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Become a Certified Christian Life Coach ... and make significant changes in their lives. Our premier program is affordable and comprehensive program and delivered in a 16 week all which is offered through weekly group webinars, or through one-on-one sessions with a Master Trainer. You will not only learn about coaching, you become a coach and get great business and coaching tools to support you. Our community is encouraging and  more...

Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA BenefitsIn response to the enactment of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act in most of the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, in 2008, promulgated FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1. FSP FAS 117-1 provides guidance for nonprofits as to the proper classification of endowment funds when UPMIFA has been enacted and expands the required disclosure about  more...

Boilerplate Contract Terms: Yes, They Really Matter BenefitsThis live audio conference will address the parts of a contract that often go overlooked and underappreciated: the boilerplate terms, the provisions toward the end of the contract that are often left to the lawyers, that are not heavily negotiated, but that matter most when things go wrong. The program will also discuss damages and warranty provisions, choice of law and forum clauses,  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program. At the end of this program you will be able to describe key components of the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements, discuss provisions unique to the FHA and review how this regulation impacts builders, architects and civil engineers. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain seven design and  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ...urces regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This program focuses on the practical, field-based, aspects of federal regulations and wetland ecology. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review delineating wetlands. - You will be able to explain delineating nonwetland waters of the U.S. - You will be able to identify the ordinary high water mark. - You will be able to discuss what  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...reements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating construction contracts or understanding the financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned in this audio conference will contribute to your confidence and peace of  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...al to understand how the Corps administers its regulatory programs. This live audio conference will help you understand how the federal wetlands program works, introducing you to the field or filling in the gaps if you are already working in the industry. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss how jurisdiction is determined. - You will be able to identify what goes in the  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ... part of every minute of this live audio conference. This program is packed with dozens of innovative, ready-to-use, more effective strategies to turnaround unmotivated students in grades Pre-K through 12. These techniques are real-world, practical methods, not more theory that doesn't help remedy the problems. These methods are so new that they're not included in your training. These lively,  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance BenefitsWho within your company is responsible for ensuring compliance with the various state unclaimed property laws? Is your company currently undergoing an unclaimed property audit? If you are struggling to find the answer to these important compliance questions, this live audio conference is for you! Believe it or not, there are still many companies who are unfamiliar with the various state  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...acilitates the efficient resolution of that dispute. This program will help you to not only recognize the significance of various project documents, but also the true importance of the information recorded. The live audio conference will also explain what to document, when and how to record it, and who should take responsibility for preparing various project files. Attend this program and you  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School ...ch by the Josephson Institute (http://charactercounts.org/programs/reportcard/2008/ index.html) indicates that 64% of high school students admitted to cheating on a test and 36% admitted to using the Internet to plagiarize others' work, while 93% were satisfied with their personal ethics or character. Students report a multitude of cheating methods, from using notes or cheat sheets or looking  more...

Using Social Media in Banking BenefitsSocial media has become a hot topic for bank boards and senior managers as hundreds of millions of consumers have congregated to social networks, blogs, and other social media platforms. The widespread use of social media has resulted in structural changes in commerce, politics, and now, banking. Banks are being forced to adapt to changes created by social media. Specifically, banks must  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law BenefitsIn today's economy, all business people are looking for ways to cut costs. One budget item that can be substantially reduced is the expense associated with litigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches BenefitsThis live audio conference will focus on the uses, benefits, requirements and differences among the various Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as  more...

Anatomy of a Will Contest: How to Succeed at Trial ...ation on the strategies involved in contesting wills. The program will cover: The common grounds to contest a will; best practices in investigating and gathering evidence; issues in estate administration while the will contest proceeding is pending; and trial tactics and evidence issues. Armed with these insights and knowledge, a litigator has an advantage in approaching the complicated and  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ...reverse engineering, developing a trade secret protection program, assignment of inventions, and associated state law claims often involved in trade secret and unfair competition lawsuits. Although the program primarily focuses upon the employment relationship, it also addresses independent contractors and business-to-business settings. In addition, this live audio conference explores  more...

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation BenefitsWith the dramatic expansion of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) by the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the EEOC's ADAAA final regulations effective as of May 24, 2011, ADA claims are skyrocketing. A great many of the burgeoning claims concern matters formerly called mental disabilities and which are now called intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities, which may  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices ... databases. Although initially implemented as a voluntary program, many states now require the use of E-Verify. Additionally, many federal contractors are also required to use the system. Join us as we discuss state and federal mandates requiring use of E-Verify. A wide range of E-Verify procedures and issues will also be highlighted, including registration processes, nonconfirmation  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions BenefitsSince the U.S. Supreme Court decided Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1993, the federal law governing expert testimony has undergone a radical transformation. The courts of most states have also now adopted Daubert to some extent. Every litigator needs to understand the impact of Daubert and its progeny. Used properly, Daubert can be a powerful tool for excluding expert evidence.  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules BenefitsIn December 2010, sweeping changes were made to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, including the rules regarding expert discovery, in an effort 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  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ...applicable to properly preparing and filing Form 706. The program will cover which assets are subject to tax, the available deductions and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide you with a working understanding of how the estate tax works and proper reporting. The audio conference will discuss the temporary changes  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...employment related matters within your organization. This program will also help you draft new policies or revise existing policies incorporating the requirements of their state medical marijuana law. Failing to have proper policies or to understand the interplay between state medical marijuana laws and other state and federal employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA and the Drug-Free Workplace  more...

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

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA BenefitsMany employers are confronted with various issues related to intermittent leave under FMLA. This live audio conference will help front line personnel identify and handle intermittent leave issues. The program will address the legal and human resources issues confronted by employers and provide practical steps and procedures for employers to follow. This live audio conference is designed  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...some more collaborative? Are some more or less risky? The program will offer some guidance for you to consider when selecting a delivery approach. The audio conference will conclude with a look at some of the lessons from the more well-established collaborative approaches and some of the early emerging practices from the newer integrated project delivery approaches. Learning Objectives: - You  more...

Health Savings Accounts BenefitsThis live audio conference will explain the basic rules for eligibility, contributions and use of an HSA with a high deductible plan. It will also review current studies on whether HSAs are achieving the goal of reducing total health care costs through consumerism. Focusing on the final comparability rules for employer contributions and updates on the new contribution limits and IRS  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs Benefits Effective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and  more...

