Process Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules ...nt issues. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This teleconference will review the new and expanded OFCCP guidance and provide you with a greater understanding of what is included in the definition of Internet and related technologies, who is an applicant, what records must be kept, the role of recruiters, managing data  more...

A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings ...and how to draft them is very important to the litigation process. You will learn the basic tools for locating documents, developing computer competencies for maximum efficiency and the importance of keeping essential forms. The speaker will discuss brief and memorandum banks as well as provide an understanding of how to analyze a fact situation, identify the legal issues, research the issues  more...

Corrosion Control for Water System Piping & Storage Tanks ...process that attacks buried metallic water distribution and transmission piping often resulting in unexplained water loss, service disruptions, and increased maintenance and operating costs. A recent study indicated the annual cost of corrosion of water systems in the United States alone exceeds $22 billion and is expected to grow. The goal of this teleconference is to identify the corrosion  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...ment traffic control plans often do not understand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state occupational regulations. Understanding the MUTCD and agency requirements, as well as their newly implemented regulations can impact schedule and costs. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish a traffic management plan and  more...

Implementing a Health Risk Assessment for Your Health Plan: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Legal ...loyees?' This teleconference will allow you to begin the process of implementing a health risk assessment as part of your company health plan or wellness program. Learn about health risk assessment goals and expected outcomes, common design issues and encouraging participation, offering rewards and penalties, overcoming objections and the all-important employee buy-in. You will also learn how  more...

California's New State Court E-Discovery Rules: Do Try This At Home BenefitsOn June 29, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law AB 5, California's first set of statutes designed to address the realities of electronic discovery. AB 5 added two new statutes to the California Code of Civil Procedure and amended 19 pre-existing CCP sections. On August 14, the Judicial Council followed suit by amending Calif. Rule of Court 3.724 to require early meet and  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ...bjectives - You will be able to discuss the investigation process. - You will be able to review restrictions and agency requirements. - You will be able to describe repair, maintenance and reuse. - You will be able to explain problems with structure, leaks and deterioration. Presidents, vice presidents, building owners and managers, architects, engineers, project managers, property and  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...ry course in understanding and documenting the purchasing process in a business environment. It will provide you with an understanding of how to negotiate and document agreements between business entities for goods and services - and the problems that develop when the purchasing contract fails to adequately address critical terms. It will also cover current trends and best practices with  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...mbers of the project team from the outset of the planning process and how the appropriate inclusion of data-based modeling and planning at the front-end can help mitigate project risk. Also included in this teleconference are project case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of integrated project delivery, and the tools and approaches that can be used for collaborative project success.  more...

Revitalizing Vacant Commercial Properties ... how. This teleconference is meant to guide you through a process on how to capitalize on the current market and take advantage of what may be a once in a lifetime opportunity. The teleconference will walk through a simple process that allows you to evaluate a potential deal and the steps you may need to take to make it worth the effort. The ever-changing market will demand a plan and attention  more...

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors: What You Need to Know About ABC's ... covered, as will the advantages and disadvantages to the process as compared to bankruptcy. You will gain a better understanding of the nature of general assignments and how to recognize when the use of an assignment may be advantageous versus the debtor turning to a liquidation under chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers,  more...

Real Estate Due Diligence: Managing Risk and Developing a Winning Strategy in the Face of Challenging Credit Markets ...ncing sources to provide an overview of the due diligence process to ensure a sound investment decision is made at the outset regarding potential site acquisition, leasing and financing. We will discuss the key elements of the due diligence process, including the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental  more...

