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Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...perts, and members of law enforcement meet with people to obtain information to assist in determinations of proximate cause, criminal responsibility, perceptions, recollections and damages. Self-interest and defensiveness provide challenges to information gathering. If the person being interviewed is under oath or on the stand and if, in particular they have dissimilar goals; the obtaining of  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...perts, and members of law enforcement meet with people to obtain information to assist in determinations of proximate cause, criminal responsibility, perceptions, recollections and damages. Self-interest and defensiveness provide challenges to information gathering. If the person being interviewed is under oath or on the stand and if, in particular they have dissimilar goals; the obtaining of  more...

Reclaiming Goods in Debt Collection BenefitsGet practice tips for crafting effective reclamation demands under UCC Section 2-702 and learn how to avoid common missteps in the enforcement of UCC security interests. Attend this live audio conference and obtain important information on how Bankruptcy Code affects reclamation rights of creditors. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collection managers, attorneys,  more...

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

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...s to either retain their homes or resolve their debts and obtain a fresh start and maximizes lender recoveries of loans. Numerous government programs such as HAMP, HARP, HAFA and others will be discussed and details of how all stakeholders can take advantage of them will be presented. By understanding the options and how to pursue them, counsel for both borrowers and lenders will be better  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant BenefitsThe federal government is the country's biggest 'tenant' by far, if not in the world. In both strong and not-so-strong economic 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  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...ion and distribution, plus reasonable profit. In order to obtain the most efficient and acceptable price the purchasing professional must make sure that they are aware of market conditions and prices associated with quality levels required for the buying firm's needs. The effective buyer must become an expert for the items that they purchase. The objective of price-cost analysis is not to get  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ...oking to the United States tax-exempt municipal market to obtain those two objectives. As a result, the volume of the municipal market in primary and secondary trading has 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  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update BenefitsThe laws regarding DUI have changed more than any other crime in Illinois. Presumptions have become statutory violations. Judicial driving permits were created, then eradicated and replaced with alcohol detection machines. Reinstatement of licenses following revocation has left the realm of fiction, but only for those who can jump through all the hoops. You should attend this audio  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ...g 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 conference is designed for workers'  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...e sector. This teleconference helps you understand how to obtain contracts with the government and better understand the requirements to effectively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida statutes, ordinances, regulations and case law applicable to government contracts, you will ensure you are positioned to become an awardee for government contracts, how to defend such  more...

Understanding the Legal Concepts of Adverse Possession of Real Property in New York State ...e imposed a heavy burden of proof on the party seeking to obtain title by adverse possession, it is not uncommon for New York property owners and real estate lawyers to frequently confront property and boundary disputes that involve these types of claims. Recently, one frequently disputed and often misunderstood element to a cause of action of title by adverse possession, known as the claim of  more...

Implications of the First Investigations Under the FTC Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising ...cape. In an effort to stay current with the way consumers obtain product information, the Federal Trade Commission has, for the first time since 1980, issued revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. The revised guides, which are intended to help advertisers comply with the Federal Trade Commission Act by setting forth the general principles used by the  more...

Construction Joint Ventures: Benefits and Pitfalls ...ual joint venturers thereby enabling the joint venture to obtain and successfully complete larger more complex projects than those the joint venturers could undertake individually. Construction joint ventures are excellent vehicles for combining various disciplines for a particular project and for including MBE, WBE and DBE participation. But, ill conceived or poorly implemented joint ventures  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets ...perty owners, regulators and government officials need to obtain reliable valuation estimates to support their objectives: eminent domain, equitable property tax assessment, litigation support, loan underwriting, risk assessment or compliance. These objectives are difficult to meet when the valuations are drawn from fractured markets with a paucity of data using unimaginative valuation  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...sions to both borrower and lender, and market trends; and obtain negotiating pointers to benefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced faculty. This  more...

