Letter Telephone Seminars

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 ...ct; 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 'declination letter' really mean? 3) Tribal financing defaults and restructurings - what are the principal challenges in tribal defaults and restructurings - and how have creditors and tribes addressed such challenges; and 4)  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...d 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 upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing malpractice in rendering the opinion. Are you current  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...t 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 conference will help you identify areas for improvement in your plan and compliance efforts, and to become familiar with the OFCCP's current audit practices and regulatory focus. This audio conference is designed for human  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't ...nference will walk you through the steps in the life of a letter of credit, identifying pitfalls along the way. The program will review and illustrate fundamental principles using real-life examples. Our presenter will explain how these principles apply to both commercial and standby letters of credit, and how these two types differ. You will learn why letters of credit might not get paid. You  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...e ultimate goal the receipt of the no-further-remediation letter issued by the EPA. It is critical for anyone who owns or is considering owning property that has been contaminated by underground storage tanks to attend this program. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the EPA's role in regulating underground storage tanks. - You will be able to identify when you are responsible  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills ...appropriately? Are you getting responses to your business letters and emails that show you are being heard? Without question, your written communications influence the way internal and external audiences view you and your organization. In fact, in today's global marketplace, this may be the only form of communication you have with those individuals. That well-written letter, executive summary  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...ceive credit terms. However, once popular tools, like the letter of credit, are becoming too expensive and complicated for the quick pace of today's international business environment. And, as you know, where credit is extended, delinquent accounts will unavoidably follow. At this point, most companies turn to an outside receivable management firm for help. However, as foreign buyers become  more...

Protect and Collect - The Effective Use of Engagement Letters BenefitsToday's economy finds companies in every industry, including professional service firms, looking at best practices to keep revenues steady and to decrease liability. The collection process has become more burdensome as cash flow tightens across the country. With more and more lawsuits arising against professional service providers and their firms, law firms, accounting firms and even  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...en advice from the IRS, normally in the form of a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth in Rev. Proc. 2009-1, what is not covered by a private letter ruling, the benefits of a pre-filing conference prior to the actual filing of the ruling request, as well as timing issues. This teleconference will also discuss new IRS pilot private letter ruling processes,  more...