Improve Productivity While Staying Compliant: Implementing Quality Procedures ...y product means you understand the importance of a strong process for minimizing nonvalue added activity, refining process capability and reliability, and designing quality at the source. This is a case study of how an organization was able to use this blended approach to solve quality problems in a regulated environment. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers,  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts ...ulations and guidelines governing the federal acquisition process. Further, this teleconference provides valuable information about the numerous free tools and resources available to companies wishing to do business with the federal government. This teleconference distils this mountain of information and misinformation in the public domain into a mole hill of tangible and useful facts that, if  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The teleconference will provide insight  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...ices and products to the federal government, but find the process confusing and filled with dead ends and frustration. They see competitors winning contracts but cannot seem to get through to decision makers, or they waste time and resources responding to bids that they never win. This teleconference demystifies the federal contracting process and identifies a step-by-step process to increasing  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...process is complex. This teleconference will review the complicated federal construction bidding process, including sealed bidding procedures and negotiated procurements. The teleconference will also review practical substantive issues which commonly arise in preparing a bid or proposal for federal construction work, such as proprietary specifications, design versus performance specifications  more...

Mechanics Liens in Massachusetts: Protecting Your Lien Rights in Uncertain Times ...mechanics liens is even more critical. The mechanics lien process is complex and must be executed flawlessly in order for liens to be perfected. In turn, the Massachusetts mechanics lien law is often confusing, even to lawyers who are not expert in its detailed provisions. By attending this teleconference you will learn how contractors, subcontractors and suppliers can protect their payment  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...terests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy process. Failing to properly understand the disclosure requirements may have significant consequences that may bar compensation or recovery on your claims, or may even result in sanctions or criminal charges. This teleconference will discuss the need for disclosure, the contents of any disclosures and the consequences of that disclosure  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals ...r the preparer, this teleconference introduces you to the process and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of the work by describing where the information is used on Form 706. This nuts and bolts presentation will be useful if you are new to this area and  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers ... mentalities and a tunnel view consider the manufacturing process the only investment which will result in increased revenue. This teleconference will address the potentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not always bad and investigate how reducing energy costs can provide manufacturing with very high ROI. This  more...

Telephone Collections: Do's and Don'ts - Surviving the Jungle ...compliant and ethical manner. Techniques for managing the process and creating the proper collection culture within all business settings will be reviewed. A cursory overview of the most pertinent regulations will afford you the opportunity to check your approaches and policies for risk management purposes. This teleconference will additionally allow you to pose questions about your most  more...

Rewards Transformation: A Unique Approach to Total Rewards Strategy and Design in the Current Economy ...ce segments, 2) rewards dialogue - an ongoing interactive process by which employers gather employees' views, opinions and preferences about rewards and communicate back with employees and 3) measuring rewards ROI. This teleconference will present multiple case studies and examples, including some sample cost reduction solutions. The material is especially useful to business leaders, HR,  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...ve look at the changes in the law and prepare you for the process of incorporating the changes into how you do business in your facilities, including providing a timetable of when each section goes into effect. Attend this teleconference and learn how changes to HIPAA came to pass as well as the details of the changes to HIPAA. You will be able to understand how the changes affect your  more...

Protect and Collect - The Effective Use of Engagement Letters ...revenues steady and to decrease liability. The collection process has become more burdensome as cash flow tightens across the country. With more and more lawsuits arising against professional service providers and their firms, law firms, accounting firms and even bookkeeping/tax services are not immune from legal liability. To avoid these growing problems, one of the best places to start is  more...

Understanding UCC Article 9 Foreclosures ...nd relatively inexpensive resolution. The UCC foreclosure process contains some pitfalls that creditors need to avoid and obstacles that should be addressed. However, with careful planning, these issues can be addressed and the risks minimized. This teleconference will discuss key topics for creditors to consider in weighing foreclosure under UCC Article 9 sale and best practices to  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...nd the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This teleconference will help you learn to identify when the use of this entity for a particular client situation is warranted and what steps to take to maintain or correct an existing family entity to  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment nMany professionals in membrane desalination design, operation and maintenance are faced with the difficult task of keeping current on the rapidly changing technology. Reverse osmosis membrane products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized.  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...to have due diligence and appraisals completed. When this process is short cut, not understood or abused, the financial wheels come off and billions of dollars are at risk. This teleconference will help you understand the appraisal process, identify of risk in appraisals and understand how to asses the risk of your real estate asset. This program will provide industry insider intelligence that  more...

