners are implementing low impact development concepts into their site development plans. This results in the use of many complex storm water BMPs such as bioinfiltration systems, infiltration basins, constructed wetlands, wet ponds, green roofs and porous pavement. Unlike conventional detention basins which require little maintenance, these complex BMPs require  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...ate and utility rebates. - You will be able to define the impact of American Recovery Reinvestment Act. - You will be able to discuss financing and loan programs. - You will be able to explain the potential impact of pending federal legislation. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council.  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ... under CEQA. Finally, we will present 2009 CEQA decisions impacting development of projects within the state. Learning Objectives - You will be able to specify recent and proposed CEQA decisions concerning greenhouse gases. - You will be able to debate mitigation impact and effects of greenhouse gases. - You will be able to examine possible consequences of the proposed changes. - You will be  more...

Best Practices in Digital Evidence Management: The Impact of Digital Evidence on Law Enforcement and Government Investigations BenefitsThis teleconference presentation is designed to provide you with information on emerging trends in electronic media discovery practices. You will have a better understanding of the litigation aspects of electronic media retention and destruction. This will include the scope of electronic media discovery, trigger mechanisms for electronic media retention, obligations of users and counsel,  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...s risks involved in leasing public infrastructure and the impact of the financial markets on these transactions. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe common models of financing public infrastructure. - You will be able to review types of infrastructure assets appropriate for leasing. - You will be able to explain lease terms. - You will be able to define traffic risk.  more...

Impact of Health Care Reform on Health Care Providers BenefitsIn addition to mandating private health insurance coverage, recently enacted health care reform legislation also made sweeping changes to the Medicare payment and service delivery systems and strengthened current laws upon which the federal government relies to fight health care fraud, waste and abuse. This teleconference will include a broad overview of the aspects of health care reform  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...

Building Code Compliance Specifications ...ject specifications. The teleconference also explains the impact of green building requirements on building codes and how those requirements are incorporated into project specifications. Learning Objectives: You will be able to define who has responsibility for code compliance. You will be able to describe what to include in project specifications. You will be able to identify how peer review  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect the general contractor, other subcontractors, and owners and developers. This teleconference will provide best practice procedures for prequalifying subcontractors and managing subcontractor default risk. It will also provide guidance for steps to take in the event a default  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...etailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with the court, implications of common-law fiduciary duties and the ever-important consideration of getting paid after withdrawal. What are the lawyer's obligations upon withdrawing from ongoing representation? What steps must be taken to successfully terminate your duties to that client? Under what  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...ion. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is king. Claims are at a premium. Pressure to make the schedule trumps claims administration. 'Do the work and we'll sort it out later' is the mantra of the modern construction project. And, it causes contractors to take their eye off the ball. They  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ... own, accept and manage their feelings, to understand the impact of negative self-talk in promoting stress, self-doubt, and worry, and how to talk back in order to change internal messages and build self-confidence. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what helps to grow self-confidence and promote resiliency. - You will be able to recognize the role of the media in promoting  more...

Design Tips for Retention and Detention Ponds ...ables in hydrologic and hydraulic runoff models and their impact on pond design. You will learn about the impact of USEPA Phase II stormwater regulation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify maintenance issues. - You will be able to explain weir and central devices. - You will be able to describe wet vs. dry ponds. - You will be able to describe the role of benches. Engineers,  more...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts ...Every project and every industry participant has felt the impact. In this environment, it is critical for owners and contractors to understand how the adverse economic climate may impact the legal rights and duties that apply to a construction project. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review factors to consider in choosing between lump sum and cost-plus contracts. - You will be able  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation BenefitsDuring the past 24 months we've seen unprecedented volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including  more...

Buying and Selling Claims in Bankruptcy ... court decisions and orders that could have a substantial impact on the value or enforceability of the claims purchased. In addition, you will gain insights on trading for passive investment to gain a return on capital versus purchasing to own or control the company by leveraging debt claims into equity and the debtor's responses thereto. There will also be a discussion of the emerging role of  more...

Impact of Confidentiality Rules in Bankruptcy Proceedings BenefitsDistressed companies struggle to protect their proprietary and strategic information against the assumption that a bankrupt's financial affairs are public. Since 2005, creditor committees have similarly confronted their statutory obligation to share information with creditors with their practical duties in working through a Chapter 11. This teleconference will provide both a relevant  more...

Best Practices in Commission Pay Plans ...trategy of the organization to resources that have direct impact on financial performance. The design and deployment of a new commission plan can create a 5-10 percent uplift in revenue in a single year. However, mistakes in commission plan design are quite common and can have disastrous effects on performance. Help your company avoid sales force turnover, dissatisfied customers, runaway  more...

