Practice Telephone Seminars

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...s and requirements from all available quality frameworks, practices and standards like ITIL, CobiT, ISO 20000, Six Sigma, PMP, ISO 27001, etc. QLogy has in-house capabilities for delivering training, consulting and tools for Service Management, Project Management, CRM and other important processes for an organization. QLogy takes pleasure to announce next ITIL V3 a Operation Support and  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ... major federal zoning cases involving cellular towers and practice pointers on how municipalities can successfully handle cell tower zoning cases. You will gain a useful understanding regarding wireless communications technology for nontechnical staff, including overview discussions of cellular, PCS, DAS and WiMAX provided by wireless carriers. This live audio conference will also provide  more...

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

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ect matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain common issues, developing case law, and strategic considerations. - You will be able to define the economic loss doctrine. - You will be able to discuss contract requirements. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...ect matter, or those looking for insights based on recent practice experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review types of policies. - You will be able to explain common issues, developing case law, and strategic considerations. - You will be able to define the economic loss doctrine. - You will be able to discuss contract requirements. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules ...rt to avoid unnecessary discovery disputes and litigation practices that waste significant costs. Learn how the new rules are being applied in practice, and the significant impact they have on discovery into communications between lawyers and experts and drafts of expert reports, among other areas. This live audio conference also will discuss whether the new rules, as intended, will allow  more...

Roles of HOAs in Foreclosures and Short Sales ...from the higher volume of foreclosures in the real estate practice, gather effective and sensible tools to utilize for clients, community associations and families facing the realities of current market conditions. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, real estate professionals, owners, property managers, developers, homeowners' and condominium  more...

Getting Closer to Perfect: Tips to Help Paralegals Write Effective Emails and Memos ...writing is a skill that can be learned, and comes through practice and multiple drafts. Attend this program and receive a basic review of grammar and other writing strategies, dispel some myths about rules you thought were rules in elementary school - but no longer apply, and feel much more confident in attacking and successfully completing any legal writing assignment that you are given. This  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program BenefitsAs many of you are aware, childhood obesity is one of our nation's leading health threats. Today, about 1 in 3 children and youth (ages 2-19) in the United States is already overweight or obese -- that's nearly 25 million young people. - Disappearing recess: Nearly one-third of elementary schools do not schedule recess on a regular basis. - Less physical education: 92% of elementary  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions BenefitsInternational business continues to grow in complexity, especially considering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio  more...

Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol: Evidence-Based Strategies ...st facilitate the interview process. Through research and practice evidence, recommendations are provided from an analysis of 90 videotapes of child sexual abuse interviews from a child advocacy center via a 69-item standardized instrument generated from prior studies. Eight evidence areas support advanced techniques in a four-stage interview process for diverse disclosure and nondisclosure  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? ... streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this essential technology within your organization. This live audio conference is designed for human resources and benefits managers, controllers, CFOs finance directors, payroll  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...o conference will help you ensure that you have the right practices in place to ensure the integrity of records. Issues of creating a sound legal record are discussed, and the impacts of not maintaining record integrity are explained. The live audio conference discusses the kinds of changes that may be made and issues each kind can create. The necessary policies and procedures are discussed,  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida BenefitsThis live audio conference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 ...ws and developments on the following topics: 1) principal practice guidelines to ensure your financing documents are enforceable and compliant with federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; 2) the National Indian Gaming Commission 'declination letter' review process - how long does it take, what to include in your submission, and what does receiving a 'declination letter' really  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...erview of the rapidly expanding field of animal law being practiced nationwide, and involves litigation, legislation and corporate/transactional work. Animal law has a very broad range and this audio conference will serve only as an introduction to some of the most common and popular topics. The field covers everything from companion animal issues in local communities (dog bites, dangerous dog  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...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements BenefitsTo compete in today's economic environment, U.S. businesses - large and small - must be able to compete globally. As the growth of U.S. businesses conducting business abroad increases at an exponential rate, many tax professionals must complete a number of IRS forms that have not been previously encountered. This live audio conference will deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web BenefitsAs social networking, via online tools such as MySpace , Facebook , and Twitter , have exploded in popularity over the last few years, many employers have had to deal with inappropriate conduct by their employees on the web, including an employee's direct criticism of the company. According to one survey, at least half of all employers have had to discipline employees for inappropriate  more...