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Paralegals BenefitsLawyers and paraprofessionals may misunderstand the nature of alternative dispute resolution, including its advantage and disadvantages. The myths that arbitration is 'just like a trial' or 'just like mediation' also can produce confusion. This teleconference helps provide an essential understanding of ADR, focusing on paraprofessionals and others who may never have encountered the unique  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology BenefitsThe current economic environment makes bankruptcy a particularly timely and relevant topic. Whether you are forced to deal with bankruptcy issues as a debtor, secured or unsecured creditor, lessor or lessee, or investor looking for distressed-asset opportunities, this teleconference will give you a road map to understand the bankruptcy process. Attorneys, paralegals, presidents, vice  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ... hierarchy in world class businesses and how the planning process utilizes the ERP system. You will better understand the need for robust metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP system as most  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...these costs. This teleconference also explains the claims process under federal procurements as well as the options available, including forum selection alternatives, when the claim process does not achieve the desired result. Failing to understand how, when and where to file claims is a common cause for losing money on federal contracts. This workshop is critical for companies to ensure  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information BenefitsMany offices today make use of paralegals or legal assistants not only in preparing documents but in reviewing them. Many attorneys rely on elementary representations of income such as the income stated on an income tax return for determining the available funds for child support and maintenance. In many cases, this may be sufficient, such as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those  more...

Electronic Invoicing and Payments: Paperless A/P Best Practices ...processes in your AP department and achieve the coveted paperless status but pulling off this caper is not a feat reserved for only paper mavericks. Instead, we can show you there is a way to achieve a paper-free environment and realize your ROI. In this teleconference, e-invoicing architect Henry Ijams will discuss your options for a paperless invoicing process and guide you through a  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...allation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the potential savings of  more...

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

Setting the Stage for Rehiring: Logistic and Liability Issues ...key planning steps you should take from before the rehire process begins through actual rehiring and on-boarding. Topics to be covered include setting the stage for a successful rehire process, identifying which employees to rehire, dealing with employees who are not rehired, and logistical issues from communications to benefits issues and reintegrating employees back into the organization. We  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...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...vel manufacturing firms migrate to advanced manufacturing processes, they have become uncertain about the ability of traditional cost accounting tools to provide meaningful and accurate measurements. This teleconference outlines a hands-on view of the process needed to evaluate, establish and maintain lean accounting in a mid-level manufacturing environment. While lean accounting will help  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling BenefitsMany in the facilities community, including designers, builders and owners, need a hand understanding IPD and BIM. What does it all mean? Who benefits and how? Some that have heard about IPD and BIM may be wondering how to either ask for it in their projects or implement these principles in their firms. There are some basic concepts in IPD and BIM that can be used in every project large or  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ...mmunities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed. Form-based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of  more...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ...ps for LEED certification into already established design processes. Even though a designer might understand the principles of sustainable design and are familiar with LEED certification, until they have managed a LEED design through certification, do they really know what it takes to get a building LEED certified? This teleconference will use case studies and the experiences of designers who  more...

Developing a Pay-for-Performance Plan ...ncluded. The importance of a sound performance evaluation process and its correlation to a successful pay-for-performance philosophy will be stressed, and what can be done to improve your own processes. You will learn some of the biggest mistakes in pay-for-performance programs and how to avoid them. Human resource and payroll managers, personnel managers, controllers, CFOs, accountants,  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts BenefitsCommercial contracts have become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can't contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is - they can! This teleconference is an introductory course on drafting clear and enforceable contracts in a business environment - using language that everyone can  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure BenefitsWhen a commercial mortgage loan becomes troubled, even before it goes into default, the parties must quickly confront a number of issues. For the lender, it is imperative that it conduct a due diligence review of its file, the loan and the collateral as soon as possible. Should the default not be cured or the parties not be able to restructure the loan, the lender faces the options of  more...

