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Understanding the GAAP Codification Update BenefitsThe official launch of the FASB Codification began on July 1, 2009. On that date the codification became the official single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The codification will be effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...at doesn't help remedy the problems. These methods are so new that they're not included in your training. These lively, attention-grabbing approaches will provide you with an arsenal of surprisingly different, problem-stopping solutions that are designed to work when conventional approaches fail. This class will explain why some students struggle in school due to motivation problems, then show  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School ...ing in school is a widespread and complex problem. Recent news has included reports of hundreds of high school seniors in a Texas school obtaining test questions prior to a final exam in English, students in New York paying others to take their SAT tests, and students in a California high school obtaining test questions from textbook test banks restricted to teachers' use. Research by the  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...ng-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people,  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...ng-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking plan and find the right people,  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...r 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, especially in instances of willful neglect of compliance. If your security fails, you now may be liable under breach notification requirements, which have significant  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices ... system that allows employers to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases. Although initially implemented as a voluntary program, many states now require the use of E-Verify. Additionally, many federal contractors are also required to use the system. Join us as  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry ...New funding, new tools, and a heightened focus on the health care industry by civil and criminal law enforcement authorities means that investigations are not what they used to be. Learn more about what areas enforcement authorities are focusing on, where the big and small cases are being brought, how to deal with law enforcement's new tools, and how best to prepare yourself and your company to  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules ...ion practices that waste significant costs. Learn how the new rules are being applied in practice, and the significant impact they have on discovery into communications between lawyers and experts and drafts of expert reports, among other areas. This live audio conference also will discuss whether the new rules, as intended, will allow parties and lawyers to dispense with the process of  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ... of wage and hour laws have become a major source for the new wave of employment class actions, which often result in hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in many cases millions of dollars, of recoverable damages and attorneys' fees awarded to the successful litigants and their attorneys - in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by employers in  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...ies. This live audio conference will evaluate some of the new challenges and opportunities available for mixed use design from site selection to plan approvals and operations. We'll discuss selected topics from a 360-degree perspective of the designer, developer, tenant, resident, municipality and end user. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, developers,  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ... your organization. This program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the requirements of their state medical marijuana law. Failing to have proper policies or to understand the interplay between state medical marijuana laws and other state and federal employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, can lead to liability that can  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders ...is a heightened awareness of this diagnostic category and new skills to approach it with confidence. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review the psychological dynamics and the behavioral manifestations of juvenile bipolar disorder. - You will be able to discuss the special education needs of this population and associated challenges to academic success. - You will be able to  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ...conference will enable you to address some of the old and new issues that currently face the sector in the area of unrelated business income tax, and will explain some of the nuances of what constitutes UBIT and what is mission or exempt revenue. How do organizations's recognize the potential pitfalls or take advantage of new or specifically tax exempted alternative revenue sources? We will  more...

Health Savings Accounts BenefitsThis live audio conference will explain the basic rules for eligibility, contributions and use of an HSA with a high deductible plan. It will also review current studies on whether HSAs are achieving the goal of reducing total health care costs through consumerism. Focusing on the final comparability rules for employer contributions and updates on the new contribution limits and IRS  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs Benefits Effective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...ge loan defaults and foreclosures are at historic levels. New businesses counseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media BenefitsSocial media, from law firm websites to online networking, has become both a preferred means of communication and an important marketing tool for lawyers and firms. But ethical traps abound for lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance BenefitsOver the last two years, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has placed the employer community on notice that it intends to be very assertive in its enforcement of the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Consistent with this philosophy and its current modus operandi, the DOL recently concluded rulemaking that, among other  more...

Nonprofit Revenue Stream Alternatives: Thinking Outside the Box BenefitsContribution income is flat or slightly down, state and local government funding looks bleak - you have already cut back on expenses and pared staffing to the bone. Now what? This live audio conference will explore ways to re-engineer some of your current revenue streams. You will hear of many 'out of the box' ways to find new revenues for your nonprofit organization. Concrete case  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant ...times, the federal government is always in the market for new or replacement space ranging from state of the art office space to simple warehousing requirements. When the commercial real estate market is in the doldrums, the federal government is always still there. Understanding how to successfully deal with the government and obtain a long-term stream of rental income should be a critical  more...

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ...ementation. 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 implementation. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review three models of RTI and  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...ng debt collection laws that are outdated and don't cover new technology or ways of communication? Attend this audio conference and learn what types of online collection tools are available, how to use them and how not to use them. Learn how the Internet can improve your collections; common mistakes made using online techniques and resources to help you maximize your online collection  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? ...sOn September 15, 2010, the Department of Justice adopted new design standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the 2004 ADA and ABA guidelines. This live audio conference will provide you with an overview of the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S.  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...new emphasis on storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities. They are conducting storm water pollution prevention plan inspections at industrial facilities and construction sites. Some of these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently, EPA is moving  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...ift and brokerage firm doing business in California. This new program will place a new burden on financial institutions in order to help the state collect delinquent taxes. Financial institutions should start consideration of the FIRM Agreement and how to comply with the FIRM requirements. Financial institutions will need to plan for the technical aspects of the FIRM, including how to send  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective ...eers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they mean, and how they can be used successfully toward defending such claims going forward. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe standards that predated modern technology, including computers. - You will be able to discuss maintenance and repair worker qualifications. - You will be able to review  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ... personal income tax returns for 2011 and thereafter. The new foreign asset reporting rules, which are part of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), signal a new era in foreign asset reporting by U.S. taxpayers, and significantly expand the disclosure requirements in scope and type well beyond what was previously required to be reported on the FBAR form. This live audio conference  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits BenefitsSAS 117, issued in December 2009, establishes standards and clarifies the auditor's responsibility in auditing and reporting on an entity's compliance with applicable governmental auditing standards. Attend this live audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section 801 and learn new auditor and management performance and reporting requirements. Learn  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals .... This live audio conference will give paralegals, both new and experienced, a detailed overview of the litigation process from start to final judgment. Understanding how a trial is successfully conducted allows you to make valuable contributions to the trial team right from the start of a case: Finding key facts to plead, key defenses to make, handling and acquiring admissible evidence, and  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...new LEED certification process? Concerned about whether you need a new approach for your next LEED project? Confused about the requirements for maintaining your existing AP status? This live audio conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...r, green design strategies and systems can present unique new challenges in risk and liability that need to be well understood in order to reduce potential for failure or under performance, and litigation that may result from unforeseen problems. The lack of proper preparation to address risk and liability in a building project may cause a developer to confront problems in the form of red-tape,  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ... skills and a repertoire of approaches, some which may be new to case managers and the teams with which they work. The specialty of Case Management has become more and more crucial for the coordination of an individual client's healthcare provided by multidisciplinary teams within and between organizations and systems. As clinical case managers become central to a client's experience with their  more...

Wage and Hour Update: Overtime Concerns With Mobile Devices ...ccess to employees is now the norm for many industries as new technologies allow work to be done virtually anywhere at any time. Serious questions have emerged about how employers should limit, monitor and compensate remote work hours. Recent litigation trends also show that compensation for time worked away from the office during nontraditional hours is coming under increased legal scrutiny.  more...

Trucking Litigation BenefitsLitigation involving trucking and bus companies seems straightforward. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to trucking tort cases. During this live audio conference, you will hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your otherwise straightforward common law case. Hear from the former  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...potentially expose the company to liability well past the New Year. This live audio conference will help you understand the possible sources of trouble and see options for assisting the company to navigate the potential minefield of a holiday party. We will also explore the considerations any employer should examine when deciding whether to serve alcohol at its function, harassment and other  more...

Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems ...emselves exposed to costly 'repeat' citations and unusual new enforcement approaches and interpretations. This live audio conference will focus on three areas: (1) recognizing and responding to OSHA's increasingly complex citation theories; (2) managing OSHA and other government visits under the DOL 'Plan/Prevent/Protect' approach; and (3) discuss practical worksite strategies to improve the  more...

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism ...tion' that is a great place to live, work, and play using new urbanism and green planning purposes. He will teach to recycle buildings that embraces historic preservation and green planning principles. He will teach traffic calming techniques of how to turn one-way streets into two-way as a way to increase home values, business activity and reduce crimes. He will show how green transportation  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ...time in response to the longer-term implications of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the Federal Reserve Board's final implementing regulations. Following this level-setting discussion, attendees will join the speaker on a deep dive into the immediate market impacts  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ...new employee benefit specialists or the seasoned specialist that want to double check the basics and the most recent changes in the COBRA law. We will discuss who 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  more...

Getting Burned by Boilerplate: The Pitfalls of Using Outdated Standard Real Estate Contract Provisions BenefitsProblems can arise when boilerplate contract provisions are not modified over time to account for evolutions in applicable law that have occurred since the provisions were first conceived. This live audio conference explores some of those problems and offers practical advice on ways to improve provisions on arbitration, integration, attorneys' fees, choice of law, oral modifications,  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...he sovereigns step in and literally take over zoning with new requirements, as with flood plain regulation. Finally, some problems, like medical marijuana, have such a mix of land use, federal and state interest, business regulation and blight avoidance, that an approach transcending zoning is required. (Solution) This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and appointed  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals BenefitsThis live audio conference focuses on the 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  more...

Determining Meaningful Use for Electronic Health Records ...h 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 HHS' implementation of Stages II and III. This live audio conference is designed for medical records  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities ...new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited partnerships; (iv) limited liability limited  more...

Ready Access CBT Training: Methods for Training Your Clients in the Use of CBT While Strengthening and Broadening Your Own CBT S ...as well as a greater appreciation of these principles and new methods to explain them to others in a useful and memorable way. Particular attention will be devoted to converting these psychological underpinnings into easily understood and practical applications in everyday living. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the concepts of memory. - You will be able to explain  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...lient is about to borrow $10,000,000 for acquisition of a new project and a copy of the bank's loan commitment and its 'standard form' of borrower's counsel legal opinion letter have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations upon  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations ...nternet to communicate, store data, and even perpetrate a new class of digital crime. This live audio conference will cover several recent case studies along with the methods used to track the offenders, cover new forensic issues in cyberspace, and introduce the attendee to a new frontier in online investigation. This live audio conference is designed for law enforcement professionals,  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...ited transportation funding hinders the implementation of new bikeways. You will learn the purpose and process of bikeway planning, the basic design principles of conventional and alternative bikeways, and how communities around the US have increased bicycle ridership. Additionally, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...e. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers. New materials are entering the market and many are not as durable traditional materials. Energy savings are driving a good bit of this innovation. Second, delivery of these complex buildings is during an era of increasingly tight fees for architects/engineers and competitive pricing  more...

Utilizing Microsoft Word(TM) Features and Functions BenefitsEnjoy 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...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials BenefitsEffective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...d audit activity, the states' shifting tax policies and a new wave of proposed sales tax legislation all serve to highlight the importance of staying current on tax law while minding your business operations. Failing to do so may lead to unexpected sales tax assessments upon audit. Benefits of attending this live audio conference include developing an understanding of what you can do now to  more...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues ...new decisions are coming out absolving directors of companies from fiduciary liability. What cases hold directors liable? What cases hold officers liable? These are distinctively different questions. How do jury instructions address this liability? Topics to be discussed include breach of loyalty causes of action, as well as nondisclosure of material information and conflict of interest. This  more...

Best Practices for Managing Large Classrooms BenefitsParticipation in this live audio conference offers educators a condensed system of preventative classroom management practices to address today's complex students. An ecological model of practical, research-based interventions is presented to create a functional classroom that maximizes student achievement and accountability. Field-tested in dozens of elementary-secondary schools,  more...

Changes to Cafeteria Plans: What You Need to Know to Prepare ...new rules which replaced portions of the old regulations. These new rules are exciting but require you to review and act on your old documents. The information provided in this live audio conference will assist you in decisions for the upcoming plan year and how to prepare for the changes. This live audio conference is designed for human resources and benefits managers, attorneys, controllers,  more...

Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Residential Builders and Commercial Building Owners ...atively simple building upgrades to the implementation of new electrical systems. The types of tax incentives available to taxpayers include tax deductions, tax credits, and payments of cash grants in lieu of tax benefits. These incentives are often overlooked by buildings and owners of residential and commercial real estate even though these incentives can substantially reduce the cost of  more...

Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Social Aggression ...uccess. This live audio conference is devoted to learning new techniques and strategies that can dramatically reduce the incidents of bullying, cyber bullying and social aggression in your school right away. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the common traits of bulllies. - You will be able to recognize teasing vs. taunting. - You will be able to discuss strategies to stop  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ... expanded significantly over the last decade. Many of the new investors in the municipal market have been long-term participants in the corporate market and are familiar with those securities. However, municipal securities are different from their corporate cousins and prudent investors should know the fundamentals of public finance. This live audio conference will help you understand the  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...he 'beginning construction' requirement, and will 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  more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing: Current Trends & Opportunities BenefitsGet an in-depth look at the current trends and emerging opportunities in today's ever-changing real estate finance market. Experienced experts will discuss the current trends in the workout negotiations of troubled assets including bank loans and CMBS (conduit) loans including who the key players are and what possible outcomes exist from negotiations. Borrowers will learn how others are  more...

Closing Budget Gaps With Asset Sales ...continue their increase causing structural budget gaps. A new source of revenue is the sale or conversion of government assets into revenues. These revenues may be one-time proceeds of asset sales, leases and franchise fees, redevelopment of existing buildings, imposing new fees, rents, assessments on underutilized assets and various offsets to operating costs. Squire Sanders partner Kenneth W.  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update ...lation and review services will have to comply with these new engagement standards for year-end 2010 financial statements. This audio conference will present the key new standard requirements and you with the information and resource references necessary to be certain that your engagements are in compliance with the professional standards going into effect. This audio conference is designed  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...w behind and the mechanics of how to prepare a Form 5471. New enforcement policies of the IRS with respect to failure to file Forms 5471 will also be addressed. This audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, accounts payable professionals, bookkeepers, CFOs, controllers, enrolled agents, business owners and managers, presidents, vice presidents, CEOs, business and financial  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ...ess the realities of electronic discovery. AB 5 added two new statutes to the California Code of Civil Procedure and amended 19 pre-existing CCP sections. On August 14, 2009, the Judicial Council followed suit by amending California Rule of Court 3.724 to require early meet and confer as to e-discovery issues. The rules, which largely track current federal provisions, took effect immediately  more...

Microsoft Project Best Practices: What's New on the Desktop ...dustry leading desktop project management tool. With each new release, Microsoft Project provides new and enhanced features designed to assist with managing construction projects and in a manner that allows more time for managing projects and less time working Microsoft Project. Over the past few years, the Microsoft Project product team has been hard at work. Why? Prior to and during this  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...down in some areas, one practice area which is booming is New York's foreclosure and workout of commercial mortgage loans. New York foreclosures are becoming more complex and hard fought. From the massive foreclosure of Stuyvesant Town, to the highly-publicized foreclosure of One Madison Park, to the complex foreclosure of the Manhattan property where a crane fell, in March of 2008,  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy BenefitsThe turbulent economy of the past several years has materially impacted asset values, and the complexity of investment vehicles 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  more...

Upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010: What's New and Improved? ...new and improved features which can mean a longer learning curve for users upgrading from older versions. New Microsoft Office users may be overwhelmed by the number of features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, PowerPoint , Access , SharePoint workspace and Excel . Join us to learn the new and improved features on November 17th!  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ...ces of distinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. You will also obtain practical resources and strategies for managing workplace injury claims of employees with pre-existing health conditions. This audio conference will help you comply with state and federal laws, manage injury claims more efficiently, and get workers back on the job sooner. This audio  more...

Commercial Site Development: A Case Study ...ts an overview of commercial site development from both a new and renovation approach. It will address issues of site assessment, budget, jurisdictional research and other aspects for development. You will receive a step-by-step guide and checklist for commercial site development for both new and existing projects. This audio conference will assist in establishing a comprehensive approach to  more...

New Rule 502: Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Limitations on Waiver BenefitsKnowing and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protection is a fundamental for most litigators. Rule 502 of the Federal Rules of Evidence has been adopted to clarify and resolve a common dispute regarding the effects of certain disclosures otherwise protected by the privilege or work product, including inadvertent disclosures and the agreement of the parties  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...d ASU 2010-20 to require companies to provide significant new disaggregated disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. This audio conference provides an overview of ASU 2010-20 and discusses the new disclosure requirements under this pronouncement. This ASU is not limited to financial institutions. It applies to all companies,  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...aving customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This audio conference is a must for any business that sells to or generates receipts from customers in states where they otherwise have no other connections. This audio conference is designed for accountants,  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution BenefitsBecause your organization can never be greater than the sum of its parts, your success is determined by one key decision: Who gets hired? Yet fewer than 30 percent of hiring managers nationwide have had any real training in applicant interviewing skills (a fact supported by a University of Chicago research study concluding that basing a hiring decision on an interview is only 8 percent  more...

The Secrets of Successful Customer Onboarding ...new customers. This results in customer confusion, lack of customer activation, and eventually leads to customer attrition and negative word of mouth, which can damage a company's value proposition. This audio conference will help you understand the secrets of successful onboarding, and how to work with marketing and customer operations to design and implement an effective onboarding program.  more...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls on Construction Projects: The Three Ds (Dollars, Delay and Defects) ...esign and sustainable construction methods - will provide new tools for avoiding old problems. Anyone who has worked on the design or construction of a project of any size over the past ten years, or expects to do so in the next five years, needs to be aware of what problems to expect and how to prepare for them. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss your dollars and how they are  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ... you will learn how you can use social media websites and new technology to maintain a good customer base, keep good paying customers on track, and find and collect from past due customers. Learn how these popular websites can improve your collections, what some of the most common mistakes are when using these websites and how you can avoid them. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Skip Tracing vs. Cyber Tracing ...how to profile your skip with old-school skip tracing and new age cybertracking. You'll get insider secrets from a renowned skip tracing expert. Become an expert in different kinds of skips - and explore the tools the pros use in skip tracing and locating assets. Register today for this cutting-edge audio conference and find who you need to find. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning BenefitsMany estate planners who are asked about family limited partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This audio conference will help you learn to identify when the use of this  more...

2010 Florida Condominium and Homeowner Association Law Legal Update BenefitsThe 2010 Florida legislative session was very active in the number of bills introduced concerning community associations. As a result, a myriad of significant changes were made to chapters 718, 719, 720, 721 and 617 of the Florida Statutes. Attend this teleconference and you will not only learn about the changes but will understand some of the intended and unintended consequences resulting  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ...ield - which in effect makes sure you are connecting with new clients and developing concrete relationships. In our business, developing relationships is the key to survival. Marketing does not start when you receive an RFP. We've seen time and again that unless you already have a strong relationship with the client prior to the release of the RFP, you will probably be wasting your time. This  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy BenefitsThe concept of phased retirement first gained popularity in the 2000s, primarily based upon the shrinking labor force and employers' concerns regarding the loss of valuable talent to retirement. As a result, Congress enacted certain legislative and regulatory rules regarding phased retirement arrangements. These rules seek to provide flexibility for older workers desiring to take part in a  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...after a mere 1000 copies, smart phones that do not create new security exposures. While these deliverables are different from one another, there are certain principles common to the acquisition of each. Carefully applied, these do much to prevent contract difficulties from becoming out and out disputes. They can help keep your business moving - and your internal clients happy - while reducing  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...is audio conference, we will examine a brownfield site in New England with potential for renewable energy applications and evaluate how the site could attract public and private financial investment as the economy improves. In this challenging economic climate, buyers, credit tenants and long-term investors are increasingly likely to reward developers who apply these asset values, operational  more...

New York Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Issues ...New York has been protecting innocent victims of uninsured drivers with uninsured motorist coverage since 1959 and underinsured drivers with underinsured motorist coverage since 1977; however, with the recent proliferation of litigation arising out of UM/SUM coverage disputes, it seems that the plaintiff's bar has finally realized the potential of this alternate or additional source of  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ...pending regulatory changes and trends. Learn about OSHA's new penalty policy, as well as the pending OSHA Reform Bill hidden in the Miner Safety and Health Act. Complying with OSHA's complex regulatory scheme requires your full attention and this program will suggest ways to avoid OSHA liability. This audio conference is designed for workers' compensation administrators, human resource  more...

Economic Substance Doctrine Codification Update Benefits2010 has produced the sweeping changes in health care via legislation titled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Knowledge of its tax implications, tax credits, employer obligations and other financial aspects will be discussed in this informative audio conference. Awareness of the compliance rules will avoid financial risk and a variety of costly penalties for both individuals  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...rent location or existing structure instead of purchasing new facilities. Metal buildings are very common due to their efficiencies and lower up-front construction costs as they are designed to meet exact project requirements. Changes in the project requirements that increase loading or moving building components can be challenging due to small amount of excess capacity in the original design.  more...

The Foreign Tax Credit Provisions of H.R. 1586: Practical Implications BenefitsThis audio conference will cover the restrictions on the foreign tax credit recently enacted by Congress in H.R. 1586. You will learn the purpose, scope, and structure of these restrictions, as well as a sense of their limitations, and unresolved questions and potential answers. Examples will be used to explore the practical implications of the new rules to enable you to spot issues  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...investment of time necessary to transition a company to a new accounting language, IFRS should be an area of focus for most companies. Although there is time to take a measured approach, you should keep the proposed timetable in mind as you make your plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...ering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product development enabling technologies. This teleconference will help you understand the fundamentals of digital manufacturing, an initiative to provide solutions that support effective collaborative manufacturing process  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ... and operates, with a focus on fees and expenses, and the new class action lawsuits. You'll learn about the issues facing 401(k) sponsors and everyone involved in a clear, easy-to-understand format to permit sponsors to better provide these benefits and preserve and protect the company. We will cover the basics of the federal law's rules in easy-to-grasp language and practice applying those  more...

Understanding the Legal Concepts of Adverse Possession of Real Property in New York State ...possession is a recognized legal doctrine in the state of New York that enables a party, through litigation, to acquire title or ownership to real property belonging to someone else, and to thereby extinguish the record owner's rights in and to that property. While the New York courts have historically disfavored settling property disputes in this manner and thus the courts have imposed a  more...

