Potential Telephone Seminars

E-Discovery: Subpoenas and Non-Party Production Issues ...ly, including possessing familiarity with a wide range of potential objections and red-flags. Attend this live audio conference to learn more about how to navigate some key legal, technological and practical issues in the eDiscovery subpoena context. You will also learn strategies for pursuing and defending nonparty subpoenas in eDiscovery, best practices for proactive information management  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...d less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...d less effective. It has become harder than ever to reach potential customers using traditional means of communication. Phone calls are guarded by caller ID, voice mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most  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...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ... a conflict of interest. Failure to identify an actual or potential conflict of interest and to disclose or avoid it can lead to expensive legal fees, loss of a client or employment, a claim against malpractice insurance, bad publicity, or an unflattering and enduring case study in a business school textbook. The absence of any conflict of interest is a prerequisite to achieving the  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...ry to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions and potential penalties. Failure to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act can have dire consequences, including debarment and the loss of a major source of business, in addition to the exposure to substantial damages and attorneys' fees. This live audio conference will enable you to ensure you are satisfying the Davis-Bacon Act when competing for  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...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ...echnology from the SEC mandate, why XBRL, how XBRL works, potential problems, issues and how to overcome them to why the market will leverage XBRL as a global, open architecture reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those companies (and the US Government) will foster the adoption of XBRL technology  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media ... lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted from ill-advised use of social media by lawyers. Worse, courts, state bar associations and disciplinary counsel have offered scant guidance on potential ethical violations arising from use of  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...charitable planning with your clients, you are forfeiting potential business to your competitors. Charitable remainder trusts help your clients combine their estate, tax and financial planning with their charitable dreams. This live audio conference will explain how you can implement charitable remainder trusts for your existing and future clients. We will focus on identifying client  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ...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 identify which assets need further analysis. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? ...f the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S. Access Board. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe key requirements of the revised ADA Title II and Title III regulations. - You will be able to discuss provisions unique to the regulation. - You will be able to  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...ose responsible for NPDES storm water compliance to avoid potential storm water violations and fines. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify who is responsible and applicable for construction and industrial sites. - You will be able to review NPDES regulatory changes. - You will be able to recognize and avoid potential storm water violations and fines. - You will be able to  more...

Tax Diligence, Representations, Covenants and Indemnifications in Business Acquisitions ...ve economic benefits to each. They often fail to consider potential undisclosed tax liabilities resulting from pre-closing operations, and rarely want to hold up negotiations thinking about the 'what ifs.' However, when the 'what ifs' turn into 'what now,' it is important that potential tax risks be considered, and that the responsibility for the tax liabilities has been allocated to the  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ...ram that is aimed at weight loss reduction. The number of potentially applicable federal and state laws requires careful consideration of the potential issues raised with drafting and managing a corporate wellness program. The multiple relevant laws and regulations only heighten the need for a deliberate review and consideration of any work place programs assembled to reduce health care costs  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ...SP) provides the industry with an improved outlook of the potential success that may be achieved, 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  more...

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...nges are wage and hour issues that present a minefield of potential liability for employers - liabilities that may be avoidable if the telecommuting arrangement is properly managed. An increasing number of wage and hour lawsuits, frequently collective or class actions, have been directed against employers who offer telecommuting arrangements. This live audio conference will provide managers and  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design BenefitsThe market for green roofs in North America has grown dramatically in the last 10 years. Green roofs, while still only a tiny fraction of the overall roofing and landscaping market have become increasingly important in the green building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ... be able to explain and improve your understanding of the potential rewards and risks of inherent in GMP contracts. - You will be able to discuss what should change the GMP and what should not. - You will be able to identify how proper contract administration will help you manage risks as the work proceeds. This live audio conference is designed for project managers, construction managers,  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ...d fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt, employers will sometimes inadvertently destroy the exempt status, opening up another avenue for back pay claims. This live audio conference will explain the various exemptions from overtime, how to take advantage of them and how to avoid losing them.  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...asic deal structures being used today, as well as discuss potential stumbling blocks, including recapture risks and tax exempt structuring issues. The program will explore how to monetize the tax credits from both the developer and the investor perspective, and will conclude with a brief discussion of other tax incentives that can be used in conjunction with HTCs as well as information on  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline BenefitsDisabled students who are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...bility 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 audio  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...re planned, designed, constructed and used. Different and potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is critical that everyone involved in a sustainable project understand the distinctions  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...ties can provide an outlet for inappropriate behavior and potentially expose the company to liability well past the New Year. This live audio conference will help you understand the possible sources of trouble and see options for assisting the company to navigate the potential minefield of a holiday party. We will also explore the considerations any employer should examine when deciding whether  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...

