Must Telephone Seminars

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...wishing to be trained and examined for this qualification must already hold the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (the V3 Foundation or V2 Foundation plus Bridge Certificate) which shall be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission. Key Differentiators:- * Knowledge and Experience- QLogy consultants have vast and varied knowledge and experience of multiple  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues ... thereby creating a host of challenges for companies that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to manage the global payroll and human resource issues this creates in the most efficient manner possible. This live audio conference will highlight many of the payroll issues that companies will encounter  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments BenefitsWellness programs played a central role in the health reform debate. Health care reform clearly demonstrates the desire of Congress and the President to encourage wellness programs and healthy lifestyles to control the cost of health insurance. Much of their interest is based on success stories from the private sector. Despite regulatory uncertainties, rising health insurance costs have  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...t and nonexempt employees, including how long the records must be maintained. Home-workers, employees working under certain specified pay arrangements, employees to whom lodging or other facilities are furnished and employees in certain other categories present special requirements that you need to be aware of. Technology has made recordkeeping easier, but it has also placed upon the employer  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update ...uthoritative. Preparers and auditors of financial reports must be aware of and prepared for the transition to the new codification. This live audio conference will give you the knowledge and skills needed to thoroughly understand and confidently navigate and conduct research using the new FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CPAs,  more...

E-Discovery: Subpoenas and Non-Party Production Issues ...orage gets outsourced, a litigating party and its counsel must be agile enough to address a growing number of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) issues and to know how to follow an ESI trail. Similarly, organizations that often receive nonparty subpoenas should be ready to respond quickly and appropriately, including possessing familiarity with a wide range of potential objections and red-flags.  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...t to changes created by social media. Specifically, banks must consider the implementation of social media in order to meet the needs of consumers. However, due to regulatory, reputation and other risks, adoption of social media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the information needed to fully understand the risks and rewards of social media.  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...PAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act more entities than ever need to be in compliance, and HHS compliance audit activity and enforcement penalties are both increased,  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers must pay employees at the beginning and end of the work day - they have pursued claims for time working at home, commuting between home and work, changing clothes, putting on equipment, waiting to punch in and out, walking to and from their work stations, talking to co-workers, turning on and off computers and other equipment, and  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...area upon which plaintiffs have focused is when employers must pay employees at the beginning and end of the work day - they have pursued claims for time working at home, commuting between home and work, changing clothes, putting on equipment, waiting to punch in and out, walking to and from their work stations, talking to co-workers, turning on and off computers and other equipment, and  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest BenefitsAccountants working in various disciplines have been involved in litigation resulting from or exacerbated by a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to identify an actual or potential conflict of interest and to disclose or avoid it can lead to expensive legal fees, loss of a client or employment, a claim against malpractice insurance, bad publicity, or  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ...e gifts equaled or exceeded $5 million in value, Form 706 must be filed. In this live audio conference, you will learn the rules applicable to properly preparing and filing Form 706. The program will cover which assets are subject to tax, the available deductions and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide you with a  more...

Effective Use Of Medical Records In Personal Injury Litigation ... records. In order to present your case persuasively, you must have an understanding of how to collect medical records, how to use them during discovery and how to present them to a jury. This live audio conference discusses both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, and it will explain the role of medical evidence in the context of personal injury litigation and how to integrate medical  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships BenefitsWhat makes for a good sales relationship? Is it just making 'the sale'? Is there more? As a sales person there are usually four steps in the relationship and each of these stages gives the seller deeper insight into the mind of the buyer. It is vital that in today's highly competitive world of sales, that the representative be prepared with as much ammunition as possible. This is not to  more...

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...cient, ethical, fair and respectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity. The model we will use is how HR can engineer the offboarding process to reduce legal exposure and financial costs, and to improve the pool of future talent, increase employee commitment and enhance the company's brand in its sector. This live  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for properly complying with NEPA. Thus, there are many  more...

Incoterms 2010 Fundamentals ...or the movement of goods. This live audio conference is a must-attend event for importers and exporters. We will review the purpose of Incoterms and what has changed since Incoterms 2000. We will cover each Incoterm in detail and its definitions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each term, so that you can make the right decisions when buying and selling. This live audio  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the  more...

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ...n the other hand, to achieve these benefits school staffs must have a high fidelity of implementation. Since RTI is not just a technical solution of new tests, curricula or instructional practices, careful consideration is needed to achieve positive results. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the important concepts and resources that support a state and district's  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ...e several business, legal, tax and accounting issues that must be addressed before a property can be successfully repositioned. This live audio conference will examine the opportunities and challenges facing owners of maturing tax credit properties, and how Year 15 transactions are being structured in today's market environment. Relevant topics will include general observations about Year 15  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual BenefitsThe long-awaiting Final Rule governing ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) provides the industry with an improved outlook of the potential success that may be achieved, but also a daunting list of challenges to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs ...industry. Organizations that maintain internship programs must be mindful, however, that they must comply with several federal and state employment laws. This live audio conference will provide 'soup to nuts' guidance on the legal and practical implications of establishing an internship program in your organization. We will discuss the entire cycle of the internship process, such as recruiting  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...for road users. To fill this function, a pavement surface must be smooth, thus free of breaches such as potholes. Potholes are circular holes in asphalt pavement extending through an entire pavement layer. In certain conditions, they develop in a matter of hours. If potholes are not fixed immediately after they appear, a safety risk for road users is imminent. Further, more damage to the road  more...