Current Issues in Digital Billboards and Sign Regulations ...gital signs by the Federal Highway Administration and the impact on local and state governments. You will be able to give examples of studies impacting digital signs. You will be able to discuss quote litigation outcomes. You will be able to identify and avoid sign litigation. Attorneys, planners, directors of development, project managers, government administrators, council and board  more...

Stimulus Reporting Requirements for Schools BenefitsTen months into the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, this teleconference will review the impact on education entities to date, including compliance risks and challenges. An update and analysis of current issues and guidance will be discussed as well as recent reporting experiences and upcoming reporting requirements. School administrators, teachers, special education  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...ments, as well as their newly implemented regulations can impact schedule and costs. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish a traffic management plan and then how to understand the process required to implementing the design in the field. The program will also explain the occupational regulations and requirements for traffic management in construction work zones and  more...

Corrosion Control for Water System Piping & Storage Tanks ...sures that can be employed to reduce corrosion's negative impact on metallic piping and associated fittings. Eliminating or reducing corrosion will not only help conserve water, but also reduce leaks and extend the life of water piping systems. Topics to be reviewed and discussed will include stray electrical currents, aggressive soils, bimetallic coupling, coatings, cathodic protection,  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...s teleconference, we will discuss the legal and practical impact that such expressions and monitoring are having in the workplace, and how employers and courts are addressing the delicate balance between employer and employees rights. The speaker will offer practical advice for addressing these issues as they have arisen in real-life situations. Human resource mangers, personnel managers,  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ... considerations, operational constraints and politics all impact the process. This teleconference will provide a road map for you to build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify appropriate technologies. Practical guidelines for procuring, deploying and integrating systems, including negotiating solid contracts, creating robust project controls, and managing and effectively  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...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...ar 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 responding to post-construction claims. You will be able to identify and enforce indemnity rights. Project managers, contractors,  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...neral business policies. These activities have a critical impact on the ability of local government officials and property owners to develop or redevelop land throughout the country. Yet many local government officials and property owners - and even the attorneys, architects and engineers who represent them - do not understand how the program works or how to challenge inaccurate mapping or  more...

Clean Air Act Update ...ntal initiatives. All of these changes will have a direct impact on numerous business sectors and tens of thousands of energy, manufacturing, commercial and institutional facilities across the country. This teleconference is designed to provide an overview of the various initiatives and their impacts. It will also allow you to make sense of the coming requirements and to start planning  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...th the authority to adjudicate matters that could have an impact on probate proceedings. This teleconference will help you (a) analyze and determine what issues a bankruptcy court may adjudicate notwithstanding the possible effect on a probate estate, (b) analyze and determine when a bankruptcy court must abstain and when it may abstain from adjudicating issues that have an impact on a probate  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...erence with many real life examples. System efficiencies, impact on other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that is more relevant now than 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  more...

Current ERISA Fiduciary Issues for Financial Institutions ...egulatory environment continues to evolve, apart from any impact from the present economic climate. Our panel will give the insider's view of ERISA fiduciary issues affecting financial institutions in this new economy and evolving regulatory world. Among the topics to be covered are transactional issues for newly combined and otherwise affiliated financial institutions, ERISA issues  more...

A Privacy Law Primer: What Every Attorney, Compliance and Security Officer Should Know ...slation, standards and case law are having an ever-larger impact on your relationships with your customers, clients and employees, as well as on your company's management of personal information. Issue-spotting in this area requires some familiarity with the complex state, federal and international regulatory patchwork and nongovernmental standards that now apply, a sense of the practical  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence ...d misused. This violation of privacy can have devastating impact on the patient, medically and financially; the resulting reputational and financial fallout on the provider and payer organizations can also be massive. Not only is fraud a risk but also, and more critical, is the threat to safe patient outcomes. This teleconference will focus on how to minimize patient identity and medical  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program ...- 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 commodity price changes to your firm, communicate them clearly to executive management, follow a framework to identify and evaluate risk management options, and gain concurrence on a course of action and  more...

Common Annexation Issues in Development ... government boundaries. Annexation can have a significant impact on the owners of the real property to be annexed, on the annexing government agency and on those who own property in the immediate area. This teleconference 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  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage .... Learning Objectives - You will be able to predict the impact of groundwater on soil, foundations and other building systems. - You will be able to recite case studies involving groundwater intrusion. - You will be able to describe characteristics of preconstruction site conditions. - You will be able to apply control of ground and surface water. Engineers, environmental professionals,  more...