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...

Ready Access CBT Training: Methods for Training Your Clients in the Use of CBT While Strengthening and Broadening Your Own CBT S ...n ongoing repetitive process that falls short of its full potential. This live audio conference of Ready Access CBT Training will provide a useful method for educating your clients while helping them through the principles of CBT. You will acquire a deeper and broader understanding as well as a greater appreciation of these principles and new methods to explain them to others in a useful and  more...

Bankruptcy Section 363: Purchasing Distressed Assets ...ivate companies, the limited access to growth capital for potential sellers and the build up over the last couple of years of 'dry powder' at investment funds present a perfect combination of increasing buy-side demand and seller-side supply creating conditions for a frothy future market for distressed sales and acquisitions. You will come away with a command of the process and significant  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...se, and it creates cash flow for the owner. However, many potential ground lessees, especially big box operators, begin their negotiation with well developed letters of intent and lease forms that are aggressively tenant-friendly. Unless the property owner or his counsel has experience with ground leasing, he may be unprepared to anticipate and identify the issues important to his bottom line.  more...

How to Design Parking Lots That Work ...velopers and contractors. You will learn how to acquire a potential property, how to design and maintain surface parking lots. We will not only devote time to surface features, such as pavements, drainage and striping, but will also discuss the importance of paying attention to soil preparation and pavement foundation. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize different types of  more...

Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Residential Builders and Commercial Building Owners ...efficient property. This live audio conference will guide potential recipients of these incentives through the various rules and deadlines. The conference will also offer practical advice to help taxpayers maximize the benefit of the available incentives. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss energy efficient commercial buildings deduction. - You will be able to review new energy  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...yers struggle to balance their need for information about potential applicants, given the high costs of even a single 'bad hire,' with understanding their legal obligations and the risks of using certain available tools to screen job applicants. Unemployed applicants pose unique issues and are more likely to bring a failure to hire discrimination claim. (Solution) This live audio conference  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...ion which is more misunderstood and more fraught with the potential for confusion, than the shop drawing submittal process. When the process breaks down, the result can be deficient work, economic loss and even disastrous collapse. This live audio conference will help you understand your responsibility and risks in the shop drawings submittal process, and how to handle problems when they arise.  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...ding end. 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  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...th 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 strategies for structuring successful EHR initiatives, when electronic data preservation  more...

Strategies to Overcome the Presumption of Guilt ... can preserve the presumption of innocence in the mind of potential and actual jurors, both before the trial and during the trial. Courtroom strategies will be discussed, as well as permissible public relations and media tactics. The presenters are both experienced in handling high-profile criminal cases. Doug Jones is a former U.S. Attorney who re-opened the case of the 1963 bombing of the  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination ...with practical and ethical methods how to best avoid this potential problem. The program explains that the best way to avoid problems with getting paid is to establish an effective business intake system through investigation of the client, the use of engagement letters and adequate retainers. Intake is only the first step. The audio conference will also explain how to effectively monitor  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California ...l language and insurance issues, negligence standards and potential exposure to typical parties on a construction project, specific statutory regulations that affect general design practice in California and a discussion of procedural laws relating to the design of large home developments. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, architects, engineers, project managers, presidents and  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ...uctions and default judgment, as well as the more serious potential for criminal liability. Indeed, several courts have made clear that a corporation's failure to abide by a reasonable document retention policy will not be taken lightly and the risks created by document mishandling and the responsibilities to ensure correct handling will often fall to both inside and outside counsel. This audio  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves BenefitsSales and use tax reserve practices remain a real concern for corporate tax departments. This uncertainty is heightened by proposed changes to ASC 450 (fka FAS 5) which could require enhanced disclosure of certain loss contingencies, including sales and use tax reserves. When evaluating whether a loss contingency may exist in today's business and regulatory environment, all aspects of  more...

Upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010: What's New and Improved? ...nd options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, PowerPoint , Access , SharePoint workspace and Excel . Join us to learn the new and improved features on November 17th! This audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which Lorman will provide access and installation instructions in advance.  more...