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

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media BenefitsSocial media, from law firm websites to online networking, has become both a preferred means of communication and an important marketing tool for lawyers and firms. But ethical traps abound for 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  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel BenefitsAnyone using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on a daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance ...ncement is likely to receive deference in the courts. The program will also review practical compliance solutions. This live audio conference is critical for employers who want a thorough understanding of the benefits and risks of the fluctuating workweek in the current wage and hour enforcement climate. This live audio conference is designed for human resource and payroll professionals,  more...

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

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...paring useful and legally sufficient NEPA documents. This program is critical for federal agency staff, consultants working for federal agencies and others interested in the NEPA process. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain NEPA's legal and political framework. - You will be able to identify when there has been a failure to properly document and the misuse of exclusions. - You  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ... pitfalls of bad documentation and its consequences. This program will introduce you to how the legal system uses documentation, techniques to avoid problems and what you might be required to do at some time in the future with respect to your documentation or lack thereof. The standards that are applied to documentation will also be discussed briefly. Last, but not least, you will be able to  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...to reduce runoff, including development of a SWPPP or MS4 program and incorporation of best management practices. This live audio conference will inform you about regulatory compliance with NPDES storm water discharge regulations and provide information for development of an effective SWPPP. Information provided in this audio conference will assist you in developing SWPPPs for construction  more...

User Requirements and Specification Fundamentals ...rements that ensure the solution solves the problem. This program provides a straightforward, understandable approach for eliciting and documenting good requirements. Benefits include: making efficient use of time by providing a clear focus for your work; avoiding the guaranteed failure of poor requirements; gaining familiarity with the requirements process; reducing volumes of study on  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ...program was created in 1986 to encourage the private sector to develop and own affordable rental properties throughout the United States. Tax credit properties completing their initial 15-year tax credit compliance periods face several business, legal, tax and accounting issues that must be addressed before a property can be successfully repositioned. This live audio conference will examine  more...

Workers' Compensation: Return to Work Issues ...program you will learn the fundamentals of managing the employee returning to work from a compensable injury. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn strategies to make the most of functional capacity evaluations and rehabilitation programs. This live audio  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ...ss when formulating and implementing a corporate wellness program 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  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ...verning ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) 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  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...and brokerage firm doing business in California. This new program will place a new burden on financial institutions in order to help the state collect delinquent taxes. Financial institutions should start consideration of the FIRM Agreement and how to comply with the FIRM requirements. Financial institutions will need to plan for the technical aspects of the FIRM, including how to send and  more...

Getting Closer to Perfect: Tips to Help Paralegals Write Effective Emails and Memos BenefitsThis live audio conference will look at some key legal writing concepts applicable to a variety of documents that paralegals draft on a regular basis, including emails, memoranda and discovery. Good legal 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  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant ...mployee who is also a workers' compensation claimant. The program will cover the core concepts underpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes. The live audio conference will then examine the steps you can take when disciplining or terminating a workers' compensation claimant to avoid allegations of  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs ...program is not as simple as identifying and assigning appropriate projects and requiring interns to shadow your employees. An internship can be a wonderful opportunity for the participant to learn about a business, organization, or industry. Organizations that maintain internship programs must be mindful, however, that they must comply with several federal and state employment laws. This live  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...olution for childhood obesity. As a result, school health programs are moving the needle by collaborating with parents, students, community members and business partners to transform schools into healthy campuses. By assessing your current school wellness program, following a step-by-step roadmap for success, implementing best-practice resources, developing sustainable action plans and writing  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...e 'Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who has been an insurance claim adjuster and has represented insureds on behalf of insurance companies in liability claims for over a decade. By attending this conference, you will learn common scenarios where the members of the tripartite relationship are at odds, and  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...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? ...e and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release?'. This program has been created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who represents health care providers for over a decade. By attending this audio conference, you will learn how to comply with records requests without violating a patient's privacy rights. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting  more...

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A) BenefitsElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. You will learn about the amended federal rules relating to electronic discovery and recent case law interpreting these rules. This live audio conference will also discuss benchmarking data that assesses how  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ...ent their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on key issues to consider in evaluating and structuring such programs and provide an update on critical legal and regulatory issues that may impact further development of the product.  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts BenefitsNeed an Excel productivity boost? You can now learn simple tricks and many shortcuts that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips and tricks that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Master more than 100 tips to make you a Power User! This live audio  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...sks and administrative burdens of using this format. This program will be presented in a simple and straightforward manner by a professional with years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize how to use the various component of the GMP as tools for managing risk. - You will be able to explain  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...ng 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 recent legislative/judicial developments regarding the use of HTCs. At the conclusion of this  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ... structuring and documenting of mezzanine financings. The program will help you understand unique features which distinguish mezzanine debt from other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly employed. This live audio conference will survey the key terms in legal agreements attendant to mezzanine financings and help prepare the participant to  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Policies for Financial Institutions BenefitsFinancial institutions too often rely on recommended document retention guidelines without understanding the risks of inconsistent or antiquated practices. While Sarbanes-Oxley has clarified the responsibilities of certain financial institutions, Sarbanes-Oxley is only a portion of the document universe. This live audio conference will help you navigate the complex universe of document  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...ions of practice and records management regulations. This program is critical for medical offices to ensure the Electronic Health Record is used properly and will accurately reflect the facts of the encounters recorded and the history of the documentation. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information managers, coders, compliance officers, billing  more...

Mastering the Science of Cross Examination ...victory. Done poorly, it can lead to ruin. Listen to this program as two experienced trial lawyers cover the most important points that you need to know to become a master of cross examination. Whether you are preparing for your first trial or you have already mastered the craft and just need a review of the finer points to get ready for your next big trial, this program will help you succeed  more...

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

Form 990 And Unrelated Business Income BenefitsThis live audio conference will involve a detailed discussion of Form 990, including tips and traps. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the  more...

Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies For Government Contractors: Effective Tools To Avoid Claims of Discrimination ...ke which results in Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) findings of discrimination and awards of many thousands of dollars. This live audio conference is designed to guide those persons responsible for applicant tracking on practical and effective strategies for the disposition of applicants as a tool for defending against claims of discrimination. We will also discuss  more...

