Pitfalls Telephone Seminars

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...location and avoidance of risk in construction contracts. Pitfalls for the unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating construction contracts or understanding the financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations BenefitsForeign operations can present a significant opportunity for a company, but can also raise a number of legal and tax issues. Proper planning in establishing foreign operations, and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations BenefitsForeign operations can present a significant opportunity for a company, but can also raise a number of legal and tax issues. Proper planning in establishing foreign operations, and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The live audio conference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix models, as well as an example of the implementation process. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll and benefits  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects BenefitsProject success can be measured by delivering the required product on time, on budget and at client's expectation. For many construction projects in today's competitive marketplace, completing on time and on budget is challenging. Scope creep is a term used in the construction industry to define the inevitable tendency of projects to expand beyond their original intent and is often  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax BenefitsThe 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  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value BenefitsService levels provide targeted, effective incentives to cause service providers to achieve their customers' desired business outcomes. However, too often customers discover that those service levels are being achieved with reports showing 'green' while the service itself feels 'red.' In these situations, customers often find that those service levels: measure the wrong aspects of the  more...

Successful PTO Programs BenefitsPTO programs have become quite popular over the years as an alternative to traditional vacation, sick leave and other policies. Done right, PTO can be a powerful recruiting and retention tool. Done wrong, PTO can negatively impact morale and productivity and be a trap for the unwary employer. This live audio conference helps those persons responsible for designing and implementing employee  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...rposes, describe appropriate documentation, and highlight pitfalls of bad documentation and its consequences. This program will introduce you to how the legal system uses documentation, techniques to avoid problems and what you might be required to do at some time in the future with respect to your documentation or lack thereof. The standards that are applied to documentation will also be  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ...law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify for innocent spouse relief or how to identify the potential for alimony recapture we will teach you analytical thinking as it relates to equitable distribution and identify the potential taxation of certain property as well as an overview of how to  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism BenefitsThis live audio conference will cover the importance of a document retention policy starting with the identification of what exists and what should be captured to the different rationales for implementing a retention policy - regulatory compliance to evidence in litigation. There are numerous challenges to an effective policy, which if acknowledged can be worked through. Living with the  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls BenefitsRoads are built to provide a safe and comfortable ride for road users. To fill this function, a pavement surface must be smooth, thus free of breaches such as potholes. Potholes are circular holes in asphalt pavement extending through an entire pavement layer. In certain conditions, they develop in a matter of hours. If potholes are not fixed immediately after they appear, a safety risk  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations ...nference will explain, in plain-English, how to avoid the pitfalls and how to take advantage of the opportunities available to 501(c)(3) organizations. Practical guidance will be provided as to the types of lobbying and the amount of lobbying in which 501(c)(3) organizations can safely engage. Practical tips will be offered on monitoring both lobbying and political activities to avoid  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance ...urance, this program will discuss how you can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask underlying real estate title impediments. Distinguishing among the array of popular endorsements and obtaining endorsements that matter  more...

Legal Ethics and Loss Prevention Issues with Electronic Communications and Security BenefitsThe art of communication is a lawyer's greatest asset. Modern mobile and communication technology provides many means through which lawyers can communicate with clients, publicize legal services, work remotely, and share information. When selecting and using a technology for communicating with clients, storing client data, or performing work for clients, a lawyer should consider whether  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...e importance of the contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the audio conference are actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls BenefitsPowers of attorney are often given insufficient attention by the practitioner and mistakes in their drafting and implementation can lead to disastrous consequences for the client and the draftsman. This live audio conference will present an in depth analysis of the effective use of powers of attorney in the client's estate plan and consider practical problems and solutions in their use.  more...

Structuring and Drafting Conservation Easements ...cated and the failure to consider the effects of possible pitfalls can be devastating. This live audio conference will provide you with the legalities of creating a conservation easement and establish what the priorities are when it comes to structuring and drafting them. You will gain an appreciation for the complexities of crafting a form of conservation easement that works. Pitfalls that are  more...

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

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees BenefitsPaying employees is not just about wages. Today there are a myriad number of taxable and nontaxable benefits, such as gift cards, moving expenses, educational expenses, meals and travel expenses, that employers provide as part of employee's total compensation. Particularly in difficult economic times, employers are looking to provide such benefits to employees with the least cost, both to  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? BenefitsWe have encountered many situations where an employee remains on the company's health benefits as an active employee for many years past the date in which the employee was actively at work for the company. This live audio conference will answer a common problem employers experience, what date should an employee be treated as a terminated employee when he/she is on a leave of absence, or  more...