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules BenefitsThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs continues to clarify the definition of an Internet applicant and the evolving guidance gives employers additional direction and assistance. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This live audio conference will review the continuously developing OFCCP guidance and  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues BenefitsA major challenge is ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws. Those laws are extensive and complex, and claims against employers in virtually every industry are on the rise. In particular, employers often misunderstand the exemptions to overtime requirements and fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly  more...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent BenefitsA charitable gift given for a specific purpose generally can be used only for that purpose. But, under certain circumstances, a charity may be permitted to release or modify restrictions imposed on a gift. Understanding when and how such restrictions may be modified - and when donors may have standing to enforce the terms of their gift - is crucial both to charitable organizations and to  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...n ERISA-covered health and welfare benefit plans. The SPD must include important information regarding the plan, such as information on how the plan works, eligibility requirements, what benefits the plan provides and how those benefits may be obtained. The summary of material modification describes changes made to the plan and changes in the information in the SPD. This live audio conference  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals ...mplex 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 must make daily decisions with an eye toward the litigation process as a whole, keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is a final judgment in their  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ... easier to locate. But sometimes, even electronic records must be modified by adding, amending, correcting or deleting information. In some ways, paper records were easier to deal with, as incorrectly filed documents could simply be re-filed, and any changes to previously written documentation were oftentimes clear and obvious. With an EHR, making changes can be both too difficult and too easy,  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ... client's assets. In addition, out-of-state practitioners must be aware of some unique laws concerning a person's homestead residence both from a tax perspective and a property rights perspective. Lastly, Florida has adopted a fairly rigid view of the unlicensed practice of law, which will impact the out-of-state practitioner who continues to advise clients who have moved to Florida. This live  more...

Document Retention and Destruction: What Human Resource Professionals Must Know BenefitsCorrectly handling the documentation of employees is one of the most difficult and tedious tasks that human resources professionals need to perform for their organizations. Knowing the proper procedures to follow to document employees in the workplace is a key skill needed by most human resources professionals. This live audio conference will provide you with information on the key  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ... existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of legal issues, such as the municipality's general authority to adopt form-based provisions, application and approval processes, and the treatment of nonconforming structures in a form-based district. This live audio conference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...nce. It will explain the constitutional requirements that must be satisfied in order for a state to impose sales or use tax obligations. We will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarify the contours of that requirement through a discussion of existing and developing case law. This live audio conference will explore how you can, without careful planning and analysis,  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ...ping rules and regulations impose rigid requirements that must be met before information is released and require medical record repositories to retain the records for often-conflicting time periods. This live audio conference will outline the sources of the laws and regulations that govern the ability and duty of such repositories to release such information; their obligations to retain medical  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...y detect prices that are too high. Thus pricing decisions must be given careful consideration when buying industrial products and services. The price of a product or service should be expected to cover cost of production, promotion and distribution, plus reasonable profit. In order to obtain the most efficient and acceptable price the purchasing professional must make sure that they are aware  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...economic environment, U.S. businesses - large and small - must be able to compete globally. As the growth of U.S. businesses conducting business abroad increases at an exponential rate, many tax professionals must complete a number of IRS forms that have not been previously encountered. This live audio conference will deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals must understand to assist  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ... has the compliance responsibilities and what an employer must do every day to be in compliance! How do all of the employee benefit laws work together - when do they work separately. How can the employer keep up? SO many things changing in the employee benefit world - COBRA, Subsidy, National Health Care, FSAs - how can anyone keep up? This audio conference will focus on the most misunderstood  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...se has a prior lien or security interest. Liens generally must be made public in some way - usually by a filing in a public office - in order to enjoy priority, so prospective lenders and creditors will want to search for those liens. Notwithstanding the recent revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the law that governs most consensual security interests, lien searching remains  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...lls - or even goes out of business. Those who are unpaid must seek alternative means to ensure payment. And those who are higher on the project chain must take steps to assure the flow of funds all the way down the line. This live audio conference helps the persons responsible for project controls, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general risk management, to understand first the  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals ...core financial skills that every procurement professional must have to assist with everyday decision making. We will focus on core finance concepts for procurement, the request for proposal (RFP) process, reading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit for Procurement Professionals. This is a great  more...

The Carryover Basis Election for 2010 Decedents ...to 2010 estates. The complexities are legion and the Form must be filed, implying all decisions made, by November 15, 2011. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the law and issues, review the two recent pronouncement, discuss issues they raise and attempt to provide attorneys, accountants, financial advisers and others dealing with 2010 estates, some practical guidance as to  more...

