N Addition Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Qualified Retirement Plans Eligibility and Vesting Tips and Traps for the Unwary BenefitsThis teleconference will familiarize you with the general rules of eligibility and vesting. It will also assist you with specifically interpreting the provisions of your own plans and introduce you to a variety of options in order to make sure you know what you have and have what you want. In addition, although many provisions appear to be straightforward, the practical application of  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...ations and the duty to inquire during the bidding stage. In addition, we will cover the bid protest procedures in place to protect your rights, including small business, disadvantaged business and veteran set aside issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and substantive rules which govern federal bidding. This teleconference is designed to  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt BenefitsEven with the ongoing credit crisis, providing forms of subordinate debt can be a lucrative business model. However, the higher pricing and upfront fees come with substantial risk. If a subordinate lender can adequately review those risk factors and can hedge against them, a portfolio of subordinate debt can be a successful one. This teleconference will explore the potential risks of  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ...cution of white-collar defense strategies and tactics. In addition, the teleconference will take a look at the effect on white-collar prosecutions of the ongoing economic collapse. Will there be additional and expanded investigations and indictments of white-collar defendants as a result of the perpetuation and dissemination of so-called toxic assets, mortgage backed securities and the like?  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs BenefitsMany times clients 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  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs BenefitsThe series LLC may be the solution to many issues that confront federal tax practitioners on a daily basis. For example, the series LLC is very useful in situations where long and expensive regulatory processes are involved with a new state law entity. The series LLC also can be used in asset backed securitizations in place of business trusts in those states that treat single member LLCs  more...

Internal Controls ...ffective internal controls is critical to your business. In addition to helping you comply with the law, a good system of internal control can dramatically improve your bottom line. In this 90-minute teleconference, you'll learn about basic internal control concepts that will help you design and implement a system of internal controls that's right for your business. Controllers, CPAs,  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...ll discuss penalties that can result from noncompliance. In addition, the speakers will provide practical considerations that should be taken into account by contractors in establishing their own record retention. Learning Objectives - You will be able to state federal government contracts and general recordkeeping requirements. - You will be able to identify liability for noncompliance. - You  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...estment which is even more critical in these lean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls, tracking citizen interactions at the enterprise and departmental levels, measuring service levels  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...st address, including potential lender liability claims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in the loan or the property. This teleconference will help all parties - the lender, the borrower and the potential buyer - understand the  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities Benefits strong New Mandates Under HIPAA and State Laws Create Obligations for Employers /strong Personal and company confidential data, exceedingly valuable assets, are under siege. Organizations across the country and locally have experienced significant data breaches resulting in unauthorized access to a vast amount of personal and company confidential information. At the same time,  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...warded to the successful litigants and their attorneys - in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by contractors in defending these actions. The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs have also become increasingly vigilant in their investigation and enforcement of federal wage and hour laws. Recently enacted  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals - Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...tal process, and how to handle problems when they arise. In addition, this teleconference will discuss change order requests and requests for information, two other types of construction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design of complex public and institutional  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ... will provide guidance as to how to avoid the discharge. In addition, this teleconference will identify and describe various methods of effective discovery, including supplemental proceedings examinations of the judgment debtor and third-persons. Finally, this program will identify exemption issues and what to look for in tracing assets for possible fraudulent transfers. This teleconference is  more...

Current ERISA Fiduciary Issues for Financial Institutions ...manner in which ERISA may affect financial institutions. In addition, the regulatory environment continues to evolve, apart from any impact from the present economic climate. Our panel will give the insider's view of ERISA fiduciary issues affecting financial institutions in this new economy and evolving regulatory world. Among the topics to be covered are transactional issues for newly  more...

Excel Formulas and Functions De-Mystified: Manage Your Excel Worksheets With Power and Confidence as You Master Formulas and Fun BenefitsAnyone using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...r by the debtor under prior names or in prior locations. In addition, other liens not governed by Article 9 must be taken into account and those liens are not held to the same standards that affect searchability as Article 9 security interests. Searching is not a mechanical process and there is no procedure that guarantees comprehensive results in every case. In short, searchers need to  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures into Writing BenefitsPayroll has always been complicated due to compliance issues but with addition of technology, payroll processes have become more involved. This has put payroll professionals in a position to get stuck in the 'get the payroll out' each week rut. This teleconference is going to help you create and write complete process documentation that would allow any associate in your department be able  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers ...alty is greater and the reach of the penalty is broader. In addition, there 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  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ... managing employees with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn the nuances of distinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. Learn resources and strategies for managing workplace injury claims of  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards ...tors a concise summary of the risk assessment standards. In addition, this will provide auditors recommendations on how to become more efficient and effective in their application of these standards leading to less time required to implement the standards and a greater realization on audits. Since the majority of auditors may be working with smaller businesses, this teleconference will include  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? ...mparing your plan to others - regionally and nationally. In addition, we will discuss the trends in health benefits and give you benchmarking statistics on the current landscape for including that trend in your health benefit package. During this 90-minute teleconference, we will outline concepts such as biometric health plans, spousal carve-out plans, mandatory health risk assessments,  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...s and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions interpreting the increasingly complex provisions of the FCRA and FACT Act has been issued. n nThese new rules and court decisions present challenges and opportunities for lenders, insurers, securities firms and other financial institutions. This teleconference will provide an update of  more...

