Light Telephone Seminars

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals ... case, driving the parties toward settlement or trial. In light of these developments, the role of paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, is especially important. This live audio conference will provide an update for you to adapt to these changes, and effectively and efficiently manage discovery. This audio conference will trace the steps in the discovery  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ... cost savings, as well as to put your company in the best light in the bidding process to owners and general contractors. In a challenging economy in which multiple entities are competing with one another, this program can both help to contain the costs of the burden of workers' compensation, as well as providing ideas that can help your firm in the project selection process. Learning  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...t. What is the future of tax incentives for renewables in light of the controversy in Washington over budget cuts? Finally, the program will focus on the best strategies for monetizing tax benefits going forward. The sunset of section 1603 will place increased emphasis on optimizing the use of tax equity. Many developers have only a basic knowledge of the various tax equity structures that can  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ted litigation issues. This audio conference is a must in light of the move to universal electronic health care records and the national changes to the rules of discovery. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review EMR basics. - You will be able to discuss hard copy to EMR risk assessment. - You will be able to explain privacy issues. This live audio conference is designed for medical  more...

How Can End-of-Life Planning Resources Benefit Your Workplace? BenefitsEnd-of-life issues can be a major distraction for employees. MetLife estimates that U.S. businesses lose between $17 billion and $33 billion per year in productivity of full-time workers with caregiving responsibilities. Employers need to place a priority on addressing end-of-life issues. These issues affect their employees who serve as caregivers to aging parents, children and other  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications ...ollecting revenues and the trend is likely to continue in light of state fiscal issues. Trusts are no exceptions. The rules under which a state can tax a trust are complex and changing in more aggressive ways. How can a state tax a trust? What planning steps can be taken? What must you understand when preparing tax returns? Each rule and planning step also has many significant implications with  more...

State of the Estate Tax: Where We Stand Today and What Practitioners Can Do ... managers better administer client investment accounts in light of the uncertainty? If the repeal remains for 2010, what does this mean to investments? What steps can accountants and other advisers take? Sample language and provisions will be provided. Understanding the theory and history of how the repeal of the estate tax occurred is helpful, but this teleconference will focus on practical  more...

Handling Paid Leave Requests in New Jersey BenefitsIn January 2009, New Jersey became one of only a handful of states mandating that certain kinds of family leave be paid leave. Paid leave brings with it new employer compliance questions. For example, what must an employer do when an employee makes a paid leave request? Who pays for such paid leave? What laws are implicated by such a request and who decides whether an employee is eligible  more...

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall ...e 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 shortfall is having on the citizens of Michigan. The teleconference will also examine some possible solutions and the impact that those solutions may have on our lives. This teleconference is designed for attorneys,  more...

Using and Challenging Statistical Evidence: An Essential Training for Litigators BenefitsThe use of statistics frequently plays a critical role in the litigation arena, from evaluating cases for your clients, to resolving disputes and possibly taking a matter to trial. Lawyers often shy away from using statisticians, quite frankly because understanding this world can seem overwhelming and confusing. In this 90-minute teleconference, you will have an opportunity to hear (in a  more...

The FLSA Comp Time Controversy BenefitsComp Time, or compensatory time, is an alternate way of rewarding overtime work. Instead of paying an hourly employee time-and-a-half for work done over the time allotted in the normal work week, employers can allow an hour and a half of time off for each hour of overtime worked. This teleconference will cover how the FLSA views the use of comp time in relation to public agencies and  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ...munity association assessment collection, particularly in light of the historically high foreclosure and bankruptcy filings. Step-by-step procedure for pursuing litigation, either against a homeowner personally or through lien foreclosure, will also be summarized discussing related costs, risks and other considerations to assist associations in making more effective and sensible business  more...

Financial Planning After Retirement: Coordinating the Retirement Plan with the Estate Plan ...quately drafted to handle retirement plans, especially in light of the recent changes of the Pension Protection Act. New preparer penalties put an additional premium on determining whether the trust is likely to qualify. This teleconference will help you understand which trusts qualify and which do not, and how to ensure they do. It also discusses two alternatives to owner control that are  more...

Early Case Assessment Strategies for Paralegals ...itsLitigation can be costly. Cases can last for years. In light of these tough economic times, clients are looking to their legal team to control legal costs while at the same time producing favorable outcomes. Studies have indicated that early case assessment evaluation, if done correctly, can accomplish both of these goals. Irrespective of the complexity of the case, early case assessment can  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process BenefitsThe idea of auditing a 401(k) plan can seem daunting and intimidating to some. In addition, as it is essentially a compliance requirement, few plan sponsors see much value in the audit. This teleconference will explain in depth what is involved in the audit of a 401(k) plan. Gain insight into the various entities involved in the audit process and what they contribute to the successful and  more...

Paid Sick Leave Update: Policies and Procedures in an Evolving Workplace nMany employers voluntarily provide their employees with paid sick leave. Increasingly, however, states and localities are dictating that employers allow employees to use these voluntarily-provided paid sick leave benefits for reasons beyond those covered by the employer's program. In some cases, states and localities have begun to mandate that employers provide employees with a minimum paid sick  more...