Grant and Other Funding Opportunities Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 BenefitsThe health reform legislation signed into law in March provides a significant number of direct and indirect federal grant funding opportunities for medical providers, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing facilities, colleges and universities, and employers. Under several of the grant programs, state and local government, and nonprofit entities are flow-through entities through which  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...pen. 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 to explain legal considerations. This  more...

New Features and Functions in Updating to Excel 2007 ...t change in Excel's history and without a road map to its new features, you will waste a lot of time and be inefficient - you need this teleconference! We will give you indispensable tips for navigating through the new ribbon/office button/quick access toolbar menu system. You will learn how to customize the quick access toolbar for maximum usage, get vital tips on how to best create charts and  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ...y efficient roof material. Metal roofing is evolving with new energy-reducing coatings, substrates, profiles, textures and finishes. New installation techniques have been found to improve the energy efficiency of the roof assembly. Research is revealing how new components used in a metal roof system can significantly reduce heat gain and loss, and improve savings on energy costs. The growing  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals BenefitsThis teleconference will provide strategies for you to evaluate and implement to avoid or minimize risk to your company. Government visits are increasing for all companies and it is important to have a plan of action in place prior to the government knocking on your company's door. We will review the proper steps to complete an I-9 form and to audit an I-9 form, while also encouraging the  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...rly 2000s. Today, sustainability plays a key role in most new construction and large-scale renovations projects. To aid in designing and constructing environmentally-friendly and healthier buildings, construction hygiene plans are becoming more recognized as a vital component of overall construction management. This teleconference will help you understand the potential hygiene pitfalls that  more...

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

Social Media and Law Enforcement: Applications and Liabilities ...t commanders are realizing that this is an area where the new recruits know more than they do. This teleconference will help you gain a solid understanding of what social media is, what it means to you and how to incorporate it into your operations. You will come away with a firm grasp on what's needed to get started. You will have the tools you need to develop a social media strategy for your  more...

10 Employee Handbook Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make BenefitsWith major developments occurring in labor and employment law over the past year, now is the perfect time to review your employee handbook to ensure it is in compliance with the latest changes and includes best practices. To avoid errors in this process, you will learn the top mistakes employers make and the keys to making the employee manual a valuable tool. The new governing legal  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ... video applications, as well as to fill gaps in coverage. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed due to the FCC's new advanced wireless services and goal of using wireless to increase broadband speeds and coverage. This teleconference will help level the playing field by providing private and municipal property owners with the expertise of two  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners BenefitsAttend this teleconference and learn how to diagnose and score current digital/web presence. You will be able to identify steps to build an effective experience taking advantage of the latest web 2.0 features. This teleconference will teach you how to apply a top-down messaging model to craft positions along the 'long tail' and organize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects ... considerations for contractors looking to understand the new scrutiny sureties are placing on contractors' balance sheets and how to optimize surety capacity. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss surety market updates. - You will be able to explain raising surety capacity. - You will be able to review the 10-step surety underwriting process. - You will be able to identify how to  more...

Public Disclosure and Transparency: The New Form 990 ...e Code regarding their lobbying and advocacy efforts. The new and redesigned Form 990 is intended to capture the level of these activities by exempt organizations. With the increased focus and disclosure of the activities of exempt organizations, organizations need to understand the limitations on these activities and the proper recordkeeping and disclosure of these activities. This  more...

Implementing Stay Interviews: If You Want to Keep Them You Have to Talk to Them! BenefitsCompanies work very hard to obtain talent with a very high price tag per hire. When they achieve proficiency in what is expected, they become a valuable contributor and an asset to the firm. The last thing you want to happen is to lose these employees because of situations that are within your ability to control. By attending this teleconference you will learn tools, tactics and  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...n 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 emerging wetland regulation issues. - You will be able to identify trends in In-Lieu Fee Programs (HCP). - You will be able to  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...the private and public sector to see how introducing this new arena for competition into corporate purchasing can produce both profound cost savings and important process improvements. Finally, we will look at how you can quickly develop a strategy to implement reverse auctioning in your procurement operations, and analyze how and where to subject your organization's purchasing to competitive  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...d commercial entities to expand upon current and initiate new programs and services. However, ARRA 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.  more...

Business Associate Agreements After the HITECH Act ...new and far-reaching provisions concerning the privacy and security of health information that will materially and directly affect more entities, businesses and individuals in more diverse ways than ever before. The HITECH Act now directly obligates business associates to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule's administrative, physical and technical safeguard requirements, including developing  more...

Schedule C Reporting Update BenefitsAccording to IRS statistics, more than 22 billion Schedule C forms are filed each year. Many of these represent small, often home-based, businesses. However, a large number also represent large, full-time business enterprises. It is not surprising that with such a large vast array of different types of businesses, Schedule C filers are frequent targets of IRS audits. This teleconference  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan BenefitsSBA lending affords banks and other lending institutions with the opportunity to finance commercial loans to small businesses and at the same time secure a loan guarantee from the federal government. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the  more...

Oil SPCC Update: How do the Ongoing Changes Affect You? ...s of their existence. However, in 2002, the EPA published new proposed rules and the EPA is continuing to tweak and modify those rules, including the streamlining and clarification efforts associated with the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 changes, changing the effective date over and over again. With most of EPA's changes complete, this teleconference will address the big changes presented by the  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 ...ety, 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 communication and as a new tool  more...

A Primer on International Estate Planning ...ecial considerations for U.S. citizens living abroad, the new expatriation rules, as well as several traps for the unwary. The U.S. government is now placing a heavy emphasis on enforcing its tax laws with respect to assets held abroad or crossing the border. This workshop is very important for professionals who wish to benefit and protect their international clients. This teleconference is  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...tions. This teleconference will help you understand the new reporting obligations, which make compliance with group health plan requirements more important than ever. James McElligott, a nationally recognized employee benefits attorney, will explain the new rules and how employers can avoid paying excise taxes under this new self-reporting regime. This teleconference is designed for  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...ed to perform for 50 years or more with minimal surface renewal, reducing the demand for new materials, user delays and costs. This teleconference will explore the role of perpetual pavement design in ensuring sustainability. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the concept of perpetual pavements. - You will be able to identify sustainable practices for pavement design,  more...

Code Section 409A ...de Section 409A. However, the IRS has also announced some new interpretations of Section 409A provisions that will require most employers to make changes to their plans and agreements. Employers that make these changes before January 1, 2011, can avoid IRS penalties, in most cases. In 2010, the IRS issued Notice 2010-6, Relief and Guidance on Corrections of Certain Failures of a Nonqualified  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ...et is a resource for a vast array of legal materials with new or changing resources appearing online regularly. However, not all legal resources available on the internet represent authoritative or relevant information to the legal researcher. Legal web sites organize information in different ways; documents appear in a variety of file formats; and search engines may or may not index legal  more...

New Jersey s Rehabilitation Subcode ...New Jersey's Rehabilitation Subcode helps bridge the gap between modern day building codes and what can be done practically. The state of New Jersey will enforce different standards with little regard for grandfathering while also allowing older historical construction the ability to have some flexibility to allow realistic construction limitation to be accommodated. This teleconference is  more...

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: The Overhaul of the U.S. Financial System ...l review many important aspects of the Act, including the new Financial Stability Oversight Council, new resolution authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and new consumer protection requirements. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, attorneys, branch managers, directors, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection managers,  more...

Is Your Health Care Plan Grandfathered Under the Health Care Reform? ...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 provide detailed guidance on how  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...new legislation that has affected employers, it is becoming difficult to keep up with the new requirements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees and/or employers  more...