Reduce Unemployment and Turnover Costs With Decision Making Leave ... about decision-making leave - a concept offering several potential advantages for employers. These benefits break down to immediate and long-term legal benefits when properly implemented. Practical considerations for implementing decision making leave, including a case studies involving decision making leave will be discussed. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

How Can End-of-Life Planning Resources Benefit Your Workplace? ...erious illness, grief and loss, and end-of-life planning. Potential solutions include training existing human resource personnel, increasing the awareness of managers and training them to assist employees in need, and monitoring the costs of end-of-life incidences. In light of the misunderstandings about death panels in the federal health care reform proposals, employers must clearly  more...

Best Practices for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Small to Medium Size Dams ...f the components of dams, how to inspect dams to identify potential problems and how to address those problems through maintenance and repair. This information will allow you to develop or participate effectively in the inspection and maintenance programs for dams. Learning Objectives - You will be able to provide and explain an understanding of the components of dams. - You will be able  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...ytics? Are you leveraging Google Analytics to its fullest potential? This audio conference will teach you about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should have, discuss key metrics for your site and how to  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...osing investigation by the Office of Civil Rights and the potential loss of federal assistance. This teleconference will pull together the statutory provisions and their recent amendment, relevant regulations and case law regarding the obligations of educational institutions to disabled employees and students, providing cogent and succinct guidance on how to best ensure compliance. Comply with  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...ce, we will examine a brownfield site in New England with potential for renewable energy applications and evaluate how the site could attract public and private financial investment as the economy improves. In this challenging economic climate, buyers, credit tenants and long-term investors are increasingly likely to reward developers who apply these asset values, operational efficiencies and  more...

New York Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Issues ...t seems that the plaintiff's bar has finally realized the potential of this alternate or additional source of insurance coverage for its injured clients. This conference will allow you to knowledgably counsel your clients in this highly complex area of insurance coverage by developing both the necessary understanding of the elements of this type of coverage and a familiarity with recent  more...

Mobile Banking: Banking Without Borders ...unparalleled convenience and value to customers. With the potential to competitively and geographically level the playing field among banks, the regulatory and legal issues implicated in mobile banking products and services merits universal attention. This audio conference will address the banking, privacy and contract issues arising in the adoption and delivery of mobile banking products.  more...

The Foreign Tax Credit Provisions of H.R. 1586: Practical Implications ... sense of their limitations, and unresolved questions and potential answers. Examples will be used to explore the practical implications of the new rules to enable you to spot issues relevant to your clients or to your organization in anticipation of the upcoming filing season. This audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, controllers, CFOs, bookkeepers, business owners and  more...

Medical Privacy Rights of Minors ...ations of parents and minors and train staff to recognize potential conflicts and issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define the rights of minors under HIPAA. - You will be able to explain right to disclose vs. obligation to disclose. - You will be able to discuss practical tips for addressing minor rights issues. This audio conference is designed for medical records directors,  more...

Surety Bonds and Contract Provisions ...ned by the rules of contract interpretation. Key areas of potential dispute focus on the surety's potential exposure to extra contractual damages. The payment bond is for the benefit of those furnishing labor and materials to a construction project. Hence, laborers and/or materialmen are the oblige(s) of a payment bond. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review surety rights,  more...

Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure Compliance with Official Coding Guidelines BenefitsIn today's current health care business economic climate, there exists a renewed focus upon third-party payer initiatives to second guess and undermine medical record coder's selection of principal diagnosis selection under the guise of medical necessity and accurate and compliant coding. Under the RAC Demonstration Project, a pattern of supposed coding errors and medical necessity errors  more...

Health Care Reform Update BenefitsPresident Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. This legislation will effectively restructure one-sixth of our economy and have a significant impact on our personal lives. Beyond the partisan politics and media hype are the practical concerns of employers, HR professionals, attorneys, third-party administrators, and other consultants and  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...gement. This teleconference 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  more...

Understanding the Role of the Trust Protector ...oncept of rigid flexibility, offer illustrations of eight potential situations where a trust protector could be extremely helpful, and explain the difference between a fiduciary and nonfiduciary role for the trust protector. Finally, you will learn who the ideal candidate is to be your client's trust protector, and what qualifications and criteria might be used to find that individual or  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs BenefitsPlans and specifications are, without question, critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...ctions are and are not, 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  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...mber of mandates that recipients must comply with or risk potential financial and legal penalties in addition to public scrutiny. These include monitoring and reporting requirements and, by virtue of receiving funds, potential exposure to governmental audit requirements. This teleconference will address these monitoring and reporting requirements, and the potential noncompliance penalties  more...