When Bad Things (Unexpectedly) Happen to Good Projects: Force Majeure Clauses in Contemporary Construction Contracts ...rorist attack) or similar sudden, disruptive developments impact a construction project and result in schedule delays and substantial increased costs? Virtually every construction contract contains a force majeure clause providing for schedule and price relief for such events if contractually-mandated conditions are met. What is the contractual theory behind, and justification for, such  more...

Current Issues in Riparian and Littoral Rights ...nts, national and state by state treatment, and potential impact of Stop The Beach Renourishment upon riparian and littoral rights. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss determination of riparian and littoral rights. - You will be able to explain allocation of riparian and littoral rights. - You will be able to explain differing legal treatments of riparian and littoral rights. -  more...

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Requirements Update ...onaccelerated filers are diligently working to assess the impact on their company's compliance requirements. This teleconference helps you understand how to effectively prepare managements assessment of internal control over financial reporting using the SEC's recently published interpretive guidance and provides a summary of AS5 and your external auditor's new focus to comply with this  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...ng to difficult patients to minimize the inherent adverse impact. This teleconference will review best-practices of leading health care institutions and identify specific approaches to manage the outcomes of most types of conflicts in a variety of health care settings. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe types of conflict in the health care setting. - You will be able to  more...

Changes of Status Checklist BenefitsIf you are an employer who sponsors a cafeteria plan or other health and welfare plans, it can be confusing to administer your plan when an employee has a change in status. This teleconference will assist you in determining when you can allow an employee to change their election under your cafeteria plan. It will also cover what happens when an individual has a change in status while on  more...

Preparing for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing ...employment claims is handled can often have a significant impact on the success of future litigation, and even whether such litigation occurs. This teleconference is designed to give employers a better understanding of the importance of defending unemployment compensation claims and a better chance of succeeding in the claims employers do defend. Human resource managers, benefits  more...

Healthcare Self-Disclosure Update BenefitsThe program will review these and other key questions: - What options do health care providers have for voluntary disclosure? - What factors should health care providers consider when determining whether a potential violation should be reported? - How have these been changed by health care reform legislation and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act? - How does the position of CMS alter  more...

Using Purchasing Metrics to Drive Bottom and Top Line Contribution ...ropriate metrics, managers cannot quantify their business impact or allocate resources to the best advantage of the company. A key to maximizing the bottom and top line contribution of the sourcing organization is establishing a comprehensive, robust set of metrics and using those metrics to improve performance. This teleconference will help attendees understand how an appropriate set of  more...

Health Information Exchange: The Impact of the Stimulus Code BenefitsIn February of 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act known more commonly as the Stimulus Act. The legislation for a large part included tremendous new legislation, but brings to the forefront, the first time in history, incentives for American doctors to revamp their paper charts to electronic health  more...

Understanding Insider Lending and Regulation O BenefitsLending to insiders can be a regulatory danger zone for bank officers and directors. While loans to bank insiders are not prohibited, they are tightly regulated and attract greater than normal regulatory attention, and not without good reason. Insider loan abuses historically have been a major reason for bank failures. This teleconference will review the rules applicable to loans to  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...impact fees, mitigation fees, connection charges and similar exactions imposed as conditions of approval for development activity continue to multiply and play an increasingly dominant role in the development approval process. Public agencies, from cities to regional air quality regulators to local sanitation districts, increasingly depend upon fee-type revenues not only to address needs for  more...

Infection Control Programs ... reimbursement challenges. Central to this problem is the impact of the infection preventionist and the infection prevention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the collaborative nature of successful improvement processes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ... its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help 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  more...

New Rules and Formats for International ACH Transactions nInternational commerce is rapidly growing but with that growth comes challenges, the most significant being the need to track transactions to ensure funds are not being disbursed to or from individuals that are threats to the U.S. The Office of Foreign Asset Control is the government organization that tracks this information. Their regulations require that all international transactions comply  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? ...o evaluate your health benefit program's cost, design and impact on employees with an eye to comparing your plan to others - regionally and nationally. In addition, we will discuss the trends in health benefits and give you benchmarking statistics on the current landscape for including that trend in your health benefit package. During this 90-minute teleconference, we will outline concepts such  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...

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements: 14 Penn Plaza and Other Recent Developments in Arbitration of Statutory Employment Claims nIn 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett, 07-581 (S. Ct. April 1, 2009), the Supreme Court held that a union-negotiated arbitration agreement can bind individual employees to arbitrate statutory age discrimination claims. This decision continues the trend of enforcing agreements to arbitrate employment discrimination claims. 14 Penn Plaza should cause all legal professionals to consider the advantages of  more...