Determining Meaningful Use for Electronic Health Records ...nts from the federal government, physicians and hospitals must achieve 'meaningful use' of electronic health records through an attestation process. This process is new and complicated. This live audio conference will outline meaningful use guidelines and requirements to receive incentive payments, including timelines, criteria, an outline of the attestation process and recent developments in  more...

Calculating the Cost of a Change ... the pricing of changes. Contractors will learn what they must include to be made whole. Owner's will learn both what they should pay and what they shouldn't pay. CMs, attorneys, and the consultants and accountants that advise them will learn what is needed to accurately and persuasively price a change. We will focus on the hard topics - the legitimate damages associated with delay, the real  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...ards and the diligence expectations upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing malpractice in rendering the opinion. Are you current in your understanding of these standards and expectations, as well as significant recent cases and trends in state and national third-party legal opinion practice? This live audio course is designed to enable lawyers and the real estate  more...

Utilizing Microsoft Word(TM) Features and Functions ...sEnjoy the time-saving benefit of learning shortcuts and 'must know' automation features. While you may have used Word for years, completing documents using basic features, the more in-depth features will add a new level of capability to current skill sets. Participants transitioning to version 2010 will regain their bearings on the new locations of Word commands. So many features and so  more...

Tips for Calculating a Regular Rate of Pay For Your Employees ...ime payments. Most covered employers understand that they must pay overtime compensation at the rate of 'time and a half' to nonexempt employees. But time and a half of what? Under the FLSA and most state counterparts, time and a half is based upon an employee's 'regular rate' of pay. Thus, determining the 'regular rate' of pay is critical to calculating the amount of overtime pay an employee  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ... institutional buildings. This live audio conference is a must for anyone involved in construction projects. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define RFI's. - You will be able to discuss how to handle disputed change order requests. - You will be able to recognize the difference between change orders vs. construction change directives. - You will be able to explain critical contents  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...R initiatives, when electronic data preservation measures must be put in place, and practical advice regarding anticipated 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  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ... thoughtful, well-designed document retention policy is a must for every corporation. Yet many have failed to take this important step to protect their companies. Many more have failed to effectively implement their document retention policies after they have been adopted. The cost of these shortcomings is significant. A corporation may lose significant business information required for ongoing  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ...has made asset valuation, at best, problematic. Investors must plot an optimal course with their existing holdings. Additionally, future investments require an entirely different valuation approach than is possible under traditional models. Only the architects of these investments understand how to deconstruct them to reveal the key factors in determining value. Collateral valuation today is  more...

HR Budgeting Fundamentals: Translate Your Goals into Revenue Terms BenefitsDue to SOX legislation and CFO/controller's demanding budgets from the HR department, HR professionals have had to learn budgeting skills. Most HR people did not go to school to be financial gurus and learning to properly budget for people-related expenses is a foreign language. However, if you truly want a seat at the table you must learn to appropriately forecast and plan for the most  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...

Current Issues in Legal Holds: Are You Prepared? ...tions for parties and their lawyers. Organizations simply must have in place a compliant legal hold process that effectively preserves discoverable documents and data. This audio conference will help you understand the changing compliance environment for preserving discoverable documents and data. You will be able to build a legal hold process that meets legal requirements, contains costs and  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation BenefitsA state's ability to impose taxes on a multistate business is limited by nexus standards rooted in the U.S. Constitution. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed its longstanding rule and held in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. In today's economy, however, states are continuing to push nexus limits farther than ever  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions ...n prime contractors and subcontractors. This program is a must whether you are a buyer, seller or government official. After attending this audio conference, you will understand contract flow-down clauses, consent clauses, make or buy plans, privity, sponsorship and subcontracting plans. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss subcontracting issues. - You will be able to review  more...

Form 5500 Reporting Update ...must file an annual report regarding the plan's financial condition, investments and operations, unless specifically exempt by law. Filing the Form 5500 will satisfy this requirement. This audio conference will help you understand when you need to file a Form 5500 and what you need to file, and will focus on some recent changes that may impact your filings. This audio conference is designed  more...

Recent Developments in Material Participation for LLCs and LLPs ...uivalent to limited partners in a limited partnership and must pass a more restrictive test to establish that they materially participated in the operations of the business. A series of recent cases has uniformly rejected the IRS's attacks under varying theories and the IRS has stated that it will stop litigating these cases and revisit its regulations on this issue. You will be provided an  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications ...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 regards to other aspects of trust planning that you need to understand. State law varies considerably and can affect not only income taxation, but almost every aspect of trust planning, drafting, compliance and  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...ent and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a medical record, the laws and regulations applicable to the retention and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the retention and destruction of medical records. The program will also examine how health care  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations ...ifferences between the generations. To be successful, you must understand those things that identify and differentiate the generations, and create strategies for bridging between them. Failure to address the generational issues could result in unplanned and dysfunctional paradigm shifts in your organization as the baby boomers leave in ever increasing numbers and the vacuum is filled by  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Confidentiality, Conflicts and Communications ...neys. Clients have certain expectations and the attorneys must respect and abide by those expectations. Furthermore, not knowing and understanding the rules may lead to claims against the attorney that can result in a financial loss and an impaired reputation. This audio conference will address the fundamental rules of confidentiality, conflicts and communication in the various aspects of the  more...