Loan Workout Complications: Second Lien Issues ...dings. This 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  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...the premises. Issues that landlords must consider include potential liability for improperly disposing of a tenant's personal property, restrictions by condominium or homeowner's associations on placing the property at the curb, and the existence of third-party lien holders. Using real life scenarios, this teleconference will provide you with guidance on the procedures to follow and the laws  more...

Medical Records 101: Responding to Requests for Patient Information ...atient 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 directors, coders, business  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ...teleconference will help you improve your ability to spot potential lender liability risks; assess claims asserted by borrowers, guarantors and bankruptcy trustees; and avoid lender liability claims, thereby avoiding unnecessary litigation and maximizing the lender's recovery in a challenging legal and economic environment. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, lending and  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act ...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 also address the sometimes confusing rescission rules and ways of protecting against potential rescission claims. This teleconference is critical for anyone who often faces a TILA violation or  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...ke, flood or fire event; or simply the desire to know the potential liabilities when there is an interest in buying or selling a facility. Considering the wide range of reasons for which such assessments need to be done, there is no one methodology that would be considered as the solution for tackling this apparently simple task. This teleconference will help you become aware of the risks  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...a that has fallen into your lap, as well as the basics of potential discoverability in litigation of metadata in client-created electronic documents. This teleconference will not only cover the key legal, ethical and technology issues; but it will also consist in large part of real-time demonstrations of metadata cleaning and analysis software, proper use of tracked changes, and some do's and  more...

K9 Case Law Update ...ation, detection and apprehension. Canine encounters have potential implications for prosecuting attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, civil litigation attorneys and labor law attorneys. This teleconference will provide you with an update of case law that addresses the issues that arise from the use of canines in law enforcement. This teleconference will provide a review of federal case law  more...

Common Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects BenefitsYou will learn how design-build project delivery systems differ from the traditional design-bid-build system, how to evaluate whether design-build may be advantageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract  more...

Design Professionals' Exposure for Design Errors and Omissions ...issues concerning measure of damages, insurance and other potential sources of risk must be understood and examined on every project. This teleconference will identify the areas of greatest risk and address how insurance and contractual protections can be used to minimize the exposure of the design professional. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the 2007 provisions of the AIA  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ... increased activity in the purchase of distressed assets, potential investors and buyers also need to understand what is involved, knowing when and how to invest or buy. A better appreciation of foreclosures can also lead to alternative approaches, which can be of benefit to all parties. Illinois mortgage foreclosures will be examined step-by-step in a practical, how to, interactive  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies BenefitsYou will gain an in-depth understanding of the federal, regional and state requirements - and incentives - with respect to greenhouse gas emissions. Many states are already regulating these emissions and EPA is adopting regulations to require reporting by a wide spectrum of industry and businesses. Understanding the existing rules is critical for analyzing the effects of pending federal  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...ded to provide a base of knowledge and awareness of these potential issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain adjacent land uses. - You will be able to identify specific uses within proposed development. - You will be able to discuss the approvals and permitting process. - You will be able to review site sustainability. Presidents, vice presidents, developers, project  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...ommercial real estate loans in the next year resulting in potential losses between $200 to $300 billion. Although no single factor is blamed for these potential losses, the report acknowledges the substantial increase in vacancies is forcing rental values to decline at alarming rates. This teleconference is designed to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and commercial  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings BenefitsLEED is a certification program for green buildings. Key elements of the program are water conservation, energy conservation and a reduction in waste going to landfill. Federal, state and local jurisdictions are looking for ways to incentivize improved performance in these key areas. The President is working with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect our nation from the  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...fficiency 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 number-crunching examples are included. The primary benefit of this teleconference will direct, straightforward understanding of electric motor life cycle costs in both simple and more complex  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...iate for a program related investment, there may be other potential uses for L3Cs,including use as a subsidiary of an exempt organization or as a or joint venture vehicle. This teleconference will discuss the unique legal and tax characteristics of L3Cs and will discuss their potential uses (or abuses). Please join us to learn more about this evolving new area of the law. Accountants, CPAs,  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments ...eleconference will help you understand the procedures and potential problems associated with making timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and payments. We will explain the penalties that can be assessed for noncompliance and the circumstances under which the IRS may waive penalties. After attending this teleconference, you will have an increased awareness of the consequences of late payroll  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...ditional concerns that the lender must address, including potential lender liability claims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in the loan or the property. This teleconference will help all parties - the lender, the borrower and the  more...

