Introduction Telephone Seminars

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ct matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain common issues, developing case law, and strategic considerations. - You will be able to define the economic loss doctrine.  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ct matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain common issues, developing case law, and strategic considerations. - You will be able to define the economic loss doctrine.  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...e audience understand the analytics evolution, provide an introduction to how predictive models, particularly claims models, are constructed and how they work, and discuss how organizations should develop and leverage first notice of loss and 'through time' claims predictive models to identify the right claim channeled to the right resource at the right time. This live audio conference is  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...oad range and this audio conference will serve only as an introduction to some of the most common and popular topics. The field covers everything from companion animal issues in local communities (dog bites, dangerous dog issues, leash laws and breed specific legislation) to larger national and international issues involving the use of animals for food, clothing and biomedical research. Animal  more...

Funding Trusts in Estate Planning ...testamentary and irrevocable trusts. It will be a helpful introduction to those who will be assisting clients with funding trusts, and a solid refresher course for professionals who advise clients on tax issues of contributing property to trusts. The speaker will focus on issues common to most states, and will provide citations using the Uniform Trust Code and Florida law. This audio  more...

Not-for-Profit Auditing and Accounting for Contributions and Pledges BenefitsIn this day and age, it is essential for not-for-profit professionals to have a basic understanding of auditing and accounting as it relates to contributions and pledges. This will help you to account for every dime taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each dollar is used. By preserving the financial integrity of your organization, you will also earn the trust of your  more...

Basics of Trust Administration ...principle or issue. This teleconference will be a useful introduction to trust administration principles or a refresher course in those principles for professionals who will begin working or will work more with trusts, or who may be called upon to advise clients about the design and drafting of trusts and the selection of trustees. Attorneys, accountants, trust administrators, trust  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...

Selecting Vendors: An Introduction to RFPs BenefitsThis teleconference is an introductory course for those who are just beginning to consider or use RFPs in their procurement process. It will provide you with a basic understanding of how requests for information and requests for proposals can be used to increase corporate procurement efficiencies and deeper vendor relationships. It will provide insights on best practices in Fortune 500  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies BenefitsThe current state of the economy has left many charities and businesses, all with great intentions, struggling for financial support. These organizations need to re-evaluate their business models to successfully adapt in this economic climate. This teleconference will provide advisors and business owners with a broad overview of a new hybrid for-profit/nonprofit business model: the  more...

Cost Segregation: Applications for a Valuable Tax Planning Strategy ...of Bedford's most popular CPE sessions; providing both an introduction to cost segregation, as well as some more advanced planning ideas. The teleconference begins by providing a solid understanding of cost segregation and the benefits of applying this strategy. The instructor then discusses the various applications for cost segregation, beyond newly constructed and newly acquired properties.  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...n knowing it. This teleconference will provide a thorough introduction to cloud computing technology and discuss the key commercial and legal issues involved in doing business 'in the cloud', including contracting, security and regulatory issues, and more. This teleconference will also provide a solid introduction to different contract models for doing business with cloud computing companies  more...

Revenue Recognition Standards and Policies ...rangements and accounting for sales incentives; and 2. An introduction to two new standards on revenue recognition that will affect the accounting for multiple element arrangements, revenue recognition with multiple deliverables and application of software revenue recognition guidance when software is an element in multiple element arrangements. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable  more...

Preparing for the Unexpected Departure of Key Employees: An Introduction to Replacement Planning BenefitsFewer than 40 percent of U.S. organizations, public or private, have functioning replacement plans in case of the disastrous loss of key people to death, disability, sudden resignation or the potential threatened loss in hostage-taking situations. Replacement planning is not the same thing as succession planning or talent management, though many organizational leaders confuse them. This  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...oduce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging risks present in green design and construction  more...

Green Building Design Basics ...ctive indoor spaces. This teleconference will give you an introduction into incorporating green building design in your business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define what green building is. - You will be able to identify principles of LEED. - You will be able to review what building types are covered by LEED. - You will be able to discuss information resources and tools. LEED is  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ... a crew. This teleconference will provide a comprehensive introduction to ICFs for all types of building professionals. It covers the topics central to deciding whether ICFs might be appropriate for a particular application, and learning to design and build with them. Many projects that do not specify ICFs may be missing potential LEED points and occupant benefits. This teleconference will  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition ...notion of paperless payroll has come a long way since the introduction of direct deposit in the 1970's, but despite the advances, most companies are still distributing paper checks, pay advices and W2s. In this teleconference, we'll take a look at the cost saving potential of a fully paperless payroll process; the range of obstacles organizations face, from employee acceptance to complying  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...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ...highest document quality standards. You will gain a broad introduction to the types of processes that can be enabled by digital files, strategies for migration and improvement of existing processes, implementation of new workflows and planning to enable future growth. For lenders looking to align technology and processes now to support underwriting operations, improve customer service  more...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Children ...y interventions. This teleconference will provide a brief introduction to diagnostic and neuropsychological aspects of fetal alcohol syndrome. You'll also get suggestions for interventions based on recent neurocognitive studies of FAS. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify diagnostic criteria of FAS (morphological phenotype). n- You will be able to discuss the behavioral  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...teleconference will provide you professional with a solid introduction to green building as well as an up-to-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss compelling public policy considerations that are driving regulations. n- You will be able to state goals  more...