Land Use Law Update ...itsIn today's world, land use laws are pervasive and they must be addressed as part of nearly every undertaking. Knowing your rights and obligations - and securing necessary approvals in a timely manner - are critical steps to the ultimate success of any development or activity. A review of several key land use issues relating to federal land use laws, alternative energy and the ever-evolving  more...

Are Email Negotiation Blunders Costing You Money? How to Negotiate and Influence With Email BenefitsIn our age of ever expanding communication possibilities, what is the best way to negotiate? Should it be face to face, over the phone or via the Internet? The answer? It depends. Are you using the right tool at the right time? Do you negotiate and persuade for a living (and everyone does) or realize how much your success, business and income depend on your ability to persuade, motivate  more...

Handling Paid Leave Requests in New Jersey ...h 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 for the requested paid leave? This teleconference will answer these questions by examining the New Jersey paid leave statute and its recently enacted  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...his teleconference will focus on emerging issues that you must know to deal with the changing landscape in wetland regulation and its interactions with endangered species. Finally, new mitigation procedures and mitigation banking will be explored that will allow projects to more quickly meet their wetland replacement obligations. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define new and  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...RRA also establishes a number of mandates that recipients must comply with or risk potential financial and legal penalties in addition to public scrutiny. These include monitoring and reporting requirements and, by virtue of receiving funds, potential exposure to governmental audit requirements. This teleconference will address these monitoring and reporting requirements, and the potential  more...

International Employment Assignments: Understanding the Compliance Risks ...nd human resource executives who implement company policy must be aware of strict immigration and work permit requirements on the one hand, and of the great dangers inherent in failing to follow U.S. workplace regulations on the other. This teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of immigration issues for expatriate or 'seconded' employees, and at the same time provide an encyclopedic  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 ...g the social dynamics of our society, the HR professional must respond to the changes this new technology is bringing to the workplace. This teleconference will present a practical framework for understanding Web 2.0 and provide insight into a number of best practices that explore a variety of strategies for leveraging the power of this technology as both a vehicle for creating an open line of  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update BenefitsLenders and real estate professionals operating in Florida for the first time (and oftentimes seasoned Florida practitioners) are forced to deal with the sometimes confusing imposition of the Florida documentary stamp tax. Florida documentary stamp taxes are imposed on loan transactions and real property transfers taking place in Florida. This teleconference will provide a discussion  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...not common sense. In order to be common sense, the issues must be commonly taught and commonly practiced. Unfortunately, ergonomics and injury prevention are not commonly taught or practiced; as a result, your employees, whether in the office setting or in an industrial setting, are susceptible to repetitive motion injuries simply as a result of the nature of the work that they perform. This  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ... delays in re-letting the premises. Issues that landlords must consider include potential liability for improperly disposing of a tenant's personal property, restrictions by condominium or homeowner's associations on placing the property at the curb, and the existence of third-party lien holders. Using real life scenarios, this teleconference will provide you with guidance on the procedures  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...e restrictive elements of the Illinois Accessibility Code must always be followed. In order to construct buildings within the state, those involved in the construction process must be aware of the specific requirements of this code. This teleconference will discuss the history and objectives of the state accessibility code as well as identify the code requirements in detail. Diagrams and  more...

Planning and Zoning Techniques for Open Space Preservation ...rategy is complex. Open space planning and implementation must take into account the regional context, community vision and ultimate function of the open space areas. The costs and means of maintaining open space must be considered. The use of the various regulatory and nonregulatory tools must be coordinated to ensure maximum effectiveness. This teleconference will focus on the types and  more...