Writing Job Descriptions BenefitsA frequent challenge for many employers in launching compensation initiatives, or completing organizational re-design, is a general difficulty in collecting and delivering accurate and timely job documentation. The focus of this live audio conference is to reinforce the importance of proper job documentation and provide strategies on how to build and maintain a library of accurate job  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...Responding to such requests can be fraught with potential pitfalls and could expose an employer to legal liability from both ends (i.e., from the current/former employee and from the requesting entity). On the other hand, given these issues, it is sometimes difficult for a company to get any accurate and meaningful information on a potential candidate, to help it to decide among several  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...and attorneys representing these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant notifications and to create a streamlined process for efficiently notifying tenants throughout the lease term. We will highlight key tenant notification requirements and provide drafting and service tips to avoid common notification pitfalls so commercial landlords can effectively and efficiently manage  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...e audio conference will identify the key legal issues and pitfalls associated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This program is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You will learn risk management  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance Benefits'Trust me, we're covered. We have general liability insurance.' This statement is also often followed by an all too common explanation, 'My company employees are listed as additional insured so we are covered.' Certificates of insurance are meant to evidence insurance coverage for landlords and tenants, secured transactions, and other property, casualty and liability exposures companies  more...

Understanding UCC Article 9 Foreclosures ...ive resolution. The UCC foreclosure process contains some pitfalls you need to avoid and obstacles that should be addressed. However, with careful planning, these issues can be addressed and the risks minimized. This audio conference will discuss key topics for you to consider in weighing foreclosure under UCC Article 9 sale, best practices to effectuate a UCC sale and how to avoid pitfalls  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting BenefitsAs owners search for project delivery systems that reduce the duration from project conception to project completion one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of these contract formats has proliferated so have disputes that strongly suggest that the parties using them do not fully understand: the differences  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals ...very basics and helps you understand the complexities and pitfalls of e-discovery projects large and small. The program uses real-life examples to compare and contrast various approaches to electronic data preservation, collection and review. Discover which strategies are more efficient and effective in different situations. Join us for an insightful analysis of e-discovery intricacies and  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't ... the steps in the life of a letter of credit, identifying pitfalls along the way. The program will review and illustrate fundamental principles using real-life examples. Our presenter will explain how these principles apply to both commercial and standby letters of credit, and how these two types differ. You will learn why letters of credit might not get paid. You will also learn about  more...

SBA Loan Guarantees: Current Purchase Issues and Complexities ...an understanding of the guaranty purchase process and the pitfalls which lenders fall victim to, resulting in discounts and denials of these same loan guarantees, is more important now than ever. As the oversight standards of the SBA tighten, you need the knowledge to ensure their loan guarantees will be honored by the SBA. This audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Avoiding Legal Pitfalls on Construction Projects: The Three Ds (Dollars, Delay and Defects) ...elp you anticipate and maybe even avoid the classic legal pitfalls arising on construction projects. We will explain how emerging technologies - such as high-tech 3-D computer assisted design and sustainable construction methods - will provide new tools for avoiding old problems. Anyone who has worked on the design or construction of a project of any size over the past ten years, or expects to  more...

Tax Issues of Social Media and Internet Activities for Nonprofits ... yet it is fraught with a host of exempt organization tax pitfalls. This audio conference will focus on the exempt organization tax issues associated with internet activity: generating revenue through web-based activities, managing the internet presence of multiple affiliate entities, and avoiding unexpected traps in the use of emerging social media. Join two of the nation's leading nonprofit  more...

Construction Joint Ventures: Benefits and Pitfalls BenefitsConstruction joint ventures, properly conceived and implemented, enhance the marketing opportunities and organizational assets of the individual 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  more...

S Corporations: How to Avoid Common and Often Overlooked Pitfalls (Simple to Complex) ...efitsAs many practitioners will attest to, there are many pitfalls when S corporations are involved. This teleconference will identify the most common pitfalls, such as not properly maintaining earning accounts, ineligible shareholders, the one class of stock principle, invalid or missing S corporation elections and built-in gain. You will not only learn how to identify these pitfalls, but you  more...

Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure Compliance with Official Coding Guidelines ...d physical elements, and nursing documentation. Learn the pitfalls and limitations of principal diagnosis selection strictly based on the realms of MS-DRG assignment by understanding practical strategies to transition into coding mind-set of clinical principal diagnosis. Understand the role and distinct clinical advantage of capitalizing on the coder in working closely with the clinical  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...conference will help you understand the potential hygiene pitfalls that may be encountered and how the implementation of a construction hygiene plan can aid in improving indoor air quality conditions and reducing building material losses at construction sites. The key elements of construction of hygiene management plans will be detailed to provide you with greater insight as to their function  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ... to better deal with wetland issues and avoid some of the pitfalls. Most importantly, this teleconference will focus on emerging issues that you must know to deal with the changing landscape in wetland regulation and its interactions with endangered species. Finally, new mitigation procedures and mitigation banking will be explored that will allow projects to more quickly meet their wetland  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ... and take an objective look at the potential benefits and pitfalls of using competitive bidding. We will then examine several success stories from both the private and public sector to see how introducing this new arena for competition into corporate purchasing can produce both profound cost savings and important process improvements. Finally, we will look at how you can quickly develop a  more...

Loan Workout Complications: Second Lien Issues ...s teleconference will examine the strengths and potential pitfalls of first lien/second lien intercreditor agreements in such a restructuring/bankruptcy framework. Specific attention will be paid to the interpretation and enforcement of debt caps, standstill and DIP financing provisions. The teleconference will also analyze how certain courts have interpreted intercreditor provisions in the  more...

Medical Records 101: Responding to Requests for Patient Information ...ity for release of patient information, electronic record pitfalls (including potential corporate liability issues in medical malpractice cases), HIPAA and submission of patient health information to third parties, and heightened privacy protections for special medical information, including mental health, substance and child abuse records. Medical records directors, health information  more...

Developing a Policy for Employee Use of Mobile Devices ...mes great opportunities, complex challenges and dangerous pitfalls. This teleconference will address employment issues as they pertain to employees' use of personal digital assistants (such as BlackBerry's), cellular phones and laptop computers, and the rash of claims under the personal injury and workers' compensation laws. It will also address the many ways that both employers and employees  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ... take on this seemingly simple task but which has several pitfalls. The client's reasons for requesting this service could be due to several reasons such as change of use of the building; vertical or horizontal expansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in the facility; desire to understand whether the building has maintained its structural integrity  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option ...ce will provide you with a comparison of the benefits and pitfalls of financing business equipment through equipment lease financings and by purchasing. The speakers will approach the issues from several perspectives, including legal, accounting and tax concerns, as well as practical issues. As our speakers have more than 60 years of combined experience in equipment finance, they will be able  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...d practitioners provide practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the subdivision process. Learn how the subdivision process works with other land use and permitting processes. Discover the differences between tentative maps, parcel maps, final maps and certificates of compliance. Make sure you are up to date on the latest rules governing exactions, vesting, CEQA compliance and map  more...

Developing a Sound HR Metrics System ...monstrating HR's value to the organization, ways to avoid pitfalls in HR metric systems and how to align HR programs with business needs. This teleconference will distinguish between different types of data and measures, and show you ways to communicate HR metrics to the organization. Human resource managers, payroll managers, business owners and managers, supervisors, operations managers,  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...creening process and provide tips to avoid common leasing pitfalls. Inasmuch as selecting a viable tenant and conducting the right due diligence before executing a commercial lease can result in decreasing default and vacancy rates, this teleconference provides critical information for any party seeking to maximize the value of their commercial property. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Common Clauses and Pitfalls of Homeowners Insurance BenefitsHomeowners' insurance is routinely purchased but rarely examined by the homeowner at that time. Buyers simply assume that in exchange for their monthly premiums they are guaranteed the insurer's protection. But when calamity strikes, these homeowners may be surprised to learn that their policies contain provisions that work to reduce or even eliminate that protection. We will offer our  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...e, relying upon additional insurance coverage can present pitfalls. A variety of forms are used to provide this coverage and these different forms may provide less (or more) coverage than the parties understand or anticipate. This teleconference will provide a critical review of both the basics of additional insured coverage and a discussion of recent important developments. Learning  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles BenefitsMany state and local governments are acquiring a variety of preservation easements for a broad variety of reasons and it is important that property owners understand the proper method of valuing these easements to insure they are receiving just compensation. Further, condemnors are increasingly recharacterizing temporary construction easements as noneasements to avoid paying compensation.  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments BenefitsAmong many other legal obligations, employers face the ongoing requirement to timely withhold and remit payroll taxes to the federal government. People responsible for fulfilling a company's payroll tax obligations often do not realize the substantial penalties that can be imposed by the IRS against the company when payroll taxes are not timely deposited or paid at all. Additionally, in  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ...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 lenders and their attorneys to enable them to maximize the recoveries on their real estate by providing a firm foundation to understanding and monetizing distressed real estate debt and assets. Presidents, vice  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...ements. - You will be able to discuss terms and potential pitfalls. - You will be able to explain well development, construction and damage mitigation agreements. - You will be able to define representations and warranties. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, hydrology professionals, project managers, environmental professionals, planning and zoning officials, government and  more...