Developing a Policy for Employee Use of Mobile Devices BenefitsThe paperless office is not yet here for most, but the vast amount of electronic information coursing through the average organization is bringing us closer and closer each day. Along with all the electronic information and use of mobile devices comes great opportunities, complex challenges and dangerous pitfalls. This teleconference will address employment issues as they pertain to  more...

Using Social Media to Grow Your Accounting Firm ...nkedIn , Twitter and other platforms to actually generate new business. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned netizen, you will get practical tips you can use to enhance your firm's online presence. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Facebook. MYSPACE is a registered trademark of MySpace, Inc. and this event is  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ...information about building information modeling. The good news is that there is lots of information out there; the bad news is that much of it is not useful. No one knows everything about BIM but we can start by talking about authoritative sources for BIM information, then sprinkle in some basic BIM concepts. Information will be presented that will be of interest for any team member. We will  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...is teleconference will provide a thorough analysis of the new ASTM vapor intrusion standard and how it may be used to evaluate risks, remedial measures and litigation. This program will also discuss investigative tasks and strategies employed to determine the nature and extent of property and personal injuries associated with vapor intrusion. This teleconference is critical for anyone dealing  more...

EEO-1 Form: Reporting for 2010 ...nt initiatives. From understanding the EEOC's and OFCCP's new focus on these issues to learning effective strategies to limit your organization's risk in these areas, you will be provided with the tools necessary to effectively manage your employment practices. Please join K. Joy Chin and Eric J. Felsberg from Jackson Lewis LLP for an engaging and practical teleconference on these very  more...

Basics of Trust Administration ...Uniform Trust Code and to the laws of two non-UTC states (New York and Indiana) to illustrate each general principle or issue. This teleconference will be a useful introduction to trust administration principles or a refresher course in those principles for professionals who will begin working or will work more with trusts, or who may be called upon to advise clients about the design and  more...

Understanding Property Taxes in New York ...New York State real property taxes remain among the highest in the nation. Managing property taxes requires an understanding of how the property assessments on which taxes are based are set by the local assessor, whether it is cost effective to challenge such assessments and the procedures and strategies for doing so. This teleconference is for anyone who wants to understand the procedural  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...BenefitsIn 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...ns, vesting, CEQA compliance and map expiration. Hear how new rules governing water use and climate change can affect the subdivision process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the requirements for finalizing Maps. - You will be able to discuss judicial review and appeals. - You will be able to recognize the impact of CEQA and judicial review. - You will be able to explain how  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act BenefitsAre you paying your employees correctly? Maintaining proper pay practices has always been challenging due to the highly technical and often changing regulations in this area. Unfortunately, as the number of wage and hour lawsuits continues to spiral out of control, keeping abreast of the current rules and legal developments regarding pay practices has now become a matter of basic survival.  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies ...some of the opportunities that have been enacted, and the new technologies and practices coming into the market. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss EPA Actions under the Clean Air Act. - You will be able to identify regional greenhouse gas initiatives. - You will be able to recognize opportunities and potential burdens. - You will be able to explain incentives under the federal  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...new real estate development. Then came environmental movements, smart growth, anti-sprawl and people who said 'not in my backyard.' Because a politician who annoys enough people will be voted out of office, public officials started listening to them - and the process of deciding who gets to build what, where, was politicized. Today, land use decisions are political decisions. If a contentious  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses ... to account for differences between the industries. These new rules lack clear guidance thus creating uncertainty for taxpayers. This teleconference will provide a comprehensive look at particular apportionment issues facing service-based business in order to arm you with the information necessary to structure your operations to take advantage of the opportunities and avoid the traps.  more...

Political Law Update: The Latest Developments in Election Law, Lobbyist Regulation and Political Activity Compliance BenefitsThe past two years have been a watershed period for the law of elections, politics and lobbying. At every level of government, across all 50 states, government regulation of elections, politics and lobbying is increasing in scope and changing rapidly. The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United v. FEC recognized the First Amendment right of business corporations to expressly  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...new storm water regulations are requiring the control of runoff peak flow rates, runoff volume and water quality. To meet these requirements, engineers and planners are implementing low impact development concepts into their site development plans. This results in the use of many complex storm water BMPs such as bioinfiltration systems, infiltration basins, constructed wetlands, wet ponds,  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...essure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ...er the reality of climate change, those of us who work on new development or projects in California only have time to fight to keep up with the enormous changes in California law and jurisprudence concerning climate change. This teleconference will provide an update on the proposed changes to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions as well  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...ctric 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 potential savings of alternative choices, and how to ensure energy savings is realized in the long term, even with changing electric rates. Two  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...e advisors and business owners with a broad overview of a new hybrid for-profit/nonprofit business model: the low-profit limited liability company or L3C. Presenters Cass Brewer and Jeff Woodward will discuss the unique attributes of these entities, especially examples of where an L3C may be appropriate. At its most elemental level, the L3C is a cross between a nonprofit and for-profit. It is  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...raft 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 responsible persons to  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...new levels of competition. To stay in the game, successful organizations need to adjust to the demands of an international market. Most foreign buyers expect to receive credit terms. However, once popular tools, like the letter of credit, are becoming too expensive and complicated for the quick pace of today's international business environment. And, as you know, where credit is extended,  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...n popular in Europe and Latin America but is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States. During the first part of this decade, the financing of public infrastructure through public/private partnership concession and lease agreements became increasingly popular. Although these transactions have slowed during the recent financial crisis, once federal direct funding through the American  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions ...es you exposure to those 'hidden' functions and gives you new and powerful tools, such as array formulas, that will make your usage of Excel even more powerful and efficient. Also included are some of those valuable tips that you may have picked up in the previous teleconference, 'Mastering Excel Formulas and Functions,' such as quick formula copying methods, creative use of the Ctrl to create  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...ation rules for SPEs and similar structured entities. The new consolidation model focuses on identifying the party that exercises power over the SPE and places the onus of consolidation on it. Both standards require significantly more disclosures about such transactions and structured entities. This teleconference will familiarize you with the key requirements of the new rules and provide you  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers ...tentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not always bad and investigate how reducing energy costs can provide manufacturing with very high ROI. This teleconference is critical for you to understand how reducing energy can become a revenue generator. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers,  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...n market, many contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect the general contractor,  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? .... Smaller players and startups are cropping up daily with new offerings. Yet, for all the hype, few people understand the technology nor the unique issues cloud computing poses - particularly when it comes to contracting with cloud companies. Many may be taking substantial risks without even knowing it. This teleconference will provide a thorough introduction to cloud computing technology and  more...

Revenue Recognition Standards and Policies ...nting for sales incentives; and 2. An introduction to two new standards on revenue recognition that will affect the accounting for multiple element arrangements, revenue recognition with multiple deliverables and application of software revenue recognition guidance when software is an element in multiple element arrangements. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals, tax  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals BenefitsWhether you prepare United States estate (and generation-skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference will introduce you to the process, and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ...essure is on developers and builders to conserve water in new developments. The focus for such conservation is on the landscape, which currently uses about half of all urban water. This teleconference will teach you what greywater really is, all the environmental and financial benefits of reusing it, how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for  more...

Community Association Legal Issues - Charting the Course Through Rough Seas ... of the economy, managing Community Associations presents new and complex issues to the board of directors and the management companies. The value of and the ability to sell real property in a common interest community are significantly affected by the appropriate and effective management of the Association. Implementing a budgeting process and establishing collection policies which are  more...