Considering Medicare's Interest in Future Medical Expenses While Avoiding MSA Overfunding ...ubmission for CMS approval as a means of compliance. The program advocates a reasoned approach to allocating for the Medicare Set Aside and to deciding whether submission for approval is advisable considering anecdotal evidence of MSA overfunding. This live audio conference is designed for human resources managers, attorneys, benefits and payroll professionals, CFOs, controllers, claims and  more...

Trucking Litigation BenefitsLitigation involving trucking and bus companies seems straightforward. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to trucking tort cases. During this live audio conference, you will hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your otherwise straightforward common law case. Hear from the former  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ... policies and systems to ensure those laws are met. This program will specifically outline the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, which have been substantially upgraded in the recently-passed stimulus bill and made applicable to entities that were not subject to HIPAA before. This audio conference will  more...

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's ...sting relationships in their school environments. This program will introduce strategies that were found to be successful while developing the social skills group, Friends' Club. The program will describe the 'lessons learned from Friends' Club' and what strategies helped teach these children to make friends. The program will also include excerpts and examples of helpful tips from the book  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations BenefitsGiven continued congressional scrutiny of whether tax-exemption is a worthy federal subsidy for any type of tax-exempt organization, proper governance and accountability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for  more...

Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems ...employers placed on the OSHA Severe Violators Enforcement Program List. Even those contractors with national recognized safety management programs find themselves exposed to costly 'repeat' citations and unusual new enforcement approaches and interpretations. This live audio conference will focus on three areas: (1) recognizing and responding to OSHA's increasingly complex citation theories;  more...

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism ...es and failures of liberal and conservative urban renewal programs and how we can learn from that. This is an opportunity to hear one of the most respected urban planners in the world. Dr. Gilderbloom is a core faculty member of the Planning Program, which recently ranked among the top 25 best programs in the country. In an international poll of thousands of urbanists, planners and architects,  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...program is a powerful way to support the personal growth and career development of employees. Mentoring also enhances the stability and productivity of an organization through employee retention, succession planning, transfer of knowledge, and leadership development. The problem is that many businesses believe that mentoring consists of just 'putting two people together'- this is not accurate.  more...

Pupil Records: Best Practices Concerning Access, Release, Content and Storage of Educational Documents BenefitsSchool districts frequently receive requests for access to student records from state agencies, federal agencies, parents and members of the public. This live audio conference will provide school officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The live audio conference will define the  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...questions that you will find answers to by attending this program. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define the need for integrated documents. - You will be able to identify the difference between the one-part contract and two-part contract. - You will be able to explain CM role and fee structure. - You will be able to discuss project pricing type. This live audio conference is  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...er may lead to lost opportunity or financial losses. This program is critical for management and operations personnel who want to protect their companies against unnecessary losses due to somebody else's financial woes. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize typical projects involving payment bonds. - You will be able to explain defenses available to the surety and bond  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? ...oordinate with the company provided health benefits? This program will discuss the legal issues surrounding a leave of absence. It will explore how an employee may fall through the cracks, and how to change things, if that is what the company wants to do. Finally, we will address some of the potential pitfalls given the Health Care Reform rules. This live audio conference is designed for human  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask ...the workplace have implemented a drug and alcohol testing program. An added benefit to companies is a reduction in their workers' compensation insurance premiums. What makes an effective program? What kind of safeguards should there be to ensure accuracy? What does a drug test really measure? What is the best sample: urine, hair or oral fluid? Are there products used to beat a drug test? Dr.  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ...ddress the avoidance powers of the Chapter 7 trustee. The program will provide guidance as to how to avoid the discharge, as well as identify and describe various methods of effective discovery, including supplemental proceedings examinations of the judgment debtor and third-persons. Finally, this audio conference will identify exemption issues and what to look for in tracing assets for  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...om soils reports may also lead to acquiring permits. This program is critical for you to understand the soils report and effectively incorporate it into your construction project. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review types of soils reports. - You will be able to discuss soil properties and characteristics. - You will be able to recognize types of site conditions. - You will be  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs ...e. Clearly, those days are long gone. Attendees of this program will gain a high level of understanding about the best practices in travel management, so they can manage the balance between the competing strategic goals of service, savings and safety. Because a well-structured travel policy addresses the key components of successful travel management, we will describe best practices regarding  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits ...t and for-profit financial statements and reporting. This program will explore the fundamental accounting concepts underlying nonprofit financial statement presentation and reporting and will provide you with the tools you need to improve the overall quality and accuracy of financial reporting at your nonprofit organization. Finally, we will discuss how to effectively and efficiently review  more...

Project-Based Learning BenefitsAttend this live audio conference and learn how to increase the depth of student learning in many curricular areas by moving toward student-directed inquiry on academic topics in which students develop their understanding through the completion of in-depth projects. Many student projects are multidisciplinary, providing the chance for students to see the relevancy of their learning through  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials BenefitsEffective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...program will cover a variety of workers' compensation topics that includes several cost-savings ideas often overlooked by employers and insurance agents. This live audio conference includes a detailed discussion on experience modification factors (EMRs) and provides a simple explanation to both understand them, spot simple and the most frequent errors in their calculation, as well as the role  more...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues BenefitsIncreasingly new decisions are coming out absolving directors of companies from fiduciary liability. What cases hold directors liable? What cases hold officers liable? These are distinctively different questions. How do jury instructions address this liability? Topics to be discussed include breach of loyalty causes of action, as well as nondisclosure of material information and conflict  more...

IPPS Final Rule ...nage utilization. As time has passed CMS has modified the program to better recognize severity of illness AND to reduce payments to hospitals for certain quality of care issues such as reducing payment for hospital acquired conditions. This live audio conference is designed to help the audience understand the modifications to the IPPS for fiscal year 2012 as outlined in the Final Rule as well  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented BenefitsLinkedIn is the world's best business networking platform with more than 70,000,000 users. Many salespeople are looking for ways to increase their prospecting and sales effectiveness by using social networking tools. In a more competitive and fast-paced sales environment, it's becoming harder to connect with quality prospects and sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business  more...

Legal Implications of Doing Business on the Internet BenefitsThe Internet is the modern day Wild Wild West. Digital pirates, copyright trolls, cybersquatters, website hijackers, hackers, and scammers are only a few of the nasty breed of outlaws that prowl the Internet. Online threats from unscrupulous competitors, Internet activists, and disenchanted employees may be even more damaging to a business. Legal claims such as false advertising, unfair  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...th other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB 43 and 45, but it is very  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...to measure the effectiveness of their occupational health programs and crafting reporting packages that are relevant and action-focused. Often data is difficult to collect, or overwhelmingly detailed. Vendor-supplied reports are generally focused on tactics, not strategy outcomes. This leaves many employers unable to answer some of the most critical risk management and fundamental program  more...