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning ...hen Congress tries to balance the budget in a few years? In addition to estate taxes, clients' families need protection from probate, bad marriages and creditors, especially if they get into financial distress in the future. This teleconference will help you address all of these issues. Find out how to avoid probate, especially lifetime probate. Learn about the flexibility that our estate and  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines ...th no regular wages, commissions paid at fixed intervals in addition to regular wages paid at different intervals, draws paid in connection with commissions, and severance payments that are paid after the termination of employment. n nAfter attending this teleconference, you should feel better prepared to differentiate supplemental wages from regular wages and determine the applicable  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues ... special enrollment changes are effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the new law imposes civil penalties of up to $100 a day for failure to comply with the new notice and disclosure requirements. By attending this teleconference, you will learn what the new special enrollment rules are, what plans they apply to, and what you need to do to comply with these rules and when. This teleconference  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...nd allocate the risks associated with permitting delays. In addition, it will address certain best practices, such as carefully considering the permitting process during the development of the design and construction schedule. You will also learn how to handle claims that arise from permitting delays. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to plan for permitting and permitting delays in  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...quire, and recommendations on how to achieve compliance. In addition to extending benefits for students who had previously been denied 504 services, awareness of these new amendments can prevent costly and disruptive legal proceedings for school districts. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss legal and political background leading to the new ADA amendments of 2008. n- You will  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida nThis timely teleconference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally more  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...ed and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn about the recording system, property descriptions, the chain of title, off-record interests, rights and claims, and what resources are available to the purchaser and lender concerning minimizing risks associated with the title. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to learn available sources of land records  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending nIn view of the downturn in construction lending activity nationwide and the inability to sell developed lots, completed homes, condominiums and to lease-up commercial buildings, the focus of bankers has shifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA-Who Knew You Could Go to Prison? ...ent to illegally obtain patient information is involved. In addition, failing to be aware of criminal liability under HIPAA can lull health care providers into lax compliance efforts, thus exposing health care providers and individuals to increasingly severe sanctions. More importantly, depending on the facts of a given case, directors, officers and employees may also be directly liable in  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option nThe decision to finance business equipment through lease programs or by purchases is one of the most difficult and important decisions faced by businesses every day. Making the wrong choice can not only result in economic loss but significant disruption of business, loss of time and opportunity. This teleconference will provide you with a comparison of the benefits and pitfalls of financing  more...

Same-Gender Marriage Rulings: Impacts on Employee Benefit Plans Across the Nation ...constitutional amendments banning same-gender marriages. In addition, 44 states have defense of marriage laws or constitution provisions providing that the state does not have to recognize same-gender marriages, such as those performed in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Canada. n nWhat are employers to make of these conflicting developments? Whether or not you have been presented  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...ly, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns 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  more...

Implementing Green Initiatives in Government nPublic agencies across the country are implementing green mandates and determining the best routes to meet their objectives in an efficient and effective manner. Green experts and experienced agencies are sharing their best practices and information so as to help other public agencies reap the benefits of their tested proven methodologies. Register for this teleconference and gain access to a  more...

Understanding the COBRA Alternative Coverage Rules nThis teleconference is essential for company personnel who are involved with COBRA coverage and what can be done to reduce costs. In lieu of a company's traditional health plan, for COBRA purposes, the company is allowed to offer alternative health coverage although the procedure for doing so is quite complicated. n nDiscussed first is what constitutes the various forms of alternative health  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ... the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability recommendations along with systems life cycle requirements, building owners and managers can optimize recapitalization and greening initiatives. n nRegister for this teleconference and you'll learn about a best practice process for developing a long-term capital plan  more...

A Tax Primer on Real Estate Investment Trusts ...ublicly 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 teleconference will cover the basic organizational requirements  more...