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

Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA ... organization should present its financial condition. The requirements of UPMIFA as a state statute and FSP FAS 117-1 as an accounting requirement often appear to be and perhaps are in conflict. This live audio conference will review these requirements and attempt to provide useful guidance in reconciling the accounting standards and the law, with a particular emphasis on how to report  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ... live audio conference reviews the legal developments and requirements of wellness programs, including the design and taxation of incentives, laws that prohibit discrimination based on health factors, and exceptions for certain wellness and supplemental plans. Employers that link wellness programs and incentives face a number of risks, from violating GINA and ADA claims to tax penalties for  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...bjectives: - You will be able to review statute of frauds requirements. - You will be able to explain profits a prendre. - You will be able to discuss the difference of easements and licenses. - You will be able to describe exclusive vs. non-exclusive nature of interest. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, construction and project  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...o resolve FLSA claims! Learn the role of the FLSA and its requirements as to the records to be kept by the employer regarding wages, hours and other items, as specified in the Department of Labor recordkeeping regulations. Discover what is required for both exempt and nonexempt employees, including how long the records must be maintained. Home-workers, employees working under certain specified  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...e will provide an overview of the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. We will focus on specific building types that are required to comply, safe harbors and practical application of the design and construction requirements. The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been  more...

Flexible Spending Accounts ...view of the numerous plan design considerations and legal requirements of flexible spending accounts. This knowledge will enable you to avoid running afoul of rules that could jeopardize the tax-favored status of your plans. This live audio conference is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, accountants, controllers, CFOs, payroll managers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...mpensation settlement. However, given the MMSEA reporting requirements and its hefty noncompliance penalty, it has become a very big concern of all insurers. You will walk away with valuable insight and a better understanding of Medicare's role in insurance claims settlement. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, workers' compensation administrators, benefits professionals,  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...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ... and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations ... and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues (and highlight some potential pitfalls) attendant to establishing foreign operations, repatriating their earnings and keeping compliant with U.S. disclosure requirements. This live  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...s 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 a  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...s 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 a  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...ty fails, you now may be liable under breach notification requirements, which have significant financial and reputational ramifications on top of penalties. If you are now taking on an EHR, it's especially important to make sure you have instituted your information security management process to protect patient information and meet the privacy and security objective required for federal EHR  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects BenefitsThis live audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects BenefitsThis live audio conference has been prepared by two nationally recognized experts in construction law and insurance coverage. You will gain knowledge and insight based on practical experience of handling both the construction and insurance components of construction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on  more...

Social Security Benefits: Is It Worth It to Delay? ...the present day and probable future. From the eligibility requirements and the exact procedure for the determination of benefits, to a discussion of taking or delaying benefits early. Explanation of how spousal benefits are determined and the penalties for either the worker and/or spouse taking benefits early will be discussed. Pursuant to taking Social Security benefits early, especially for  more...

E-Verify Requirements and Best Practices BenefitsE-Verify is an online system that allows employers to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 against Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security 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  more...

Ethics for Paralegals ...nderstanding of the appropriate, professional and ethical requirements of attorneys. The more paralegals know about the ethical responsibilities of attorneys, the more problems they will avoid and can assist the attorney in avoiding. Additionally, paralegal organizations have adopted their own rules and guidelines regarding the professional and ethical conduct of paralegals. This live audio  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ... additional prevailing wage and employment law compliance requirements and will result in increased enforcement by the federal government. Federal public works contractors often do not understand the requirements for complying with the Davis-Bacon Act when bidding on and performing federal public works contracts and the consequences of noncompliance. This live audio conference will provide you  more...

IRS Form W-9 and W-8 Series: Payee Identification and Tax Determination BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide information about the purpose of the form and when it should be obtained. You will learn who can complete Form W-9 for U.S. persons, and if the payee is a foreign person, that Form W-8 is necessary. In addition, this live audio conference will provide valuable information regarding the backup withholding requirements if the W-9 information is not  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...ew 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 Act, can lead to liability that can be substantial. This audio conference is critical for  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ... deduction. - You will be able to discuss the eligibility requirements for construction companies. - You will be able to identify the type of income that qualifies for the deduction. - You will be able to explain the safe harbors for de minimis nonconstruction activity and land values. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors,  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the proper filing of a proof, including when and where, the content and the required supporting documentation. This live audio conference will address all of these issues thereby enabling every practitioner to understand how to assess or analyze the initial question of whether to file a proof and thereafter to  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant ... from state of the art office space to simple warehousing requirements. When the commercial real estate market is in the doldrums, the federal government is always still there. Understanding how to successfully deal with the government and obtain a long-term stream of rental income should be a critical aspect of any prudent lessor's and investor's knowledge portfolio. This live audio  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? ... Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe key requirements of the revised ADA Title II and Title III regulations. - You will be able to discuss provisions unique to the regulation. - You will be able to review how the new rules impact your business. - You will be able to identify how the new revised 2010 ADA Standards differ from the current ADAAG. This live audio conference is  more...