Tax Treatment of Charitable Fundraising BenefitsFundraising for charitable organizations has become a complex business. Charities no longer hold out a tin cup and ask for donations. They engage in sophisticated activities to generate revenue for their mission and the activities have tax consequences. This teleconference will review the federal tax consequences of fundraising activities and provide specific guidance on how to avoid tax  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles BenefitsMany state and local governments are acquiring a variety of preservation easements for a broad variety of reasons and it is important that property owners understand the proper method of valuing these easements to insure they are receiving just compensation. Further, condemnors are increasingly recharacterizing temporary construction easements as noneasements to avoid paying compensation.  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...nactions during construction. The goal is to identify the pitfalls and suggest strategies to avoid them. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss release of disputed construction claims. - You will be able to review release of claims during contract negotiation or administration. - You will be able to explain common law theories to circumvent release. - You will be able to identify  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs BenefitsThe series LLC may be the solution to many issues that confront federal tax practitioners on a daily basis. For example, the series LLC is very useful in situations where long 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  more...

Utilizing Spendthrift Trusts in Estate Plans BenefitsA spendthrift trust is an invaluable tool in protecting assets for the beneficiary. This teleconference will introduce you to the use and purpose of spendthrift trusts. Additionally, this program will provide specific guidance of drafting an effective spendthrift trust and highlight drafting pitfalls. Attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Pitfalls of Participant Loans in Retirement Plans ...qualified employee benefit plans need to be aware of many pitfalls to avoid tax consequences. Even worse than tax consequences is the possibility of the entire plan losing its preferred tax status. This teleconference will explain the regulations of participant loans in a plan, help you avoid the associated pitfalls and ensure the plan complies with the regulations regarding participant loans.  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...l-world examples, highlighting successes and how to avoid pitfalls. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize emerging technologies and applications. - You will be able to differentiate between alternative deployment and migration strategies. - You will be able to give examples on how to procure the best AMR/AMI system at a lower cost. - You will be able to integrate AMI into utility  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees BenefitsHaving employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our current economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities BenefitsCorporations and alternative entities have distinctly different frameworks for defining the tax, economic and management rights and obligations of their equity owners. But oftentimes business people and their advisors structure and negotiate purchases and sales of equity interests in alternative entities using concepts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...ributional nexus - and will explain some of the traps and pitfalls that can subject a business to state tax obligations despite a lack of direct physical presence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel will also discuss the latest legislative and case law developments, including the controversial web-based nexus statute  more...

Lawful Hiring ...ernment investigations and litigation. Learn how to avoid pitfalls when running ads and asking interview questions, and what to include and review regarding applications, including how to handle criminal convictions. Learn about the use of background checks and the requirements of the FCRA, pre-employment drug testing and more ways to ensure you comply with the laws when using these options.  more...

Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies ... without running into the legal, accounting and practical pitfalls inherent in some types of gifts! A comprehensive gift acceptance policy can help an organization avoid these pitfalls, enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy for a public charity, as well  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ... to proactively plan their labor strategies and avoid the pitfalls and liabilities that could hinder the successful operation of their business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize the National Labor Relations Act. - You will be able to explain union relationships in the construction industry. - You will be able to operate under a construction labor contract. - You will be able  more...

Reverse Mortgages: A Lender's Perspective BenefitsThe reverse mortgage market 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  more...

IRC Section 41: Credit for Increasing Research Activities Update BenefitsThis teleconference will feature a discussion around one of the most misunderstood and misapplied sections of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 41 - Credit for Increasing Research Activities. Our team of former Big Four partners and managers has collectively worked on more than 500 research tax credit studies during our careers. Learn from some of the top technicians in the industry on  more...

