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How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...ce mail and gatekeepers that are reluctant to allow sales related calls through to buyers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use Facebook to pinpoint and engage prospects that are most likely going to buy their products  more...

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Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...ation involves more than legal fees; there are also costs related to the disruption of operations, delays, and the destruction of important business relationships. Companies are becoming aware of the fact that they can avoid the majority of these costs and strengthen and renew business relationships through the use of the collaborative process. This is your opportunity to take advantage of  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets ...view and general principles of the law and legal theories related to protecting competitive business interests and confidential business information - one of the fastest growing areas of intellectual property law outside of traditional patent, copyright and trademark concerns. You will learn about covenants not to compete, nonsolicitation agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...horny issues in hiring, disciplining and other 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  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  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel ...hlighted functions, such as IF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF (and its related functions), ROUND (and its companions), powerful array formulas and the potent (but overlooked) text functions. This live audio conference will utilize GoToWebinar , an internet active tool which allows the speaker to walk through examples in real time. This will be the best way to follow along with the program and a link will  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements BenefitsGenerally speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of  more...

Roles of HOAs in Foreclosures and Short Sales ...ddress relevant legal issues and practical considerations related to the current housing market and increased rate of foreclosures and short sales. Discussion will include perspectives and tactics for protecting community associations' liens and collecting delinquent assessments from owners in foreclosure and short sale transactions. Refresh and garner an overview of concepts related to  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues ... discrimination on the basis of 'pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.' But what does this mean? The Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may provide protections for employees with certain medical conditions due to pregnancy or who have recently given birth. But how do you know who is covered and what triggers these laws? A misstep may result in  more...

Americans With Disabilities Act - The Reasonable Accommodation Process BenefitsThis live audio conference will review practical issues you have to handle when it comes to the Americans With Disabilities Act. This audio conference will review what employment policies should be contained in your employee handbook, when you can make a medical inquiry, what is a disability-related inquiry, how you should handle a reasonable accommodation request under the Americans With  more...

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules BenefitsThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs continues to clarify the definition of an Internet applicant and the evolving guidance gives employers additional direction and assistance. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This live audio conference will review the continuously developing OFCCP guidance and  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law BenefitsWith growing budget deficits, many states are taking increasingly aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. By exploring the growing body of judicial  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...ors to look out for, and strategies for addressing issues related to religious differences. Ideas for crafting your policies before the party starts will also be covered. Don't let your company's holiday party leave you with the gift of unwanted liability and litigation. This live audio conference is designed for human resource professionals, supervisors, business owners and managers, team  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...ear - more than any other source of revenue. Form 941 and related forms lie at the heart of the IRS's employment tax collection system. Much of the administrative burden under that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference will help tax and payroll specialists and  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...market, the increasing frequency of FCRA and EEOC actions related to hiring practices and applicant investigation, failing to understand how to properly use these tools can turn valuable candidate selection information into a source of significant legal exposure for your company. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, recruiters, personnel managers, business owners  more...

Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts ...isions. - You will be able to discuss the impact of other related contracts on waiver of subrogation clauses. - You will be able to review the impact of violation of safety codes or regulations. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, engineers, architects, presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, developers, contract managers, purchasing  more...

Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege BenefitsThis audio conference will discuss the doctrine of attorney-client privilege: the scope of the privilege, exceptions to the privilege, procedural aspects of asserting the privilege, waiver of the privilege and the related but distinguishable doctrine of attorney work product. It should be useful for you, whether you are concerned about asserting and maintaining privileged communications or  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...d best practices that affect each aspect of your plan and related forms. If a letter from the OFCCP is in your mailbox today, are you confident that your plan will pass muster? This audio conference will help you identify areas for improvement in your plan and compliance efforts, and to become familiar with the OFCCP's current audit practices and regulatory focus. This audio conference is  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ...stinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. You will also obtain practical resources and strategies for managing workplace injury claims of employees with pre-existing health conditions. This audio conference will help you comply with state and federal laws, manage injury claims more efficiently, and get workers back on the job sooner. This audio conference is  more...

HR Budgeting Fundamentals: Translate Your Goals into Revenue Terms BenefitsDue to SOX legislation and CFO/controller's demanding budgets from the HR department, HR professionals have had to learn budgeting skills. Most HR people did not go to school to be financial gurus and learning to properly budget for people-related expenses is a foreign language. However, if you truly want a seat at the table you must learn to appropriately forecast and plan for the most  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...and issues within the context of a hypothetical situation related to natural resources damage claims that arise in the NRDA process. You will gain a clear understanding of the latest developments in this complicated area of the law. Federal and state trustees continue to press NRD claims and this vital program will cover the types of issues you may encounter. Learning Objectives - You will be  more...