Is Your Health Care Plan Grandfathered Under the Health Care Reform? .... As plan sponsors consider design changes for 2011, they must also take into account new federal mandates under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively, the 'Act'). The Act provides limited exceptions from the new federal mandates for certain grandfathered plans and new interim final regulations  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act BenefitsLenders and their assignees, as well as loan servicers, continually struggle with Truth in Lending Act compliance and rescission issues, often finding themselves the subject of various TILA claims. This teleconference will help you understand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...programs that are supported primarily by the general fund must compete annually with other programs and funding is often unreliable and insufficient. Due to the recent recession, tax revenues are down and are expected to be lower in the future. Successful county and municipal storm water program managers are now recognizing that providing storm water management is a basic utility service  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...of damages, insurance and other potential sources of risk must be understood and examined on every project. This teleconference will identify the areas of greatest risk and address how insurance and contractual protections can be used to minimize the exposure of the design professional. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the 2007 provisions of the AIA agreements. - You will be  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...ying with the new approach to compensatory mitigation - a must for developers, consultants and attorneys in the field. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the purpose of compensatory mitigation. - You will be able to describe the new compensatory mitigation rule. - You will be able to discuss practical impacts of the final rule. - You will be able to identify emerging trends.  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals ...cy world is full of traps for all professionals. Not only must you be familiar with the Bankruptcy Code, which is often amended, and case law, but also the often overlooked federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, local rules and judge-specific rules. Scott Brown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the bankruptcy world. A  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...the approval of political decision makers, the proponents must first understand the local politics. This teleconference will explain why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to development. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss common approaches to influencing land use decisions. - You will be able to identify why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits ...ily's needs beyond Medi-Cal and other government benefits must also be considered. Further complexity has been added to the planning process since the enactment of California's SB 483, the state's most significant step yet toward the implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which made sweeping changes to eligibility requirements for the Medicaid program nationwide. Even after  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...ety of storm water BMPs. It will explain what maintenance must be performed and when it should be performed. Links to many informative sites further explaining maintenance Learning Objectives: You will be able to determine how to implement low impact development concepts into their site development plans. You will be able to discuss complex storm water BMPs. You will be able to categorize  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...g system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...al institutions overdraft program. Financial institutions must comply with the new regulation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides practitioners and responsible persons with guidance on compliance and best practices. The teleconference also discusses issues relating to civil liability and alerts practitioners and  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...s troubled, even before it goes into default, the parties must quickly confront a number of issues. For the lender, it is imperative that it conduct a due diligence review of its file, the loan and the collateral as soon as possible. Should the default not be cured or the parties not be able to restructure the loan, the lender faces the options of foreclosing on the property, taking a deed in  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ... to cope with failing and failed condominium developments must address multiple overlays of statutory and other legal requirements and limitations, as well as the often conflicting rights and concerns of the many stakeholders involved in these projects. This teleconference will be of benefit to professionals dealing with distressed condominium projects by identifying, from each participant's  more...

Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Under ERISA BenefitsMaintaining an employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires that people managing the plan or investing plan assets become fiduciaries. You need to know when they might become an ERISA plan fiduciary. You must understand your legal obligations to plan participants and beneficiaries. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the  more...

Conducting Background Checks ...ormed (and how the resulting data discovered can be used) must be understood or otherwise an employer will find themselves defending against their own illegal actions. This teleconference will discuss generally the kinds of background checks that can be conducted by employers and will likewise address the various legal restrictions imposed (primarily under federal law) for conducting background  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ... upon withdrawing from ongoing representation? What steps must be taken to successfully terminate your duties to that client? Under what circumstances is the lawyer entitled to recover any fees or expenses from its subsequent judgment in a contingent fee representation? How should you document your withdrawal? This informative 90-minute teleconference will cover the full range of issues and  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ... into the ground as it would under natural conditions. It must therefore flow off the pavement and into adjacent areas, which can result in flooding, erosion and disruption of the environmental balance. Pervious concrete parking areas eliminate the need for retention ponds and other runoff collection methods, providing for more efficient land use. This benefits not only the building owner  more...

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice ...of the trial team, coordinating thousands of details that must be accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation paralegals and the role they play in appellate practice. The teleconference will help paralegals and appellate  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...must find creative staffing solutions to get work done, how do they recognize the hidden dangers in having workers with different types of working relationships? This teleconference helps responsible employers understand the different types of employment relationships, the pros and cons of each, and how to avoid unknowingly changing an individual's employment status. The teleconference also  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ... to an end because of diminishing resources, alternatives must be explored. Governments in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom have long recognized the need to look for alternative ways to develop and construct both transportation and social infrastructure (schools, hospitals, prisons, etc.), but this concept is just starting to gain some acceptance in the United States. This  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes ... do business with and/or contract with one or more tribes must become familiar with the laws and regulations of each tribe when preparing to engage in business with the tribe. However, there are also basic tenets of American Indian law that can be applied to all aspects of doing business and/or contracting with individual American Indian tribes. This teleconference is designed to provide you  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ...ry different from the defense of other criminal cases. It must be approached uniquely from the time an attorney first learns of a client's target status in an investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper approach and execution of white-collar  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...must have certainty as to the federal tax consequences of a proposed transaction - and while tax opinions are helpful, they do not provide the certainty of qualified advice from the IRS. This teleconference is designed to discuss how, when and why to seek qualified written advice from the IRS, normally in the form of a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...hases. To address these hazards, certain program elements must be completed before work begins, while additional elements must be addressed on-site and on an on-going basis. Many contractors who are required to prepare and implement traffic control plans often do not understand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state occupational  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ... individual lives, but our workplace relations. Employers must balance employee privacy rights with the legitimate need to know what is going on in the workplace and to ensure employees are conducting themselves appropriately over the employers electronic communications systems. Companies can access information about their employees in a myriad of ways. Telephone communications, internet  more...