User Requirements and Specification Fundamentals ...requirements often result in the customer not getting what the customer wanted or needed. In worst case scenarios, the final product doesn't solve the problem or produce anything of value for the customer. The result is money and time wasted. This live audio conference helps those responsible for purchasing products or getting the right thing built generate requirements that ensure the  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...ion 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 receive information from the Franchise Tax Board. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, compliance officers, loan department personnel, accountants,  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective BenefitsDefense of crane litigation is inherently risky given the typical stakes in an accident scenario, whether involving personal injury (typically catastrophic in nature) or property damage. This live audio conference will orient those who defend crane litigation, whether manufacturers, architects, engineers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...Revenue Service has recently imposed additional reporting requirements that will obligate U.S. taxpayers to annually disclose specified foreign financial assets when they file their personal income tax returns for 2011 and thereafter. The new foreign asset reporting rules, which are part of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), signal a new era in foreign asset reporting by U.S.  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs ...our organization's internship program satisfies the legal requirements established by the United States Department of Labor (or any applicable state laws or guidance). Organizations that offer internship programs are encouraged to register for this live audio conference to ensure compliance with the law. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, benefit and payroll  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...

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...

Extensive Green Roof Design BenefitsThe market for green roofs in North America has grown dramatically in the last 10 years. Green roofs, while still only a tiny fraction of the overall roofing and landscaping market have become increasingly important in the green building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits ... audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section 801 and learn new auditor and management performance and reporting requirements. Learn changes in compliance audits and incorporate risk assessment standards. Available resources for SAS 117 such as will be discussed. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers, tax managers,  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ... employers often misunderstand the exemptions to overtime requirements and fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt, employers will sometimes inadvertently destroy the exempt status, opening up another avenue for back pay claims. This live audio conference will explain the various exemptions  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...n, such as information on how the plan works, eligibility requirements, what benefits the plan provides and how those benefits may be obtained. The summary of material modification describes changes made to the plan and changes in the information in the SPD. This live audio conference will help you understand what a summary plan description is, what ERISA requires to be included in the document  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...g to mezzanine debt as a solution to their capitalization requirements. This live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the 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  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...w approach for your next LEED project? Confused about the requirements for maintaining your existing AP status? This live audio conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as well as upcoming trends in LEED 2012 and what that means for the working  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline ...solutions. The school district's failure to adhere to the requirements of IDEA and Section 504 concerning student discipline is a common pitfall for school districts and such a failure can result in significant problems for school districts, including potential liability for attorney's fees, adverse decisions from administrative hearing officers, potential administrative enforcement action,  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ...tive, will be addressed, as will personnel and management requirements once a JOC is in place. The JOC delivery order process will be described, with special emphasis on contractor and owner responsibilities. Owners should emerge from this live audio conference with a roadmap to procuring and managing a JOC. Contractors should emerge with an understanding of how to develop a coefficient, what  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...potentially competing forces, such as owners' goals, code requirements, and basic liability considerations, can impact the sustainable objective targeted for a project and the sustainable measures needed to achieve the sustainable objective. It is critical that everyone involved in a sustainable project understand the distinctions between potential objectives, and have a clear process for  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...and ensure compliance. It will explain the constitutional requirements that must be satisfied in order for a state to impose sales or use tax obligations. We will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarify the contours of that requirement through a discussion of existing and developing case law. This live audio conference will explore how you can, without careful planning  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements ...th records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the disclosure of the information. Complex and overlapping rules and regulations impose rigid requirements that must be met before information is released and require medical record repositories to retain the records for often-conflicting time periods. This live audio conference  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ... in response to the longer-term implications of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the Federal Reserve Board's final implementing regulations. Following this level-setting discussion, attendees will join the speaker on a deep dive into the immediate market impacts and  more...

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

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites BenefitsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit which will replace the 2008 Construction General Permit. The public notice period expired July 11, 2011. The 2008 Construction General Permit will expire February 15, 2012. Turbidity (cloudiness or haziness of a fluid) is an important parameter  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ...ntends to securitize are documented with the underwriting requirements of CMBS underwriters, rating agencies and buyers in mind. Consequently, their structure, documentation, closing and administrative requirements are less subject to negotiation than other types of real estate loan products. This live audio conference will help you understand these structure, documentation, intercreditor and  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...overeigns step in and literally take over zoning with new requirements, as with flood plain regulation. Finally, some problems, like medical marijuana, have such a mix of land use, federal and state interest, business regulation and blight avoidance, that an approach transcending zoning is required. (Solution) This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and appointed  more...

Determining Meaningful Use for Electronic Health Records ...dio conference will outline meaningful use guidelines and requirements to receive incentive payments, including timelines, criteria, an outline of the attestation process and recent developments in HHS' implementation of Stages II and III. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information managers, privacy officers, IT professionals, hospital and clinic  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing ...requirements and the specific terms of your employee benefits plans is a monumental task. It is easy to have your time consumed by the day-to-day issues and questions that arise under your benefit plans and the typical annual processes and compliance requirements already in place. It is difficult to take the time to step back and ask what issues may be lurking that could create significant  more...