Best Practices in Digital Evidence Management: The Impact of Digital Evidence on Law Enforcement and Government Investigations BenefitsThis teleconference presentation is designed to provide you with information on emerging trends in electronic media discovery practices. You will have a better understanding of the litigation aspects of electronic media retention and destruction. This will include the scope of electronic media discovery, trigger mechanisms for electronic media retention, obligations of users and counsel,  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...ules and provide you with a better understanding of their potential accounting and reporting implications. This teleconference will of be of interest to anyone who reads and works with financial statements, individuals who work with securitizations or in the financing business, and those who want to better understand the concepts and principles behind the new off-balance sheet model.  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...e crisis, directors and officers are acutely aware of the potential for liability and the importance that directors' and officers' liability insurance afford sufficient coverage to provide for a defense and indemnity for any settlement or judgment. This teleconference will provide you with insight into common issues and trends that arise during a claim for D O liability insurance coverage. It  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...aring agreements. - 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,  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...nce will arm you with the tools to proactively manage the potential for subcontractor default. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review practices for managing a subcontractor risk portfolio. - You will be able to explain the steps for managing a default. - You will be able to define strategies on prequalification procedures. - You will be able to identify financial benchmarks.  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client BenefitsSo you think distancing yourself from an uncooperative client is as simple as saying, in the words of Donald Trump, 'You're fired.'? Not so. Both ethical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk ...ontrol system. Without it a program may never realize its potential and risk may turn into reality causing a potential program shutdown. Fabian Aragon, P-Card program manager with Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss different ways a program can minimize risk, including basic controls, procedural controls, and assurance activities. You will come away with ideas to better minimize control  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt ...e a successful one. This teleconference will explore the potential risks of making subordinate loans, bankruptcy considerations and how to diligence a prospective borrower. In addition, it will explore the various forms of subordinate debt and will review the ultimate hedge for subordinate lenders, the intercreditor agreement. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...project. The permeability of porous concrete provides a potential solution to the problem of storm water runoff, which is a serious environmental concern accompanying increased urbanization. When land is covered with impervious parking areas, driveways and transit areas, rainfall is unable to soak into the ground as it would under natural conditions. It must therefore flow off the pavement  more...

Preparing for the Unexpected Departure of Key Employees: An Introduction to Replacement Planning ...ey people to death, disability, sudden resignation or the potential threatened loss in hostage-taking situations. Replacement planning is not the same thing as succession planning or talent management, though many organizational leaders confuse them. This teleconference helps you understand the key components of effective replacement planning and its value as a starting point for succession  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...

Matrimonial Considerations in Estate and Trust Planning BenefitsThis teleconference will review matrimonial implications to estate and trust planning. It will focus on the use of trusts and other estate planning techniques before marriage and during, after and before remarriage, to protect assets from matrimonial claims. Practical planning concepts; drafting considerations; income, gift and estate tax implications; and ancillary considerations will be  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...ures Act and creates significant new responsibilities and potential liabilities in connection with the preparation and provision of those forms. No loan originator can afford to do business after year-end without a complete understanding of the changes brought about by the new rule, which will take considerable time and effort to implement. This teleconference will explain these changes in  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Tips and Tricks ...nd options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, calendar and contacts. They don't discover the time-saving shortcuts Outlook provides or utilize the many options included in Outlook. This teleconference offers a quick course in using Microsoft Outlook, showing users how to use Outlook and get the most use from their investment. It teaches  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...n have positive or negative consequences on the amount of potential business a retail site can expect, and at the same time, elimination of a driveway for a public roadway project can potentially delay a public benefit project for years. This teleconference will provide the foundation of history, design and development of access management to the transportation engineer or planner to assist  more...

Purchasing Law: Breach, Repudiation and Excuse ...g so. This teleconference will also include discussion of potential issues that can arise if in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of another party to a purchase agreement. Focused on practical steps and not just theory, you will be interested in this timely discussion of what to do when a purchasing contract goes bad. Attorneys, purchasing managers, material managers, contract  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...ifying and addressing the particular issues that have the potential to minimize the adverse impact of post-construction claims. You will be able to discuss physical failures and warranty issues. You will be able to point out code violations. You will be able to recognize difficult issues in responding to post-construction claims. You will be able to identify and enforce indemnity rights.  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...ders must integrate their efforts to avoid redundancy and potential conflicts in treatment prescriptions. Systems integration has become a goal in most states as we strive to become more efficient and effective in delivering services to those most in need of support. You will gain greater understanding of important helping tools such as the strengths assessment and personal wellness/recovery  more...