Purchasing Law: Breach, Repudiation and Excuse ...ement goods from another source and whether your supplier must compensate you for additional costs of doing so. This teleconference will also include discussion of potential issues that can arise if in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of another party to a purchase agreement. Focused on practical steps and not just theory, you will be interested in this timely discussion of what to do when  more...

Implications of Scott v. Harris on Police Vehicle Pursuits and Beyond ... context of the use of force, the court and trier of fact must take into account the circumstances under which police officers must make such decisions. The Court has also historically emphasized that district courts must consider the application of qualified immunity to any police case, including claims of excessive force. Scott v. Harris brings these two legal issues together in a case in  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...d community corrections fields. Policy-makers and funders must develop policies and procedures that support and promote evidence-based practice with this challenging group of service participants. Service organizations must become more outcome-focused in their helping efforts. Direct practitioners, therapists, case managers and substance abuse providers must integrate their efforts to avoid  more...

Tax Treatment of Gift Card and Certificate Sales ...ertain gift card issues are Tier II issues; some of which must be raised during an examination and some of which should be raised during an examination. The IRS announced, in several industry director directives, that it plans to focus on several specific issues in this area. Despite this emphasis on gift card revenue issues however, the IRS has provided little guidance in this area. The sale  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements ...ts, employers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You will learn the necessary steps to take to minimize the Social Security offset that can occur when a workers' compensation case is settled. The teleconference will also provide a comprehensive analysis of the  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus BenefitsA state's ability to impose taxes on a multistate business is limited by nexus standards rooted in the U.S. Constitution. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed its longstanding rule and held in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. However, physical presence is not limited only to direct presence. It may also be established  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...estate, (b) analyze and determine when a bankruptcy court must abstain and when it may abstain from adjudicating issues that have an impact on a probate estate, (c) know what effect the death of a debtor while a bankruptcy proceeding pending has on that proceeding, (d) understand how the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay provisions affect a probate proceeding and (e) when a disclaimer by a  more...

Lawful Hiring ...must navigate a minefield of complicated and, in some cases, conflicting laws that affect the hiring process Discrimination claims often arise out of the hiring process. The new U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. ___ (2009) shows how an employer (the New Haven Fire Department in that case) can violate discrimination laws when taking steps to attempt to achieve  more...

Effective Sales Management: Short and Long-term Planning, Forecasting, and Expense Budgeting ...rstanding and monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash must be a top priority for every business owner, operations manager and sales team member. Planning ahead for seasonal fluctuations and unexpected emergencies allows for dealing with challenges and at least partially reduces stress. In a down economy, the potential for a shortfall in business resulting in diminished cash flow is of real  more...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ... work. Under this stricter federal standard, a contractor must demonstrate effective suspension of much or all of its work to satisfy the standby requirement for entitlement to Eichleay damages. Should you even focus on Eichleay damages in your delay claim? What are keys to a successful delay claim? What contract provisions will bolster a delay claim? This teleconference will discuss these  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...rioritization and design of transportation infrastructure must be critically examined to deliver the most effective transportation system to the users. This teleconference will help you to 1) understand how to establish these project priorities based on a system-wide optimization model and 2) identify an approach that allows a project to achieve the maximum rate of return on investment. The  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence BenefitsMore and more patient information is being captured electronically, both within the provider setting and remotely from the patients themselves. Additionally, an increasing number of myriad touches of this data occur on a daily basis by various known and unknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond ...must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or composition of their workforce. This teleconference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number issues and immigration-related  more...

Gatekeepers & Voice Mail: How to Reach Your Prospects Directly ...keepers, then this information-packed teleconference is a must. Decision makers today are busier than ever and less accessible than ever in history. Gatekeepers screen calls, spam filters trap emails and voice mail blocks access. The issue for sales professionals: If you are not able to reach your prospect directly you will sell nothing. Everything in sales starts with a conversation and if  more...

Recognizing and Responding to Excited Delirium BenefitsResponding to individuals who are mentally ill, or who have alcohol, licit or illicit drugs on board are core tasks for you, the officer and/or first responder. It is not a matter of 'if' you are confronted by an individual who is mentally ill or who has ingested alcohol or drugs (or their combination), only 'when' you will face this situation. In rare situations, individuals have died  more...

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions BenefitsFinancial institutions are frequently challenged to keep up and implement the ever changing federal and state requirements imposed on this industry. Ensuring that proper internal controls, risk management and fraud prevention are adequately addressed is critical. One of the additional areas of compliance includes ensuring that you have established proper procedures and controls to prepare  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...must weigh the value of client satisfaction and safety. Acute care settings may be particularly susceptible to the problem difficult patients because of the number of different service providers involved and the fact that it is an important and heavily people-based service. Difficult patients cannot be avoided; therefore health care institutions must have clear strategies for responding to  more...

OFCCP Compliance for Construction Contractors ...fice of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, contractors must be well prepared to defend their employment practices. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the laws and regulations affecting federal construction contractors. Discover how to successfully navigate a compliance evaluation conducted by the OFCCP and receive best practices solutions to common issues affecting  more...

