New Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...arious state and federal wage and hour laws, suggesting a new trend in wage and hour litigation. If you currently have nonexempt telecommuting employees or are considering allowing nonexempt employees to telecommute, you need to be aware of the legal landscape affecting such employees and take steps to comply with all applicable legal requirements. Human resource and payroll professionals,  more...

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules ...s employers additional direction and assistance into this new and growing area of employment issues. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This teleconference will review the new and expanded OFCCP guidance and provide you with a greater understanding of what is included in the definition of Internet and related  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses ... to account for differences between the industries. These new rules, however, 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 to avoid the  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...

California's New State Court E-Discovery Rules: Do Try This At Home ...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, the Judicial Council followed suit by amending Calif. Rule of Court 3.724 to require early meet and confer as to e-discovery issues. The new rules, which largely track current federal provisions, took effect immediately and  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...

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...

The New ADA Design Standards- When, Where, and How? ... Justice will adopt the revised ADA/ABA Guidelines as the new ADA Design Standards and the implications of the proposed changes. This teleconference will provide an update on the status of the new rule, a highlight of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include past and present chairs of the U.S. Access Board and the former deputy chief  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...

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...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage BenefitsStandard form contracts and purchase orders often require contract counterparties to add one another as additional insureds to general liability, property and other insurance policies. Relying upon another parties' insurance coverage can offer important benefits to the additional insured, whose own insurance coverage may not be implicated in the event of a claim. At the same time, relying  more...

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...

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. Attorneys, estate  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ...you will learn how you can use social media web sites 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 web sites can improve your collections, what some of the most common mistakes are when using these web sites and how you can avoid them. Collections managers, credit managers,  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 teleconference is a must for any business that sells to or generates receipts from customers in states where they otherwise have no other connections. Accountants, CPAs, controllers, attorneys, CFOs, tax  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...

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...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Regulation ... handle cell tower zoning cases, and a description of the new federal backup power rule for cell towers and its implications for municipalities. You will gain a useful understanding regarding wireless communications technology for nontechnical staff, including overview discussions of cellular, PCS, DAS and WiMAX provided by wireless carriers. This teleconference will also provide specific  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 introduces 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 the  more...

Affirmative Action in Employment - What Does It Really Mean? ...ent of affirmative action regulations. It is armed with a new leader and an increased budget. During fiscal year 2008, the OFCCP recovered a record $67,510,982 in back pay for salary and benefits on behalf of 24,508 individuals who, in OFCCP's view, were subjected to unlawful employment discrimination. The FY 2008 financial recovery represents a more than 20 percent increase over the amount  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...

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...

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...

New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 - Preservation or Waiver of the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Protection in Federa 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...

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...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ... in additional funding, plans to hire between 130 and 160 new inspectors, has suspended certain voluntary compliance programs in order to free up resources for enforcement efforts, and has introduced a new program, the Severe Violators Inspection Program, designed to ensure that recalcitrant employers OSHA views as not meeting their obligations under the OSH Act are targeted for additional  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...l. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the new 2007 provisions of the AIA agreements. - You will be able to identify the areas of greatest risk. - You will be able to illustrate how insurance and contractual protections can be used to minimize the exposure of the design professional. - You will be able to review exceptions to the ELD. Architects, engineers, attorneys, project  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations BenefitsAs more U.S. companies view global markets as a necessity to survive and to grow, more U.S. companies own foreign subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own.  more...

Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Social Aggression BenefitsIncreasingly educators, health professionals, parents and lawmakers realize the seriousness of bullying, cyber bullying and social aggression in school. Certain state laws and regulations now hold schools personally responsible for the effects of bullying, including cyber bullying. Whether your school plans to implement one or more bullying prevention strategies, or a comprehensive  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...

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 teleconference will help you learn to identify when the use of this  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...

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...

Juvenile-Onset Bipolar Disorder: Discussion, Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations ...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 recognize  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...

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...

Recognizing and Addressing COBRA BenefitsCOBRA - It has CHANGED AGAIN! But it wasn't actually the COBRA law that changed - you must track other laws to be sure you are in compliance. You have heard about the stimulus package but what has it done to our COBRA? The stimulus package now states that employees involuntarily losing their job between September 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009, will have special COBRA privileges including  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...

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...