Reductions in Force Litigation Update ...llenged in litigation. This teleconference focuses on the potential areas of challenge; the manner in which the company can respond and, if necessary, defend itself; and special issues regarding electronic discovery, class or collective actions and the unionized workforce. Although the presenter speaks based on a career of representing employers, the lessons to be learned also will be  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ... use of the NFIP to protect endangered species, and their potential impact. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss FEMA's flood plain management rules and processes. - You will be able to review key components of the national flood insurance program. - You will be able to recognize risk identification and FEMA Mapping. - You will be able to identify enforcement challenges.  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...sis. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify potential sources of inefficiency. - You will be able to manage and measure productivity. - You will be able to describe methods of measuring inefficiency. - You will be able to breakdown pricing inefficiencies. Construction and project managers, attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, owners, architects, operations  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...ng Objectives - You will be able to recognize and prevent potential radio frequency interference and to ensure compliance with the FCC RF emissions safety rules. - You will be able to describe zoning issues that are unique to WiMAX antennas and potential resolutions. - You will be able to explain key terms which should be in a WiMAX lease, so as to protect the homeowner. - You will be able to  more...

Dealing with Employee Gambling in the Workplace ...mbling, however, also has a dark side. Lost productivity; potential violation of local, state and federal criminal laws; violation of company policy; and the prospect of employee addiction are just a few of the potential dangers that may arise from gambling in the workplace. This teleconference will help you appreciate the risks and potential rewards of this common workplace activity. From  more...

Effective Sales Management: Short and Long-term Planning, Forecasting, and Expense Budgeting BenefitsThis teleconference helps the individuals responsible for planning and updating budgets, with a focus on maintaining effective sales activities. In an uncertain economy, performing long-term budget planning is often viewed as a luxury, rather than as an essential business practice. In every kind of economy, however, the need to anticipate financial boundaries is essential to ongoing  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ...osed their businesses to increased labor costs as well as potential liability to the union benefit funds for unpaid benefit contributions. With proper planning and a better understanding of the law, these problems can be avoided. This teleconference will help contractors gain a better understanding of the types of labor agreements they are being asked to sign, as well as the obligations those  more...

Properly Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination ...ing to claims are critical to enabling a company to limit potential charges and lawsuits asserting discrimination. This teleconference will afford practical guidance in analyzing and responding to charges effectively and lawfully. This teleconference is essential for HR professionals who are implementing discharges and layoffs in the current economy or who are otherwise responsible for avoiding  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...s for use under different conditions. Both advantages and potential problems with each method will be discussed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze and evaluate distressed pavements. - You will be able to apply cost and risk in pavement considerations. - You will be able to illustrate rehabilitation of distressed pavements. - You will be able to compile a pavement maintenance  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations ...ew 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 and how to draft proper policies that help insulate you from  more...

Ground Failures and Other Groundwater-Related Property Damage .... This teleconference will help you identify and minimize potential problems related to the effects of water on soils and building foundations. Case histories provide examples of groundwater-related ground failures that have resulted in expensive insurance claims and/or litigation. This teleconference will explain procedures for identifying potential problems before development and for  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...ngineers are faced with challenges to protect against the potential for slope failure. Indicators include sloughs, erosion and deep rotation/sliding failure. This teleconference will provide best practices such as the use of weight at the toe, milder slopes, drainage and other methods to avoid these types of failure. Different types of construction have been implemented in order to stabilize  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...

Infill Development Fundamentals ...ent, identify the barriers to infill development and some potential strategies for overcoming such barriers and highlight the major legal issues associated with infill development. Finally, the teleconference will include a brief case study to illustrate these principles. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the trend toward infill development. - You will be able to identify the  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming ... will continue to result in an increase in claims and the potential for significant adverse rulings against employers. This teleconference is critical for employers who want to reduce the possibility of claims, and if a claim is made, reduce or limit their liability. Human resource managers, personnel managers, employee relations managers, recruiters, presidents, vice presidents, business  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...

Revitalizing Vacant Commercial Properties ...n the commercial real estate market, there will plenty of potential opportunities for owner-users and investors to purchase vacant properties at pennies on the dollar. The question is how? The ability to acquire these properties and bring them back to a viable place to do business or to investment status will require a plan and know how. This teleconference is meant to guide you through a  more...