Your Organization's Obligations Under the FTC's Red Flags Rule: A Comprehensive Overview ...her than tell organizations subject to the rule what they must include in their identity theft prevention programs, the rule sets out the process that organizations must follow to create their own risk-based programs. This teleconference will help you determine whether you are subject to the rule and understand what steps you must take to implement the rule's requirements. The discussion of  more...

Valid Consents ... to informed consent for medical procedures, a researcher must obtain a valid consent prior to allowing a subject to enter into a project involving human subjects. It is crucial that the informed consent documents for human research projects contain the required elements. This teleconference will also explain the portions of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act that relate  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...at will get you there, and the pitfalls and obstacles you must plan for and avoid along the way. It will help you understand, anticipate, plan and execute effectively in what can otherwise be a confusing, lengthy and expensive process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review preparation of applications for development. - You will be able to explain conditions and limitations on  more...

Discipline and Termination Considerations for Employees on Leave ...ted, whether for cause or for economic reasons, employers must be aware of the legal protections afforded to employees to be certain that the termination does not violate federal or state law, which could expose the company to unnecessary legal costs, unpaid wages and statutory penalties. This teleconference will review the various types of leave available to employees and whether the company  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence ...ted by the EPA final rule, when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all appropriate inquiry and how it relates to brownfields laws.  more...

Fair Lending Compliance Developments and Trends BenefitsBy attending this teleconference you will learn about recent litigation and federal regulatory guidance concerning fair lending issues in mortgage servicing, including mortgage modifications and home equity credit line reductions. The speaker will review recent regulatory guidance concerning adverse action notice requirements for mortgage modifications, and ability to repay mortgage loan  more...

Return-to-Work Compliance When Jobs Are Gone ... assist you with making the tough decision on what can or must be done with employees who want to return to work after a leave of absence. The workers' compensation laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act are just a few of the laws that govern this difficult minefield that must be navigated by employers. Failing to comply with  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations ...have evolved since 1966 and what law enforcement officers must do to ensure compliance with Miranda. Just as importantly, we will review what law enforcement officers must do to effectuate a valid waiver of those rights and what happens to the information obtained when a valid waiver is not first obtained. Finally, we will discuss the available information regarding the trends in giving the  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ...dential and commercial buildings. Future building designs must consider reducing fan and cooling energy use if the 2030 Challenge goal is to be achieved. This teleconference will introduce the main concepts associated with designing a building's mixed-mode conditioning system to take advantage of natural ventilation whenever possible, as one method of reducing HVAC energy use. We will explain  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ... these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized. Additionally, tools such as design and normalization software are often revised and improved. n nThis teleconference will go over some of the basic design considerations impacting reverse osmosis membranes used in groundwater desalination and then apply these principles to  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options ...itsThis teleconference will address questions an employer must answer when deciding to switch from a fully insured health plan arrangement to a self-insured arrangement. The speaker will cover different self-insured health plan options, for example, preferred provider, HMO, health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The importance of choosing a third-party administrator  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers ...here are various other penalties and rules of conduct you must be aware of and new guidance has been issued in several of these areas in the past year. It is imperative that you understand these penalties and have systems in place to prevent them from being imposed. This teleconference will focus on the preparer penalty, how and when it applies, how the IRS assesses it and tips for avoiding it.  more...

How to Write an Effective Credit Policy nThis teleconference will help you establish and adhere to a corporate credit policy. You will receive a template outlining the scope of the credit policy, defining areas that must be addressed to create a comprehensive policy, and delineating the areas of responsibility and accountability required to create a credit department that is effective and responsive to company needs. This will be  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need ...isions made in any jury trial. Yet, often those decisions must be made with little time for reflection and based upon vague or incomplete information. This teleconference will provide you with effective techniques for eliciting, organizing and intelligently using the most complete and accurate information possible through the voir dire process. Regardless of whether you represent plaintiffs or  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ...pitfalls of paperless loan files, the considerations that must be made in choosing and implementing paperless systems, and the ways to maintain the highest document quality standards. You will gain a broad introduction to the types of processes that can be enabled by digital files, strategies for migration and improvement of existing processes, implementation of new workflows and planning to  more...

Utilizing Settlement and Severance Packages Properly nFor HR professionals and CFOs, this teleconference is a must. As companies face ongoing reductions in force, mass layoffs and performance-based terminations, this teleconference will tell you what you need to do in planning terminations both as reductions in force and other terminations. You will learn how to decide the appropriate severance and what should be contained in the severance agreement  more...