The Trickle Down Effect of Health Care Reform: A Potpourri of Payroll, Benefits, Income Taxes, and Other Changes ...requirements of health care reform require that you continually monitor the landscape to spend your benefit dollars effectively, while remaining compliant. This is an opportunity for employers to reassess their decisions and consider the future impact of this legislation. Attend this live audio conference and stay current on your compliance obligations, planning considerations and take a closer  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ... Learning Objectives You will be able to identify the requirements of the incentives for renewables. You will be able to recognize the requirements for 'beginning construction' for the 1603 grant. You will be able to discuss what the future is likely to hold for tax incentives for renewables. You will be able to review the structures used to monetize tax incentives for renewables. This  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls BenefitsTenant notifications are a necessary aspect of all commercial leases and are being increasingly scrutinized by courts and legislative assemblies across the country. Indeed, a failure to correctly notify a tenant can jeopardize the landlord's right to collect amounts due and owing under the lease, prolong the right to evict a defaulting tenant and even expose an innocent landlord to civil  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...ow how critical it is to communicate the rate of pay, the requirements of travel and the travel tracking necessary to compensate the employee properly. You will also learn about typical problems that arise with travel and other FLSA issues, such as meals during travel. This program will focus on federal law rather than individual state law. This live audio conference is designed for payroll  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update BenefitsStatements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 19 is effective for all periods ending after December 15, 2010. This statement is the most comprehensive rewrite of the standards for compilations and reviews since the original SSARS No. 1 issued in 1978. All CPAs performing compilation and review services will have to comply with these new engagement standards for year-end  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ...s. No one could possibly learn all of the different state requirements and yet our jobs demand it! The purpose of this audio conference is to reveal the secrets to working in a multistate environment. You will learn about the four different types of taxing states which greatly reduces the complexity of a 50-state environment. Five states don't even have sales and use taxes. You will master the  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...or an in-depth review of recent changes to the regulatory requirements and 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  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves BenefitsSales and use tax reserve practices remain a real concern for corporate tax departments. This uncertainty is heightened by proposed changes to ASC 450 (fka FAS 5) which could require enhanced disclosure of certain loss contingencies, including sales and use tax reserves. When evaluating whether a loss contingency may exist in today's business and regulatory environment, all aspects of  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision BenefitsMotor vehicle stops and searches constitute one of the most common events for law enforcement officials. Legal disputes arising out of motor vehicle stops and searches, in both the civil and criminal context, are also extremely common. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant has brought a significant change to the law regarding motor vehicle searches. This audio  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ...iality of patients without even realizing it! From HIPAA requirements to state privacy laws, legal issues abound in the medical records arena. If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks. Attend this audio conference and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure, documentation requirements and HIPAA issues  more...

Construction Substitutions: Current Issues and Complexities BenefitsSubstitution requests on construction projects have been around since the first contractor had to competitively bid for the work. In today's market, winning a contract for the provision of construction products has become even more competitive. This audio conference will help you understand the steps in the process and what the important considerations are in reviewing a substitution  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...ices, and how the many available incentives fit into LEED requirements, you will learn how to layer and maximize financial opportunities without sacrificing LEED points or building performance. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss USGBC and LEED Rating Systems. - You will be able to review the landscape of available incentives and programs at Federal, state and local levels. - You  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ... overview of ASU 2010-20 and discusses the new disclosure requirements under this pronouncement. This ASU is not limited to financial institutions. It applies to all companies, public and private, and with few exceptions to all financing receivables. A financing receivable is a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset by a  more...

Current Issues in Legal Holds: Are You Prepared? BenefitsIf there ever was a honeymoon on preserving discoverable documents and data for litigation ... it's over now. The stakes are higher than ever, and so are courts' expectations for parties and their lawyers. Organizations simply must have in place a compliant legal hold process that effectively preserves discoverable documents and data. This audio conference will help you understand the  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...nged to secure insurance coverage to meet owner insurance requirements. As a result, many owners 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  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c BenefitsMany organizations recognize the benefits of electronic W-2 and W-2c form distribution, but do not understand the IRS regulations and internal business elements surrounding this online implementation. Several online W-2 projects have failed and were delayed due to not knowing all of the essential information regarding online form distribution. This audio conference will explore all the  more...

HR Time Lines: The Complex Integration of FMLA, WC, Disability and COBRA BenefitsHow do workers' compensation, FMLA, disability and COBRA laws work - together, independently or concurrently? What can run together? What cannot? When can we cancel the health plan, for what reason and is it a COBRA qualifying event? During this audio conference we will pull all of these together to explain the employer's liability. When can coverage be canceled? What laws protect  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions BenefitsGain the skills necessary to understand every key issue in subcontracting today. This audio conference covers the complex relationships 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,  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning BenefitsMany estate planners who are asked about family limited partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This audio conference will help you learn to identify when the use of this  more...

LEED Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements ...ile it and what is needed to be submitted to satisfy LEED requirements. We will also provide samples of documentation to illustrate these requirements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review and understanding the LEED documentation process. - You will be able to discuss the importance of documentation and recordkeeping in the LEED certification process. - You will be able to  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...sed retirement arrangement without unnecessarily imposing requirements on employers. We will discuss these rules and any legal impediments to phased retirement arrangements. In addition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker status/classification. If you have older workers  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...ference will help you recognize the risks, understand the requirements, create the best possible remediation 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  more...

Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions: FIN 48 Update ...hat goes far beyond the corresponding financial statement requirements. As presently proposed, taxpayers are concerned that it provides the IRS with an audit road map. This audio conference will help you understand the requirements of financial statements and income tax return reporting of uncertain tax positions, and addresses the issues inherent in the more detailed IRS requirements. This  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ...nference 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. Complying with OSHA's complex regulatory scheme requires your full attention and this program will suggest ways to avoid OSHA liability. This audio  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ... This fragmentation of attention flies in the face of the requirements that practicing attorneys are required to stay current on trends and changes in the law. Additionally, the cost of electronic information can be a burden on an attorney's legal resources. Free legal Internet resources should be a tool all attorneys use quickly and effectively. This teleconference will provide you with the  more...

Economic Substance Doctrine Codification Update ...re 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 of the Act and prepare for anticipated revisions within the time line of 2010 through 2018 during which these new laws will be phased in. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...truction costs as they are designed to meet exact project requirements. Changes in the project requirements that increase loading or moving building components can be challenging due to small amount of excess capacity in the original design. How can a warehouse building be modified for use as an office? How can a building be modified to increase the useable floor space? How can a building be  more...

Medical Privacy Rights of Minors ...th records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the use of the information. When those providers and others deal with minors, the complexity increases dramatically. When the right of an individual to privacy and security with regard to his or her medical information runs into the rights of the individual's parents to control  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...n contracts with the government and better understand the requirements to effectively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida statutes, ordinances, regulations and case law applicable to government contracts, you will ensure you are positioned to become an awardee for government contracts, how to defend such contracts under the law and how to successfully challenge the award  more...

Mental Health Record Compliance ... subject to the HIPAA medical record privacy and security requirements. To the extent they deal with substance abuse diagnosis and treatment, you are also subject to additional federal confidentiality restrictions, particularly part 2 of 42 CFR. You also deal with some specific types of records that are subject to specific requirements under state and federal law. And unlike most nonmental  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...yment Act contains some often misunderstood or overlooked requirements that are critical to protecting project profitability. Cash flow is the lifeblood for most companies, but particularly contractors. Many contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades and suppliers are forced to finance the construction of a project as a result of delayed payment from their contracting partners, often  more...

Handling Paid Leave Requests in New Jersey ...actices for complying with these newly enacted paid leave requirements. Lastly, we will review the processing of paid leave requests under employment policies in handbooks, and discuss how such policies can be structured to run both unpaid and paid leave concurrently, consistent with federal and state law requirements. This is your chance to get answers to these often tricky issues that have  more...

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave BenefitsEmployers are continually faced with the problem of FMLA abuse. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...e location and value, lease term and terminations, access requirements, interference regulation and mitigation, design and camouflage, and radio frequency emissions issues. Learning Objectives You will be able to discuss the common elements of private wireless site leases on developed and undeveloped land (including leases on government property), and on existing buildings. You will be able to  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ...o public scrutiny. These include monitoring and reporting requirements and, by virtue of receiving funds, potential exposure to governmental audit requirements. This teleconference will address these monitoring and reporting requirements, and the potential noncompliance penalties associated with ARRA funds. We will discuss lessons learned from the first two reporting periods, how prime  more...

International Employment Assignments: Understanding the Compliance Risks ...olicy must be aware of strict immigration and work permit requirements on the one hand, and of the great dangers inherent in failing to follow U.S. workplace regulations on the other. This teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of immigration issues for expatriate or 'seconded' employees, and at the same time provide an encyclopedic overview of U.S. and foreign employment laws and  more...

Business Associate Agreements After the HITECH Act ...y Rule's administrative, physical and technical safeguard requirements, including developing and implementing comprehensive written security policies and procedures with respect to the protected health information that they handle. Failure by business associates to abide by such requirements can result in civil monetary penalties being assessed directly against them. This teleconference will  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...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 rules and how employers can avoid paying excise taxes under this new self-reporting regime. This teleconference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers, tax managers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ... case if not done in strict compliance with the statutory requirements. With very little case law as guidance, an in-depth understanding of the procedural and substantive complexities is essential to the lawyer handling a Florida residential tenant eviction matter. Disposition of a tenant's personal property found in the premises following the end of a lease can result in unexpected costs  more...

Code Section 409A ...orrect many types of failures to comply with the document requirements applicable under Code Sec. 409A to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Employers that take advantage of the notice provisions would be able to avoid or reduce the current income inclusion and additional penalty taxes under Code Sec. 409A. As with the IRS' successful correction programs for qualified retirement plans,  more...

Sustainable Design and LEED Specification Requirements ...he contractor to deliver a building that meets the owners requirements. One of these requirements may be LEED certification. This teleconference will give you an understanding of the importance of the Division 1 specifications in ensuring LEED requirements are met and documentation is collected. In addition, you will see the importance of submittal requirements in the technical sections in  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...in the construction process must be aware of the specific requirements of this code. This teleconference will discuss the history and objectives of the state accessibility code as well as identify the code requirements in detail. Diagrams and examples will be used to clearly highlight how compliance should be met. A brief summary of differences between the IAC and other codes will be discussed,  more...

Planning and Zoning Techniques for Open Space Preservation BenefitsOpen space generates intense interest and support among citizens and elected officials as a key to making our communities livable and sustainable. Actually implementing a successful open space strategy is complex. Open space planning and implementation must take into account the regional context, community vision and ultimate function of the open space areas. The costs and means of  more...