Implementing a Health Risk Assessment for Your Health Plan: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Legal BenefitsMaybe you've heard about health risk assessments and wonder if they're a good idea for your organization. Or you've been tasked with implementing a health risk assessment as part of your health plan and don't know much about them. You have a lot of questions such as 'How can a health risk assessment help control health care costs?,' 'What makes for an effective health risk assessment?,'  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...x credits, their application and potential administrative pitfalls. We will also highlight and provide updates on certain state employment-based credits. After attending this teleconference, you should be better prepared to evaluate your current level of payroll compliance and facilitate future compliance, as necessary. You will also be able to understand the utilization and importance of a  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law ...tection and enforcement strategies, while avoiding common pitfalls. We will review simple steps for minimizing risk, while maximizing the creativity of your company's materials. Plus, we will discuss simple contracts and proactive legal steps that can protect your interests and your creative materials. This teleconference is invaluable to any person or company that downloads materials from the  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...s, what a good investigation entails and how to avoid the pitfalls. The teleconference will also explain how workers' compensation fraud cases are prosecuted and why some cases cannot be prosecuted. This teleconference will provide some valuable prevention tips that will save you time and money. Human resource managers, benefits managers, safety directors, compliance officers, insurance  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ... you with the strategies that will get you there, and the pitfalls and obstacles you must plan for and avoid along the way. It will help you understand, anticipate, plan and execute effectively in what can otherwise be a confusing, lengthy and expensive process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review preparation of applications for development. - You will be able to explain  more...

Structured Settlements - The Changing Landscape BenefitsWhether plaintiff or defense, this teleconference will provide you with a better understanding of structured settlements and their practical application to claims resolution. Since the early 1980's, structured settlements have been a major part of negotiating and settling cases involving physical injury or sickness. With the changing financial landscape, structured settlements have been  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...ter quality at lower cost. You will learn about potential pitfalls and get suggestions on how to avoid these problems. This teleconference will also discuss software and guidelines for how to select and employ software both in system design and troubleshooting. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss reverse osmosis process principles. n- You will be able to discuss case  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ... will help payroll personnel cope with multistate payroll pitfalls explaining in practical terms not only how to calculate the taxability of employee benefits but how to structure your benefits to be nontaxable. Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal laws with respect to overtime, taxable income, break periods and garnishments. We will  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ...election, construction systems, sustainability and design pitfalls. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED® rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. n nLearning Objectives nYou will be able to discuss criteria and codes. nYou will be able to state compliance and legal  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ...rence 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 to maintain the highest document quality standards. You will gain a broad introduction to the types of processes that can be enabled by digital files, strategies for migration and improvement of existing  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ... attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to a bad project and of the fundamentals necessary to implement a successful project. n nTopic areas will include a discussion on defining success and how to plan for it from  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings nIf the closing of real estate related transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow 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  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...for obtaining bonds and administering contracts avoid the pitfalls presented by use of the A312 bond form and to modify the bonds in a way that will meet their business objectives. Particular attention will be paid to the 45-Day Rule modifications approved by the AIA and certain major sureties and to potential conflicts between bond terms and your contract terms. In the current credit crunch,  more...

Water Well Rehabilitation - Technical Considerations and Economic Advantages nThe decline of global economic conditions has discouraged high-volume water well owners, including municipalities, water companies, industrial entities and other 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  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...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? nThe federal regulatory landscape affecting development in and around waters of the United States was significantly altered by the Rapanos decision. Indeed, that landscape continues 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  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...

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes nSummer and holiday gatherings at the family vacation home have become important traditions for many families. Providing a place where family members can relax, reconnect and escape the busy pace of life is increasingly significant to many families. Parents want to perpetuate these cherished memories and experiences throughout the generations. To do so requires careful, thoughtful planning by both  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation nAre you (or about to be) in the 90% lean failure group? In implementing lean, the cards are stacked against your success. The sad truth is this: eight or nine organizations of 10 who embark on implementing an improvement initiative like lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma FAIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings nToday's condominium buyers have become much more sophisticated with respect to acoustical issues, largely because of the horror stories related to them by the media and their acquaintances. Buyers not only want a condominium unit that is quiet when the building is complete, but they also want assurance during the design and sales process that footfall noise from above and airborne noise from  more...

Environmental Issues in Commercial Leases Benefits Environmental issues impact myriad provisions in a commercial lease and can have not only a material legal effect, but a material economic effect on the rights, duties and risk allocation between the landlord and the tenant. From pre-delivery site and building assessment to operational risks, insurance and indemnification obligations to premises surrender, restoration and abatement,  more...