Recognizing and Responding to Excited Delirium ...ent of these individuals and situations, and identify the potential evidence that needs to be collected in addition to identifying the role a psychological autopsy plays in these situations. This teleconference is a must for those responding to a person demonstrating bizarre behavior or charged with developing a response strategy for such individuals. Law enforcement professionals, training  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...pleted and submitted to a taxing jurisdiction, as well as potential consequences for failing to do so. The teleconference will also review federal employment-based tax 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  more...

Planning to Avoid Estate Litigation ...ostly) than ever. This teleconference helps you recognize potential issues, learn techniques to diffuse future hotspots and protect yourself from common mistakes that leave plans susceptible to challenge. Through true-life examples, the presenters will provide you with an understanding of how to build an estate plan that can withstand a challenge and how to spot the hidden problems before it is  more...

Current Issues in Riparian and Littoral Rights ...l antecedents, national and state by state treatment, and potential impact of Stop The Beach Renourishment upon riparian and littoral rights. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss determination of riparian and littoral rights. - You will be able to explain allocation of riparian and littoral rights. - You will be able to explain differing legal treatments of riparian and littoral  more...

Strategies to Attain Grants for Your Classroom ...potential of obtaining new revenue to support educational classroom activity, school-wide programs and district projects. We will detail the organizational, planning and collaborative efforts necessary to successfully compete for and receive educational funding. Teachers, special education teachers, principals, vice principals, school administrators, counselors, social workers, parents and  more...

Healthcare Self-Disclosure Update ...health care providers consider when determining whether a potential violation should be reported? - How have these been changed by health care reform legislation and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act? - How does the position of CMS alter the approach of a health care provider undertaking voluntary disclosure? - How does the OIG's revised Self-Disclosure Protocol alter the approach of a  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...ers, architects, engineers and contractors maximize their potential for profit and success. Owners are attracted to fast-track construction for potential money and time savings, but may not be aware of trade-offs that may cause some project budget items to increase, including internal project management costs. Architects and engineers may not have a clear idea of how to plan and manage drawings  more...

Can Medical Tourism Lower Your Healthcare Costs? ...edical tourism, has become a major focus of interest as a potential means for helping to mitigate the high cost of health care in the United States. It is no longer really about tourism but substantially more about the nature of medical care that might be available from destination providers. While originally largely the domain of self-pay individuals, many self-insured employers and their  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...em. Many projects that do not specify ICFs may be missing potential LEED points and occupant benefits. This teleconference will provide the essential details of practical use of ICFs to get you started with this powerful new technology. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review costs. - You will be able to explain installation logistics. - You will be able to discuss ICF wall benefits  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ...gnificant risks of privacy violations under HIPAA and the potential for reportable breaches under HIPAA, either through data held on or transmitted by the devices, or via the information they may access remotely. Find out what it takes to bring these new technologies under control and allow them to bring about the significant health care benefits they may enable. Learn what it takes to get into  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ...Understanding and working with the surveyor can highlight potential problems so that they can be addressed before time and cost become more critical. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define common land surveying terms, different types of surveys and engineering surveys. - You will be able to discuss basic types of land record systems. - You will be able to identify zoning, building  more...

Litigating in the Social Networking Era ...from their adversaries and to advise their clients of the potential risks of their own social networking use. This teleconference will help you understand how social networking can make or break your case. The teleconference will also teach you what you should know about the current state of the law concerning discovery from social networking users and sites, as well as evidentiary and ethical  more...

Avoiding Reinjuries in Workers' Compensation Claimants ...In this teleconference you will learn how to identify the potential factors for reinjury and what you can do to reduce the overall risk. Additionally, you will learn skills to help you interact more effectively with engineers, production managers, supervisors/foremen, and safety professionals. This teleconference will give you the skills and understanding to help reduce the risk injuries and in  more...