Valuation for Gift and Estate Tax Purposes in a Troubled Economy nWhether we are in a recession or depression, the values of assets are not what they once were. If you are contemplating whether to consider gift and estate tax planning or executing a plan, what will the impact of this troubled economy be on your tax valuations? This teleconference provides up-to-date guidance on current market conditions, and evolving valuation industry practices and techniques  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...lk away from this event with the following knowledge: the impact of short-term and long-term goals on investments policies; endowment fund accounting best practices and compliance updates; the role of the investment committee and how to work with them on determining policies; a deeper understanding of how to treat unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted funds  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program ... 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 deal with these issues. Another part of the discussion will be on how effective management and discipline play a critical role in  more...

Cumulative Impact Claims ...impact claims may be one of the more common occurrences on projects 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  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools nOn January 1, 2009, new federal legislation took effect that dramatically expanded the range of individuals eligible for protections guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ADA specified the rights guaranteed to individuals broadly qualified as "disabled." These rights applied to the areas of hiring and working conditions for all employees and also to students eligible for  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...he market study hurdle during due diligence. What factors impact the applicability, reliability and timeliness of these market studies? This teleconference will help real estate professionals identify the best providers of market studies, formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without clouding the conclusions and understand the output. You will  more...

Preparing for and Properly Reacting To Legal and Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace ...impact on employee productivity and safety. At the same time, recognizing drug and alcohol abuse is outside the expertise of most managers and human resource personnel, while dealing with the problem improperly can lead to significant liability under federal and law, including the Americans With Disabilities Act and employee privacy laws. This teleconference will help you understand what laws  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...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...impacts on their surroundings, including neighbors, businesses, communities and the physical environment. These impacts frequently are the center of controversy surrounding a project and can lead to unnecessary delays, lost productivity, added project costs and bad public relations. This teleconference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and controlling negative impacts  more...

Workplace Flexibility: Innovative Strategies for an Evolving Workforce nOver the last three decades, the needs of the American workforce have changed dramatically. In response, many businesses have turned to workplace flexibility in order to recruit and retain the best workers, boost productivity and increase their competitive advantage. At the same time, policymakers in Washington have been exploring various approaches for increasing access to workplace flexibility  more...

Designing Effective Interest Rate Risk Management in Turbulent Times ...e in place to help us take action to avoid as much of the impact as possible; yet a review of bank interest margins in the wake of massive rate reductions shows that bankers have a ways to go when using the interest rate risk information to make decisions. n nDuring this teleconference, we will explore the common tools in use today by bankers for the management of interest rate risk and their  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation nExecutive compensation continues to be a hot topic across many industries. Recent changes in share-based compensation rules, principally the changes to Financial Accounting Standards 123(R) [FAS 123(R)], and market uncertainty 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  more...

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

What the New Ledbetter Pay Act Means for Employers nOn January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, effectively changing the landscape of the statute of limitations for equal pay discrimination claims. The act greatly expands the amount of time that employees have to bring claims of discriminatory pay practices, which could have a substantial impact on employers. This teleconference will help the  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies ...nd will further be concerned as to whether its costs will impact their competitiveness or ability to perform economically. Additionally, the monitoring and reporting that the government will require will have an impact on time and costs and one wonders if contractual sanctions will be imposed for failure to reach stated goals. This teleconference is designed to assist you in better  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness ...impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues more so than backup tapes. Backup tapes can be a  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ... also highlights potential problems before they seriously impact a project's success. This 90 minute teleconference will address the entire life cycle of the JCR, including the proper creation, implementation, maintenance and use of a JCR. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of JCR implementation and hear a discussion on using the JCR as an early-warning indicator of trouble ahead. n nLearning  more...

Auditory Processing Disorders: An Effective AUD/SLP Collaborative Approach To Evaluation And Treatment ...sing disorders, and how auditory processing disorders can impact language development, academic performance and social interactions. Most importantly, the teleconference will provide practical information about APD management approaches to include direct treatment, compensatory procedures and environmental modifications which can produce positive changes for children diagnosed with auditory  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ... and management process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability recommendations along with systems life cycle requirements, building owners and managers can optimize recapitalization and greening initiatives. n nRegister for this teleconference and you'll learn about a best practice process  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases ...impact myriad provisions in a commercial lease and can have not only a material legal effect, but a material economic effect on the rights, duties and risk allocation between the landlord and the tenant. From pre-delivery site and building assessment to operational risks, insurance and indemnification obligations to premises surrender, restoration and abatement, the proper treatment of  more...