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

Common Annexation Issues in Development ...process for the adjustment of government boundaries. Annexation can have a significant impact on the owners of the real property to be annexed, on the annexing government agency and on those who own property in the immediate area. This teleconference will discuss the pros and cons of annexation and how it is used to control development. You will gain useful information regarding the general  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...ters of much interest to all involved in the construction process. The recession has only made resolution of these disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to mix and match remedies to fit particular needs and circumstances, as well as defenses to and limits on  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...irements of the Davis-Bacon Act, when it applies, and the process necessary 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 teleconference is critical to  more...

Properly Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination ...plaints and misconduct, and an understanding of the legal process relating 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  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals - Legal and Architectural Perspectives ... 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 teleconference will help you understand your responsibility and risks in the shop drawings submittal process, and how to handle problems when they arise. In addition, this teleconference will discuss change order  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases BenefitsThe wireless industry has built more than 220,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as the wireless industry expands coverage and extends the capabilities of cell phones and wireless devices into data, email, computer and video applications. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed to  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...tion through the end of the commercial loan restructuring process. Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you will be able to understand various issues and approaches to loan workouts; learn the significance of key loan provisions to both borrower and lender, and market trends; and obtain negotiating pointers to benefit your client. You will review strategies  more...

The Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs: Key Legal Concepts and Tips for Pro-actively Managing Design Errors, Omissions 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...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...all - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for attainment of organizational goals. A suitable budget will, indeed, help define and shape those goals, as well as evaluate the likelihood of achievement. Accountants, tax  more...

Federal Flood Plain Regulation ...e or rates will be unaffordable. FEMA is currently in the process of rolling-out FIRM maps that will initiate these impacts to communities nationwide. Learn about these changes and the impacts on flood plain development before they affect your area. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review mapping procedures. - You will be able to apply insurance cost and availability. - You will be  more...

Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing BenefitsThe main priority for the payroll department is getting the pay checks to associates acutely and timely to employees. But a critical function for the payroll department is to pull all the payroll information together and produce a Form W-2 for all employees. This produces a great challenge to payroll departments to ensure that all elements of the W-2 are complete and accurate along with  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ... the development project and add months to the permitting process. This teleconference will provide practical, actionable tools to anticipate and avoid community resistance to controversial land use projects and to actively build community enthusiasm for the proposal. We'll begin with an in-depth look at managing hostile audiences - how to avoid triggering angry feelings, how to head off  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations BenefitsIn today's uncertain economic climate, commercial tenants may find themselves with diminishing cash flows and limited resources to satisfy their obligations to their landlords, leaving both grappling with tough decisions, including whether to renegotiate the existing lease, terminate the lease or exercise other remedies upon default. This teleconference will explore the rights, remedies  more...

Lawful Hiring ...d, in some cases, conflicting laws that affect the hiring process Discrimination claims often arise out of the hiring process. The new U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. ___ (2009) shows how an employer (the New Haven Fire Department in that case) can violate discrimination laws when taking steps to attempt to achieve nondiscriminatory selection and testing procedures.  more...

Successful Strategies for Shortening the Sales Cycle BenefitsIf we could take more control and shorten the sales cycle, we would earn more money, sell more and make our companies more profitable. In this teleconference, you will learn how to analyze your sales process and actively engage the prospect with each and every contact.  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...ions, operational constraints and politics all impact the process. This teleconference will provide a road map for you to build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify appropriate technologies. Practical guidelines for procuring, deploying and integrating systems, including negotiating solid contracts, creating robust project controls, and managing and effectively using all  more...

Legal Construction Issues in Connection With Office Condominiums BenefitsWhat you don't know could hurt you - stay updated on issues concerning office condominiums. Join us for this innovative teleconference and get up to speed on the construction of condominiums. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the construction of a condominium association. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical  more...

