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Writing SQL ...may have a fantastic database, but unless you can extract useful information from it, it may as well not exist! This two-day course shows you how to mine your database, from getting a mailing list of people meeting certain criteria through to compiling summary information for the board. Note that the SQL language varies slightly between different database providers; this course teaches the  more...

Effective Communication Getting Your Message Across One of the greatest barriers to effective communication is the assumption that message sent = message received. Too often, we presume that the words and ideas we choose for communicating a message hold the same meaning to others as they do to us. In addition, we are often unaware of how our nonverbal communication influences our message. As a result, we are often confused by the reactions we  more...

Navigating Bankruptcy in Troubled Times: Options for Creditors and Debtors ...expect. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including both business and consumer bankruptcy issues. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face in today's troubled economic times. Benefits for You - Enhance your knowledge of the bankruptcy courts and system -  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know ...k. Fail to meet all the 1099 filing requirements, and you may land in a hotbed of penalties. With a maze of 1099 forms, and confusing and ever-changing IRS reporting guidelines, mastering the 1099 can be a daunting task for any business. Attend this informative seminar and sharpen your 1099 savvy. Develop better, more accurate reporting skills - keep your business audit-ready and in  more...

SEQRA ...strong We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding the supplementation of SEQRA review. Hear about the latest trends in mitigation measures. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding bringing and defending SEQRA litigation. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently  more...

Workers' Compensation Update ...rs' compensation law is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? /strong If workers' comp costs are a thorn in your side - and why wouldn't they be? - fear not! There is a way for you to immediately lower your costs and your frustration. And it's easy too! Join us for this seminar and get up-to-the-minute strategies and legal updates. Minimize future workers' comp costs and legal  more...

Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act Under the New Regulations Benefits strong The Changing World of Family and Medical Leave in New Jersey /strong Recent changes to both United States and New Jersey family and medical leave laws pose new challenges in the workplace. Complying with both state and federal FMLA laws has always been complex, confusing and conflicting. Three significant events make it essential to update your knowledge of these new and revised  more...

Drug Testing in the Workplace and Rehabilitation of Workers ...anitoba. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding termination resulting from drug use. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Learn the reasons for implementing testing - Get up to date on current law and privacy  more...

Workers' Compensation ...rs' compensation law is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding the WCB appeal system. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of claims management issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding communications with the health care professional without worry. Avoid  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation ... your fingertips. Documentation can be a hassle - but you may need it later to show you had legitimate reasons for disciplining or terminating an employee. What's more, courts and juries are providing a jolting wake-up call for those who fail to meet the challenge. Attend this seminar and walk away with practical guidelines for being proactive in an area of increasing litigation. Get advice  more...

Green Building and Sustainable Design in New Jersey ... technology and legal issues are changing so fast that it may seem impossible to keep up. That's where we can help! Attend this seminar and discover how green buildings can help you make more money because they're more attractive to buyers. Get the latest techniques that top professionals are using to slash their costs and prevent time-consuming legal headaches. Building green doesn't have to  more...

The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Impact of the 2008 Amendments ...ed about how the ADA has changed - and how your workplace may be impacted? Now - more than ever - it's important for your organization to understand updated ADA requirements and develop strategies to document compliance and minimize your risk. Attend this seminar and get the guidance your company needs to avoid costly and time-consuming discrimination lawsuits. Register now and get up to  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays ...our employees ever need to show up for work? Sometimes it may seem like the answer is no. Laws regarding leave and time off benefits are among the most perplexing aspects of dealing with employees in today's workplace due to the various complex and confusing laws involved. The constantly evolving laws governing time off allow no room for error or miscalculation. Attend this seminar and find  more...

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques ...in today's politically charged atmosphere. The estate tax may change, but your clients' peace of mind doesn't need to. Give your clients the security they need by helping them through the sensitive but necessary steps of planning. Don't miss out - learn to navigate planning methods and tax-reducing strategies with ease at this cutting-edge seminar. Benefits for You - Save money for future  more...

Appellate Practice: A View From the Bench ...ndards. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding C.A.R. 21 proceedings. Whether you are new to your field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Hear experienced judges' perspectives on writing better briefs - Top strategies for developing your oral  more...

Green or Sustainable Construction ...hnology and technical issues are changing so fast that it may seem impossible to keep up. That's where we can help! Attend this seminar and discover how green buildings can help you make more money because they're more attractive to buyers. Hear an informative case study to help you learn the techniques that top professionals have used to succeed in green construction. Building green doesn't  more...

The Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Update ...ut how UCC Article 9 has changed - and how your practices may be impacted? Attend this enlightening seminar and learn how to decipher revised Article 9 rules that seem to be causing the greatest problems in the commercial world. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about collateral descriptions. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to  more...

The Basics of Business Banking Litigation, Default, Workout, Repossession, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy: A Secured Lender's Perspe ...issues. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding reaffirmation. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Increase your awareness of initial default strategies and workout techniques - Learn the basic rules governing a  more...

Health Insurance Boot Camp ...how health insurance is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? What a dilemma! Every day it's in the newspaper, on the Internet and in our businesses - the rising cost of health care versus the high cost of turnover in a low unemployment environment. Employers want to provide a benefit package that will help retain employees, and yet they have to wrestle with the increasing costs  more...

Construction Management/Design-Build ...cation. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including cost and scheduling issues. Whether you are new to your field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Discover the pros and cons of design-build - find out what you need to know - Delve deeper into the construction  more...

Unclaimed Property Reporting ...nces that have not been claimed by the owner? These items may represent unclaimed property liability. As states struggle to meet their annual fiscal responsibilities, unclaimed property has emerged as a new and popular avenue for increasing revenue stream. Compliance is a hot topic - therefore, it's critical for your company's financial well-being to make sure you're in full compliance with  more...

Managing Challenging Behaviours for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders ...D. You'll also discover how sensory processing challenges may affect behaviour and hear effective strategies for supporting the sensory needs of children with ASD. We'll discuss the differences in development of social play between typically developing children and those with ASD. Discover practical strategies you can use to help children meet their maximum social potential and have positive  more...

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for dealing with SFSTs? Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful strategies on handling ethical issues in sobriety tests. You'll gain a clear understanding of the historical development of standardized field sobriety tests. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about cross-examinations of the arresting officer.  more...

Training for Supervisors: How to Limit Liability for Employment Issues ...y have received training in their operational areas, they may not have received similar training in their personnel-related responsibilities. This seminar will provide you with tools and practical suggestions for ensuring your supervisors are better equipped to appropriately manage your workforce. You'll learn to minimize your company's risk while your supervisors act proactively and legally  more...

Complying With Federal and State Mortgage Lending Laws, and Other Developments in the Mortgage Market ...nnesota. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including ethical issues. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Stay abreast of key changes in the mortgage lending market - Learn the top 10 reasons for mortgage litigation from a plaintiff's  more...

Evictions: Residential and Commercial ...ndards. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including ethical issues. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Ease your leasing worries and avoid tenant problems - Skillfully maneuver through the entire eviction process - Get a one-of-a-kind  more...

Plan Reading and Scheduling ... and CPM progress schedules. Discover how these documents may lead to disputes or may be used to resolve disputes, either during the project or during litigation. Don't miss this timely opportunity to get up to speed on current issues and legal concepts relevant to plans and schedules. Benefits for You - Tips on how to read, interpret and understand construction plans - Find out how  more...

Groundwater Wells, Rights and Uses in Arizona ...Arizona. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding groundwater pumping and sustainability. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Get up to speed on delineating groundwater and surface water - Hear proven strategies on  more...

Special Needs Trusts: Planning for the Disabled and Elderly ...aced with the possibility that the disabled family member may lose his or her public benefits. In some cases, a disabled or elderly person may receive assets through a personal injury lawsuit or inheritance that threatens his or her eligibility for public benefits. Attend this seminar and learn how to use special needs trusts to solve these dilemmas. Our experts will help you explore the major  more...

Commercial Leases ...lumbia. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding property tax. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Learn the 5 basic elements of a commercial lease - No-nonsense tips on dealing with troublesome lease clauses - Ease  more...

New Updates to Business Tax ...lberta. We'll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - including issues surrounding legal structures and creditor issues. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You - Stay up to date on recent significant court cases and administrative rulings - Find out what  more...

Building a Future for Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Construction Materials - Nationally and internationally, sustainable building is taking hold. One part of sustainable building is reusing and recycling materials during construction and demolition. More and more projects are requiring the recycling of materials during construction and demolition, and contractors and others will need to know how to potentially meet this requirement. This  more...

Strategies to Reduce Medicare Billing Errors Strategies to Reduce Medicare Billing Errors - Shrinking reimbursement in today s medical practices makes staying on top of claim denials more critical than ever before. Medicare is typically one of the largest payers for most practices, and understanding the importance of managing and reducing or eliminating these denials is crucial to any medical practice. Denial management is one of the most  more...