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

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...reasury thinking about this requirement. In addition, the program will focus on what developers may face after 2011 and the lapse of the grant. What is the future of tax incentives for renewables in light of the controversy in Washington over budget cuts? Finally, the program will focus on the best strategies for monetizing tax benefits going forward. The sunset of section 1603 will place  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...ployee for travel time away from a work site. Attend this program and you will find out how to determine which employees are entitled to travel time pay and at what rate. With air travel being as busy as it is today, it is very important that you understand how to compensate employees when they are delayed as a result of flight cancellations. This live audio conference will show how critical it  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ms, 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 measures must be put in place,  more...

Estate Planning Ethics ...ey 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 include duties of communication, confidentiality, conflicts, scope of representation, obligations and dealings with third-parties, among other things. Knowledge of the rules of conduct not only  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination ...cal 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 client payments and  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ...re you and your clients adequately prepared? The Medicaid program is a state's most significant health care expense and, in many instances, one of its largest budgetary items. It is the health insurer of last resort for children and the economically disadvantaged. The recent economic downturn has caused shortfalls to many states' overall budgets. Under recently enacted health care reform  more...

IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions BenefitsThis audio conference is specially designed for those who advise their clients on IRA and qualified plan distributions. It will focus on the required minimum distribution rules and how an IRA payable to a trust may still qualify as a designated beneficiary. This program can help you spot and avoid some of the common mistakes taxpayers make with their IRAs and inherited IRAs. This audio  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California ...egal 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 and potential exposure to typical parties on a construction project,  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals BenefitsElectronic discovery is one of the most important and prominent issues confronting the legal industry today. E-Discovery is the buzzword in litigation and it certainly has earned this status, but its notoriety can at times belie the legal community's tender grasp of its many complexities and implications. Paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps  more...

Curing Title Exceptions BenefitsTitles are often subject to outstanding interests and claims, some genuine but others unsubstantial or baseless. What types of defects, liens and encumbrances impair the title to real estate? When, as the result of tangible matters revealed by a search and examination of the title, is the title unmarketable? Learn what to look for when reviewing the title commitment, and what endorsements  more...

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

Ethical Settlement Negotiations ...by lawyers during negotiations of litigated matters. This program will also emphasize the recent guidance from the American Bar Association and various state and federal courts on matters ranging from basic duties of disclosure to the often murky rules affecting class actions and the settlement of complex litigation affecting numerous parties. This audio conference will better equip you to  more...

Pennsylvania Civil Procedure: View From the Bench ...vil process at the Pennsylvania District Court level. The program will be given by Magisterial District Judge Richard Cappelli. Judge Cappelli has been the Magisterial District Judge in Delaware County since 1992, serving the townships of Concord, Bethel, Chadds Ford and Thornbury. Topics will include the filing of a civil and landlord-tenant complaint, required contents, service of the  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...rs have turned to incepting an owner-controlled insurance program or relying on a contractor-controlled insurance program to address the project risks. This audio conference will arm you with an overview of the types of risks typically addressed by insurance, and a review of the advantages and disadvantages of the three options of insuring those risks: traditional insurance, owner-controlled  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding Domestic Partnerships in Washington BenefitsThis audio conference will provide you with an overview of domestic partnership law in Washington and how different jurisdictions are recognizing same-sex relationships. Attend this program and you will learn how to register domestic partnerships, the benefits that registration confers, the responsibilities that come with these benefits and the complexities of dissolving these  more...

The Secrets of Successful Customer Onboarding BenefitsMany companies do not provide an orientation to new customers. This results in customer confusion, lack of customer activation, and eventually leads to customer attrition and negative word of mouth, which can damage a company's value proposition. This audio conference will help you understand the secrets of successful onboarding, and how to work with marketing and customer operations to  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions ...nships between prime contractors and subcontractors. This program is a must whether you are a buyer, seller or government official. After attending this audio conference, you will understand contract flow-down clauses, consent clauses, make or buy plans, privity, sponsorship and subcontracting plans. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss subcontracting issues. - You will be able to  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...tate trustees continue to press NRD claims and this vital program will cover the types of issues you may encounter. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review legal ecological and economic main points of concern for natural resources damage claims. - You will be able to discuss context of a common hypothetical situation that relates to the complicated area of the law. - You will be able  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...ily entity to comply with recent changes in the law. This program will also explain the various valuation issues for gift and estate tax purposes, and asset protection benefits with the use of these entities. Family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies have come under recent scrutiny and attack by the IRS. Failure to properly create or maintain these entities can result  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ...er than a tutorial on different online technologies, this program will discuss specifically how you can use social media to establish yourself as a go-to expert in your field - which in effect makes sure you are connecting with new clients and developing concrete relationships. In our business, developing relationships is the key to survival. Marketing does not start when you receive an RFP.  more...

Purchasing Contract Remedies ...conference will discuss these principles in detail. This program is intended to equip you to design and negotiate contracts that work - agreements designed to meet the needs of the customer while giving the vendor ample incentive to perform. Such agreements are designed to ensure that unforeseen circumstances do not derail the deal. This audio conference is designed for purchasing managers,  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...ediation plan, and select the most beneficial remediation program to gain assistance, either financially or procedurally, from government agencies such as the EPA. The audio conference also explains the cleanup process from the initial site assessment and characterization of the site to the ultimate goal the receipt of the no-further-remediation letter issued by the EPA. It is critical for  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records BenefitsThere are many different types of medical records. The retention and destruction of each is governed by various state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, when evaluating the storage and destruction of medical records, other factors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures Into Writing ...dures are well documented, clear and concise. During the program, we will discuss how to document your procedures, starting with the basics of any payroll manual. We will address points that should be included in each procedure, such as when your information provided is too much versus not enough. We will also address the resources that can be used so you are not reinventing the wheel - tips  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements BenefitsMany companies do not understand the scope or complexity of the various recordkeeping obligations under OSHA's laws and regulations. This audio conference will provide guidance as to OSHA's recordkeeping requirements, including pending regulatory changes and trends. Learn about OSHA's new penalty policy, as well as the pending OSHA Reform Bill hidden in the Miner Safety and Health Act.  more...

