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Boilerplate Contract Terms: Yes, They Really Matter ... provisions toward the end of the contract that are often left to the lawyers, that are not heavily negotiated, but that matter most when things go wrong. The program will also discuss damages and warranty provisions, choice of law and forum clauses, arbitration clauses and many of the other contract terms that usually do not get the attention they need and deserve. This live audio conference  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ... debt at remarkable discounts. Unfortunately, it also has left many companies struggling and in need to modify their outstanding debt. Many large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, 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  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students ...ey make life challenging for teachers and administrators. Left unchecked, they can consume school resources with little improvement, feel left out and unappreciated, and are at increased risk for unemployment, problems with the law, depression, and substance abuse. Knowing how to identify these students early on, understanding the nature of their problems, and implementing positive strategies  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update BenefitsThe laws regarding DUI have changed more than any other crime in Illinois. Presumptions have become statutory violations. Judicial driving permits were created, then eradicated and replaced with alcohol detection machines. Reinstatement of licenses following revocation has left the realm of fiction, but only for those who can jump through all the hoops. You should attend this audio  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ... traditional bricks-and-mortar A/E/C industry are getting left behind. Attend this audio conference and you will learn how some companies in the industry have already embraced social media and consequently are now seeing huge results. Rather than a tutorial on different online technologies, this program will discuss specifically how you can use social media to establish yourself as a go-to  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ... appropriate usage of these websites. Thus, employees are left to guess at what kind of conduct is permissible online; and, without effective policies in place, employers may be opening themselves to liability on a host of issues. It is therefore crucial for employers to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who present such problems. This teleconference provides  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...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 low-profit limited liability company or L3C.  more...

Reverse Mortgages: A Lender's Perspective ...ges and new players are coming into the market. Don't get left behind. Learn what a reverse mortgage is, what's involved in offering such a product, which reverse mortgage products are currently offered in the market, state and federal requirements, and potential pitfalls. Join Reed Smith attorney Arthur Axelson for an informative discussion on the important issues involved in reverse mortgage  more...

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples ...s reinstated, use their exemption against the estate tax, left with no other alternative but to pay estate taxes upon their deaths. Hence, the need for planning is crucial. Moreover, not only do non-traditional couples face the above challenges, but on many occasions, they also have to confront the problem that even if they prepare certain basic testamentary documents such as a last will and  more...