Legal Issues in Construction Disputes-Three Key Questions Legal Issues in Construction Disputes - Over the last 20 years, the construction industry has changed significantly. Different delivery systems have developed making less relevant the traditional design-bid-build structure upon which most construction disputes have been decided. There has also been a substantial effort to use damage waivers and liability limits as a means of controlling runaway  more...

Basic Client Confidentiality Rules Every Legal Professional Should Know Client Confidentiality Rules Every Legal Professional Should Know - A fundamental aspect of the attorney-client relationship is the attorney s obligation of confidentiality. The professional rules regarding confidentiality should be known and understood by all practicing attorneys. Clients expect confidentiality and the attorneys must respect and abide by that expectation. Furthermore, not knowing  more...

Fundamentals of Acquisition Transactions Fundamentals of Acquisition Transactions - How to avoid the pitfalls of acquisition transactions what you don t know could hurt you. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on current developments in agreements. Understand the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding qualified plans. Avoid problems down the road by protecting  more...

The Basics of Employment Claims, Workers' Compensation Claims and the Interplay Between the Two ...ew York. We ll show you how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter including issues surrounding medical examinations under the ADA. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you ll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face. Benefits for You Enhance your ability to recognize sources of liability for employers Stay up to speed on new  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees - For most retailers, payment processing costs represent more than 2 percent of sales. Effective management can reduce these costs by one third or more and the savings can be even more dramatic for retailers selling through direct marketing channels such as e-commerce, mail and telephone orders, and infomercials where processing costs can run 50 percent  more...

The Financial Consultant s Role on Your Construction Projects and Capital Investments The Financial Consultant's Role on Your Project Design Team - If you have a multimillion-dollar capital project involving design, engineering and construction and you want to make sure the project is delivered within your budget, you will want to attend this teleconference. Many companies start large construction projects and do not know what the estimated payback will be in terms of increased  more...

Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege - This teleconference will discuss the doctrine of attorney-client privilege: the scope of the privilege, exceptions to the privilege, procedural aspects of asserting the privilege, waiver of the privilege and the related but distinguishable doctrine of attorney work product. It should be useful for attorneys who represent individuals and  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages When Wages are Not FICA Wages - Do you know what is not considered wages by the IRS, thereby exempting those monies from FICA tax? If not, this teleconference will be beneficial to you in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or non-cash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - As the economy falters and the credit crisis continues, help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how you can collect more money while following the law. Failing to properly train  more...

Internet Tax Research Internet Tax Research - Find out how to be the one your organization relies on. In our fast-paced accounting world, we re often asked to find information about state and federal tax issues sometimes at a moment s notice. Attend this teleconference and get the practical tips you need to be an effective Internet researcher. Get a firm grasp of how to research legislative history and case law.  more...

Current Lending Problems and Trends: Are You Ready for the FDIC Exam? Current Lending Problems and Trends: Are You Ready for the FDIC Exam? - This teleconference will provide you with information needed to spot potential trouble with a future FDIC exam before its too late. You will receive practical information to guide you on how to be prepared for an exam long before the examiners arrive.  more...

Risk Transfer Provisions: The Hidden Traps in Construction Agreements 5 Risk Transfer Issues in Contracting - Tucked away in today s construction agreements is a number of risk shifting provisions. All too often, one or more parties in a construction project do not appreciate the significance of these provisions. These provisions can effectively transfer millions of dollars of risk, and the party accepting that risk must properly understand the implications of these  more...

Writing Job Descriptions Are Your Job Descriptions Effective? - Sign up for this teleconference and get insider knowledge on writing job descriptions. Find out how to create and maintain job descriptions to increase employee productivity and decrease potential liability. Learn the essentials of what to include and what not to include in your job descriptions. Our expert speaker will provide practical insight on  more...

Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers - Conflicts of interest pose enormous risks to lawyers and their firms, including disqualification, disgorgement of fees, loss of clients and even professional discipline. Dealing with conflicts of interest is therefore one of the most important - and complex - components of a law firm s risk management program.  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation Risk Management in Telephone Triage - The 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  more...

Collaboration in the Classroom: Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Arrangements Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Arrangements - Students with special needs are increasingly being served in general education classes and more and more educators are being asked to co-teach to meet those diverse needs. However, though co-teaching continues to be used as a service delivery option in the inclusive classroom, many educators report that they are unfamiliar with the strategies  more...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services - In 90 information-packed minutes, you ll learn what you need to know to perform the most common QuickBooks tasks: setting up the accounting system, writing checks, invoicing customers and receiving payments, and entering and paying bills. You ll explore the meaning of critical QuickBooks concepts like opening balance equity, undeposited  more...