Title Issues for Lending Professionals BenefitsWho reviews the title commitment to make sure that there are no title problems? Not having a solid understanding of the title can cause headaches for everyone involved in the title process. This audio conference offers insights into what the title insurance policy really covers. We will answer some commonly asked questions, such as: What should you be concerned about on Schedule A? What  more...

Mental Health Record Compliance ...pecific issues that arise in the mental health field. The program will include some forms that may be useful in meeting HIPAA obligations and patient needs. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the HITECH changes. - You will be able to describe the similarities, differences and overlap between 42 CFR and 45 CFR. - You will be able to discuss the restrictions facing mental health  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...d the 10 success factors found in the most successful TDR programs in the nation. In an effort to demystify TDR, you will learn how the critical TDR components are often identified in a community's adopted general plan. When that occurs, communities can develop and adopt a successful TDR program in relatively little time if elected officials are willing to make it happen. In addition to  more...

Ethical Collections: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Beyond BenefitsCollecting money is increasingly challenging. One of the main rules of collecting is preventing the debtor from sidetracking the process. Never give the debtor ammunition to shoot back at the collector! We will show you how to avoid ethical and regulatory traps that can keep you from being an effective collector! We will guide you through the FDCPA, FCRA, ethical rules, trust account  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects ...tractors that present a higher risk profile and to adjust program commitments to reduce their risk. During this teleconference, we will discuss the top considerations for contractors looking to understand the new scrutiny sureties are placing on contractors' balance sheets and how to optimize surety capacity. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss surety market updates. - You will  more...

Kaizen Principles and 5S Activities for Manufacturing ...econference, you will learn how to design and deploy a 5S program; identify waste and nonvalue adding activities; choose the right change vehicle; improve safety, productivity and morale; and integrate 5S with a lean management system. Register today and find out how others have achieved success in 5S deployments. This teleconference is designed for manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...mmercial entities to expand upon current and initiate new programs and services. However, ARRA also establishes a number 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  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ...e a loan guarantee from the federal government. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the program over the last year, it is critical to understand the new regulations and the way to make the SBA loan programs work for you. This teleconference is  more...

Code Section 409A ...er Code Sec. 409A. As with the IRS' successful correction programs for qualified retirement plans, the IRS intends this document correction program to encourage employers to review nonqualified deferred compensation plans to identify provisions that fail to comply with the requirements of Code Sec. 409A and regulations thereunder, and correct those plan provisions promptly. This  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...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward BenefitsIt has been five years since Ohio elected to move away from its more traditional, net income and net worth based corporate franchise tax to the commercial activity tax, or CAT. In addition to the CAT, in recent years a number of states have made significant changes to their income and franchise tax regimes, which has created a complex and arduous landscape for companies' state income tax  more...

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single-Family Homes ...e completed home exemption or when circumstances of their program would indicate consideration of registration. This teleconference will help you to understand firsthand how to methodically analyze your projects, whether currently under construction, on the drawing boards, or in sales or post sales, and match the facts, circumstances and needs of the project with the compliance profile best  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...ng-term operation and performance of wells. Finally, this program will give examples of actual projects that illustrate the performance problems discussed and the implementation of solutions that helped address the specific performance issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze well design and construction. - You will be able to report well performance factors. - You will be  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance ...program designed to give you real life practical information to facilitate the closing of commercial and residential real estate transactions. You'll gain insight into the workings of the title industry to better prepare you to anticipate problems and assist in developing solutions to ultimately close the transaction. This teleconference will progress from basic concepts to title problem  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...to evaluate risks, remedial measures and litigation. This program will also discuss investigative tasks and strategies employed to determine the nature and extent of property and personal injuries associated with vapor intrusion. This teleconference is critical for anyone dealing with these risks, those who may advise and pursue enforcement against them, and people who prosecute and defend  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications BenefitsMetadata lurks in every electronic document each of us creates and edits. Every computer application and platform we use also generates metadata. The consequences of human error are greatly magnified in the 21st century by the prevalence of electronic communication and the ability of anyone with a web browser to download - for only $0.08 per page - a copy of any document electronically  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...ded federal mandates to manage water quality. Storm water programs that are supported primarily by the general fund must compete annually with other programs and funding is often unreliable and insufficient. Due to the recent recession, tax revenues are down and are expected to be lower in the future. Successful county and municipal storm water program managers are now recognizing that  more...

Using and Challenging Statistical Evidence: An Essential Training for Litigators BenefitsThe use of statistics frequently plays a critical role in the litigation arena, from evaluating cases for your clients, to resolving disputes and possibly taking a matter to trial. Lawyers often shy away from using statisticians, quite frankly because understanding this world can seem overwhelming and confusing. In this 90-minute teleconference, you will have an opportunity to hear (in a  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ... favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based mitigation programs. The rules also clarify the financial measures the corps will require to ensure that the mitigation is actually carried out. Finally, the rules change a wide range of requirements in the Section 404 program, including new requirements for the information in a permit application and in public notices. This teleconference will  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...

Recognizing Child Abuse ...isconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell,  more...

A Primer on Social Security Disability Law BenefitsThe Social Security law encompasses the Social Security regulations which span nearly a full volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, many volumes of law reporters, dozens of separately issued Social Security rulings and many volumes of internal regulations. This is why most lawyers do not want to develop an expertise in this area. This teleconference is designed to give you a broad  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits ...substantial assets can often access California's Medi-Cal program to pay for long-term care. Attentive planning is required, however, to avoid the minefields of government rules and potentially disastrous consequences. Each family's needs beyond Medi-Cal and other government benefits must also be considered. Further complexity has been added to the planning process since the enactment of  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...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 serious economic and strategic  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...sion and, in the right circumstances, it can qualify as a program related investment for private foundations. Over the past two years, at least five states have enacted laws facilitating the creation of L3Cs. Because L3Cs are merely a variant of limited liability companies, and because limited liability companies are authorized to conduct business in all fifty states, L3Cs may be poised to  more...