Implementing Stay Interviews: If You Want to Keep Them You Have to Talk to Them! ...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 techniques that will help you retain  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...he 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 qualify, to how to claim the tax benefits with the IRS. Special situations will also be  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ..., how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for greywater irrigation systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe major benefits of reuse. - You will be able to identify funding at the local, state and federal level. - You will be able to discuss greywater legal and technical criteria. - You will be able to recognize LEED points.  more...

Insurance Claim Appeals BenefitsMany medical providers today are struggling at the number of claim denials and appeals that have to be performed to attempt to gain reimbursement from health care insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish when an appeal can be implemented, when to formally continue to disagree with their findings in writing  more...

New Developments in Greywater Irrigation Systems ..., how to legally capture and irrigate with it, and how to obtain matching federal funds for greywater irrigation systems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe major benefits of reuse. - You will be able to identify funding at the local, state and federal level. - You will be able to discuss greywater legal and technical criteria. - You will be able to recognize LEED points.  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ...forcing HIPAA laws, particularly when intent to illegally obtain patient information is involved. In addition, failing to be aware of criminal liability under HIPAA can lull health care providers into lax compliance efforts, thus exposing health care providers and individuals to increasingly severe sanctions. More importantly, depending on the facts of a given case, directors, officers and  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update ...ease and costs to remove the tenant and (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools for a landlord and owner when the commercial lease goes sour. Good Guy Guaranties speed the space recovery process, help avoid losses of rentals and aid in space  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues  more...

Construction Contract Bid Errors ...obtain work have never been greater. The competition for contracts, often coupled with precarious financial health, leaves very little margin for error - yet bid mistakes are on the increase with adverse consequences for owners, contractors and subcontractors. This teleconference analyzes the legal consequences of bid errors and how to avoid them. Those who conduct the procurement of  more...

Recent Updates to the EPA's Brownfields Program ...rownfields Program. You will learn about benefits you can obtain under the Federal Brownfields Program, the status of the program and some of the risks to brownfields development resulting from a recent Supreme Court case and environmental risks associated with vapor intrusion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize regulatory updates. - You will be able to predict how the  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ...afety incentive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety incentive programs, as we examine the underlying premises, the common features, and caveats facing those considering implementation or examining their current use of such programs. Based upon both theoretical and empirical examination of programs, this  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs ...uctions in loading, but give little guidance as to how to obtain those reductions and quantify when those reductions have been achieved. This teleconference will first give a brief background of TMDLs. The presenters will then explain how regulated and nonregulated stormwater can be and have been included in TMDLs, giving specific examples from around the country. The teleconference will end  more...

Valid Consents ...cision of electing to undergo a medical procedure. Before obtaining an affirmative decision, it is important that the health care practitioner obtain informed consent. This teleconference will educate you on how to determine whether a patient is capable of giving informed consent. This teleconference also explains who may give informed consent on behalf of the patient if the patient is  more...

Conservation Easement Tax Incentives ...pital remains difficult for individuals and businesses to obtain to meet their working capital and business expansion needs. However, many businesses are unaware that they may already be holding valuable tax assets that can be utilized to generate positive cash-positive and provide significant tax benefits. This teleconference will help persons responsible for determining available sources of  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ... Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank owned and short sales) and how they compare to the traditional  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...obtain payment and performance bonds using the American Institute of Architect's A312 bond forms, but those bond forms require contractors, owners and sureties to contend with a number of challenges - the most recent of which is the surety industry's refusal to issue such bonds without modification because of the so-called 45-Day Rule. This teleconference is designed to help personnel  more...

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

IRA Rollovers and Transfers: Common Portability and Processing Concerns nThis teleconference is specially designed for those who advise their clients on IRAs. We'll focus on the options available both to IRA owners and their beneficiaries when it comes to transferring an IRA. You'll find out how an IRA owner can obtain relief for missing the 60-day rollover deadline and learn about the permissible ways a spouse and nonspouse beneficiary can set up an inherited  more...