Final Regulations on Shareholder and S Corporation Debt ...ough S corporation losses to shareholders. Prior to these new regulations, taxpayers avoided recognition of income on the repayment of open account debt with reduced basis because of prior loss pass-throughs. We will discuss how these new regulations limit the use of open account debt and techniques to mitigate these limitations. Accountants, CPAs, CEOs, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs,  more...

Recovery Audit Contractor Roll Out - What Can We Expect? ...m has rolled out in most regions and the RACs have posted new issues approved by CMS for review. This teleconference will review who, what and how providers can prepare for the reviews, the lessons learned and the appeal process, including CMS' recently issued recoupment time limits and interest assessment rules. Medical records directors, health information directors, billing managers,  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ....), tightened HIPAA privacy requirements and establishing new civil and criminal HIPAA penalties. Health plans, health care clearinghouses, health care providers and Medicare prescription drug card sponsors may be prosecuted criminally for HIPAA violations. With ID theft on the rise, prosecutors are becoming more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA laws, particularly when intent to illegally obtain  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...nded to accommodate tenants who need to hold in place and new leases are being negotiated; in both cases, the tenant has an opportunity to improve its exit strategies by modifying the language of the lease as it pertains to subletting. Whether representing subtenants, sublandlords, or master landlords or their lenders, a thorough check list should be created to assure that every sublease angle  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...ckage would fill these gaps. While the bill provides some new tools that are just becoming accepted, significant opportunities for other nontraditional sources of support remain abundant. This teleconference will fully explore these opportunities, how they are being sold politically and how the deals are being structured. We will examine a few project examples for practical experience as well  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ...Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the use of new technology in contacting debtors. The speakers will cover the use of voice mail, caller ID, email, text messages and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt collection industry. This teleconference will assist you to understand how the statute is being interpreted and applied by  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs ...ng 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 as disregarded entities but do not treat business trusts as disregarded. It can also be useful for estate planners to avoid multiple LLCs when the senior generation wants  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" ...ement initiative, expanded her headquarters in Rochester, New York, and grew her advertising business in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in today's economy. She believes that creating a great place to work elevates not only employees and clients, but also the entire community with a positive ripple effect. With double-digit growth and national recognition for her  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ... save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new technologies that have recently become available to help the environment. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance (2009) rating and certification system. - You will be able to identify opportunities to reduce energy waste, save money, improve  more...

Best Practices in Commission Pay Plans ... on financial performance. The design and deployment of a new commission plan can create a 5-10 percent uplift in revenue in a single year. However, mistakes in commission plan design are quite common and can have disastrous effects on performance. Help your company avoid sales force turnover, dissatisfied customers, runaway expense and in worst cases, litigation, by understanding the core  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...ir loan origination forms and procedures to comply with a new rule recently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. /strong The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and creates significant new responsibilities and potential  more...

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing ...r that reason, lawyers should regularly brush up or learn new strategies. The field of legal writing has expanded beyond memorizing an intimidating list of rules and is now incorporating interdisciplinary theories of persuasion and rhetoric to help lawyers understand the why's behind the maxims of writing. Rather than simply handing out truths, this teleconference will give you tools to  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...l as timing issues. This teleconference will also discuss new IRS pilot private letter ruling processes, the availability of expedited treatment and the use of pre-filing agreements with respect to certain completed transactions. In addition, in connection with IRS examinations, when to consider requesting a technical advice memorandum or other advice from the IRS National Office will be  more...

A Road Map to Greening Our Residential Buildings: National Green Building Standards Review ...ial ways to save energy, water and money, and discuss the new national green building standards that will affect you and your industry. You'll be exposed to new data and connections you've never seen before and have a new perspective on the importance of green building. Learning Objectives - You will be able to specify which systems will help save the most water and energy. - You will be able  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...ate to them and their endowment funds will be governed by new state law which replaces the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds, which had been the law in 47 states since 1972. This teleconference helps you cope with a new set of legal requirements. In this currently challenging economy, the UPMIFA provides nonprofit institutions with the legal authority to make prudent expenditures  more...

Limited Medical Programs: How Employers Are Using Them to Control Health Care Costs BenefitsAfter years of increasing medical premiums, employers are hitting road blocks in cost saving measures. We are at a point of office visit co-pays approaching $50, prescription drug co-pays of $50 to $100, deductibles exceeding $2,000 for in-network benefits, and more and more premium cost shifting from employer to employee. Employee's are finding it hard to afford the per pay premiums and  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...ecurity under HIPAA, some of which are already in effect. New requirements for business associates of HIPAA covered entities and requirements to notify individuals in the event of a breach are only two of the many areas affected in the new law, including new requirements for restricting and accounting of disclosures and increased enforcement activity. This teleconference will help you  more...

Health Insurance Basics For Employers ...tand the basics of health insurance. This includes people new to the health insurance industry or new to interacting with the industry. It also includes people who have been in or interacting with the insurance industry for a while but never received adequate training. Attend this teleconference and come away with an understanding of the basics of health insurance for employers in the United  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...ed of legal, moral and ethical debate. The development of new technology in recent years has created the ability to access seemingly limitless information resources and has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level of access to information that companies can  more...

Making Revisions to Closed Medical Records ...ety, and some closed records may need revision because of new information received or because of the requests of individuals to correct or modify existing information. When is it appropriate to make revisions, how and under what circumstances, and at whose request? This teleconference will enable health information professionals to know how to respond to requests to revise closed records, to  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ...or promised. FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, introduces new concepts of determining fair value of donations to not-for-profit organizations. Understanding and applying fair value concepts to certain assets where there is no observable market as in pledges and noncash assets is likely to present challenges as well as implementation issues. After attending this teleconference, you will have a  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ... ERISA's rules regarding investment advice, including the new investment advice exemptions under the Pension Protection Act. Regulation of investment advice is rapidly changing. The Obama Administration has twice delayed the effective date of the final investment advice regulations under the Pension Protection Act, and new investment advice legislation is pending in Congress that could alter  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ... interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging risks present in green design and construction contracts.  more...

Clean Air Act Update ...ture requirements under the Clean Air Act and an array of new programs addressing stationary and mobile emission sources. The Obama Administration and Congress are poised to usher in a new era of greenhouse gas and energy regulation. At the same time, the Obama EPA is confronting a bewildering array of court-ordered regulatory revisions and politically charged environmental initiatives. All of  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...s, including the controversial web-based nexus statute in New York and other states. Gain practical tips for planning through safe harbors and de minimis activities. This teleconference is a must for any business that has relationships with independent contractors, in-state businesses - either affiliated or unaffiliated - or other third-parties outside its home state. Accountants, CPAs,  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...eases of land for communications towers because an entire new set of antennas and some new towers will be required for communities receiving the service, but some antennas will be put on existing cell towers. For many of these existing towers and the landowners who leased the land for them, WiMAX raises the issue of whether a lease amendment with increased rent is required to add the WiMAX  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ...g changes to hit the industry for quite some time. This new legislation amends the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, and places a number of restrictions on the credit card industry and consumer reporting agencies. Some notable changes in the bill are when and how a card company can raise an individual's interest rate, who can receive a  more...

Lawful Hiring ...ination 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 nondiscriminatory selection and testing procedures. This teleconference will cover the leading laws that regulate or affect  more...

Current ERISA Fiduciary Issues for Financial Institutions ... rules. The current economic downturn has given rise to a new round of legislative and regulatory initiatives regarding ERISA's fiduciary rules and has more generally affected the 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  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development ... with good track records and performing or well conceived new projects. The looming 'refinance crisis' for multifamily projects financed with CMBS and with soon-to-expire construction loans will only add to the challenges. This teleconference will explore a variety of debt and equity programs, including some new and nontraditional ones that are available to help in addressing the credit market  more...