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

Estate Planning Ethics ...ethical rules that effect the estate planner in every day practice. With an attorney's busy schedule, it is difficult to remain current on rules that direct and govern the fundamental duties an attorney encounters while serving the needs of the client. This program will touch upon the most frequent rules and issues that an attorney engaged in estate planning needs to know. Topics covered will  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California BenefitsThis audio conference will provide a general understanding of the legal risk facing a design professional in California. The program will discuss important contractual obligations, concerns relating to negligence claims, and statutory obligations every design professional should be aware of. The audio conference will cover key contractual language and insurance issues, negligence standards  more...

Legal Ethical Issues BenefitsEthical issues present themselves in all aspects of an attorney's professional life. Knowledge of these ethical standards will assist you in properly representing a client and at the same time protect you from the adverse consequences of a violation of the ethical standards. This audio conference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...practice area which is booming is New York's foreclosure and workout of commercial mortgage loans. New York foreclosures are becoming more complex and hard fought. From the massive foreclosure of Stuyvesant Town, to the highly-publicized foreclosure of One Madison Park, to the complex foreclosure of the Manhattan property where a crane fell, in March of 2008, understanding how to proceed in  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Confidentiality, Conflicts and Communications BenefitsA fundamental aspect of the attorney-client relationship is the attorney's obligation regarding confidentiality, conflicts and communication. The professional rules regarding confidentiality, conflicts and communication should be known and understood by all practicing attorneys. Clients have certain expectations and the attorneys must respect and abide by those expectations. Furthermore,  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation ...onference will provide a brief overview the concept of malpractice as well as important considerations when providing telephone advice. A case study approach will be used to help providers craft telephone triage systems that improve patient care and decrease the likelihood of being sued. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the fundamentals of a telephone triage system. - You  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...e not prepared! This teleconference will provide a best practices review and overview of ERISA fiduciary concepts that impact the way your 401(k) plan is structured and operates, with a focus on fees and expenses, and the new class action lawsuits. You'll learn about the issues facing 401(k) sponsors and everyone involved in a clear, easy-to-understand format to permit sponsors to better  more...

Best Practices in Performance-Based Service Procurement ...erformance-based service procurement is a commercial best practice for many types of service procurements. The General Accountability Office says performance-based procurement is the government's primary resource for correcting problems in service procurement. In both the public and private sectors, it benefits the buying organization in many ways when done right. Performance-based procurement  more...

Texas Nonsubscriber Claims 101: Perspectives From Employees and Employers BenefitsTexas is the only state in the union that permits employers to opt-out of worker's compensation insurance. Employers who opt-out are known as nonsubscribers. Some nonsubscriber employers purchase insurance products that pay for medical care, lost wages and indemnify the employer if a claim is filed. Other employers self-insure and handle claims in-house or send them to third-party claim  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...), and on existing buildings. You will be able to utilize practice pointers, including key concepts, for owners of private property and their attorneys, as well as municipalities and municipal attorneys. You will better understand the basics of wireless technology and the real property, technical and technology issues that drive a wireless carrier's siting and leasing process. This seminar is  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners BenefitsAttend this teleconference and learn how to diagnose and score current digital/web presence. You will be able to identify steps to build an effective experience taking advantage of the latest web 2.0 features. This teleconference will teach you how to apply a top-down messaging model to craft positions along the 'long tail' and organize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...easingly important as the public demands more sustainable practices and economic considerations make sustainable solutions more attractive. Asphalt pavements are widely recognized as being sustainable because they can be recycled easily and effectively, but an even more sustainable practice is to ensure the long life of a pavement in place. Perpetual pavements may be the ultimate in sustainable  more...

Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud BenefitsAs a finance professional, you probably are expected to safeguard your company's money. Unfortunately, there is no typical picture of the fraud perpetrator and embezzlement of funds is all too common place, so you have your work cut out for you! An excellent place to start is with Jeffrey G. Matthews' 'Using Payroll Audits to Detect Errors and Fraud' teleconference. You will learn about  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ...to begin with. This teleconference will also provide best practice tips for any employer looking to develop a social networking policy. MYSPACE is a registered trademark of MySpace, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with MySpace. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Facebook. TWITTER is a registered  more...

Medical Necessity - The Collaborative Partnership Approach BenefitsHospitals constantly struggle with reducing financial exposure due to noncompliance with medical necessity in the ordering and performing of diagnostic tests on both the inpatient and outpatient business environment. Current hospital business processes and medical staff mind-sets do not lend themselves and promote financial efficiencies in the performance and reimbursement of diagnostic  more...

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

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage BenefitsStandard form contracts and purchase orders often require contract counterparties to add one another as additional insureds to general liability, property and other insurance policies. Relying upon another parties' insurance coverage can offer important benefits to the additional insured, whose own insurance coverage may not be implicated in the event of a claim. At the same time, relying  more...

Substance Abuse and the State Bar Disciplinary Process BenefitsThis teleconference will give an insider's view of the state bar and how it handles matters that have substance abuse as an element of a case. The program will also discuss the scientific basis for addiction and how it can impact your law practice. This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...ers and developers. This teleconference will provide best practice procedures for prequalifying subcontractors and managing subcontractor default risk. It will also provide guidance for steps to take in the event a default occurs. Instituting a formal prequalification process and being prepared to take action in the event of a default will assist you in mitigating risk to ensure successful  more...

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

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...practice quite different than typical litigation. In general litigation, secrecy and limited disclosures are the norm. However, the filing of a bankruptcy and one's involvement in it, either as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy process. Failing to properly  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ... use of pervious concrete is a recognized best management practice by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for providing first-flush pollution control and storm water management. Property owners and developers can also reduce fees and enhance the bottom line by using pervious concrete, which commonly provides 20 or more years of service with little or no maintenance. You will learn about  more...

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice ...accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation paralegals and the role they play in appellate practice. The teleconference will help paralegals and appellate practitioners better understand the scope of responsibilities for  more...

Best Practices in Commission Pay Plans BenefitsThere are few management tools that work as well in recruiting, directing, motivating and retaining sales people as a strong commission plan. This is critical because sales people are often highly paid, remote from headquarters and entrusted with customer relationships (very valuable assets). A properly designed commission plan clearly and personally communicates the strategy of the  more...

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing ... remains the dominant skill needed for a successful legal practice. No one is born a perfect writer - as anyone who teaches writing will happily assure you. Rather, legal writing is always a learning process. For that reason, lawyers should regularly brush up or learn new strategies. The field of legal writing has expanded beyond memorizing an intimidating list of rules and is now incorporating  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...estic or international, the principles apply to those who practice this demanding and challenging field. This teleconference will help illustrate the major steps that were employed in planning and development of an international project in northern Spain. Many of the steps and principles involved are common to any domestic or international, commercial or industrial construction effort. To help  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...on and invention. R D and product development measurement practices have not changed significantly over the past 30 years, while other business functions have undergone transformations. Globalization, business alliances and the need for improved organic innovation to gain strategic advantage are driving significant changes in measurement practices for innovative functions. Improvements in the  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...practice management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...es and procedures that support and promote evidence-based practice with this challenging group of service participants. Service organizations must become more outcome-focused in their helping efforts. Direct practitioners, therapists, case managers and substance abuse providers must integrate their efforts to avoid redundancy and potential conflicts in treatment prescriptions. Systems  more...

Tax Practice and Procedure Blunders That Can and Should Be Avoided ... teleconference will describe common mistakes made by tax practice and procedures practitioners which can and should be avoided. Discussion on inadvertent privilege waiver, failure to control the flow of information at an audit, missing critical deadlines, failure to provide appropriate and adequate refund claims when necessary, and other key procedural mistakes will be addressed.  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements ...o most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice: Social Security disability offsets and the Medicare secondary payer statute. Anyone who represents claimants, employers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You will learn the necessary steps to take  more...

