Knowledge Telephone Seminars

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ... evidence to gain admission. Key Differentiators:- * Knowledge and Experience- QLogy consultants have vast and varied knowledge and experience of multiple frameworks and can appreciate the best practices of each of these Quality frameworks * IQMa - Integrated Quality Model helps customer organizations to leverage their existing quality frameworks by optimizing & integrating processes  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update BenefitsThe official launch of the FASB Codification began on July 1, 2009. On that date the codification became the official single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The codification will be effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer  more...

Commercial Loan Documentation ...ain insight into typical collateral documents and working knowledge of which agreements should be used for a variety of collateral types. Get valuable tips on navigating complex commercial loan documents and understand the key components of a credit agreement, as well as current trends in documentation. This live audio conference will navigate through the types of collateral documents used in  more...

Flexible Spending Accounts BenefitsMany employee benefit plan sponsors are unaware of all the complex rules governing flexible spending accounts. In this session you will receive a thorough overview of the numerous plan design considerations and legal requirements of flexible spending accounts. This knowledge will enable you to avoid running afoul of rules that could jeopardize the tax-favored status of your plans. This  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ...al with RF safety considerations. You will come away with knowledge of the major current issues and practical advice on how to handle and defend cellular tower zoning applications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for municipalities and municipal attorneys. - You will be able to discuss practice pointers for municipalities, providers and  more...

Anatomy of a Will Contest: How to Succeed at Trial BenefitsThis live audio conference is intended to provide you with information on the strategies involved in contesting wills. The program will cover: The common grounds to contest a will; best practices in investigating and gathering evidence; issues in estate administration while the will contest proceeding is pending; and trial tactics and evidence issues. Armed with these insights and  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...ganization. This live audio conference provides critical knowledge necessary for accounting professionals to identify situations where a conflict of interest may exist and helps identify the relevant rules governing a situation. It also helps an accountant determine whether an accountant can be protected from a conflict of interest or whether a conflict of interest must be eliminated or  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs ... legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant BenefitsThe federal government is the country's biggest 'tenant' by far, if not in the world. In both strong and not-so-strong economic times, the federal government is always in the market for new or replacement space ranging from state of the art office space to simple warehousing requirements. When the commercial real estate market is in the doldrums, the federal government is always still  more...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? ... meet a national audience, this presentation will provide knowledge necessary for any health information custodian to ensure compliance, without violation of a patient's rights. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, billing managers, social workers,  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...ned to highlight those differences and equip you with the knowledge needed to both understand and manage the differences and unique risks and administrative burdens of using this format. This program will be presented in a simple and straightforward manner by a professional with years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Learning Objectives:  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals BenefitsThe litigation process, from the beginning of a dispute, through pleading and discovery, to the culmination of a final judgment, is a long and complex process. The most seasoned paralegals and attorneys must juggle deadlines, control the pace of their case, meet the expectations of clients and anticipate their opponents' next move. In this high-stakes chess game, paralegals and attorneys  more...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys BenefitsEmployee surveys help organizations identify opportunities to improve their employment brand; identify employment practices problem areas; improve employee relations, morale and teamwork; enhance employee commitment and engagement; and assess the implementation and effectiveness of HR management systems and processes. In today's economy and workplace, this however is just the starting  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How ...knowledge of planning for disabled individuals is important for providing full service to a practitioner's clients and avoiding serious malpractice liability. Unfortunately, the government benefit programs involved and the options available for obtaining and preserving such benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the government has elevated  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls ...ctical problems and solutions in their use. The in depth knowledge gained from this presentation will aid you in advising clients and suggesting helpful revisions to improve existing powers of attorney. The speaker has drafted and implemented well over 20,000 powers of attorney for his clients over his 38 years of practice in the field of estate planning. This live audio conference is  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...ough employee retention, succession planning, transfer of knowledge, and leadership development. The problem is that many businesses believe that mentoring consists of just 'putting two people together'- this is not accurate. Without proper planning and staffing, mentoring programs are bound to fail. This live audio conference demystifies workplace mentoring by focusing on specific tasks  more...