Top Sales and Use, Credits and Incentives Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line BenefitsIn the current economic climate, additional free cash flow is a priority for all companies to sustain corporate activities and fund working capital, capital improvements, acquisitions, research and development, etc. This teleconference will focus on unprecedented tax credits and economic incentives currently offered by state and local jurisdictions to stimulate business investment and the  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...onsent or opting-in to a financial institutions overdraft program. Financial institutions must comply with the new regulation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides practitioners and responsible persons with guidance on compliance and best practices. The teleconference also discusses issues relating to civil liability and  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness BenefitsIn the digitized world of the twenty-first century, it is more important than ever for every organization to know as much as possible about the information it creates, stores, receives and maintains. As an attendee at this teleconference, you will learn from an expert how to develop multipurpose menus or charts of key storage locations and contents and use data-mapping to achieve  more...

Working With Challenging Parents: Strategies and Techniques BenefitsProfessionals are often confronted with parents who seem to resist our best efforts to help their children. When tensions between you and a parent escalate and are not resolved, all parties lose out. Valuable time, resources and reputations can be snagged in a spiraling power struggle or in seemingly endless efforts to engage the demanding or avoidant parent. Staff can become demoralized,  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ... for managing and working out distressed real estate. The program also explains the pitfalls incurred by failing to actively manage residential and commercial real estate. This teleconference is critical for lenders and their attorneys to enable them to maximize the recoveries on their real estate by providing a firm foundation to understanding and monetizing distressed real estate debt and  more...

Appealing Standards: Determining the Applicable Standard of Review BenefitsThis teleconference is designed to help you with your two most important jobs: prediction (telling clients what appellate courts are likely to do with a given case) and persuasion (getting the appellate courts to do it). The two most common mistakes in appellate advocacy are (1) taking the standards at face value, uncritically assuming that they mean what they say and that the court will  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...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues BenefitsIn the era of the subprime mortgage 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  more...

Noncompetition Agreements for the HR Professional: Protecting the Company's Business Resources? BenefitsNow more than ever, employers are seeing former employees trying to jump start their career moves - voluntarily or involuntarily - by cashing in on the employer's investment in relationships and information. Quite simply, the most effective way to protect your company's resources against the actions of departing employees is the noncompete agreement. But effectively using noncompetes  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ...om line? This teleconference will discuss why a wellness program should be a point of serious consideration for your company's health plan as well as how you can implement an effective wellness initiative that delivers significant bottom line results. We'll discuss the management of wellness program performance and how selecting the right metrics can provide an ROI reporting structure that is  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 ...program is a good control 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  more...

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris ...bout the C D industry and the implementation of different programs nationally to deal with this interest, and the need and general benefits of C D reuse and recycling. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define what construction waste and demolition debris are and how they fit in the national waste picture. - You will be able to discuss the different market forces and the requirements  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say BenefitsBankruptcy is a specialized 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  more...

ADA Interaction with Addictions and Personal Habits BenefitsOne of the most confounding problems for employers is what to do when an employee comes forward with a drug problem or when an employee appears to be intoxicated while at work. This teleconference is designed to educate legal and HR professionals in addressing those situations within the boundaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which generally protects recovering drug addicts and  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act BenefitsInternet gambling is legal in many parts of the world and remains one of the most profitable e-commerce activities, despite a crackdown by authorities in the United States at both federal and state levels. U.S. law in this area is both risky and complex. Intermediaries such as payment services, banks, publishers, and Internet portals all face risks under U.S. law for providing services  more...

Recovery Audit Contractor Roll Out - What Can We Expect? ...Program has rolled out in most regions and the RACs have posted new issues approved by CMS for review. This teleconference will review who, what and how providers can prepare for the reviews, the lessons learned and the appeal process, including CMS' recently issued recoupment time limits and interest assessment rules. Medical records directors, health information directors, billing managers,  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic ...isconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell,  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes BenefitsThere are more than 500 federally-recognized American Indian tribes in the United States, each established under a constitution unique to the tribe. Each tribe, through its constitution and subsequent legislation, has developed its own laws and regulations addressing issues of contracting, jurisdiction and waivers, if any, of sovereign immunity. Individuals and entities seeking to do  more...

Impact of Confidentiality Rules in Bankruptcy Proceedings BenefitsDistressed companies struggle to protect their proprietary and strategic information against the assumption that a bankrupt's financial affairs are public. Since 2005, creditor committees have similarly confronted their statutory obligation to share information with creditors with their practical duties in working through a Chapter 11. This teleconference will provide both a relevant  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...ncils' LEED for Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments BenefitsWhite-collar criminal defense is very different from the defense of other criminal cases. It must be approached uniquely from the time an attorney first learns of a client's target status in an investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper  more...

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

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing BenefitsThis teleconference will look at some key legal writing concepts through an understandable and strategic lens. The ability to effectively and persuasively communicate 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,  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ... and by project phases. To address these hazards, certain program elements must be completed before work begins, while additional elements must be addressed on-site and on an on-going basis. Many contractors who are required to prepare and implement traffic control plans often do not understand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state  more...

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

Reductions in Force Litigation Update BenefitsWith the continued recession, employers have been faced with significant challenges to reduce costs. Since personnel accounts for a major proportion of overhead, one possible area of consideration is that of a reduction in the workforce. While reaching and implementing such a decision will, in optimum circumstances, involve significant input from counsel experienced in both employment and  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...Program plays a very important role in protecting communities and their residents and businesses from the disaster caused by flooding. It publicizes the areas of greatest flood risk, restricts construction with high flood risk, and provides insurance for the flood losses that are excluded from most homeowners and general business policies. These activities have a critical impact on the ability  more...

Obtaining a Portion of the Stimulus Grant Funding ...l government has provided a significant economic stimulus program that has been primarily implemented through grant funding. The Recovery Act (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 16, 2009) is the economic stimulus package of $787 billion. Because of the national scope of the economic situation, stimulus money has been targeted at nearly every  more...

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

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

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program BenefitsMany firms are unprepared to manage the risks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...tion, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls, tracking citizen interactions at the enterprise and departmental levels, measuring service levels against pre-defined metrics and facilitating cross-department  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road BenefitsLow quality asphalt is a facility owner's or manager's nightmare. How to turn it into a high quality asset can be a difficult question. That's what this teleconference is about. Reconstruction of asphalt pavements, whether a roadway, commercial parking lot or large distribution center, can be time consuming and very expensive. Costs associated with loss of use can easily exceed costs of  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...isconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell,  more...

Recent Updates to the EPA's Brownfields Program ...n update on the current status of the Federal Brownfields Program. You will learn about benefits you can obtain under the Federal Brownfields Program, the status of the program and some of the risks to brownfields development resulting from a recent Supreme Court case and environmental risks associated with vapor intrusion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize regulatory  more...