Understanding Business Valuations From Purpose to Product BenefitsThe business valuation field is widely fragmented with a variety of specialized services, appraiser credentials, business valuation standards and business valuation deliverables. For this reason, the business valuation methods employed, products delivered and prices charged can vary widely depending on the purpose of the business valuation and the appraiser or firm engaged. Therefore, it  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk BenefitsLenders and other creditors need to know where they stand if a debtor becomes bankrupt. Primarily, this is a function of whether they have a lien or security interest and if so, whether anyone else has a prior lien or security interest. Liens generally must be made public in some way - usually by a filing in a public office - in order to enjoy priority, so prospective lenders and creditors  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures into Writing ...ompliance issues but with addition of technology, payroll processes have become more involved. This has put payroll professionals in a position to get stuck in the 'get the payroll out' each week rut. This teleconference is going to help you create and write complete process documentation that would allow any associate in your department be able to do all processes if necessary. During this  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...ptcy pie. This teleconference will discuss the Chapter 13 process and how it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of the bankruptcy process but who wish to expand that knowledge in order to increase their  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ... and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay a huge settlement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or stay a few minutes late, but the employer is responsible for paying overtime for this  more...

Combating Rising Construction Costs ...during construction and post-construction during a claims process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze main reasons costs escalate and how you can control them. - You will be able to categorize best ways to allocate risk. - You will be able to compose project documentation and contract use. - You will be able to discuss allocating increased costs after a project. Project  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition ... every organization 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  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions nIn today's uncertain real estate economy, many real estate developers, investors and fiduciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation nThe International Classification of Disease and Operations, Ninth Edition has out-lived its usefulness for capturing morbidity and mortality amongst the world population. Most developed nations transitioned to ICD-10 several years ago, but because of the tie of ICD-9-CM to payments in the United States there have been a series of delays in the US implementation. As the US moves a lightening speed  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need ...er, the rules and procedures governing the jury selection process are often informal, subject to the broad discretion of the trial court, and can vary widely between jurisdictions, judges and even different cases before the same judge. A trial lawyer's strike decisions are some of the most important strategic decisions made in any jury trial. Yet, often those decisions must be made with little  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...process may have become more risky than ever. This teleconference focuses on actions you can take to keep your project pointed toward success. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...xperience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank owned and short sales) and how they compare to the traditional seller/buyer escrows. RESPA guidelines and pitfalls will be addressed. Wrapping this all together is the role of the title commitment and the  more...

SAS 70 Requirements, Obligations, and Audit Survival Best Practices nToday's regulatory requirements are forcing corporate customers to become more aware of their vendors' internal controls and security than ever before. Maintaining an up-to-date SAS 70 report based on an audit of the effectiveness your organization's control objectives and activities can help satisfy these customers' concerns. To successfully navigate the SAS 70 audit process, it is important to  more...

Making It Through the Land Entitlement Process nWith a multilayered regulatory framework and a myriad of reviewing agencies and stakeholders, the land entitlement process is often bewildering. The rules, processes and players vary widely by jurisdiction but there are common keys to success. Get an insider's perspective on differentiating the various regulatory processes, understanding and addressing stakeholder concerns, getting staff on your  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? nThis teleconference will help you understand the contributing factors to ROI of the maturing green building practices on brownfields. Many professionals in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market realizing the ability to make a return on investment on contaminated properties. In effect, the value of a  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...ures. n nYou will be guided through the investment policy process from both a managerial and accountant perspective. This teleconference will provide you with the skills to develop policies to support and expand your current portfolio of funds. You will walk away from this event with the following knowledge: the impact of short-term and long-term goals on investments policies; endowment fund  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing ...have proven to help expedite the design and public review process, saving time and money for developers, and resulting in developments that better meet the needs of the residents. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to design for density. n- You will be able to combine sociocultural factors. n- You will be able to discuss community participation. n- You will be able to review the  more...

