N Addition Telephone Seminars

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...oss the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program. At the end of this program you will be able to describe key components of the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements, discuss provisions unique to the FHA and review how this regulation impacts builders, architects and civil  more...

UCC Article 9 Update ... Article 9 that are expected to be approved this summer. In addition to learning about the proposed changes we will review significant cases, including those that serve as reminders to be diligent in times of financial stress. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets BenefitsThis live audio conference provides an overview and general principles of the law and legal theories related to protecting competitive business interests and confidential business information - one of the fastest growing areas of intellectual property law outside of traditional patent, copyright and trademark concerns. You will learn about covenants not to compete, nonsolicitation  more...

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

IRS Form W-9 and W-8 Series: Payee Identification and Tax Determination ...e payee is a foreign person, that Form W-8 is necessary. In addition, this live audio conference will provide valuable information regarding the backup withholding requirements if the W-9 information is not obtained and the risk to your company if backup withholding is not performed. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals, tax  more...

Water Audits and Nonrevenue Water Reduction Methodologies ...cated and becoming more expensive to obtain and deliver. In addition, these areas have been subject to multiyear droughts requiring water conservation interventions. In the older, northeastern portions of the country, aging water delivery infrastructure is subject to breakage, leakage and concerns about reliability of service. This live audio conference addresses the importance and benefits of  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel 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 a 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...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell BenefitsThe real estate industry has changed significantly in the last 20 years, especially with the use of internet marketing. Effectively communicating what you are selling is crucial to your success, yet the typical real estate agent is still running their business as they did 20 years ago, with brief, and not descriptive ad copy. Many real estate professionals are simply at a loss for words  more...

Workers' Compensation: Return to Work Issues ...he employee returning to work from a compensable injury. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn strategies to make the most of functional capacity evaluations and rehabilitation programs. This live audio conference will help you comply with state and federal  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida ...ng are generally more protective of the 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  more...

Making Shared Services Work ... efficient ways to deliver services in these lean times. In addition to internal budget and efficiency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and the like. Shared  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...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...tal process, and how to handle problems when they arise. In addition, this program 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 buildings.  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...ll discuss new Treasury thinking about this requirement. In addition, the program will focus on what developers may face after 2011 and the lapse of the grant. What is the future of tax incentives for renewables in light of the controversy in Washington over budget cuts? Finally, the program will focus on the best strategies for monetizing tax benefits going forward. The sunset of section 1603  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. You will also obtain practical resources and strategies for managing  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. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe classifications of legal  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...any legal impediments to phased retirement arrangements. In addition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker status/classification. If you have older workers in your employee population or are considering a phased retirement arrangement, you won't want to miss this audio  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...time if elected officials are willing to make it happen. In addition to traditional TDR, you will learn about new approaches that facilitate adoption and simplify program implementation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify who uses TDR. - You will be able to review profiles of successful programs. - You will be able to discuss and simplify TDR's complexities. - You will be able  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...ply 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 noncompliance penalties associated with ARRA funds. We will discuss  more...

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond ...ormation about employees, customers and counter-parties, in addition to storing and using valuable intellectual property and proprietary programs, source code, and technical specifications and models. This information, not surprisingly, is a sought-after treasure trove for increasingly organized cyber-criminals and corporations struggle with how to respond to this emerging threat. This  more...

Sustainable Design and LEED Specification Requirements ...EED requirements are met and documentation is collected. In addition, you will see the importance of submittal requirements in the technical sections in meeting LEED criteria. We will also examine materials frameworks and certification standards. Learn about these tools and identify truly sustainable products from those that are merely marketed as green products. Learning Objectives - You will  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...te franchise tax to the commercial activity tax, or CAT. In addition to the CAT, in recent years a number of states have made significant changes to their income and franchise tax regimes, which has created a complex and arduous landscape for companies' state income tax compliance departments to navigate through. This teleconference will provide some relief, at least in terms of understanding  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option BenefitsThe 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  more...

Recognizing Child Abuse ... regard to recognizing and reporting child maltreatment. In addition, many myths and misconceptions exist surrounding the issues of child maltreatment. This teleconference will assist in dispelling some of these myths and will provide resources so that you can feel more confident with how to respond and how to recognize a possibly abused or neglected child victim. Learning Objectives - You  more...

SAS 70 and SSAE 16: Basics, Rules and Standards for Service Organizations ...sts for the organizations and auditors using the SAS 70. In addition, there will be discussion on how SAS 70s have gained attention in the post Sarbanes-Oxley era. This will help you implement internal controls in becoming SAS 70 compliant. This will also assist you in analyzing the results of SAS 70 reports. Accountants, auditors, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, business owners and managers,  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ...t is driving it and how long these conditions will last. In addition, most financial institutions need to develop action plans to effectively manage distressed assets in order to maximize their recoveries. This teleconference is designed to give insight and practical tools to those responsible for managing and working out distressed real estate. The program also explains the pitfalls incurred  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...

Impact of Health Care Reform on Health Care Providers ...n addition to mandating private health insurance coverage, recently enacted health care reform legislation also made sweeping changes to the Medicare payment and service delivery systems and strengthened current laws upon which the federal government relies to fight health care fraud, waste and abuse. This teleconference will include a broad overview of the aspects of health care reform  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...ints that should be included in well sharing agreements. In addition, the teleconference will also explain and provide practical contract solutions for other types of well agreements, such as regional well development agreements, agreements on mitigating damages to wells, monitor well agreements and agreements restricting the installation of wells. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to  more...

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...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ...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...

Buying and Selling Claims in Bankruptcy ... on the value or enforceability of the claims purchased. In addition, you will gain insights on trading for passive investment to gain a return on capital versus purchasing to own or control the company by leveraging debt claims into equity and the debtor's responses thereto. There will also be a discussion of the emerging role of hedge funds and private equity firms in claims trading, and the  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits BenefitsMany employers want to increase their level of payroll tax compliance by implementing policies and procedures with respect to obtaining necessary information from new hires that is related to the processing of payroll and payroll taxes. This teleconference will assist you in evaluating your current new hire process as it relates to the completion and filing of specific payroll related  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ...be prevented and who is responsible when defects appear. In addition, the program will discuss insurance coverage of construction defects - a critical topic because those parties who have the proper insurance to defend against and pay claims when defects arise may save their project or business from ruin. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who focus on the  more...

Valid Consents ... of the patient if the patient is incapable of doing so. In addition 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  more...

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

Fair Lending Compliance Developments and Trends ...bility to repay mortgage loan underwriting requirements. In addition, you will learn about recent state and municipal litigation seeking damages and other redress from lenders initiating foreclosures, and recent reverse mortgage loan developments. In order to successfully complete this course, attendees must be in attendance for 100% of the course. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  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...

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...

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...

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...