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Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ...r attorneys on complying with the Federal statute and FCC orders. - You will be able to review the FCC shot clock order and its practical implications for municipalities and providers. - You will be able to define the current federal law and issues on cellular tower zoning. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, planners, directors of development, city administrators,  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...banks must consider the implementation of social media in order to meet the needs of consumers. However, due to regulatory, reputation and other risks, adoption of social media requires a well thought out approach. This live audio conference provides you with the information needed to fully understand the risks and rewards of social media. While social media use by banks presents certain risks,  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals ...order fundamentals will be an interactive experience covering the basics of a current procurement office and how purchase order systems are used. The topics covered will give the beginner an understanding of basic purchasing processes and how to avoid common mistakes. The experienced professional and manager will be able to discuss interactively and share their experiences and ask questions to  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...employee tells you that he needs to take a daily break in order to consume medical marijuana to treat his cancer. Do you have to accommodate this request? How is this request different from a diabetic who requests a daily break to inject insulin? How do the state medical marijuana laws impact your obligations as a federal contractor under the Drug-Free Workplace Act? This live audio conference  more...

Effective Use Of Medical Records In Personal Injury Litigation ...es the effective and efficient use of medical records. In order to present your case persuasively, you must have an understanding of how to collect medical records, how to use them during discovery and how to present them to a jury. This live audio conference discusses both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, and it will explain the role of medical evidence in the context of personal injury  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships BenefitsWhat makes for a good sales relationship? Is it just making 'the sale'? Is there more? As a sales person there are usually four steps in the relationship and each of these stages gives the seller deeper insight into the mind of the buyer. It is vital that in today's highly competitive world of sales, that the representative be prepared with as much ammunition as possible. This is not to  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ... claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the proper filing of a  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ...eved, but also a daunting list of challenges to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and solutions along the road to accountable care. Through constructive analysis of the Final Rule and guidance issued by CMS, DOJ, and the FTC, and the lessons learned from previous attempts at  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...gram 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 and receive information from the Franchise Tax Board. This live  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...ation, and demonstrates how to handle each one of them in order to eliminate pothole formation. It also shows how to mitigate potholes after they have appeared and how to avoid future potholes. Mistakes in pothole maintenance and their effects on future road upkeep are covered. Failing to manage potholes may lead to traffic accidents, liability risk and increased cost of pavement upkeep.  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ...order contracting is an alternative delivery method for facility renovation and remodel. It has been around since the 1990's but is gaining in popularity as owners seek integrated project delivery solutions. But the unit price structure of JOC can be confusing for owners and contractors alike, and establishing a long-term contract like this requires some preparatory work beyond what is  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ... 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, job site interruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...A Document D503 -2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, in order to assist owners, architects, contractors and other project participants in understanding the various issues associated with sustainable projects and to provide a framework for moving those projects forward. This live audio conference will help design and construction industry participants, and their advisors, to maximize effective  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...the constitutional requirements that must be satisfied in order for a state to impose sales or use tax obligations. We will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarify the contours of that requirement through a discussion of existing and developing case law. This live audio conference will explore how you can, without careful planning and analysis, establish nexus through  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...n, promotion 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  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...in some way - usually by a filing in a public office - in order to enjoy priority, so prospective lenders and creditors will want to search for those liens. Notwithstanding the recent revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the law that governs most consensual security interests, lien searching remains an art. Issues remain regarding what name to search, where to search and how  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...in 'mentoring best practices.' Addressed in chronological order, the tasks are: planning, recruiting, screening, training, matching, monitoring, and evaluation. The facilitators will also discuss the training materials and documentation needed for successful mentoring efforts. After this conference, you will have a much better understanding of the steps needed to design and implement an  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...t-risk projects are DIFFERENT, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself to realize the benefits of this approach and avoid its unique risks. What can you potentially gain from using this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other stakeholders? What are the most challenging differences in using this method? Is your staff ready for the challenges  more...