Economic Substance Doctrine Codification Update ...employers. The Health Care Act includes several nonhealth related provisions that affect businesses. Included are the Codification of the Economic Substance Doctrine, expansion of Medicare taxes on high-income earners and the revised reporting requirements on certain payments to corporation. As a result of attending this audio conference, you will become acquainted with several key provisions  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...rs and companies. Given the strategic and business issues related to conversion, as well as the investment of time necessary to transition a company to a new accounting language, IFRS should be an area of focus for most companies. Although there is time to take a measured approach, you should keep the proposed timetable in mind as you make your plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014  more...

Medical Privacy Rights of Minors ... Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related regulations, as well as common state statutory and regulatory schemes to deal with parental rights and responsibilities. The audio conference will also offer you some advice, tips and sample forms for medical providers to manage the expectations of parents and minors and train staff to recognize potential conflicts and issues.  more...

Roadway Rights of Way: Understanding the Legal and Practical Issues ...ful information about rights of way, easements and issues related to their creation, use and liability. If you are a land surveyor responsible for determining property boundaries, an engineer involved in highway and roadway design, a governmental official affected by route location and selection, or an attorney involved in real estate matters, you will need to have a general understanding of  more...

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

Collection Disputes: A Good Defense Is the Best Offense BenefitsTiming is often everything when attempting to collect debts and delinquent accounts. A collection dispute can cause prejudicial delays that may severely impair your ability to collect a debt, or worse, may result in the debtor filing a lawsuit against your firm or agency. Collection disputes may take the form of a dispute about the debt itself, whether the debt is owed by the person upon  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...inters to benefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced faculty. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan  more...

Best Practices for MRO Purchasing ...p you understand and design the MRO purchasing system and related processes. The teleconference will also explain many of the industry best in class indicators that are used to measure and control MRO purchasing practices. This teleconference is designed for purchasing managers, material managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, CFOs, controllers, accountants,  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update BenefitsLenders and real estate professionals operating in Florida for the first time (and oftentimes seasoned Florida practitioners) are forced to deal with the sometimes confusing imposition of the Florida documentary stamp tax. Florida documentary stamp taxes are imposed on loan transactions and real property transfers taking place in Florida. This teleconference will provide a discussion  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...mployers to self-report violations of these rules and pay related excise taxes, where appropriate under the Code and applicable regulations. This teleconference will help you understand the new reporting obligations, which make compliance with group health plan requirements more important than ever. James McElligott, a nationally recognized employee benefits attorney, will explain the new  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth ... and school officials report staggering statistics daily, related to the self-destructive behaviors of youth who use substances. What is the reason for this use? How would one recognize the use? This teleconference will help you understand the reasons for substance use among youth, how to recognize use and abuse, and what we can do about use, as well as solutions for limiting substance abuse  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...years, there has been significant research done worldwide related to optimizing well performance. This research has included looking at the mechanisms involved with biological and mechanical plugging of aquifers, and the effectiveness of various rehabilitation technologies. This teleconference will discuss several of these studies and their application to improving the long-term operation and  more...

Texas State Tax Update for the Oil and Gas Industry ...tsProfessionals who work in the oil and gas industry, and related fields, face frequent questions regarding Texas state taxation of the oil and gas industry. The comptroller's office has hired more auditors and is busy conducting audits of taxpayers in the industry. This teleconference is designed to provide you with an update of the Texas state tax issues facing the oil and gas industry, and  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites ...vals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy issues. This teleconference offers key considerations to be utilized in the pro forma evaluation of a property for development suitability and if viable as a small commercial site, the many elements to incorporate in the overall strategy to progress the site through into construction and viable  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...or throwing good money after bad. Often the difference is related to the forum that has been chosen to resolve the dispute. As a result, contractors and owners, and the attorneys who represent them, need to be familiar with the different options that exist for resolving construction disputes. This teleconference will focus on certain key aspects of these various forums as they relate  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles ...context of eminent domain takings and in voluntary or tax related preservation easements. The teleconference will also explain the method required for valuing a broad variety of easements in these settings. Failing to have a proper valuation of easements can represent a loss of thousands of dollars in awards. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss temporary construction easements. -  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ..., 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 become the  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI ...related disorders that present to a medical provider or occupational clinic. It is estimated that complaints regarding the low back account for up to one-third of all workers' compensation costs. Additionally, occupationally-induced low back disorders can lead to loss of an employee, lost time, diminished productivity, and the cost of hiring and training replacement workers. This teleconference  more...