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: The Overhaul of the U.S. Financial System BenefitsThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act signed into law by President Obama overhauls the United States financial system. This legislation will affect every corner of the financial services industry. Learn how this legislation is likely to affect you. This teleconference will review many important aspects of the Act, including the new Financial Stability Oversight  more...

Understanding the HIRE Act and Form 941 ...ployers, it is becoming difficult to keep up with the new requirements. During this teleconference, you will obtain the knowledge on how to make sure that your company can take tax benefits being offered to employers for producing jobs and hiring new employees. We will explain in detail the HIRE Act from how to determine what employees and/or employers qualify, to how to claim the tax benefits  more...

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single-Family Homes ... project with the compliance profile best suited for ILSA requirements. The teleconference will also explain the substance and details of contract compliance with ILSA exemption standards, and provide overview and detail on key exemptions and registration. What's more, Mr. Chasnow will cover defense against claims of ILSA violation made by purchasers of condo units or homes to increase the  more...

1099 Reporting of Payments to Attorneys and Other Third-Parties ...in insight as to the Internal Revenue Service's reporting requirements for payments made to an attorney in connection with legal services (whether or not the services performed are for the benefit of the payor). The IRS reminds us that all third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, are required to annually report payments made to subcontractors, attorneys, architects and other  more...

Land Banking, Off-Balance-Sheet Financing and Joint Ventures in Residential Development ...y to mitigate the risk of land ownership, control capital requirements, and avoid the negative impact of carrying acquisition assets and liabilities on balance sheets. This teleconference is intended to provide those involved with the residential real estate development industry a detailed review of the risks and benefits of such acquisition devices for both home-builders and land bankers. It  more...

EEO-1 Form: Reporting for 2010 ...active teleconference, you will learn the EEO-1 reporting requirements as well as practical, easy to use approaches to completing and submitting the EEO-1 report by the filing deadline. This engaging teleconference will also explain the EEOC's and OFCCP's systemic discrimination enforcement initiatives. From understanding the EEOC's and OFCCP's new focus on these issues to learning effective  more...

Understanding Property Taxes in New York BenefitsNew York State real property taxes remain among the highest in the nation. Managing property taxes requires an understanding of how the property assessments on which taxes are based are set by the local assessor, whether it is cost effective to challenge such assessments and the procedures and strategies for doing so. This teleconference is for anyone who wants to understand the procedural  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...ly 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 describe the new rules, explain the most important changes from the old rules and give you practical tips on complying with the new approach to compensatory mitigation - a must  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law .... Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the requirements for finalizing Maps. - You will be able to discuss judicial review and appeals. - You will be able to recognize the impact of CEQA and judicial review. - You will be able to explain how subdivisions fit into the hierarchy of land use approvals. Attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, planners, developers,  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ...d process that requires strict adherence to its statutory requirements. Failure to follow the correct procedure can add time and expense for lenders. For borrowers, understanding the nuts and bolts is critical to protecting their rights. Given the increased activity in the purchase of distressed assets, potential investors and buyers also need to understand what is involved, knowing when and  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies ...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 legislation. The  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ... choosing a dispute resolution forum, including the legal requirements and practical considerations that apply to each. Specifically, this teleconference will provide the pros and cons of the various forums from the perspective of the legal/expert team representing a party in dispute. This unique perspective will include a discussion of the level of preparation that is appropriate for the  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits ...n Act of 2005, which made sweeping changes to eligibility requirements for the Medicaid program nationwide. Even after Medi-Cal eligibility is obtained, families must still concern themselves with the Medi-Cal's recovery program and understand alternatives to protect the home and other assets from Medi-Cal claims. This teleconference will help you identify the challenges of Medi-Cal planning  more...

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

Low-Impact Development Maintenance and Upkeep Techniques ...low rates, runoff volume and water quality. To meet these requirements, engineers and planners are implementing low impact development concepts into their site development plans. This results in the use of many complex storm water BMPs such as bioinfiltration systems, infiltration basins, constructed wetlands, wet ponds, green roofs and porous pavement. Unlike conventional detention basins  more...

End of Employment Payroll Issues BenefitsThis will be a comprehensive look into issues that arise when an employee terminates. Topics that will be discussed will go from when an employee needs to receive their final pay to how an employee death's final pay best practices and taxation. This teleconference will cover special situations when an employee terminates such as benefit deductions, state minimum hours requirements and  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ... these concerns. SFAS 166 strengthens the sale accounting requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets, such as receivables and loans. SFAS 167 addresses perceived shortcomings and abuses relating to the consolidation rules for SPEs and similar structured entities. The new consolidation model focuses on identifying the party that exercises power over the SPE and places  more...

Building Code Compliance Specifications ...es regarding code compliance and how to incorporate these requirements into their project specifications. The teleconference also explains the impact of green building requirements on building codes and how those requirements are incorporated into project specifications. Learning Objectives: You will be able to define who has responsibility for code compliance. You will be able to describe  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...st address multiple overlays of statutory and other legal requirements and limitations, as well as the often conflicting rights and concerns of the many stakeholders involved in these projects. This teleconference will be of benefit to professionals dealing with distressed condominium projects by identifying, from each participant's perspective, ways to minimize risk and maximize recovery in a  more...