Holding Effective Sales Meetings BenefitsMost sales managers are at a loss as to how to hold a great sales meeting. Many think that it is a session of complaints and not really that productive. This live audio conference will give you the knowledge and skills to help you run the MOST EFFECTIVE sales meeting ever. It takes away the secret tricks-there aren't any, and applies logic to the process. This live audio conference is  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...can be a complex, unique form of real estate transaction. Knowledge of the varying forms of documents, issues that arise, and disparate positions with regard to billboards, are invaluable to counsel who handle these matters. The request to handle such a document is always viewed by the client as a simple and routine matter. Experience regularly tells us differently. Learning Objectives: - You  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions BenefitsA client is about to borrow $10,000,000 for acquisition of a new project and a copy of the bank's loan commitment and its 'standard form' of borrower's counsel legal opinion letter have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials ... legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide  more...

Solar Photovoltaics: How Do You Get This Stuff On Your Roof Anyway? ... be discussed. This will be a high level discussion. Some knowledge about photovoltaics is necessary. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize fire code changes and issues. - You will be able to identify on grid and off grid advantages. - You will be able to review how get ready for photovoltaics. - You will be able to discuss rebates, credits, other incentives. This live audio  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ... the use of tax equity. Many developers have only a basic knowledge of the various tax equity structures that can be used with the investment and production tax credits. The program will discuss the basics of partnership flips; sale-leaseback transactions; leases with credit pass-through arrangements; prepayment structures; and 'twinning' with other incentives. Learning Objectives You will  more...

Estate Planning Ethics BenefitsThis audio conference includes a basic overview of the ethical rules that effect the estate planner in every day practice. With an attorney's busy schedule, it is difficult to remain current on rules that direct and govern the fundamental duties an attorney encounters while serving the needs of the client. This program will touch upon the most frequent rules and issues that an attorney  more...

Florida Employment Law Update ...nefitsThis audio conference will provide you with working knowledge of the most prevalent issues facing Florida employers. The speakers, experts in management labor and employment law, have identified three areas of utmost concern. You will gain insight and the tools necessary to avoid and combat these common workplace problems. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Legal Ethical Issues ...selves 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 audio conference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice of law, and how to address and  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...plant infrastructure proves highly critical. As a result, knowledge of actual grit composition entering treatment plant, proper system design, and accurate grit removal performance with proper evaluation of this equipment's performance proves critical. Therefore, as the stakes increase, it is wise to take a closer look at the dynamics of grit removal - from both a technical and business point  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ...self at risk. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your knowledge of how to handle medical records properly and protect your company, and how to respond if you are subpoenaed. This audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, billing managers, social workers, counselors,  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...plish this critical skill. A few purchasers develop their knowledge, skills and ability writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves within their organizations and the purchasing profession. This audio conference will explore the various laws governing a contract, the selection of appropriate solicitation and tender provisions, terms and conditions to include in a quality contract or  more...

SBA Loan Guarantees: Current Purchase Issues and Complexities BenefitsIn the current economy, many lenders are looking to the credit enhancement offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration's government guaranteed lending programs to keep capital flowing to America's small businesses. While the many benefits of the programs may be appealing to lenders an understanding of the guaranty purchase process and the pitfalls which lenders fall victim to,  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...knowledge to know what pleadings 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  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ...ffectively. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the Internet more effectively and efficiently. Although the volume of information available on the Internet can be overwhelming, increasingly it is becoming more valuable as a resource for beginning legal research projects and for accessing other information relevant to the legal process. You will  more...

Economic Substance Doctrine Codification Update ...on titled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Knowledge of its tax implications, tax credits, employer obligations and other financial aspects will be discussed in this informative audio conference. Awareness of the compliance rules will avoid financial risk and a variety of costly penalties for both individuals and employers. The Health Care Act includes several nonhealth related  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation BenefitsThe telephone, once used merely as an appointment scheduling device, has become an integral part of provider-patient interactions. Research indicates that approximately 20 to 28 percent of all primary health care is handled over the telephone. However, without proper training and accountability, telephone triage can result in improper diagnosis and management as well as legal liability.  more...

Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure Compliance with Official Coding Guidelines ...sis selection This holistic approach includes fundamental knowledge and understanding of key concepts governing principal diagnosis selection, such as medical necessity establishment in emergency room documentation, specific history and physical elements, and nursing documentation. Learn the pitfalls and limitations of principal diagnosis selection strictly based on the realms of MS-DRG  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ... Act - could prove to be disastrous for employers lacking knowledge and experience against a revitalized union organizing campaign. How might the card check process be different? What techniques may unions be allowed to utilize? Can you be forced to post information for a union if you have government contracts? What about contingent workers and independent contractors? With a Democratic  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ... more professional and robust platform. By leveraging the knowledge and skills of those closest to the needs of the application, organizations can use Microsoft Access strategically to deliver better services, make better decisions and gain a competitive edge. This teleconference is designed for business owners and managers, accounting managers, controllers, bookkeepers, CPAs, associate  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...enefitsA commercial loan restructuring requires a working knowledge of a number of commercial law aspects, e.g., bankruptcy, transactional and litigation issues. This teleconference will help provide you with an understanding of these issues from inception through the end of the commercial loan restructuring process. Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ... searching. You will benefit from the practical, detailed knowledge of how legal information on the internet is organized and located. FINDLAW is a registered trademark of West Publishing Corporation and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with West Publishing Corporation. GOOGLE is a registered trademark of Google Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Google.  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...irements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees and/or employers qualify, to how to claim the tax benefits with the IRS. Special situations will also be reviewed such as  more...

1099 Reporting of Payments to Attorneys and Other Third-Parties BenefitsJoin this informative teleconference to gain insight as to the Internal Revenue Service's reporting requirements for payments made to an attorney in connection with legal services (whether or not the services performed are for the benefit of the payor). The IRS reminds us that all third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, are required to annually report payments made to  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...els. This teleconference is intended to provide a base of knowledge and awareness of these potential issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain adjacent land uses. - You will be able to identify specific uses within proposed development. - You will be able to discuss the approvals and permitting process. - You will be able to review site sustainability. Presidents, vice  more...

The Fundamentals of Estate Planning for Pets BenefitsPets are an important part of the lives of many individuals. People own pets for a variety of reasons - they love animals, they enjoy the companionship and they enjoy receiving unconditional love. On many occasions, pets have supplanted children in people's lives. Planning for these companions requires a comprehensive look at the various opportunities and techniques which are available to  more...

Noncompetition Agreements for the HR Professional: Protecting the Company's Business Resources? ...ete agreement. But effectively using noncompetes requires knowledge of your and other states' laws, and good decisions both in the design and enforcement of the noncompetes. This teleconference will give you the tools to start effectively using noncompetes or, if you already are, to improve your company's program. Human resource managers, benefits and payroll professionals, personnel managers,  more...

Unique Workers' Compensation Aspects of Independent Contractors and Traveling Employees BenefitsHear experienced attorneys discuss the complex issues that arise when dealing with independent contractors and traveling employees. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain professional knowledge and advanced insight on this important workers' compensation issue. Workers' compensation administrators, human resource managers, benefits professionals, safety and compliance managers,  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...ttract, retain and keep top talent on the cutting edge of knowledge, driving significant improvements in the capability and capacity of your organization to innovate and perform. During this interactive teleconference, you will hear how leading talent management organizations are modernizing job rotation programs to accelerate employee development across the organization, increase motivation  more...

Principles Of Erosion And Sediment Control BenefitsThis teleconference will provide you an overview of the soil erosion processes and control. Specific attention will be paid to basic processes and on how to use an understanding of those basics to analyze control structures, practices and procedures, especially for new applications and failed installations. Emphasis will be placed on water erosion, but will also cover other topics from the  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology BenefitsTechnology has totally transformed the way CPA's do business. In this teleconference, we will highlight recent trends in the technologies that play an important role in how we do business today. Whether you practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations ...eleconference is designed to increase your retaining wall knowledge base. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain the relevance of slopes and walls. - You will be able to describe types of retaining walls. - You will be able to identify failures and factors. - You will be able to discuss the geotechnical engineer's role. Engineers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors,  more...