Determining Meaningful Use for Electronic Health Records ...order to receive incentive payments from the federal government, physicians and hospitals must achieve 'meaningful use' of electronic health 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  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...nce expectations upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing malpractice in rendering the opinion. Are you current in your understanding of these standards and expectations, as well as significant recent cases and trends in state and national third-party legal opinion practice? This live audio course is designed to enable lawyers and the real estate owners and operators  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ... overview of the items for which you should be looking in order to allow the ability to understand various aspects of a municipal securities transaction. This audio conference is for anybody interested in participating in the $2.67 trillion municipal securities market. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, compliance officers,  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...they arise. In addition, this program will discuss change order requests and requests for information, two other types of construction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design of complex public and institutional buildings. This live audio conference is a must for  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...d conditions to include in a quality contract or purchase order, the various types of contracts and their impact on contract terms and conditions, key clauses for the contract with the supplier of goods and supplier of services, the structure and functioning of blanket agreements and blanket contracts, the utilization of e-procurement in development of contracts and the negotiation and  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have readily available information to create comparative financial statements. Those companies who might consider earlier adoption may need to establish a more aggressive timetable. This audio conference will assist companies as they begin to address their transition to IFRS. This audio conference is designed for accountants,  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...ief, injury prevention and safety is not common sense. In order to be common sense, the issues must be commonly taught and commonly practiced. Unfortunately, ergonomics and injury prevention are not commonly taught or practiced; as a result, your employees, whether in the office setting or in an industrial setting, are susceptible to repetitive motion injuries simply as a result of the nature  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...order to address the needs of constituents with disabilities throughout the state, Illinois developed their own accessibility code. This is required to be enforced by all municipalities. While there are a number of applicable accessibility codes that may need to be addressed, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the International Building  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act BenefitsLenders and their assignees, as well as loan servicers, continually struggle with Truth in Lending Act compliance and rescission issues, often finding themselves the subject of various TILA claims. This teleconference will help you understand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will  more...

Change Order Basics ...teleconference and receive valuable information on change orders, construction change directives, cardinal changes, abandonment, contract modifications and managing change. You will gain a clear understanding of these concepts and how they apply to the owner, contractor, subcontractor, lender and surety. The panel will discuss differing site conditions, defective or ambiguous plans and  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses BenefitsApportionment of income for state tax purposes is 'where the rubber meets the road.' That is to say, the complex and varied rules for determining a taxpayer's state income tax apportionment percentage can provide opportunities - with careful planning - for state tax minimization or create traps - without such planning - that lead to multiple taxation. Service-based businesses face  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective BenefitsOrganizations nationwide seek to continuously improve performance and motivation, while simultaneously reducing costs. This arduous task often becomes the responsibility of human resources. Without effective systems in place and data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...to a construction contract are unable to resolve a change order request, the decision to pursue the matter beyond the administrative remedies defined in the contract can turn out to be a worthwhile investment or throwing good money after bad. Often the difference is related to the forum that has been chosen to resolve the dispute. As a result, contractors and owners, and the attorneys who  more...

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...quire significant short-term and long-term maintenance in order to continue to work as designed. This teleconference will clearly explain both the routine and nonroutine maintenance required for a wide variety of storm water BMPs. It will explain what maintenance must be performed and when it should be performed. Links to many informative sites further explaining maintenance Learning  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ...p action plans to effectively manage distressed assets in order to maximize their recoveries. This teleconference is designed to give insight and practical tools to those responsible for managing and working out distressed real estate. The program also explains the pitfalls incurred by failing to actively manage residential and commercial real estate. This teleconference is critical for  more...

Qualified Retirement Plans Eligibility and Vesting Tips and Traps for the Unwary ...ur own plans and introduce you to a variety of options in order to make sure you know what you have and have what you want. In addition, although many provisions appear to be straightforward, the practical application of these functions can be complex. Human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll managers, plan administrators, controllers, CFOs, finance directors, accountants,  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ... application, or acceptance of final payment, or a change order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is king. Claims are at a premium. Pressure to make the schedule trumps claims administration. 'Do the work and we'll sort it out later' is the mantra of the modern  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...ng stress, self-doubt, and worry, and how to talk back in order to change internal messages and build self-confidence. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what helps to grow self-confidence and promote resiliency. - You will be able to recognize the role of the media in promoting insecurity and a sense of inadequacy. - You will be able to review strengthening self-esteem. Social  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market BenefitsBrokers and property owners agree: The subprime mortgage meltdown has finally reached the office market, bringing with it a flood of subleases as the economy continues its downward trend, and even as it recovers. It is time to dust off the practices and procedures lessons first learned in 1991 and 1992 when the savings and loan industry collapsed, and then again in 2000 and 2001 when the  more...

Foreclosing on Real and Personal Property Collateral: What You Need to Know ...plicated process that requires a good deal of planning in order to reach a successful outcome. This teleconference will help the people responsible for loan workout and enforcement evaluate their positions and formulate and execute foreclosure plans for loans secured by both real and personal property. It will also touch on issues relating to resale of foreclosed property. Attorneys,  more...

Employee Expense Reimbursement Best Practices BenefitsMany employers spend significant sums on employee expense reimbursement and need to prepare and enforce robust policies to adequately support and monitor reimbursable expenses. In today's economy, establishment of best practices and ensuring compliance is crucial to minimize the cost and legal risk of inappropriate practices. This teleconference will explore the legal landscape governing  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...and when, and what to keep in mind as you move forward in order to be prepared for compliance with the new regulations. The teleconference, newly updated with the latest information, will provide a comprehensive look at the changes in the law and prepare you for the process of incorporating the changes into how you do business in your facilities, including providing a timetable of when each  more...