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris BenefitsNationally and internationally, sustainable building is taking hold. One part of sustainable building is reusing and recycling materials during construction and demolition. More and more projects are requiring the recycling of materials during construction and demolition, and contractors and others will need to know how to potentially meet this requirement. This 90-minute teleconference  more...

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

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ...eb of federal and state laws governing Internet gambling, requirements on payment services to stop processing payments for illegal gambling transactions and other risks faced by intermediaries such as banks, Internet advertisers, publishers and portals. Finally, this teleconference will explain where the highly profitable business of Internet gambling is very likely legal and can be pursued  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ...AA violations, establishing mandatory breach notification requirements, applying many HIPAA privacy and security requirements to business associates (law firms, consultants, accounting firms, etc.), tightened HIPAA privacy requirements and establishing new civil and criminal HIPAA penalties. Health plans, health care clearinghouses, health care providers and Medicare prescription drug card  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation BenefitsDuring the past 24 months we've seen unprecedented volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ...vernment. It is essential that contractors understand the requirements of the PRC and have adequate procedures in place to ensure compliance. This teleconference will focus on issues relating to the GSA price reduction clause. Specific topics to be included in the discussion are GSA schedule contracting, pricing agreements, compliance, data disclosure obligations, representations and  more...

Direct Cost Accounting and Indirect Cost Allocation for Not-For-Profit Organizations BenefitsThis teleconference will help you deepen your understanding of direct cost accounting and indirect allocation rules, risks and best practices to achieve compliance with accounting requirements and maximize cost reimbursement. Accountants, attorneys, executive directors, officers, controllers, CFOs, tax managers and enrolled agents  more...

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Selection and Design Considerations ...matter of economics that considers life span, maintenance requirements, and road closure time. Learn the pros and cons of choosing each material; design considerations of each; cost factors, including an example of a life cycle cost analysis; construction techniques and limitations; and maintenance and troubleshooting each material. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review what a  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...te federal government contracts and general recordkeeping requirements. - You will be able to identify liability for noncompliance. - You will be able to specify statutes of limitation considerations. - You will be able to recall retention policies and procedures. Project managers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, presidents, vice presidents, estimators, developers,  more...

Enforcing Federal Garnishments ...mployers, and thus it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It will provide you with a common sense and practical guide for fulfilling the legal requirements imposed by such garnishments, including establishing protocols for the receipt,  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs BenefitsThe series LLC may be the solution to many issues that confront federal tax practitioners on a daily basis. For example, the series LLC is very useful in situations where long and expensive regulatory processes are involved with a new state law entity. The series LLC also can be used in asset backed securitizations in place of business trusts in those states that treat single member LLCs  more...

Stark Act Update: Recent Changes and Operational Challenges BenefitsThe Stark Act is a very technical law that prohibits several common financial arrangements between physicians and entities to which they refer, including hospitals. If a physician has a financial arrangement with an entity that bills for or performs 'designated health services,' the financial arrangement will need to meet all components of an applicable exception. If the Stark Act is  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements Benefits strong Effective January 1, 2010, all residential mortgage loan originators will have to change their loan origination forms and procedures to comply with a new rule recently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. /strong The new rule dramatically changes both the Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Uniform Settlement Statements required by the federal  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...f a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth in Rev. Proc. 2009-1, what is not covered by a private letter ruling, the benefits of a pre-filing conference prior to the actual filing of the ruling request, as well as timing issues. This teleconference will also discuss new IRS pilot private letter ruling processes, the availability of expedited treatment and  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...his teleconference helps you cope with a new set of legal requirements. In this currently challenging economy, the UPMIFA provides nonprofit institutions with the legal authority to make prudent expenditures despite having endowment funds which have asset value below their original or historical dollar value (underwater funds). Learn how new spending rules requiring application of the seven  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...very and Reinvestment Act includes substantial changes to requirements for the protection of health information privacy and security under HIPAA, some of which are already in effect. New requirements for business associates of HIPAA covered entities and requirements to notify individuals in the event of a breach are only two of the many areas affected in the new law, including new requirements  more...

Health Insurance Basics For Employers BenefitsMany people do not understand the basics of health insurance. This includes people new to the health insurance industry or new to interacting with the industry. It also includes people who have been in or interacting with the insurance industry for a while but never received adequate training. Attend this teleconference and come away with an understanding of the basics of health insurance  more...

Stimulus Reporting Requirements for Schools BenefitsTen months into the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, this teleconference will review the impact on education entities to date, including compliance risks and challenges. An update and analysis of current issues and guidance will be discussed as well as recent reporting experiences and upcoming reporting requirements. School administrators, teachers, special education  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ...tand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state occupational regulations. Understanding the MUTCD and agency requirements, as well as their newly implemented regulations can impact schedule and costs. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish a traffic management plan and then how to understand the process required  more...

Who Should Bear the Risk? Top 10 Things Developers Need to Know About Loan Documents ...es. This teleconference will help you understand lenders' requirements and the variety of loan documentation solutions actively used in today's commercial lending marketplace that allow parties to meet these requirements. This teleconference is critical for developers who continue to seek funding for projects during this challenging economic period. Learning Objectives - You will be able to  more...