Trucking Litigation BenefitsLitigation involving trucking and bus companies seems straightforward. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Come hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your case. Hear from the former top U.S. D.O.T. trucking lawyer on how to utilize federal and state information to help bolster your case. You  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...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchasing Contracts ...uble-column terms and conditions provisions have taken on new importance for purchasing professionals. This teleconference is going to expose that what is hidden in that microscopic text are not only acronyms that can be legally determinative if a controversy develops, but also a host of potential career limiting provisions for the purchasing professional. This teleconference is designed to  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...

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...

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...

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...

Effective Legal Writing and Editing for Paralegals 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 teleconference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; how to streamline and strengthen your writing; how to avoid grammar,  more...

Pupil Records: Rules, Responsibilities and Requirements ...iscipline. Can the school defend its decision? 2. Local newspaper asks for a list of students in the top 5 percent of their class for an upcoming article. Do you provide the information and if so, do you need parental consent? What if the request was for the bottom 5 percent? 3. Student has been injured in an auto accident and litigation ensues. The party opposing the student's claim for  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...

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...

Changes to Cafeteria Plans: What You Need to Know to Prepare ...new rules which replaced parts of the old regulations. These new rules are exciting but require you to review and act on your old documents. The information provided will assist you in decisions for the upcoming plan year and how to prepare for the changes. Human resources and benefits managers, attorneys, controllers, CFOs finance directors, payroll managers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions: Master Your Usage of Excel's More Powerful 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...

Mental Illness and the ADA BenefitsManaging employees with claimed mental conditions creates unique challenges for employers attempting to comply with the ADA. What mental impairments does the ADA protect? How does the employer know of these often invisible disabilities and of the employee's need to accommodate the condition? How does an employer accommodate conditions that cause employees to violate work rules or request  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...

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...

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? In this teleconference, 'Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts,' you can learn more about 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  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...

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...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...ge and hour laws have become the principal 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 contractors in  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...

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 50 to 90 percent 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 seismic changes  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...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...evices into data, email, computer and video applications. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed to facilitate the provision of the FCC's new Advanced Wireless Services. This teleconference will help 'level the playing field' by providing private and municipal property owners with the expertise of two faculty members highly experienced in cell  more...

Completing and Submitting the EEO-1 Report By September 30 ...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...

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...

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...

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...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues ...new theories of director and officer liability and what can be done to protect directors and officers from personal liability. The world of director and officer liability is changing. Creditors and trustees are the new plaintiffs asserting new and evolving theories of liability. The causes of action range from failing to take action to avoid insolvency to failing to implement adequate controls  more...

Federal Flood Plain Regulation ...r the Clean Water Act regarding wetlands regulation, with new EPA and USACE guidance following the Rapanos decision offering limited relief. In the post-Hurricane Katrina era, FEMA is proposing sweeping changes to flood plain regulations in conjunction with its Flood Insurance Rate Map Modernization Program. These changes include new standards of certification and accreditation that can  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...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...iscuss how to deal with these challenges without creating new community problems. Finally, the teleconference will spell out the specific steps necessary to turn out the troops at city hall and get citizens to stand up and say, 'I want this project in my backyard!' Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe causes of NIMBY opposition. - You will be able to explain how to build support  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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision ...robable cause incident to a lawful arrest. Established in New York v. Belton, 453 U.S. 454 (1981), police were permitted to search the interior of the vehicle after arresting a suspect to protect officer safety and prevent the destruction of evidence. After years of a broad interpretation of Belton by both Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court itself in Thorton v. United States, 541  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...

Basics of Trust Administration nThis teleconference will provide an overview of basic principles of trust administration under U.S. law, including powers and duties of trustees; relations with beneficiaries; removal and replacement of trustees; the use of directed trustees, protectors and investment managers, etc., to "slice and dice" trustee powers; probate court involvement in trust administration; and concepts in fiduciary  more...

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

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...

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...

