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Foreclosure and Repossession ...uts of foreclosure and repossession. /strong Due to the recent trends in the real estate industry, foreclosures are on the rise. Don't miss this opportunity to learn fast and effective ways to proceed in the event that a foreclosure or repossession becomes necessary. Sign up and discover how bankruptcy law relates to foreclosures and repossessions in Illinois. We will provide a blueprint of  more...

Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation ...costly mistakes in storm water management. /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the most effective storm water sampling techniques? What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the  more...

Managing Employee Documentation and Discharge Benefits strong Don't be caught unaware. Learn about the traps that await the unwary. /strong Eliminate expensive and time-consuming legal battles by making sure you have the latest developments and defense strategies at your fingertips. Documentation can be a hassle - but you may need it later to show you had legitimate reasons for disciplining or terminating an employee. What's more, courts  more...

Strategies in Defending DUI Cases Benefits strong Get up to date on the latest science and top strategies for DUI defense. /strong DUI arrests continue to increase year after year. Fines are stiffer, jail sentences are lengthier and convictions are kept on file longer. The long-term effects of a DUI on a defendant's finances, job prospects and insurance coverage can be devastating. What's more, lawyers today can no longer defend  more...

Eminent Domain for Attorneys ...owners are treated fairly. Register today to get the most recent updates in eminent domain law. Benefits for You - Learn ways to obtain survey permission - Know the difference between fee taking vs. partial taking - Get a one-of-a-kind briefing on appraisal methods for estimating damages - Handle procedural issues in eminent domain with confidence - Find out what you need to know about  more...

EEOC Compliance ...recent court decisions to minimize your risk for discrimination charges - or even a lawsuit. Attend this seminar and get a comprehensive look at what you need to know to protect your organization from costly legal troubles. Discover the key reporting requirements and proper termination practices you need to stay in compliance with ever-evolving EEO laws. Let us answer your toughest EEO  more...

What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings ...recent changes to the Illinois laws, what you don't know can hurt you - know the ins and outs of public records and open meetings. /strong Effective January 1st, 2010, the rules that you need to know to properly handle information requests and open meetings is changing dramatically. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.  more...

Property Tax Benefits strong Yes, you can handle property tax issues without fear! /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on property tax issues and trends. Understand the intricacies of personal and real property assessment. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding property tax incentives. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly  more...

Human Resource Fundamentals ...- Update your company's FMLA and ADA policies in light of recent changes - Stay abreast of the latest developments, including New York's mini-WARN law - Prevent claims from the beginning - learn the right way to hire - Discover how you can use documentation to minimize your liability for wrongful termination - Stop pay claims before they start - keep your wage and hour policies in line with the  more...

Michigan Business Taxes ...end this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful insight and recent updates on Michigan's business taxes. You'll gain a clear understanding of the two components of the Michigan business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about MBT credit provisions. These are just a few of the valuable tips we'll  more...

Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Law ...st on legal issues that affect your practices - including recent court decisions. Don't miss this opportunity to get your most important zoning concerns addressed. Benefits for You - Comply with the myriad of zoning and land development regulations - Get up to date on recent court decisions in zoning, subdivision and land development - Deal with local boards and bureaucracies with ease - Learn  more...

The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Impact of the 2008 Amendments ...rimination lawsuits. Register now and get up to speed on recent developments under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - and how to implement changes in your workplace. Find out what you need to know to avoid liability and litigation for noncompliance - and position your company for the best possible outcome if a lawsuit does arise. Sign up today! Benefits for You - Avoid disability lawsuits by  more...

Payroll Compliance Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high. In this environment, the potential costs to you and your company - both in terms of dollars and bad publicity - of mistakes in classifying employees, calculating compensable working time and overtime, and administering  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Learn to walk the tightrope of immigration law compliance - before you're faced with a government audit. In February 2008, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced stepped-up efforts against employers of undocumented immigrants, including more criminal prosecutions and higher civil fines. Many companies take a head-in-the-sand approach,  more...

Using OCIPs and CCIPs Increase your project efficiency and profitability - learn the intricacies of OCIPs and CCIPs. Increasingly, owners and contractors are turning to OCIPs and CCIPs to insure some or all parties to a construction project. Whether you're the sponsor of a program or an enrolled party in someone else's program, this seminar will help you navigate the complexities of contract language, bid credits,  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation ...When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? Recent cases emphasize that conducting an effective investigation is critical when it comes to human rights and discrimination complaints. You need practical strategies to address sensitive issues in the workplace - including a solid performance management strategy that will limit your liability and minimize potential damages. Register  more...