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

Clean Air Act Update ...inesses are facing unprecedented uncertainty as to future requirements under the Clean Air Act and an array of new programs addressing stationary and mobile emission sources. The Obama Administration and Congress are poised to usher in a new era of greenhouse gas and energy regulation. At the same time, the Obama EPA is confronting a bewildering array of court-ordered regulatory revisions and  more...

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

Common Annexation Issues in Development ...t. You will gain useful information regarding the general requirements for annexation and the remedies available to those opposing the annexation. Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss annexation agreements. You will be able to identify what constitutes contiguous or adjacent territory. You will be able to describe the pros and cons of annexation. You will be able to explain how  more...

Deductions From Pay ...rs often have difficulties navigating through the complex requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassifying employees' status can be costly to an employee. It is estimated that at least 70 percent of employers are not in compliance with the FLSA. As Department of Labor audits increase, it is critical for employers to understand the FLSA and to recognize the permissible deductions.  more...

Reverse Mortgages: A Lender's Perspective BenefitsThe reverse mortgage market is expanding exponentially as the population ages and new players are coming into the market. Don't get left behind. Learn what a reverse mortgage is, what's involved in offering such a product, which reverse mortgage products are currently offered in the market, state and federal requirements, and potential pitfalls. Join Reed Smith attorney Arthur Axelson for  more...

Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions BenefitsMany families and corporations establish private foundations to carry on their personal philanthropy. While private foundations offer significant opportunities for family and corporate philanthropists, there are special federal tax rules that apply. Failure to fully understand these rules can subject the foundations and those involved with them to substantial excise taxes. This  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ...esignation while also meeting today's code and functional requirements. We will discuss why preserving and maintaining historic buildings is economic and can fit into a broader 'green' strategy for your organization. Learn that repairing a building but not fixing the problem is a waste! Learn how to work with government agencies, not against them. Find out where to start, who can help you and  more...

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions ...keep up and implement the ever changing federal and state requirements imposed on this industry. Ensuring that proper internal controls, risk management and fraud prevention are adequately addressed is critical. One of the additional areas of compliance includes ensuring that you have established proper procedures and controls to prepare for the upcoming unclaimed property filings. Though  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...d to familiarize the attendees with how LEED looks at the requirements and certification submission documentation for each. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe regional aspects of water regarding availability and distribution. - You will be able to discuss water supply and demand with emphasis on water conservation and water as a renewable resource. - You will be able to  more...

Circular 230 Update and Practitioner Regulation: Expansion of Scope and Clarifications BenefitsTax preparers and advisors are increasingly burdened with expanded regulation and penalty exposure for themselves and their firms or institutions. Tax departments have moved from being a profit center to being a center for risk management. This teleconference will help you understand the current requirements and risks for tax preparers and advisors. The teleconference will cover the  more...

When Bad Things (Unexpectedly) Happen to Good Projects: Force Majeure Clauses in Contemporary Construction Contracts ...d? How strictly do reviewing courts enforce the terms and requirements of force majeure clauses? Are you adequately protected by your force majeure clause? Are there ways to minimize force majeure risk outside of the contract? These and other critical issues will be addressed in this teleconference by veteran construction litigators David Yamin and Neil McGaraghan of Bingham McCutchen LLP.  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ... You will be able to review building sitework and general requirements. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council. LEED AP is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council. Project managers, engineers,  more...

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Requirements Update ...orking to assess the impact on their company's compliance requirements. This teleconference helps you understand how to effectively prepare managements assessment of internal control over financial reporting using the SEC's recently published interpretive guidance and provides a summary of AS5 and your external auditor's new focus to comply with this standard. This teleconference also compares  more...

A Comprehensive Approach to Building Excellent ADA Facilities within the Public Right-of-Way BenefitsMany state and local entities have found full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act within the public right-of-way to be a difficult goal to achieve. This teleconference will provide proven techniques that will increase the chances of fully completing the ADA facilities the first time without costly mistakes or retrofits. This practical approach coordinates the survey,  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs ...ssion of how stormwater entities can begin to address the requirements of TMDLs including best management practices and monitoring strategies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review TMDL background. - You will be able to explain MS4s and stormwater in TMDLs. - You will be able to review case studies. - You will be able to describe addressing TMDLs from the perspective of a  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...rm-based elements can help refine and focus standard bulk requirements. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define hybrid coding. - You will be able to explain the difference between traditional zoning, form-based zoning and hybrid zoning. - You will be able to describe the five steps to creating a hybrid code. - You will be able to discuss the pros and cons of hybrid coding.  more...

Simplifying PPE Program Implementation ...cess. 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 for you to achieve compliance with OSHA or improve  more...

Your Organization's Obligations Under the FTC's Red Flags Rule: A Comprehensive Overview ...t to the rule and what it takes to comply with the rule's requirements. Compliance is further complicated by the rule's nonprescriptive nature. Rather than tell organizations subject to the rule 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  more...

Board Governance ...that tax-exempt organizations meet the best practices and requirements in terms of their organization and operation. Those involved with governing, guiding and counseling tax-exempt organizations need to be fully informed of the complex rules and operating requirements pertaining to them. This teleconference will provide a comprehensive overview of emerging issues and best practices regarding  more...