Current Work Product Issues in Taxation: Preservation, Waiver and Tax Accrual Work Papers ...ulators and, as the recent U.S. v. Textron litigation and related cases have shown, the IRS. This teleconference is geared towards business and finance personnel, as well as counsel, who should understand the current debates, standards and best practices with respect to work product protection and avoiding waivers regarding the most important company documents. Accountants, attorneys, CFOs,  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles ...context of eminent domain takings and in voluntary or tax related preservation easements. The teleconference will also explain the method required for valuing a broad variety of easements in these settings. Failing to have a proper valuation of easements can represent a loss of thousands of dollars in awards. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss temporary construction easements. -  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ...ddress relevant legal issues and practical considerations related to the collection of assessments for condominium and homeowner associations. Given current economic trends, the suppressed housing market and rising rates of foreclosures and bankruptcies, homeowners' associations are now inundated with delinquencies and legal issues in degrees not previously experienced. What may have been  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...ing construction contractors, to maintain certain records related to the contract for a specific number of years. Consequently, federal contractors are well advised to establish good recordkeeping policies and procedures that satisfy their legal obligations. Establishing such policies and procedures however, can be complicated, especially because other practical considerations of contracting  more...

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Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management ...ct of contract provisions and the development of case law related to the use of float. This teleconference will increase awareness of issues related to float and better idea of how you can address those issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss contract provisions. - You will be able to analyze techniques to minimize and or manipulate float. - You will be able to outline early  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ...related to raising money, they are becoming more creative in soliciting donations, resulting in more donations of noncash assets and greater restrictions on contributions received. This is occurring at the same time that there is a higher focus on the definition of fair value. Contributions of gifts and services should be measured at the fair value of the assets or services received or  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...case, matter, and practice management system software and related processes. Our two panelists, Andrew Z. Adkins III and Ross Kodner, are both pioneers and leaders in legal technology. Each has more than 20 years experience in working with lawyers, law firms and legal departments covering all practice areas and sizes. We'll cover the basics of these systems and provide detailed discussions of  more...

Tax Treatment of Gift Card and Certificate Sales BenefitsThe IRS is aware that the popularity of gift cards has increased at a remarkable rate in recent years. Gift card sales by retailers raise a variety of interesting and complicated tax issues. The IRS has announced that certain gift card issues are Tier II issues; some of which must be raised during an examination and some of which should be raised during an examination. The IRS announced,  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...s despite a lack of direct physical presence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel will also discuss the latest legislative and case law developments, including the controversial web-based nexus statute in New York and other states. Gain practical tips for planning through safe harbors and de minimis activities. This  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...bankruptcy courts from adjudicating any matters that were related, even only slightly, to a probate estate. In giving a very narrow interpretation to the probate exception to federal jurisdiction within the context of bankruptcy jurisdiction, the Supreme Court's ruling in Marshall clearly grants bankruptcy courts with the authority to adjudicate matters that could have an impact on probate  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond ...procedures, Social Security number issues and immigration-related discrimination claims will be provided. Special attention will be given to Form I-9 rules, with emphasis on the new Form I-9 regulations. An overview of basic immigration categories and considerations that arise when dealing with foreign national employees will also be presented. Human resource managers, attorneys, benefits and  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...ctives: - You will be able to explain mechanics liens and related remedies. - You will be able to point out bankruptcy concerns. - You will be able to distinguish which remedies are available, legally and practically. - You will be able to discuss resolving payment disputes. Project managers, contractors, subcontractors, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, engineers, principals,  more...

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Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...to obtaining necessary information from new hires that is related to the processing of payroll and payroll taxes. This teleconference will assist you in evaluating your current new hire process as it relates to the completion and filing of specific payroll related forms that may be necessary when an employee is hired. The teleconference will provide examples of IRS and certain state required  more...

Developing Safety Incentive Programs to Reduce Workers' Compensation Claims ...ed with Workers' Compensation insurance claims, and their related expenses. Safety incentive programs are a commonly used technique to obtain a step-level improvement in outcomes. Join us for this examination of safety incentive programs, as we examine the underlying premises, the common features, and caveats facing those considering implementation or examining their current use of such  more...

Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? ...nsiderations in analyzing the proper scope of coverage as related to policy terms, conditions and exclusions; issues relevant to deciding the appropriate amounts of insurance coverage to maintain; and a discussion of alternative vehicles for transferring or spreading risk. The teleconference will be beneficial to those involved with or responsible for corporate insurance, risk management and  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...temporary methods of risk assessment, risk clarification, related clinical decision making, and short-term counseling and psychotherapy goals. Focus will be placed on identifiable markers of imminent risk, professional liability, malpractice and the standard of care. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review suicide demographics and epidemiology. - You will be able to discuss clinical  more...