Smoking Discrimination in the Workplace: On and Off the Clock nDriven by reports that smokers file more health insurance claims and are absent more frequently than nonsmokers, a growing number of employers have implemented programs to minimize the number of smokers in its workforce. These employer programs range from offering quit smoking programs to refusing to hire smokers and even terminating smokers. Privacy advocates argue an employer's interest in the  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks ...ty is that each project represents unique challenges that must be met head on. This teleconference presents the issues surrounding the project and is designed to assist owners and contractors in dealing with these projects, identifying the risks, analyzing the potential path forward and to focus attention on the potential strategies to adopt in dealing with the troubled project. Representative  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...'s background and the laboratory's history and experience must always be questioned. If taken to task, would these parties survive a Daubert Motion? If not, their "evidence" could be deemed unqualified and any future testimony as an expert could be excluded in a future legal proceeding. Why would an unqualified consultant or an unqualified laboratory be selected in the first place, and how  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money ...and effects analysis is an increasingly popular tool that must be mastered by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent it? n nIf  more...

Writing Construction Specifications: Formats and Practices ... 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, including CSI's recently updated MasterFormat and  more...

Education-Based Marketing Techniques nIn this fast-paced teleconference, you'll discover how to magnetically attract new customers into your business, while maintaining the dignity, professionalism and respect you deserve. If you're an independent professional, business development manager, sales representative or small business owner, or if you have the responsibility to bring in new business, then this is a must-attend event.  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ... contents and utility equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the overview of flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to propose selection factors for flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations ...lanthropic fundraising. Now, in tough economic times, you must determine how to maximize the effectiveness of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can participate in the coming intergenerational wealth transfer through a planned estate giving program. It will  more...

Bankruptcy Preferences nLenders, borrowers, vendors and purchasers alike all risk receiving a notice from a bankruptcy trustee demanding a return of funds, legitimately paid out by the debtor, as a preference. Attorneys representing debtors, trustees and creditors must be intimately familiar with the elements required to prove a preference and as well as to defend against one. This teleconference will provide an  more...

The Do's and Don'ts of Telephone Monitoring ...ions as a routine part of doing business. This monitoring must comply not only with the federal wiretap statute, but with a variety of differing requirements imposed by state statutes. Since courts in California have changed the rules for telephone monitoring for anyone who makes a call into California and other states with mutual consent rules may follow suit, it is imperative that any company  more...

Form W4: Impact on Payroll nThis teleconference will clear up questions on the effects of filing status and exemption on payroll checks, how to handle exempt forms, time allowance for making changes, where to locate new forms, how frequently the employees should complete forms and how long employers must retain them. We will include a quick review of Form W-4P, W4-SP and W-4S and discuss which states accept Form W-4 for  more...

Begin With the Brain: Three Things Educators Need to Know! ...hed environment. To assure long-term retention, the brain must actively process new learning using a variety of instructional strategies. You'll gain specific practical strategies to help reduce student stress, create systems and procedures for effective classroom management, encourage discovery play and orchestrate opportunities for active processing. Discover how to create a brain and body  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...ncerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate and preserve its relationship with the prime contractor on its projects. In doing so, a subcontractor is often tempted if not altogether resigned to subject itself to unfavorable indemnification clauses, payment clauses, etc. However, a contract that is overly favorable to a prime contractor and places you at  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ...n the value they can offer decision makers. Relationships must be built on a foundation of mutual respect. n nHave you ever stopped and asked yourself why your team doesn't start their selling efforts at the top? What is the basis of the relationship that is formed with the prospect? Wonder why the close to pursuit sales ratio is so low? This teleconference will push your team out of their  more...

Understanding the Rules of Legal Citations ... follow a uniform citation format. Readers of legal prose must be given the research coordinates to locate any authority that is used to support legal propositions. Beyond the competency communicated by technically correct citations, effective use of citations can also be used as a persuasive communicative tool to direct a reader's attention to the salient portions of cited authorities and  more...

Understanding the COBRA Alternative Coverage Rules ...ircumstances. Secondly is a discussion of what procedures must be followed in order to offer alternative coverage under COBRA. There are numerous ERISA and IRS regulations that must be followed. n nAlso included are the repercussions when an employee is eligible for alternative health plan coverage and whether or not they can maintain COBRA coverage when they are eligible for other health  more...

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace ...ntain costs and keep good employee morale, U.S. companies must effectively meet their legal duty to properly accommodate religion in the workplace. This is particularly true because of the rapid growth of religious cultures in the U.S. and the increasing awareness of religious workplace accommodation rights by employees. This teleconference is designed not only to update employers about legal  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...s and major building systems. Each facility or department must use consistent methods for documenting building requirements and estimating associated costs. Capital projects must be prioritized using consistent criteria. And the various stakeholders in the capital planning and management process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition  more...

A Tax Primer on Real Estate Investment Trusts nMore than $375 billion are invested in approximately 180 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (or REITs). In addition, billions more are invested in privately held REITs. This teleconference will provide an introductory summary of the tax requirements REITs face in their formation and ongoing operations. You will develop a basic understanding of REITs through this program. The  more...

Curbing Unauthorized Overtime Benefits Year after year, one of the most challenging tasks employers face is keeping track of the hours their nonexempt employees work and correctly paying any required overtime premium. When unauthorized overtime occurs, labor costs skyrocket, and businesses face a budgeting nightmare. And when employees perform compensable work off the clock, the potential overtime liability for an employer  more...