Conducting Effective Safety Audits BenefitsAudits are a key component of an effective safety program. Just as periodic physicals can help you check how healthy you are, periodic safety audits can help evaluate the health of your safety program. This teleconference will outline the four steps you should consider in order to conduct effective safety audits. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers,  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...oritize projects at the planning and programming stage in order to best address system needs; however, project designs are then developed with the intent to deliver the best or optimum project. While some general financial bounds may be used, this design approach can often result in an over-designed roadway. In order to meet the challenge of increasing demands with limited financial resources,  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ... Different types of construction have been implemented in order to stabilize slopes in an effort to overcome slope failures. Such types of construction include sheet pile walls, piers, step walls, concrete gravity-retaining walls, geogrid walls, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, tie-back walls, crib walls and/or gabion walls. Learning Objectives - You will be able to breakdown engineering  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ...ns are constantly challenged to improve their results, in order to stay viable as an entity in the competitive marketplace. A key source of preventable costs is losses associated with Workers' Compensation insurance claims, and their related expenses. Safety incentive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety  more...

OFCCP Compliance for Construction Contractors ...to numerous nondiscrimination obligations under Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. Because of the renewed emphasis on construction contractors by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, contractors must be well prepared to defend their employment practices. This teleconference will  more...

Fair Lending Compliance Developments and Trends BenefitsBy attending this teleconference you will learn about recent litigation and federal regulatory guidance concerning fair lending issues in mortgage servicing, including mortgage modifications and home equity credit line reductions. The speaker will review recent regulatory guidance concerning adverse action notice requirements for mortgage modifications, and ability to repay mortgage loan  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...utions is essential knowledge for design professionals in order to provide constructible, durable and safe wood buildings. Knowledge of the more common field construction issues and their effects on the performance of the structure is also beneficial to field inspectors and contractors in order to avoid costly delays, change orders and possible litigation. Learning Objectives - You will be  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know BenefitsBankruptcies are a fact of life and with the 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  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations ...ppreciate and understand the law governing termination in order to avoid causing even more economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong way to terminate construction agreements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to distinguish termination clauses from standard form contracts (AIA, etc.). - You  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ... 2013. While this seems like a significant time period in order to get ready, there is a tremendous amount of preparation required. This teleconference is designed to help you understand all the ways in which the transition to ICD-10 will affect your organization. It will begin with a basic understanding of how the two systems differ. The bulk of the teleconference will address the specific  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs nMaintaining workers' compensation insurance is a necessary cost of business, but how do you stop the costs from spinning out of control? An effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and  more...

Writing Construction Specifications: Formats and Practices ...so need to conform to recognized standards for formats in order to be expediently produced and used. This teleconference is an overview of current construction specification formats and writing practices, including CSI's recently updated MasterFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat . The teleconference will cover knowledge and resources necessary for producing written construction documents that  more...

Payment Fraud ...wner you need to understand the signs to look for that an order may be bad. You need to understand the tools that are available to you to investigate a potential customer. n nThe teleconference is intended to be a fundamentals session, providing you a foundation-level of knowledge about the theories, best practices and terminology surrounding electronic payment fraud. This teleconference is  more...

Workplace Flexibility: Innovative Strategies for an Evolving Workforce ..., many businesses have turned to workplace flexibility in order to recruit and retain the best workers, boost productivity and increase their competitive advantage. At the same time, policymakers in Washington have been exploring various approaches for increasing access to workplace flexibility across industries and professions. n nThis teleconference will provide you with a comprehensive  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies nMany federal contractors will have questions regarding the effective implementation of the OFPP policy and will further be concerned as to whether its costs will impact their competitiveness or ability to perform economically. Additionally, the monitoring and reporting that the government will require will have an impact on time and costs and one wonders if contractual sanctions will be imposed  more...

Understanding the COBRA Alternative Coverage Rules ...ly is a discussion of what procedures must be followed in order to offer alternative coverage under COBRA. There are numerous ERISA and IRS regulations that must be followed. n nAlso included are the repercussions when an employee is eligible for alternative health plan coverage and whether or not they can maintain COBRA coverage when they are eligible for other health coverage. In addition,  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...istration, payment application and administration, change order and claims processing, and dispute resolution. n nLearning Objectives: n- You will be able to describe what is new and different from the prior 1997 AIA document editions. n- You will be able to identify why and how the 2007 ConsensusDOCS were developed. n- You will be able to compare the 2007 AIA Documents and the 2007  more...