Determining When an Individual With a Disability Is "Qualified" Under the ADA ...s with information they can use to (1) make sure that job requirements (including employment tests and physical standards) accurately reflect the duties of a job; (2) write a job description or job announcement that appropriately identifies a job's essential functions; (3) make sound decisions about whether and what type of reasonable accommodation to provide an individual with a disability;  more...

Fair Lending Compliance Developments and Trends ...cent regulatory guidance concerning adverse action notice requirements for mortgage modifications, and ability to repay mortgage loan underwriting requirements. In addition, you will learn about recent state and municipal litigation seeking damages and other redress from lenders initiating foreclosures, and recent reverse mortgage loan developments. In order to successfully complete this  more...

Resolving Form 1099 Discrepancies ... any errors discovered in the initial filing or reporting requirements, either by the company reporting these amounts or in reply to the Internal Revenue Services' inquiry to discrepancy in the records reported to them via a CP-2100. By following the practices discussed, you and your client's business entities will avoid costly penalties that could have been assessed by the Internal Revenue  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...opriate building codes, design processes and construction requirements, as well as identify how to avoid concrete problems and how to repair or resolve existing problems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify how to avoid concrete problems, or how to repair or resolve existing problems. - You will be able to explain concrete behavior, select appropriate materials and uses, and  more...

Understanding Insider Lending and Regulation O BenefitsLending to insiders can be a regulatory danger zone for bank officers and directors. While loans to bank insiders are not prohibited, they are tightly regulated and attract greater than normal regulatory attention, and not without good reason. Insider loan abuses historically have been a major reason for bank failures. This teleconference will review the rules applicable to loans to  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code ...sonal property components it purchases meets the warranty requirements to the owner? How does the general contractor make sure that its purchase orders with sellers of personal property comply with the requirements of his contract with the owner? How does the seller of personal property protect itself from disproportionate liability? Join us and find out the answers to these important  more...

Prequalification in Government Construction Contracts ...l discuss how to recognize and deal with prequalification requirements in federal contracts. State and local government procurements such as the Model Procurement Code, entities under federal grant programs and bidders' due process rights will also be discussed. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the relationship between prequalification and responsibility. - You will be able  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ... of storm water BMPs with an understanding of maintenance requirements, address inspection and maintenance issues for construction BMPs on linear projects, and illustrate the use of technology to support your storm water BMP maintenance and inspection programs. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discover the importance of proper maintenance to meeting new benchmark discharge criteria. -  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ...ated with employee benefits, overtime, nonexempt employee requirements, employee bonus payments, confusing payroll forms, etc. Not only do you have to know your own state laws but often times neighboring state laws if you have employees across state lines. The taxability of employee benefits is confusing and the regulations are constantly changing. Working time for nonexempt employees is not  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...ot understand the VE clauses and their specific submittal requirements will ultimately forego their share of potentially substantial cost savings. If the VECP procedure is followed correctly, it provides a vehicle through which acquisition and operating costs can be reduced while the contractor's rate of return is increased. This teleconference helps contractors understand the purpose of VE  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions interpreting the increasingly complex provisions of the FCRA and FACT Act has been issued. n nThese new rules and court decisions present challenges and  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...t 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 teleconference will help you  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes nSignificant changes to the 2009 International Residential Code lie ahead for many in the construction industry. Some of the changes will be controversial as jurisdictions will have to choose whether or not to adopt the new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary,  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues ... for failure to comply with the new notice and disclosure requirements. By attending this teleconference, you will learn what the new special enrollment rules are, what plans they apply to, and what you need to do to comply with these rules and when. This teleconference will also discuss the attendant notice and administrative requirements associated with these rules. This information will help  more...

Client Rights Issues: Informed Consent and Confidentiality ...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 properly comply with these legal  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes nBad economic times inevitably result in serious business disputes. This teleconference will help you plan and implement a practical strategy to minimize the business interruptions (and costs) that can occur when purchasing contract disputes occur - and turn potential career-limiting purchasing disasters in 2009 into success stories. This introductory course will help you understand how such  more...

The Do's and Don'ts of Telephone Monitoring ... federal wiretap statute, but with a variety of differing requirements imposed by state statutes. Since courts in California have changed the rules for telephone monitoring for anyone who makes a call into California and other states with mutual consent rules may follow suit, it is imperative that any company engaging in telephone monitoring for quality assurance or otherwise, review and update  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...n nNew developments in this field include new air quality requirements under federal New Source Performance Standards and federal NESHAPS. These new requirements are in effect now and additional NSPS requirements are being implemented in a tiered approach over the next few years. You will learn how to navigate these complex requirements and in some cases how to avoid them through project  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...ordinances across the country, green building methods and requirements have now been given the force of law by inclusion and cross reference within land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. This teleconference will identify the compelling public policies underpinning the wave of green building requirements, discuss green building practices, and explore how they are becoming part of  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations nThe common elements of all forms of community associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to  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...

Aging Building Management: Best Practices in Development Long-Term Capital Plans ...ment must use consistent methods for documenting building requirements and estimating associated costs. Capital projects must be prioritized using consistent criteria. And the various stakeholders in the capital planning and management process must be able to see the long-term impact of different investment decisions. In addition to condition information, by considering sustainability  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...