Financial Planning After Retirement: Coordinating the Retirement Plan with the Estate Plan ...ight of the recent changes of the Pension Protection Act. New preparer penalties put an additional premium on determining whether the trust is likely to qualify. This teleconference will help you understand which trusts qualify and which do not, and how to ensure they do. It also discusses two alternatives to owner control that are often overlooked - the trusteed IRA and the IRA annuity.  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...swers and information now, whether through traditional or new social media channels. Managing and surviving a crisis depends on your ability to respond quickly, to communicate with authority and to demonstrate leadership. Are you ready to survive a crisis - and the media attention that goes with it? This teleconference, created specifically to meet your needs, covers the critical fundamentals  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond BenefitsAll United States employers 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  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities ...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, technology continues  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...nagement 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 against pre-defined metrics and facilitating cross-department collaboration. City managers, administrators, county  more...

Principles Of Erosion And Sediment Control ...trol structures, practices and procedures, especially for new applications and failed installations. Emphasis will be placed on water erosion, but will also cover other topics from the basic principles to wind erosion. Land use examples will include agricultural, construction, surface mining and military training applications. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe the erosion  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ... tips for common special patient needs. Whether you are a new or seasoned health care professional, this 90-minute teleconference is a practical and comprehensive refresher of how to perform a quick, yet effective physical examination for adults. Apply these practical strategies and you'll be amazed at what you can learn about a patient in 15 short minutes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations ...for employers. Courts and legislatures continue to create new obligations for employers and continue to increase the potential for liability for employers. Many employers continue to have policies and procedures for harassment that are outdated or that actually create potential liability. This teleconference will help you understand the common errors in drafting policies that create problems  more...

Reverse Mortgages: A Lender's Perspective ...ket is expanding exponentially as the population ages and new players are coming into the market. Don't get left behind. Learn what a reverse mortgage is, what's involved in offering such a product, which reverse mortgage products are currently offered in the market, state and federal requirements, and potential pitfalls. Join Reed Smith attorney Arthur Axelson for an informative discussion on  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming BenefitsEEO claims with the EEOC and in state and federal court are significantly on the rise. While this increase has been impacted by the significant reductions in force around the country, this has also been driven by the fact that the plaintiff's employment bar, the U.S. Attorney's offices and the EEOC have become more aggressive in pursuing claims of discrimination against employers. The  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology BenefitsTechnology has totally transformed the way CPA's do business. In this teleconference, we will highlight recent trends in the technologies that play an important role in how we do business today. Whether you practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This  more...

Maintain and Gain Downtown Businesses in a Tough Economy: Key Retention and Recruitment Concepts ...new growth and attend to those who have already invested in your community. In fact, we believe that it should be a goal of every economic development or downtown to have a balanced 'maintaining and gaining' approach to economic growth. This teleconference will illuminate a number strategies and tactics to consider as you pursue this goal. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...merica folded their AGC contract documents program into a new organization and issued a new series of contracts called the ConsensusDOCS. These forms, some revised and some entirely new, were issued at nearly the same time as the American Institute of Architects' 2007 revision of the AIA contract documents and the issuance of the entirely new AIA forms for integrated project delivery. Since  more...

Current Issues in H-1B Visas ...porary workers. Detailed guidance on current H-1B trends, new labor conditional application procedures and H-1B visa issuance will be provided. Special attention will be given to changes in H-1B employment with common scenarios outlined. The teleconference will also present strategies for compliance with H-1B rules and regulations. Human resource managers, personnel managers, payroll and  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms BenefitsIn today's legal market, attorneys transition between law firms and other professional associations with great frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...ures 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 forms that may be necessary when an employee is hired. The teleconference will provide examples of IRS and certain  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...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ...er the next 25 years, whereas the performance targets for new buildings will far exceed current practices. This teleconference will help all directly and indirectly involved parties to set sensible targets and benchmarks, execute realistic performance improvement plans, and perform the design and retrofits that meet the challenges laid out above. It targets in particular the managers of  more...

Climate Change and Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules ...tended to inform EPA policy decisions, including possible new source performance standards for GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This teleconference helps those responsible for GHG monitoring and reporting understand how the new rule is structured, and the timing and scope of required compliance. This teleconference will provide an overview of the scope and intent of the rule. This teleconference  more...

Measurement, Management, Reduction: Tools for Tracking Waste in Construction Projects ...ling and waste avoidance measures is now required on many new construction jobs. This teleconference will discuss the business case for managing and reducing waste from construction projects. You will learn how to document your waste stream and how to leverage transparency in managing waste to increase profitability and add to the bottom line. New technologies such as building information  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ...new PPD and UniFormat? In 2010, the Construction Specifications Institute will issue a new Preliminary Project Description Guide and a new consensus-based UniFormat. Organized according to UniFormat, Preliminary Project Descriptions are the most effective way to describe a project during the schematic design phase of a project. PPDs organized according to UniFormat include a description of the  more...

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Requirements Update ...and provides a summary of AS5 and your external auditor's new focus to comply with this standard. This teleconference also compares AS5 to AS2 and demonstrates the alignment to the SEC's guidance. This teleconference is critical for understanding your compliance responsibilities while providing you the necessary information for a working understanding of your external auditor's responsibilities  more...

Purchasing Contract Administration BenefitsNegotiated a great deal recently? How's that deal working out for you? Do you expect a raise or a pink slip when your annual evaluation rolls around? This teleconference is an introductory course in understanding how to add real value and avoid tragedy through the contract administration process. It will provide best practices from Fortune 500 companies, tips on how to approach difficult  more...

Strategies to Attain Grants for Your Classroom BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss the tremendous potential of obtaining new revenue to support educational classroom activity, school-wide programs and district projects. We will detail the organizational, planning and collaborative efforts necessary to successfully compete for and receive educational funding. Teachers, special education teachers, principals, vice principals, school  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management BenefitsMore and more construction projects are being done with at least some fast-tracking where construction starts before the design is complete. At the same time, there are industry trends that are dramatically changing the way projects are designed and built. Understanding the challenges and inherent risks of fast-track construction and these trends can help owners, architects, engineers and  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...new interest in using zoning regulation to better realize a desired building form. Zoning codes have always contained the basic bulk relationships that create the three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that form have not, traditionally, been part of  more...

Simplifying PPE Program Implementation ...egarding which standards apply to a particular situation. New provisions regarding the payment for PPE have been published by OSHA and you need to have this knowledge to be compliant. This teleconference will provide the necessary and updated information for you to achieve compliance with OSHA or improve programs that are already OSHA-compliant. The presentation will also include specific  more...

Can Medical Tourism Lower Your Healthcare Costs? BenefitsThis teleconference will address a myriad of legal issues associated with persons traveling abroad for their medical care. Medical travel, or medical tourism, has become a major focus of interest as a potential means for helping to mitigate the high cost of health care in the United States. It is no longer really about tourism but substantially more about the nature of medical care that  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...new construction system that is poorly understood by many. ICFs provide high energy-efficiency, high-comfort, low-sound attenuation and disaster-resistant exterior walls for a wide range of buildings up to15 stories. They are widely used in high-LEED projects based mostly on their energy efficiency and indoor air quality properties. However, many owners and designers who might benefit are not  more...

