Open Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ...ndard certificates of insurance are causing confusion and open the door to assuming unexpected risk. This teleconference will walk through why certificates of insurance are used, what are standard ACORD certificates, modifications of ACORD certificates, differences between certificates of insurance and insurance binders, as well as limitations in certificates of insurance. Attorneys, property  more...

Final Regulations on Shareholder and S Corporation Debt ... impact of the recently-finalized treasury regulations on open-account debt extended to S corporations by their shareholders. The extension of debt by shareholders to S corporations can be an effective way of producing tax basis that supports the ability of shareholders to deduct losses. The regulations now limit that ability with respect to open-account debt. We will discuss how the  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...irecting and storing storm water off-site, the pavement's open-cell structure models natural ground cover, allowing rainwater to filter through to the underlying soil. This leads to an equivalent aquifer recharge and groundwater increase as would occur in a grass-covered area. Furthermore, the air voids of pervious concrete provide a medium for aerobic bacteria that naturally break down many of  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...o types of porous paving materials: pervious concrete and open-jointed block. It provides case studies from all over North America that illustrate results in diverse soil, climate and traffic situations, and applications for investment and environmental purposes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to debate performance. n- You will be able to analyze and create successful pavement. n-  more...

Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning ...t 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 marriages and creditors, especially if they get into financial distress in the future. This teleconference will help you address all of  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...ing a claim for D&O liability insurance coverage. It will open with a discussion of the landscape of directors' and officers' liability, including the common allegations and recent claims trends brought in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis. The teleconference will also address how D&O insurance operates, including a discussion of the coverage sides, coverage add-ons, covered and  more...

Estate Planning Opportunities in an Uncertain Environment nMotivate the reluctant client; freeze the estate value to reduce the estate tax load. How many of us have clients waiting on the sidelines to decide what to do after experiencing 2008? The uncertain times and uncertain market have actually created the perfect time to use some of the advanced planning tools in the estate planner's arsenal. Depressed values for good assets open up the opportunity  more...