Estate Planning for the Final Years of Life BenefitsEmpirical evidence and directed studies indicate that the majority of Americans fail to plan for their final years of life. Ironically, this is the time when many people are confronted with their greatest challenges and most stressful experiences. This teleconference will cover why people need to plan, what they need to plan for and how to apply proven strategies for dealing with the final  more...

FASB Statement 109: Impacts on Your Financial Statements BenefitsThe teleconference will update the Tax Department personnel with knowledge of the latest tax accounting rules and learn how the latest FAS pronouncements can affect the preparation and review of 2009 income tax provision. Accountants, controllers, CFOs, tax managers and officers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, financial planners, bankers, business analysts,  more...

Simplifying PPE Program Implementation ...PPE have been published by OSHA and you need to have this knowledge to be compliant. This teleconference will provide the necessary and updated information for you to achieve compliance with OSHA or improve programs that are already OSHA-compliant. The presentation will also include specific examples of situations which have caused problems for employers and the best solutions for these issues.  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ... of real estate practice. All parties involved need to be knowledgeable of the survey process so a proper survey can be assured instead of assumed. With this knowledge, a thoroughly researched, accurate and clear representation of the property can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result. Understanding and working with the surveyor  more...

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

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...BenefitsInterested in learning more or in refreshing your knowledge about the nuts and bolts of concrete? Besides being the most popular and versatile building construction material, concrete can also be the most complicated to work with. As such, anyone involved in the construction process should have a working knowledge of concrete material issues. This teleconference is a comprehensive  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...anding the common issues and their solutions is essential knowledge for design professionals in order to provide constructible, durable and safe wood buildings. Knowledge of the more common field construction issues and their effects on the performance of the structure is also beneficial to field inspectors and contractors in order to avoid costly delays, change orders and possible litigation.  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know BenefitsBankruptcies are a fact of life and with the new bankruptcy amendments, Chapter 13s are taking a bigger slice of the consumer bankruptcy pie. This 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  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...ties, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you 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  more...

Understanding Legal Issues with Construction Subcontracts ...This teleconference will provide you with information and knowledge on legal and contractual issues affecting subcontracts that are commonly encountered, such as changes and extras, pricing, termination, dispute resolution, risk allocation, pay to be paid provisions and other common clauses. The information obtained through this will assist you in fully comprehending the risk you are assuming  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...ds. You will walk 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  more...

Writing Construction Specifications: Formats and Practices nAfter a facility's design is complete and construction products have been selected, construction specifications must be prepared that are clear, correct, complete and concise. Specifications also need to conform to recognized standards for formats in order to be expediently produced and used. This teleconference is an overview of current construction specification formats and writing practices,  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax ... Tax remained virtually unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office. The Texas Margin Tax raises a  more...

Payment Fraud ...fundamentals session, providing you a foundation-level of knowledge about the theories, best practices and terminology surrounding electronic payment fraud. This teleconference is presented in a standard format covering the history of e-commerce fraud, consumer fraud, merchant fraud, fraudster motivation, fraud trends, identity verification and phishing. You can expect to be able to answer four  more...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? nThe federal regulatory landscape affecting development in and around waters of the United States was significantly altered by the Rapanos decision. Indeed, that landscape continues to shift as the Army Corps and the courts respond in new ways to a perceived loss of jurisdiction. This teleconference will help you understand the ever-changing jurisdictional landscape and navigate a course to  more...

Grant Applications From Beginning to End nGrants are highly competitive. With the down turn in today's market they are becoming even more competitive as business and investors are looking at grants to leverage their position. Grants that are easy to find are the most competitive and most difficult to receive. Grant money is free money, in the sense that it does not have to be repaid like a loan. Getting grant funding takes skill,  more...

Mortgage Cocktail: Lessons From the Credit Crisis and What May Be Next nJoin us at this teleconference and you'll gain perspective on the massive forces moving within the credit markets - the genesis of their movements, their direction and their likely consequences. We'll spend some time describing less obvious contributors to the arc of the credit bubble. During the majority of the teleconference, you'll hear about fiscal and monetary solutions to the crisis and the  more...