Taxation and Accounting Methods of Executive and Employee Bonuses ... practices, such as bonus payments, may be covered by the new rules or the accounting issues that are raised by these programs. This teleconference will help you determine whether your bonus program is subject to the new rules and explains how to design them to avoid being subject to Section 409A. The teleconference will explain the accounting rules for bonus programs and the options that are  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ...f social media by medical professionals. As more and more new physicians and other professionals enter the health care workplace, they are bringing with them the tools and technologies that they feel helps them do their job better, including the greater use of cell phones, texting, twittering, blogging, and using Web sites like Facebook and LinkedIn . But using these devices and technologies  more...

Restrictive Covenants: Common Disclosures, Restrictions and Land Use Issues ...architectural style, but also the type of construction of new structures and additions, accommodate major occupant amenities such as golf courses, pools, and club houses, provide for common infrastructure such as water and sewage treatment facilities, and promote mixed-use community design and orientation. In the current economic climate, however, restrictive covenants may be exposed to greater  more...

Online Construction Bidding Fundamentals ...solicitation, the traditional fax based approach and what new internet based tools are now available on the market. To provide some insight into the products available, we will look at four current software products, what they do and don't do and ask the question: Are they right for my business? Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss basic functions of bid solicitation and  more...

Health Information Exchange: The Impact of the Stimulus Code ...Act. The legislation for a large part included tremendous new legislation, but brings to the forefront, the first time in history, incentives for American doctors to revamp their paper charts to electronic health records format. Behind the graceful parallelism to reform health care, electronic health records and health information exchanges stand poised and ready as a means to greater, and  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...native approaches are important in the planning stages of new projects. Successfully meeting these challenges requires combining the talents of a variety of professionals, including engineers, landscape architects, planners, environmental scientists and contractors. This teleconference will highlight a decentralized wastewater approach and the wastewater technologies that enable smart growth  more...

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ...e social media to engage current stakeholders and attract new supporters? What strategies are effective at helping promote your mission - and raising money? Presented by nationally known nonprofit technology educator and strategist, John Kenyon, this teleconference will help you navigate the world of social media. The program includes a review of successful social media tactics, examples from  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence BenefitsThis teleconference will explain who is affected 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  more...

Google Wave(TM): Effective Uses and Applications for Businesses ... it a social platform? A replacement for email? Is it the new app businesses need to survive in the next decade? Google Wave is none of these, all of these and just about anything you want it to be. Wave is a platform for development. This 90 minute teleconference will show you how everything from corporations to collegiate blogs are using Google Wave to save time, save money and be more  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...ress needs for public facilities directly attributable to new development but also to sustain infrastructure commitments and to mitigate indirect impacts of development on parts of the environment. The recent economic cycle has focused more developer attention on the financial impacts of the wide variety of fees and charges now being imposed part of the development process, and has also  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...mosis membrane products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply 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  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...new bankruptcy amendments, Chapter 13s are taking a bigger slice of the consumer bankruptcy pie. This teleconference will discuss the Chapter 13 process and how it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of  more...

ADA Update: Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act and Practical Implications for Employers ... Amendments Act of 2008 takes effect January 1, 2009. The new amendments substantially alter and expand the definition of disabled under the ADA and who might be protected. This teleconference will review the ADA amendments and related issues, provide you with practical advice on how to comply with the ADA, and address common ADA and employment issues that may be impacted by the new law. Human  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...tices and the added importance of proper maintenance with newly established storm discharge benchmark criteria, offer suggestions for the selection and design of storm water BMPs with an understanding of maintenance requirements, address inspection and maintenance issues for construction BMPs on linear projects, and illustrate the use of technology to support your storm water BMP maintenance  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers ...r 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. Other penalties are  more...

New Rules and Formats for International ACH Transactions nInternational commerce is rapidly growing but with that growth comes challenges, the most significant being the need to track transactions to ensure funds are not being disbursed to or from individuals that are threats to the U.S. The Office of Foreign Asset Control is the government organization that tracks this information. Their regulations require that all international transactions comply  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...d towards an electronic health record, there has been a renewed emphasis on transition since ICD-9-CM is not compatible with a true electronic health record. In January 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services published a Final Rule for the adoption of ICD-10 effective October 1, 2013. While this seems like a significant time period in order to get ready, there is a tremendous amount  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...new federal rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act have become effective. These rules restrict cross-marketing by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files nLenders today face a variety of challenges - loss mitigation, fraud detection, audit compliance, underwriting and risk mitigation; and access demands on loan documentation are greater than ever. This teleconference will help you understand the benefits and potential pitfalls of paperless loan files, the considerations that must be made in choosing and implementing paperless systems, and the ways  more...

Writing an Employee Handbook nAre you overwhelmed with the task of revising your existing employee handbook or of preparing a new employee handbook? Are you unclear about what types of employment policies are required by federal law? Stop worrying and attend this teleconference. You will learn which policies are required by law and what employment laws apply to employee handbooks. Take the first step to creating your employee  more...

Finding, Qualifying & Closing Sales Leads ...new prospects. Once you find them you may think you have a hot one, and suddenly the sale slips through your fingers. There is nothing more frustrating for professional sales people than to spin their wheels with unqualified leads. In this fast paced teleconference learn how to identify good leads, qualify those leads to find the top prospects and then use all the steps of the sales cycle to  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

California Employment Law Update nCompanies with employees in California face a bewildering and complicated set of employment laws, which are often inconsistent with federal law. This three-hour teleconference will address the most important and current issues facing California employers (or out-of-state companies with employees in California), including wage and hour compliance and litigation trends, California's unique  more...

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning nEstate tax laws keep changing. Did you know that even though the estate tax exemption is predicted to stay at $3.5 million the lifetime gift tax exemption will stay at $1 million, leaving the door open to reduce the estate tax exemption back down to $1 million when Congress tries to balance the budget in a few years? In addition to estate taxes, clients' families need protection from probate, bad  more...

Water Well Rehabilitation - Technical Considerations and Economic Advantages ... large well owners, from incurring the cost of installing new wells. However, the decline of the economy has not reduced the requirement of water purveyors and other well owners to provide a safe and dependable supply of high-quality groundwater. Recent drought conditions in some areas have increased the demand on groundwater supplies, and in less arid areas groundwater wells are also desirable  more...

FDIC's Role When a Financial Institution Fails: What Businesses and Bankers Need to Know nThe FDIC is modernizing its current business processes and procedures for determining deposit insurance coverage in the event of a failure of one of the largest insured depository institutions. This teleconference will provide you with information on the complex rules governing FDIC insurance coverage and how to maximize FDIC coverage. The coverage rules, the new rules recently passed and  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes ...sdictions will have to choose whether or not to adopt the new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary, express technical concerns or unjustified expense. On the other hand, homes that are constructed under the new 2009 IECC are forecasted to save 15-20 percent  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing ...nity to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing developments which meet the needs of the developers, neighbors and future residents. To avoid lengthy and contentious public review procedures, these methods have proven to help expedite the design and public review process, saving time and money for developers, and resulting in developments that better meet the needs of the  more...

Labor Law Update: Preparing for Upcoming Regulations ...new laws and strategies regarding a variety of employment-related laws that are in effect or are expected to be in effect for 2009. From the new COBRA rules, FMLA regulations, EFCA and union initiatives, issues involving wage and hour and independent contractors, the latest drug and alcohol testing, confidentiality and security of personnel data, background checks and reference checks, we will  more...

Form I-9: Updates and Compliance Strategies for Employers nThe Department of Homeland Security recently issued new employment verification rules and Form I-9. Join us as we examine these changes. A wide range of Form I-9 issues and compliance tips will be addressed, including E-Verify program considerations.  more...