Taking and Defending Effective Depositions BenefitsIn the legal world where the use of mediation and arbitration has increased dramatically in recent years, the deposition of opposing parties and key witnesses often takes the place of the trial. Cases are evaluated and often settled based on information obtained at depositions. You will learn the fundamental concepts involved in taking and defending depositions. Included in this  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer BenefitsPersonal injury cases can present unique challenges when drafting settlement agreements. Personal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology ...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 managers, CFOs, controllers, executives, business owners and managers, presidents,  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...ion Owners of America folded their AGC contract documents program into a new organization and issued a new series of contracts called the ConsensusDOCS. These forms, some revised and some entirely new, were issued at nearly the same time as the American Institute of Architects' 2007 revision of the AIA contract documents and the issuance of the entirely new AIA forms for integrated project  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms BenefitsIn today's legal market, attorneys transition between law firms and other professional associations with great frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the  more...

Implementing a Health Risk Assessment for Your Health Plan: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Legal ...ssessment 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 to avoid legal pitfalls and which health risk assessment designs raise sticky legal issues.  more...

Managing Benefit Options for Part-Time Employees ...of the workforce. Employers struggle with how to design a program that will attract and retain the workers they need on a cost effective basis. This teleconference will explore the myriad of options and approaches available to employers while sharing typical solutions by industry. The presentation will include benchmark data, case studies and practical solutions to the administrative  more...

Healthcare Self-Disclosure Update ...program will review these and other key questions: - What options do health care providers have for voluntary disclosure? - What factors should 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  more...

Simplifying PPE Program Implementation ...program can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Multiple OSHA standards have sections that have PPE requirements, causing confusion regarding which standards apply to a particular situation. New provisions regarding the payment for PPE have been published by OSHA and you need to have this knowledge to be compliant. This teleconference will provide the necessary and updated information  more...

Your Organization's Obligations Under the FTC's Red Flags Rule: A Comprehensive Overview ...what they must include in their identity theft prevention programs, the rule sets out the process that organizations must follow to create their own risk-based programs. This teleconference will help you determine whether you are subject to the rule and understand what steps you must take to implement the rule's requirements. The discussion of the rule's scope will take into account various  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ... who is responsible when defects appear. In addition, the program will discuss insurance coverage of construction defects - a critical topic because those parties who have the proper insurance to defend against and pay claims when defects arise may save their project or business from ruin. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who focus on the design of complex  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...e Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. The teleconference will explain the pre application analysis  more...

Taxation and Accounting Methods of Executive and Employee Bonuses ...w rules or the accounting issues that are raised by these programs. This teleconference will help you determine whether your bonus program is subject to the new rules and explains how to design them to avoid being subject to Section 409A. The teleconference will explain the accounting rules for bonus programs and the options that are available to you, as well as how to avoid many of the traps  more...

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

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ...nce will help you navigate the world of social media. The program includes a review of successful social media tactics, examples from nonprofits, person-to-person fundraising campaigns with results and lessons learned. You'll learn about creating your organizations' plan for social media. While this teleconference is most appropriate for those with a basic understanding of social media, novices  more...

Litigating in the Social Networking Era BenefitsWith the recent explosion in the use of social networking, attorneys and litigants are quickly learning the risks and rewards of participating in social networking. In particular, recent cases demonstrate the utility to attorneys of considering social networks during discovery and, in some cases, discovery of information from social networking sites can make or break your case. Therefore,  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success BenefitsMany business people still use folders, flyers, brochures and line cards when trying to sell to government agencies and have found that all of these standard documents are ineffective because government agencies are now requiring a specific document called a Capability Statement. Some creative business people have used PowerPoint, CDs, mini-CDs, flash drives and DVDs to tell their story  more...

Uses and Abuses of In Limine Motions BenefitsMotions in limine are procedural tools for excluding inadmissible or prejudicial evidence at the beginning of trial. Their purpose is to promote judicial efficiency and fairness by expediting trial, avoiding prejudicial questions, and excluding irrelevant evidence and objections from entering the courtroom and record. They were not intended to supplant dispositive motions such as those for  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing BenefitsAs technology advances and the pool of job applicants increases, 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  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ...sions. The US Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program estimates that heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in buildings account for 40 to 60 percent of the energy used in residential and commercial buildings. Future building designs must consider reducing fan and cooling energy use if the 2030 Challenge goal is to be achieved. This teleconference will introduce the main  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! BenefitsYou have all seen in the news media reports of companies settling employment-related class actions for many millions of dollars. The horror of class actions is that a small claim among a few employees can mushroom into a huge claim worth millions of dollars once some ferocious plaintiff's lawyers get their teeth into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of  more...

Infection Control Programs ...fy specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the collaborative nature of successful improvement processes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses  more...

Voir Dire: Effective Techniques for Getting and Using the Information You Need nVoir dire is one of the most important phases of a jury trial. However, 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  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? ...k through several methods to evaluate your health benefit program's cost, design and impact on employees with an eye to comparing your plan to others - regionally and nationally. In addition, we will discuss the trends in health benefits and give you benchmarking statistics on the current landscape for including that trend in your health benefit package. During this 90-minute teleconference, we  more...

Paid Sick Leave Update: Policies and Procedures in an Evolving Workplace ...nefits for reasons beyond those covered by the employer's program. In some cases, states and localities have begun to mandate that employers provide employees with a minimum paid sick leave benefit if an employer does not already do so. And while currently federal law only mandates unpaid leave for covered employers, in the near future, it is possible that paid-sick leave programs will be  more...

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements: 14 Penn Plaza and Other Recent Developments in Arbitration of Statutory Employment Claims nIn 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett, 07-581 (S. Ct. April 1, 2009), the Supreme Court held that a union-negotiated arbitration agreement can bind individual employees to arbitrate statutory age discrimination claims. This decision continues the trend of enforcing agreements to arbitrate employment discrimination claims. 14 Penn Plaza should cause all legal professionals to consider the advantages of  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...st business. Although most companies have detailed safety programs, translation of requirements to field activities may not be consistent. The most difficult aspect of establishing an effective safety plan involves the establishment of proactive hazard recognition and accident prevention systems. We all want our workers to go home at the end of the day safe and sound to their families. This  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines ...r practical tips to help ease administrative burdens. The program will educate you with respect to the issues involved in determining when wage payments should be classified as supplemental wages or regular wages, and the applicable withholding rules that apply to the payments. We will discuss the most common types of supplemental wages, such as commissions, signing bonuses, severance payments  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives nMany water utilities are having to prepare conservation, drought preparedness and diverse water supply plans to meet existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...isconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. n nThis program qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, John Busch, JD,  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs ...inning out of control? An effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and misconceptions about workers' compensation as well as address how to control runaway claims. The 10 key elements of an  more...