Community Benefit Agreements ...eements can increase public participation in the planning process, promote smart growth and environmental justice goals, and bring neighborhoods, local governments, and private interests together to make development projects more sustainable, transparent and accountable. Negotiating a CBA can be a win-win solution for community groups and developers. The community receives assurances about job  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program nSchool districts, communities, youth serving agencies, corporations and the federal government are working to provide solutions to the most pressing problems facing school aged youth today. The challenges include improving attitudes about school, reducing absenteeism, keeping youth away from risky behavior (e.g., drugs, alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt  more...

Construction Delays Caused by Permitting ...t practices, such as carefully considering the permitting process during the development of the design and construction schedule. You will also learn how to handle claims that arise from permitting delays. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to plan for permitting and permitting delays in your contract documents. n- You will be able to interpret force majeure provisions. n- You will be  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge nThe most effective way to avoid an EEOC charge is to make sure you have appropriate anti-discriminatory policies in place and that all employees understand those policies. Prevention and awareness are areas employers should focus on when dealing with employee discrimination issues. If the worst case scenario happens, this teleconference will tell you how to protect your company when an EEOC  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...ter understanding of what is involved in the market study process and how to ensure the most insightful results. The outcome of a market study can make or break a project - be prepared to secure the best decision-making results possible. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify the best providers of market studies. n- You will be able to formulate a scope of work to suit the needs  more...

Preparing for and Properly Reacting To Legal and Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace nDrug and alcohol abuse continues to have a huge impact on employee productivity and safety. At the same time, recognizing drug and alcohol abuse is outside the expertise of most managers and human resource personnel, while dealing with the problem improperly can lead to significant liability under federal and law, including the Americans With Disabilities Act and employee privacy laws. This  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy nOrganizations of all sizes and across all industries are struggling to meet earning targets in this down economy. Hardly a day goes by when you don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up  more...

Effective Exit Interviews nMost employers are always looking for ways to improve employee relations, attract new employees and retain the ones they have. But how do you know what to do to improve if you don't know what employees are looking for or why they are leaving? n nImplemented properly, a good exit interview program can provide an employer with a host of valuable information that can be used to improve its employee  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...e practical information you need to better understand the process of researching and evaluating land records in connection with the transfer of ownership and real estate financing. This teleconference will identify real property interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition, you'll learn  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...gain an understanding of standard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies to constructively address the typical disputes that arise in any business relationship. You will also learn about the process of moving from negotiation of business disputes to maintaining and successfully asserting your legal remedies under a purchasing contract. The teleconference will deal with  more...

Designing Effective Interest Rate Risk Management in Turbulent Times ...ement of interest rate risk and their use in the decision process. We will explore the value proposition between doing what we need to for regulatory compliance versus making decisions that requires more education, analysis and, in some cases, assistance. We will look at the common measurement practices using real examples and assess the decisions that would be made with each tool, showing that  more...

Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes (UDIPTA): Business vs. Nonbusiness Income Tax ...sed significance to multistate businesses that are in the process of selling assets, liquidating or ceasing operations. This introductory teleconference details the mechanics of UDITPA and how that set of uniform laws requires allocation of nonbusiness income to a particular state and apportionment of business income among the states in which the business conducts activities. It also details,  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...ations, 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 anyone involved with major green building projects and is useful for building professionals who will engage in more lengthy training to become LEED®  more...

Begin With the Brain: Three Things Educators Need to Know! ...t. To assure long-term retention, the brain must actively process new learning using a variety of instructional strategies. You'll gain specific practical strategies to help reduce student stress, create systems and procedures for effective classroom management, encourage discovery play and orchestrate opportunities for active processing. Discover how to create a brain and body compatible  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...mpacts to wetlands, the Corps' regulations and the permit process can represent a significant part of a project's development. The identification of wetlands or other waters on a project site, determination of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the need for any permits can influence project design, schedule and cost. In today's atmosphere of changing regulatory  more...