FIN 48 - Uncertainty in Income Taxes nIn an effort to curb the growing number of diverse accounting practices companies are using to analyze and report their tax positions, the Financial Accounting Standards Board recently enacted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. It is effective for all U.S. GAAP financial reporting enterprises, including pass-through and not-for-profit entities, for tax years  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...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...uncil's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for new construction and neighborhood development is undergoing changes in 2009 affecting how owners are to be certified for realizing the benefits of designing for energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the lower greenhouse gas emissions attributes of green buildings and transit-oriented development locations. This  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...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/IA 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. 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 liabilities in  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...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...atives to create positive youth development is mentoring. New research reports a reduction in depression among youth who are mentored as well as improvements in self esteem, social skills, peer and family relationships, academic performance and school attendance. n nThis teleconference will provide you with all the necessary tools to establish or expand a quality mentoring program. It will  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...ose provisions. This teleconference will also discuss the new AIA statute of repose language and what effect that language may have on the AIA warranty and call-back provisions. n nLearning Objectives: n- You will be able to identify what warranties and guarantees are included in the standard AIA contract. n- You will be able to recognize what the warranty provisions cover. n- You will be able  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. This teleconference is totally independent and not funded by any building product manufacturer. Your speaker is not currently retained by major corporations or trade associations in the green building industry. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly  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. n nAlthough there is time to take a measured approach, companies should keep the proposed timetable in mind as they make their plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax nFor decades, the Texas Franchise Tax remained virtually unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office.  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues ...ts currently applicable to group health plans and imposes new notice and disclosure obligations for employers that maintain such plans. While many of these obligations are not effective until after 2009, the special enrollment changes are effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the new law imposes civil penalties of up to $100 a day for failure to comply with the new notice and disclosure  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...new federal legislation took effect that dramatically expanded the range of individuals eligible for protections guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ADA specified the rights guaranteed to individuals broadly qualified as "disabled." These rights applied to the areas of hiring and working conditions for all employees and also to students eligible for education  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...nd communications subtrades can all determine whether the new and existing utilities, beams, piping and conduits are going to run into each other or not. Accordingly, there should be less in the way of differing site condition claims as between those subtrades if BIM is in use. However, BIM has only been used in the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to date as the investment,  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation nOver the past 12 months we've seen unprecedented turmoil in the financial services industry, capital markets and global economy. Perhaps an overused term, but "perfect storm" seems like an apt descriptor for the economic events of 2008. While implementing changes mandated by FASB 157 could be challenging for companies - and has been in some cases - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate  more...

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

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...ds and techniques used to minimize or eliminate damage to new and existing buildings, contents and utility equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the overview of flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able  more...

Key Provisions of Two New EJCDC Contract Documents nThe EJCDC documents are widely used in the construction industry for design and construction of public and private infrastructure projects, including bridge, highway and other transportation projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, utilities, processing facilities, pipelines, landfills, and other engineer-designed facilities. This teleconference will provide a focused discussion of  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements nIn 90 information-packed minutes, you will gain the essential knowledge you need to read and interpret financial statements. First, you will learn what the major financial statements - the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement - tell you about an organization and how they tie together. You will examine the concepts behind the major sections in the financial statements, such as  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax - Tax Information for Charities and Other Nonprofits nThe recent activity in the charitable sector by federal and state regulatory agencies has mandated that professionals take a proactive approach into all aspects of this important and very diverse sector. The tax-exempt community is under a microscope. Problems that a few years ago might have gone unnoticed now get picked up and widely broadcast. Recent IRS compliance initiatives in governance,  more...

Effective Exit Interviews ...s looking for ways to improve employee relations, attract new employees and retain the ones they have. But how do you know what to do to improve if you don't know what employees are looking for or why they are leaving? n nImplemented properly, a good exit interview program can provide an employer with a host of valuable information that can be used to improve its employee relations and HR  more...

Paycheck Calculation Basics ...new at withholding payroll taxes or for those who need a refresher course. You will learn tips on how and why to determine if the worker is exempt or nonexempt. We will cover the calculation of and the maximum deductions for Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2009. n nThere are multiple methods of calculating federal withholding, which one should you use? How does an employee's W-4 affect  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ... less maintenance and less pollution. n nWhether you are new to roundabouts or an experienced design engineer, you will learn to understand the principles of safety behind the modern roundabout as well as specific design practices with simple and complex issues. You will learn about many roundabout design concepts and thought-provoking topics from unique intersection types to give you the  more...

401(k) Plan Costs Including Recent Update on Supreme Court Rule LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates Inc. ... 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...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? ...nues to shift as the Army Corps and the courts respond in new ways to a perceived loss of jurisdiction. This teleconference will help you understand the ever-changing jurisdictional landscape and navigate a course to project approval. The teleconference will explain how we got here and what to expect next. Failing to give proper consideration to Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues on the  more...