Effective Sales Management: Short and Long-term Planning, Forecasting, and Expense Budgeting ... 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 business success. Understanding and monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash must be a top priority for every business owner, operations manager and sales team member. Planning ahead for seasonal fluctuations and  more...

Transitioning Special Needs Students: It Doesn't Start at 21! ...ands-on experience allows her the opportunity to put into practice many of the guidelines she has learned. Having attended numerous trainings on the topic she understands what is helpful to practitioners and how to make the information accessible. When writing her book, 'Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life', she researched transition  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology ...n important role in how we do business today. Whether you practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge that you need to make the right decision when it comes to new technology deployment. Accountants, tax  more...

Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits Update ...ules governing letters of credit, the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, changed for the first time in over 12 years. The objective of this change is to clarify the rules, reduce discrepancies and disputes, and encourage renewed usage of letters of credit. Significant revisions include a change in the amount of time banks are allowed to examine documents, revised rules for  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ...BenefitsThe land survey is a critical part of real estate practice. All parties involved need to be knowledgeable of the survey process so a proper survey can be assured instead of assumed. With this knowledge, a thoroughly researched, accurate and clear representation of the property can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result.  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...erials and uses, and ultimately, better apply concrete in practice. You will also be able to comprehend appropriate building codes, design processes and construction requirements, as well as identify how to avoid concrete problems and how to repair or resolve existing problems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify how to avoid concrete problems, or how to repair or resolve  more...

Uses and Abuses of In Limine Motions ...the pleadings. However, it has increasingly become common practice for litigants to use motions in limine as dispositive motions. This teleconference will help you understand how motions in limine work and what strategic consequences are involved in seeking or responding to such motions. The program also will explain recent court rulings that have expanded the courts' power to use motions in  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ..., pre-employment testing is becoming a more common hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? This teleconference helps you navigate and understand the different types of pre-employment tests and understand the pros and cons of testing job applicants. This teleconference will also help you appreciate the legal implications of pre-employment testing,  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...ingly-active area of land use and real estate development practice, and provide summary analysis of those issues, including important recent judicial decisions in state and federal courts addressing development fees and exactions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the relationship between development fees, exactions of land, regulatory set-asides, and in-kind taxes. - You will  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...ion and maintenance of BMPs. Storm water best management practices require regular inspections and maintenance to ensure long-term proper function. Inspections 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  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules ...practice dollar counts, the Medicare incident-to billing rules can enable physicians to capture revenue from common services performed by office staff. The incident-to rules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and applying them correctly in  more...

A Practical Guide for Using Litigation Technology During Discovery and at Trial ...iscovery and at trial is now a requirement for the modern practice of law. Using and managing these complex systems in a cost effective and advantageous manner is a major challenge. This teleconference is intended to provide you with a practical guide to successfully use electronic discovery and trial presentation software; manage large document productions and reviews with technology; control  more...

Managed Care Contracting and Fee Schedule Review ...practice administrators are charged with the task of negotiating managed care contracts for their practices. This responsibility is generally an inherited function from their predecessor. Most do not understand how to compute an equitable fee schedule or track contract performance. This teleconference will help you understand methods for tracking to performance and how first to establish a fee  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...hcare Organizations and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice continue to identify insulin as one of the top 5 high alert medications. This teleconference will investigate the factors that contribute to insulin errors, practices that can be implemented to reduce errors and characteristics of a safety conscious culture. n nLorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services, Eau  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...e market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of foreclosures. In response, mortgage lenders are increasingly entering into  more...

Issues Surrounding Student Discipline nStudent discipline impacts a student'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  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...ter for this teleconference and you'll learn about a best practice process for developing a long-term capital plan from requirements gathering and long-term planning to capital budget creation and spending management. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to analyze the facility data. n- You will be able to define capital projects and plans. n- You will be able to collect and maintain  more...