Common NEPA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them nSince 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the  more...

Recent Developments With Loan Syndications ...ast of the latest issues relating to the loan syndication process. Our seasoned faculty will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about loan documentation. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing post-Lehman bankruptcy issues and other new developments. n nRegister now and you'll learn how to overcome any obstacles you may encounter - even in today's  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...he green qualification of the development; how the design process can help to avoid those failures; the necessity of communication among all project participants to enhance achievement of green criteria and standards; elements of design that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact; the direct and hidden costs of a failure to achieve green criteria and standards, and those  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp nSince the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, proactive and proper use of medical certifications has proven to be a valuable tool to protect employers from liability under the ADA, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1994, and state workers' compensation statutes. But the legal landscape for managing employee health issues has had many changes in recent months. Amendments to the  more...

Appellate Process Basics for Legal Professionals ...process with particular requirements and deadlines. Failure to follow the appropriate procedures can be fatal to an appeal or, at a minimum, compromise its chance of success. A paralegal's thorough assistance is invaluable in making certain the rules are followed and obligations are met. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the life cycle of a federal court appeal, guide you  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ... unique challenges and concerns - from dealing with a bid process that can lock in a bidding subcontractor without any written agreement, to subcontractor form contracts that are written largely, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate and preserve its relationship with the prime  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ...he highest levels in the organization, your qualification process is suspect at best. Too many times sales professionals employ a bottom-up sales approach versus the top-down approach that has proven to be more effective. Even the best sales skills, or sales approach, even the quid pro quo approach, is not effective if applied to the wrong people. As economic conditions become more challenging,  more...

The Complete Closing Checklist ...ference will provide an overview to understand the entire process required for closing a commercial loan transaction. Explanation of the documentation necessary from an attorney's perspective to close a commercial loan transaction, as well as what the documentation consists of and why it is necessary will be discussed. Individuals involved in all aspects of commercial real estate will benefit  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...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations ...sing the more restrictive FLSA collective action "opt-in" process. Where courts have shown reluctance to certify Rule 23 classes under discrimination laws, plaintiffs' counsel simply bring multiplaintiff cases naming long lists of employees as co-plaintiffs. Dukes v. Wal-Mart may herald a revival and expansion of discrimination class actions. Employers are confronted with the burden, expense  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings ... but they also want assurance during the design and sales process that footfall noise from above and airborne noise from adjacent units will be adequately controlled. This teleconference will help designers and contractors address noise issues by identifying what the design, sales and construction pitfalls can be, and addressing those issues during the different phases of the project. n  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk ...sing cards have been found to reduce the time required to process paperwork transaction by two to six weeks. Notwithstanding the benefit to operational efficiency, some organizations express concern about how to effectively control the risk associated with putting charge cards in the hands of employees and occasional news reports heighten fear about card use in an organizational context. This  more...

Issues Surrounding Student Discipline ...ts. 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 for student discipline is the most effective way to avoid such problematic results. This teleconference will assist you  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...rious stakeholders in the capital planning and management process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability recommendations along with systems life cycle requirements, building owners and managers can optimize recapitalization and greening initiatives. n nRegister for this teleconference and  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...when the parties involved in the construction contracting process encounter standard form contract documents. Two of the principal sources of such standard form construction contract documents have both recently issued the 2007 editions of their respective families of contract forms. The long established family of documents published by the American Institute of Architects has been  more...

From Contact to Contract: The Ladder Approach to Managing a Sale ...ortunities, even with prospects who do become clients the process is difficult, fraught with worry and uncertainty, and wastes a great deal of the salesperson's time and energy. Managing a sale need not be chaotic. The ladder method is a logical progression process that will allow you to maintain complete control of the sales process, save time and energy by keeping your prospect engaged and  more...