Work-Related Stress Claims: Overview, the Law and Strategies for Defense BenefitsPerhaps the most nebulous and ill-defined workplace injury involves the claim of mental disability as the result of stressful working conditions. Unlike the garden variety orthopedic injury and even pulmonary injury, there is no objective medical evidence that can unequivocally establish psychiatric disability, let alone its relationship to workplace stress. This teleconference will solely  more...

Avoiding Reinjuries in Workers' Compensation Claimants ...sHave you ever had an employee return to work from a work related or non-work related injury, only to reinjure themselves? In this teleconference you will learn how to identify the potential factors for reinjury and what you can do to reduce the overall risk. Additionally, you will learn skills to help you interact more effectively with engineers, production managers, supervisors/foremen, and  more...

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Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...n 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 becoming a class action.  more...

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Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...related transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank  more...

Effective Utilization of Employee Waivers ...tions and protect employers from liability for employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as contract claims and tort claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy. Pre-employment waivers put employees on notice of employment screens such as background checks and drug testing. During employment, employee waivers define employee expectations of  more...

Labor Law Update: Preparing for Upcoming Regulations ...new laws and strategies regarding a variety of employment-related laws that are in effect or are expected to be in effect for 2009. From the new COBRA rules, FMLA regulations, EFCA and union initiatives, issues involving wage and hour and independent contractors, the latest drug and alcohol testing, confidentiality and security of personnel data, background checks and reference checks, we will  more...

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

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues nRecently enacted legislation expands the special enrollment rights currently applicable to group health plans and imposes new notice and disclosure obligations for employers that maintain such plans. While many of these obligations are not effective until after 2009, the special enrollment changes are effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the new law imposes civil penalties of up to $100 a day  more...

Client Rights Issues: Informed Consent and Confidentiality nBoth state and federal laws contain myriad requirements intended to protect client rights. Most importantly are those that relate to rights regarding providing informed consent and privacy of health information. However, many health care providers do not understand the complex intersections of regulatory and common law requirements for obtaining consent and protecting client privacy. Failure to  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ... government facilities; certain security or public safety related projects, including 911 call centers, emergency or disaster response centers; airport air traffic control towers; and other critical transportation centers. The common theme of these facilities is the need for highly reliable and stable power systems to support critical functions. n nMission critical actually refers to any  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness ...m line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues more so than backup tapes. Backup tapes can be a company's salvation in the context of disaster recovery  more...

Answers to Top 10 Common Payroll Questions nEvery week, unsuspecting employers throughout the country are hit with wage/house lawsuits, resulting in protracted litigation, business interruptions and costly settlements. Employers are often shocked to learn that their payroll practices, which may be entirely compliant under federal regulations, do not comply with differing state laws and regulations. Register for this teleconference and  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings ... acoustical issues, largely because of the horror stories related to them by the media and their acquaintances. Buyers not only want a condominium unit that is quiet when the building is complete, but they also want assurance during the design and sales process that footfall noise from above and airborne noise from adjacent units will be adequately controlled. This teleconference will help  more...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...zation's annual capital outlay is spent on facilities and related infrastructure. How can an organization ensure it is most effectively leveraging this investment to support operations today and meet the needs of the future? n nOptimally managing capital assets requires detailed information about the condition of an organization's facilities and major building systems. Each facility or  more...

Estate and Gift Tax Audits ... nThis teleconference answers that question and many more related to the subject of estate and gift tax return audits. Learn about the characteristics that trigger audits and why some estate and gift tax returns are more likely to be the focus of an internal revenue service examination. There will also be a discussion of how you can expect the IRS to approach and conduct the audit. The final  more...

Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss ...nThis teleconference will bring you up to speed on issues related to hazardous occupational noise. Understand the intricacies of the effects noise exposure have on hearing. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the calculation of hearing impairment. Avoid problems down the road by getting to know state-specific workers' compensation issues. You'll gain the practical insight you need to  more...

State Income Tax Apportionment-The Sales Factor and The Throwback Rule Benefits This teleconference will provide an in-depth analysis of the sales factor used in state and local income tax apportionment. You'll learn all about the sourcing of sales of tangible personal property and services, including the dock sales test and market-based sourcing. Find out what you need to know about the throwback rule and the throw-out rule. Get expert advice on handling issues  more...