Employee Handbooks: Everything You Need to Know to Keep You Out of Trouble Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employee handbooks. Is it better to have an employee handbook or not to have one in today's litigious society? Will regulatory agencies look at your company more favorably, and what will they look for? Is it better to write your own or order one online? Long or short? How often to update it? These and other pertinent questions will be the topic  more...

The Impact of the Great Lakes Water Compact in Ohio ...u'll get an inside look at how the compact affects Ohio's recent groundwater constitutional amendment. Take advantage of this opportunity to make sure you stay current and stay out of trouble. Don't miss this opportunity to get updated on water law changes to avoid compliance problems and other allocation and access issues in Ohio. Benefits for You - Hear about the changing regulations of  more...

Section 504 vs. the IDEA ... students with disabilities. Find out how Section 504 was recently incorporated into the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn about the specific services available through both Section 504 and IDEA. Take advantage of this opportunity to make sure you stay current and stay in compliance. You'll walk away with practical guidance on how to work with students and their parents - and how to  more...

Best Practices in ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation ... seminar and find out exactly what you need to know about recent ADA and FMLA updates - and how they interact with Georgia workers' compensation laws. The constantly evolving laws governing leave and disability discrimination allow no room for error or miscalculation. Attend this seminar and find out how to efficiently handle the difficult and confusing interplay of ADA, FMLA and workers'  more...

Sustainable Development: Incorporating Green Designs Into Your Building Projects Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate sustainable designs into your next project. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from reality. Start making smart decisions about implementing green design  more...

New Updates to Business Tax Protect your organization - get the latest business tax updates. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to financial considerations related to business taxes. Hear about the latest trends in case law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding goods and services tax. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing legal standards in  more...

Building Codes Don't just guess - know that your project is code-compliant. Avoid having to re-build your building - and prevent mistakes and fines before they happen. Come to this seminar and be proactive in learning about the latest changes to building codes, especially since we have the new objective-based code. Register today and find out what building problems the industry is facing and how to prevent  more...

Tax Issues for Technology Companies Tax laws pertaining to technology companies are confusing and numerous - is your business at risk? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest tax issues relating to technology companies. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about state and local tax nexus. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Affordable Housing Learn how to build compliant housing the community can afford - using a process you can afford. Shelter is a basic human need - but not everybody can afford decent housing. It falls to developers to offer good homes for low-income families. Unfortunately, federal, state and local governments have complicated and meticulous guidelines that developers have to become familiar with. What does it take  more...

Legal Issues in Construction Disputes-Three Key Questions ...ificant possibility of many more project failures than in recent years. This teleconference will address these key issues and discuss practical suggestions for dealing with problem projects in current times. Learning Objectives You will be able to identify the scope and schedule of your project. You will be able to explain how the pre-construction process affects the scope. You will be  more...

Recent Trends Involving the Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure ...ehensive update on criminal procedure. Get up to speed on recent rulings by Colorado courts affecting what law enforcement officers can and cannot do with respect to arrests, searches and seizures. You ll benefit from learning about up-to-the-minute court rulings, new laws, and how such changes in these critical areas impact your work and practice. Benefits for You Identify unique rules  more...

Understanding Land and Title Surveys Understanding Land and Title Surveys - End confusion on the survey maze. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on different types of surveys and maps. Understand the intricacies of survey exception and survey reading. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding positional accuracy and mapping standards. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company  more...

Condominium and Homeowners' Associations: Understanding the Issues Condominium and Homeowners' Associations - What you don t know can hurt you stay updated on condominium issues and make your next project hassle-free. The increasing popularity of condominiums and planned communities in Washington is causing new and challenging legal issues to arise almost daily. Are you prepared to confidently address the questions and concerns associated with developing and  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages When Wages are Not FICA Wages - Do you know what is not considered wages by the IRS, thereby exempting those monies from FICA tax? If not, this teleconference will be beneficial to you in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or non-cash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages  more...

Loan Participations: Agreement, Servicing, and Maintenance ...oan Participations: Agreement Servicing and Maintenance - Recent adverse events in the United States financial markets such as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and the attendant failures of several financial institutions small and large have increased the internal and external scrutiny of the financial assets in the portfolios of the remaining financial institutions. Particular  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Creating and Maintaining a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy: New Laws and Recent Trends Creating a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy - Many employers offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees. However, employers frequently struggle with various legal and administrative questions such as what benefits to offer, what type proof of domestic partnership should be requested, how to tax the benefits and if they are required to or prohibited from offering certain benefits.  more...

Substance Abuse Self-Mutilation and Suicide Recognition and Intervention Strategies for Students Who Are at Risk Discover the most effective intervention strategies for at-risk students. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and learn about substance abuse intervention and treatment options. You ll gain a clear understanding of how to address self-injury in adolescents. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about at-risk assessments and the legal duties of school districts. These are  more...