Natural Resources Damage Litigation Natural Resources Damage Litigation - Natural resource damages have moved to the forefront of environmental law. Federal and state natural resource trustees have substantially stepped up their activities with respect to the natural resource damage assessments process and for recovery of alleged damages. Both federal and state resource trustees are blazing new ground in assessment and enforcement  more...

Risk Assessment: Identify, Prioritize and Quantify Risk Within Your Manufacturing Operations Root Cause Risk Assessment - Risk assessment is now becoming an integral part of doing business in the present-day complex industrial world. All new projects and process and manufacturing operations require that businesses and companies perform risk assessments to proactively identify potential inherent risks and take steps to mitigate these risks to acceptable levels (to protect workers and  more...

Planning for Renovation Projects Planning for Renovation Projects - As construction costs skyrocket, renovation of existing buildings become an attractive alternate. Besides cost savings, recycling buildings is becoming a green choice to facility development. The available national standards for renovation of existing buildings is peaking and solidifying the standard approach to existing building renovations. This  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default - In today s construction market, many contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project  more...

Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process - This teleconference will provide an overview of the due diligence process to ensure a sound investment decision is made at the outset regarding site acquisition and its future prospects for development depending upon the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental  more...

A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program - Wellness is a proven strategy for keeping employees healthy and controlling health costs. You will learn practical tips on how to develop a successful wellness program for your employees from one of the most experienced wellness professionals in the country. You will find out how you can develop your program so that employees participate and  more...

Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act ...e Internal Revenue Code, and will analyze structures that may be employed to monetize or shift the tax credits and other attributes from the developer of energy projects to investors. This will help you identify opportunities that may exist for your clients to claim tax benefits, as well as opportunities to assist clients in monetizing these benefits in situations where the client may not  more...

Nuts, Bolts, Urban Myths and Sharks in the Water: Fundamentals of Federal Grants Law Grant Management for Grant Recipients - Join Edward T. Waters, an attorney with nationally recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants and sharks in  more...

Confidentiality of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? - This teleconference will focus on the confidentiality of mental health, and alcohol and drug abuse patient records. Ms. Gordon will discuss federal and state laws applicable to these highly protected records and participants will review the circumstances under which these sensitive records may or may not be disclosed. A number of  more...

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums - Workers Compensation, born of a Prussian social insurance scheme, has morphed into a complex medico-legal quagmire that serves neither the interests of the employee, nor the employer. However, by understanding that workers compensation is more than insurance, simple tools may be employed to reduce the likelihood of incurring  more...

Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters - Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home either on a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee, allowing a nonexempt employee to work at home can lead to a minefield of wage and hour issues that an employer must carefully navigate to  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: From Planning to Execution Behavioral-Based Interviewing - This teleconference is adapted from the Competency Management Incorporated award-winning behavioral-based interviewer training programs. You will gain practical information on how to build and conduct highly effective and legally defensible interviews. Topics cover the appropriate information you should be going after, how to obtain it and how to evaluate it in a  more...

What's New for LEED in 2009: The Overhaul of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Program ... the 2009 upgrades comprehensive, but going forward there may be up to a 10 percent lower environmental impact of LEED certified projects, largely focused on reductions in energy waste and enhanced water conservation measures. This teleconference will help you understand how the U.S. Green Building Council has extensively revised the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program  more...

Loan Participations: Agreement, Servicing, and Maintenance Loan Participations: Agreement Servicing and Maintenance - Recent adverse events in the United States financial markets such as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and the attendant failures of several financial institutions small and large have increased the internal and external scrutiny of the financial assets in the portfolios of the remaining financial institutions. Particular  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Workplace Wellbeing: The Path to Enhanced Productivity Managing Workplace Health - Many Canadian companies are at the forefront of a growing global recognition that business productivity is both positively and negatively affected by workforce health. Whereas HR was previously focused on managing health care costs, attention is now increasingly directed towards managing health and wellness initiatives aimed at improving workforce health on a  more...

Creating and Maintaining a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy: New Laws and Recent Trends Creating a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy - Many employers offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees. However, employers frequently struggle with various legal and administrative questions such as what benefits to offer, what type proof of domestic partnership should be requested, how to tax the benefits and if they are required to or prohibited from offering certain benefits.  more...

HSAs HRAs FSAs How They Can Reduce Your Cost and Increase Your Benefits ... about rising health insurance costs and how your company may be impacted? Costs of health insurance continue to soar and you need to become ever more creative in establishing your employee benefit programs. Attend this innovative seminar and learn how to supplement your medical insurance plan with other benefit programs to keep costs in check and still offer full medical coverage. FSAs  more...