Retirement Benefit Solutions For Nonprofit Organizations and Government Entities nNonprofit organizations face many of the same issues regarding use of retirement benefits to attract and retain employees and executives as for-profit companies, but the tools available to them are often more limited. This teleconference will explore both broad-based retirement programs and executive deferred compensation available to nonprofit organizations. It will highlight new rules for  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ... existing client's estate plan or prepare an update for a new client with existing documents. This part will focus on when and why clients need to review and revisit their estate plans and how to spot those issues for existing and potential clients. The second part will highlight various drafting techniques that will allow a will and trust to maintain maximum effectiveness in the future. We'll  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending ...bankers has shifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of troubled borrowers who cannot sell their products. Some of the techniques include performing adequate interest carry analysis, understanding your rights afforded in the Construction Loan  more...

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

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

Current Trends in Green Lending ... housing market slow down get you down. Learn an exciting new business opportunity while aiding the environment. Green lending, also known as Energy Efficient Mortgages, have been around for more than decade but have been seldom used. With the growing concerns over the nation's addiction to imported oil and climate change there is a new push to create a greater market demand for this feature.  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...time talking about some of the hot-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll also be prepared to take advantage of the renewed IRA charitable rollover provisions, be up to speed on the compensation aspects of providing or paying for employee cell phones,  more...

Recent Developments With Loan Syndications nAttend this teleconference and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to the loan syndication process. Our seasoned faculty will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about loan documentation. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing post-Lehman bankruptcy issues and other new developments. n nRegister now and you'll learn how to overcome any obstacles you  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...erations of on-site generator equipment and controls. n nNew developments in this field include new air quality requirements under federal New Source Performance Standards and federal NESHAPS. These new requirements are in effect now and additional NSPS requirements are being implemented in a tiered approach over the next few years. You will learn how to navigate these complex requirements and  more...

What the New Ledbetter Pay Act Means for Employers nOn January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, effectively changing the landscape of the statute of limitations for equal pay discrimination claims. The act greatly expands the amount of time that employees have to bring claims of discriminatory pay practices, which could have a substantial impact on employers. This teleconference will help the  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ... and deliver attractive long-term profits. TOD provides a new investment opportunity for both the public and private sectors as our cities are faced with the challenges of rapid price fluctuations in oil, traffic congestion and stagnating real estate markets. TODs are attractive, vibrant communities that include a mix of uses including residential, retail and office within a 5- to 10-minute  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp ...n Act also takes effect in 2009. Employers are subject to new regulations under HIPAA for their wellness programs, and new FMLA regulations are pending. Despite this rapid change, the principles you should use to successfully manage these issues remain largely unchanged, and proper certifications remain a central part of that strategy. This teleconference will review the recent changes, with  more...

E-Verify Mandates and Mechanisms for Compliance ...llows participating 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, as a result of a presidential executive order released in June, federal  more...

Preparing a Winning Closing Argument ...you really start preparing your closing the day you get a new case? These are questions that are not addressed in law school, and even today lawyers seeking guidance are forced to rely on the conventional wisdom and time-worn adages passed down from generation to generation. n nNow we are offering a program featuring a 30-year courtroom veteran who will demystify closings and teach you how to  more...

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties ...y not be enough. Coming out of the recession will require new techniques. The sprawl model is dying and not just because of swings in energy prices. Consumers increasingly enjoy urban settings and lifestyles. This is driven by demographics and consumer preferences. To deliver what people want, it's time to learn more about urban community building techniques. These can be applied across the  more...

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

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ... future developments will be discussed with an eye toward new policies and funding sources being put in place by the Obama administration. This teleconference will provide you professional with a solid introduction to green building as well as an up-to-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. n nLearning  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...alternative to foreclosure. While the short sale is not a new concept, it has seen increased importance as a means of mitigating a lender's losses from the rapidly rising tide of foreclosures. This teleconference will enable you to understand the important role short sales have in your business and equip you to better assist your clients with this foreclosure alternative. The teleconference  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk nPurchasing cards are used by many corporate and governmental organizations to acquire low-value goods and services from suppliers in a cost-effective and timely manner. Purchasing cards expedite payment to suppliers and reduce or eliminate the paperwork associated with requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and checks. Estimates of cost savings by use of purchasing cards are commonly estimated  more...

FMLA Regulation Update: Managing FMLA Leave under the New Regulations nEmployers are continually faced with the problem of FMLA abuse. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...stitute of Architects has been substantially revised. The new family on the block, the ConsensusDOCS, represents an effort by a broad industry coalition of construction industry interests (owner, contractor, subcontractor, and insurance and surety interests) to develop by a consensus process and comprehensive set of standard forms. These standard forms can and likely will be encountered  more...