An Overview of Maritime Law Torts nAdmiralty law is expansive in its reach covering operations in brown water, blue water and offshore industries. The issues are complex and often involve federal and state law conflicts. An overview of maritime law torts addresses the primary and secondary issues arising out of Jones Act, USL&H and OCSLA claims. This teleconference is of practical interest to the occasional and experienced  more...

Form I-9: Updates and Compliance Strategies for Employers nThe Department of Homeland Security recently issued new employment verification rules and Form I-9. Join us as we examine these changes. A wide range of Form I-9 issues and compliance tips will be addressed, including E-Verify program considerations.  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ...ecessary tools to establish or expand a quality mentoring program. It will examine the benefits for beginning an initiative and the step-by-step process to implement a program, whether school- or community-based, that is guaranteed to be sustainable. This teleconference is critical for school personnel, community agencies serving youth and juvenile authorities that want to learn how mentoring  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program nThis teleconference will examine the importance of managing and disciplining unsafe employees on the success 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  more...

Cumulative Impact Claims nCumulative impact claims may be one of the more common occurrences on projects with multiple changes over the course of the project. However, cumulative impact claims may be one of the most difficult claims to present and prove at trial or in arbitration. Evidentiary issues, logistics of proving what the cumulative impact was and proving damages can prove to be very difficult. Defenses to  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ... United States. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, more than 80 percent of the natural disaster losses in the United States are caused by flooding. Over the past 10 years, the National Weather Service estimates that flood losses have averaged more than $4 billion a year nationwide. Various government and insurance groups agree that nearly 40 percent of small businesses that  more...

Stemming the Tide: 10 Best Practices for Litigation Expense Management nNew rules governing e-discovery, a continued increase in corporate reliance on electronic data and growing sophistication of plaintiffs' counsel have all combined to result in skyrocketing litigation costs with no end to this growth in sight. This comes at a time when pressure from business clients to reduce the cost of legal services is at an all time high. This teleconference will suggest 10  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations ...ine how to maximize the effectiveness of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can participate in the coming intergenerational wealth transfer through a planned estate giving program. It will cover comprehensive campaign basics so you can see how a campaign can  more...

Effective Exit Interviews ...e 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 relations and HR function. Why are employees leaving? Is there a problem with a particular department, supervisor or program that is driving employees away? Are there hidden problems or legal issues that current employees are  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...y 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® accredited professionals. n nThe U.S. Green Building Council is installing its third-generation version green building  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business ...r states. Although initially taking effect as a voluntary program for taxpayer participation, legislation has been introduced in Congress to make it mandatory. If the SSTP becomes mandatory, it would effectively eliminate the physical presence standard established in Quill. Therefore, under an economic nexus standard, taxpayers would be required to collect sales tax on all sales, regardless of  more...

How to Get Your Prospect to Move From "I ll Think It Over" to Yes! nDoes it drive you crazy when you hear the following responses from customers: "I'll think it over" or "Get back with me" or "Let me get back with you on this?" n nOften these phrases can be the kiss of death to your deal or project. Let's face the truth - when you hear someone give those replies, most of the time they're not moving in a positive direction. This teleconference will tell you  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...isconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. n nThis program qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, R.N., MSN, FNP, CSN,  more...

Preparing a Winning Closing Argument ...n from generation to generation. n nNow we are offering a program featuring a 30-year courtroom veteran who will demystify closings and teach you how to pull victory from the jaws of defeat by making a killer closing argument. You will learn why closings matter, what arguments are radioactive, and what arguments are so powerful they are grounds for a mistrial (and why you should make them  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ... associated with a subcontract to the subcontractor. This program is critical for subcontractors, because failure to have a clear understanding of the parties' rights and responsibilities in executing and performing the subcontract only threatens the profitability of the work you do. Sign up today! n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to analyze problems that arise in case law. n- You  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...tirely voluntary. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® program and other high performance building rating systems are not legislated by any governmental entity and they are not designed to be mandatory. But thanks to an explosion of state legislation and local ordinances across the country, green building methods and requirements have now been given the force of law by inclusion and cross  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations ... responsibility to support a planning capital maintenance program. The final step is to develop a financial planning model to support the cost of maintenance. The end result will be all about maintaining the highest possible level of property values. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to distinguish different legal requirements. n- You will be able to prepare Board and Unit Owners for  more...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations nMultiplaintiff, class and collective actions continue to increase. More and more employers are facing wage and hour cases and collective actions under the FLSA. Plaintiffs' counsel increasingly are relying on the benefits of Rule 23 certification to bring their wage and hour claims under applicable state wage and hour laws, bypassing the more restrictive FLSA collective action "opt-in" process.  more...

Effective Program Evaluation for Nonprofits nThe importance of evaluating your nonprofit cannot be underestimated! The data you collect and analyze will let you know the extent to which you have met your goals and objectives, how your clients feel about your organization and its services, whether you are using quality processes, what you can celebrate and how you can improve! Effective evaluations can also tell you about the program design  more...

Defining Electronic Data Terminology and Concepts nElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. Attend this session and learn how to determine what is "electronically stored information" and proven methods for litigation readiness in the e-discovery era.  more...

A Tax Primer on Real Estate Investment Trusts nMore than $375 billion are invested in approximately 180 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (or REITs). In addition, billions more are invested in privately held REITs. This teleconference will provide an introductory summary of the tax requirements REITs face in their formation and ongoing operations. You will develop a basic understanding of REITs through this program. The  more...

Construction Project Closeout: Is Your Customer Satisfied? nMake sure your customer is satisfied at project completion - register for this thorough teleconference today. You'll learn the proactive strategies you need to make sure project closeout goes smoothly and you're not spending the final days dealing with claims and complaints. n nOur expert will give you tips on establishing a bulletproof closeout checklist, handling move coordination and dealing  more...