Doing Business in Mexico: What You Need to Know ...Mexican legal viewpoint will be outlined and we will give potential solutions to avoid problems in the first place. This information will be valuable to companies considering entry into the Mexican market, as well as those who are already operating there and encountering issues. The topics are drawn from problems encountered by the presenter's clients conducting business in Mexico. Presidents,  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...improve water 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  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...nspections are the most effective way to detect and avoid potential problems before they become a liability. This teleconference will review the regulatory drivers behind inspection and maintenance of storm water best management practices and the added importance of proper maintenance with newly established storm discharge benchmark criteria, offer suggestions for the selection and design of  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition ... is looking to reduce costs. Paperless processes have the potential to be a healthy boost to the bottom line without eliminating employees. The notion of paperless payroll has come a long way since the introduction of direct deposit in the 1970's, but despite the advances, most companies are still distributing paper checks, pay advices and W2s. In this teleconference, we'll take a look at the  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions ...ale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable solution for more than 40 years but are all-too-frequently associated with distressed property or the seller doesn't want to admit financial trouble. This teleconference will discuss the analysis of the real estate auction industry and provide case studies for how the auction strategy  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ... 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 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  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks ...with these projects, identifying the risks, analyzing the potential path forward and to focus attention on the potential strategies to adopt in dealing with the troubled project. Representative cases and real-world examples will be used to illustrate the issues and will focus on the practical analysis of the options, rights and remedies available to the parties. n nLearning Objectives n- You  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...ons approved by the AIA and certain major sureties and to potential conflicts between bond terms and your contract terms. In the current credit crunch, the teleconference will also provide a primer on bankruptcy issues that may arise in the context of making a claim on one of these bonds. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the difference between payment bonds and performance  more...

7 Questions to Ask When Establishing Cause for Disciplining and Terminating Employees nThis teleconference will focus on understanding and implementing a simple, yet comprehensive approach to investigating and documenting potential disciplinary and termination actions. You will learn seven questions to establish cause for discipline or termination, as well as why proper investigation and documentation minimizes potential for the filing of discrimination claims, decreases settlement  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue ...ion pricing models used for transportation, recognize the potential benefits and potential implementation challenges of congestion pricing projects, and understand how to avail yourself of resources from the Federal Highway Administration to help them move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state and local public officials and professionals seeking solutions to  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program ... of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. This teleconference will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to deal with these issues. Another part of the discussion will be on how effective management and discipline  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues nRecently enacted legislation expands the special enrollment rights 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  more...

Payment Fraud ...tand 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 presented in a standard format covering the history of e-commerce fraud, consumer fraud, merchant  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ... occur when purchasing contract disputes occur - and turn potential career-limiting purchasing disasters in 2009 into success stories. This introductory course will help you understand how such disputes arise, how to avoid them and how to deal with those legal disputes that you can't avoid. You'll gain an understanding of standard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ...state 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 focus on how to best address a client's future needs with flexibility built into the document and address future changes to the federal and state estate and inheritance tax  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification nThis teleconference will help you understand how to gain credits for advanced green building practices, including both system technologies and design innovations, which may qualify under the Innovation and Design Process section. The IDP section and qualifications policy has been reworked under the 2009 revisions to the LEED® program. n nThe information in this teleconference is important to  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...

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...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ...-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights potential problems before they seriously impact a project's success. This 90 minute teleconference will address the entire life cycle of the JCR, including the proper creation, implementation, maintenance and use of a JCR. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of JCR implementation and hear a discussion on using the JCR as an early-warning  more...

Alternatives to Reductions in Force nLayoffs spawn headlines, adverse publicity and labor relations challenges. While the economic crisis has caused numerous companies to consider restructurings in response to a turbulent business environment, there are compelling business and legal reasons to consider alternatives to layoffs. This teleconference will address the legal and business cases for considering alternatives to layoffs and  more...

Toxic Properties: Mold, Meth Labs and Beyond nAre you 100% sure that property is safe? Don't guess - know the history of the property and the risks that history presents to potential buyers. Sign up for this teleconference and you'll get the up-to-date information you need to recognize the most pressing toxic property concerns in the country. n nYou'll hear from expert speakers about mold, meth labs, asbestos and - most importantly -  more...

Issues Surrounding Student Discipline ...s civil and contractual rights, and it remains an area of potential liability for school districts relative to those rights. Of course, a failure to observe proper procedures and processes could also result in a reviewing body, reversing the discipline imposed in a particular case, thereby causing a substantial disruption of the educational process. Developing and adhering to a systemic process  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ... materially so. It will highlight areas of concern and of potential modification of the various contract forms as well as aid in the selection of appropriate standard form contract documents. n nThis teleconference will provide insights and information that will be of significant value to anyone involved in the construction contracting processes, including those involved in contract formation  more...

Curbing Unauthorized Overtime ...hen employees perform compensable work off the clock, the potential overtime liability for an employer can be staggering. This teleconference will help businesses understand their responsibilities with respect to compensating for overtime, the rules regarding what activities constitute hours worked, and how to curb unauthorized overtime in a manner that complies with the wage and hour laws  more...