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First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...nal Support and Analysis across the Service Lifecycle * Specific emphasis on the Service Operation Lifecycle processes and roles included in: o Event Management which defines any detectable or discernible occurrence that has significance for the management of the IT Infrastructure or the delivery of an IT service o Incident Management which has the capability to bring services back to  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...on 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 providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ...ss carriers. This live audio conference will also provide specific methods to deal with RF safety considerations. You will come away with knowledge of the major current issues and practical advice on how to handle and defend cellular tower zoning applications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for municipalities and municipal attorneys. - You  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records BenefitsAlthough the term 'papering the file' is often associated with increased documentation efforts in preparation for litigation after a job has gone bad, it shouldn't be. Effective communication and accurate recordation of those communications can keep the parties - and the project - on course and out of litigation. Should an irreconcilable dispute nevertheless arise, thorough project  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...ovide you with the information you need to understand the specific requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, when it applies, and the process necessary to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions and potential penalties. Failure to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act can have dire consequences, including debarment and the loss of a major source of business, in addition to the exposure to  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs ...o conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide hints on how to write an effective legal brief. Whether you are a new paralegal seeking fundamental skills or an experienced attorney seeking a strong refresher in written communication,  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...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent ...specific purpose generally can be used only for that purpose. But, under certain circumstances, a charity may be permitted to release or modify restrictions imposed on a gift. Understanding when and how such restrictions may be modified - and when donors may have standing to enforce the terms of their gift - is crucial both to charitable organizations and to donors. This live audio conference  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations ...specific rules - and very harsh penalties - with respect to both lobbying and political activity. Lobbying is permitted, but only in specific circumstances. Political activity is never permitted. This live audio conference will explain, in plain-English, how to avoid the pitfalls and how to take advantage of the opportunities available to 501(c)(3) organizations. Practical guidance will be  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...tify how to find the agencies, offices and people who buy specific services and products. We will cover the mandatory tools needed as door-openers, how to sell to the military and civilian agencies, and how the government actually buys - credit card purchases, bids, contracts and grants. Failing to understand the key differences between corporate and federal sales is the most common error  more...

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint ...e does NOT give step-by-step instructions on how to use a specific version of PowerPoint , instead, it provides ideas, insights and innovations on visual techniques that make the use of PowerPoint more impactful for your audience members. This live audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which Lorman will provide access and installation  more...

Why Everything You Know About Roth Conversions May Be Wrong BenefitsLearn to capture your share of the multi trillion dollar IRA rollover marketplace. Most advisors have been ambivalent at best about the Roth conversion. This live audio conference will give you clarity so that you can recommend specific, accurate advice to your prospects and clients. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, presidents, vice presidents, controllers, CFOs,  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future ...es (dog bites, dangerous dog issues, leash laws and breed specific legislation) to larger national and international issues involving the use of animals for food, clothing and biomedical research. Animal law education has also affirmatively and permanently entered the law school curriculum, with courses in over one hundred law schools. Bruce Wagman, whose practice covers a wide range of  more...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...conference demystifies workplace mentoring by focusing on specific tasks described in 'mentoring best practices.' Addressed in chronological order, the tasks are: planning, recruiting, screening, training, matching, monitoring, and evaluation. The facilitators will also discuss the training materials and documentation needed for successful mentoring efforts. After this conference, you will have  more...

Effective Collections: A Proactive Approach to Credit Management BenefitsMore than 10,000 businesses have slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly, and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Learn how to take  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...rs in an integrated process will be explored. Examples of specific programs and quality management systems will be explained. Learn the realistic application of quality management tools and the limits of those tools. Quality processes certainly come at a cost, but methods to minimize the cost, or even to provide a payback on the investment in quality will be illustrated. This live audio  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing ...compliance with the numerous complex 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  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials ...o conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide meaningful suggestions when editing the work of others. Whether you are a new paralegal seeking fundamental skills or an experienced attorney seeking a strong refresher in written  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...n safety and in the bidding process. We will also discuss specific tips to promote and distinguish your construction company to your insurance carrier to earn cost savings, as well as to put your company in the best light in the bidding process to owners and general contractors. In a challenging economy in which multiple entities are competing with one another, this program can both help to  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...eptual framework for ground leasing and then go into some specific areas designed to enable persons responsible for ground leasing from the owner's side to help the owner avoid unpleasant surprises with respect to the cost of the lease. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, property managers, landlords, real estate managers, agents and brokers,  more...

Legal Implications of Doing Business on the Internet ... web-based business and protect a business brand online. Specific policies and procedures will be analyzed, and how they can be used to minimize online threats. Best practices to safeguard domain names, copyrights, trademark rights, data security, and privacy will be reviewed. This program is critical for businesses who are developing and growing online brands. This live audio conference is  more...

Architect and Engineer Liability in California BenefitsThis audio conference will provide a general understanding of the legal risk facing a design professional in California. The program will discuss important contractual obligations, concerns relating to negligence claims, and statutory obligations every design professional should be aware of. The audio conference will cover key contractual language and insurance issues, negligence standards  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ...fornia in line with the growing number of states adopting specific regulations for modern civil litigation's critical arena of electronically stored information. In that AB 5 has been in force more than a year, many law firms, companies and government agencies are still wrestling with ambiguities and compliance challenges. Attend this audio conference and participate in an intensive, practical  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ... financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific authoritative guidance resulted in inconsistencies in the accounting and financial reporting of intangible assets among governments, particularly in the areas of recognition, initial measurement, and amortization. This audio conference will help you understand the nature of intangible assets while you are tracking and reporting  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...

Grant Management for Grant Recipients BenefitsJoin Edward T. Waters, Esq., an attorney with nationally recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths - that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants - and sharks in the waters, high-risk areas  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...ods ending after December 15, 2010, for public companies. Specific items regarding activity that occurred before the issuance of the ASU, such as the allowance roll forward will be required for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010, for public companies. Disclosures will be effective for periods ending after December 15, 2011, for private companies. This audio conference is designed  more...

Implied Obligations in Construction Contracts ... apply to most construction and design contracts unless a specific contractual provision is provided in the contract that supersedes each implied obligation. During this national audio conference 12 implied obligations will be discussed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain warranty of workmanship. - You will be able to point out duty of good faith and fair dealing. - You will be  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...

Boundary Law Issues ... with some general concepts to allow review of the issues specific to your area with greater economy. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe how to determine boundaries. - You will be able to review legal issues. - You will be able to define boundary line agreements. - You will be able to discuss and review sample agreements. This teleconference is designed for attorneys,  more...

Roadway Rights of Way: Understanding the Legal and Practical Issues BenefitsThis teleconference will provide comprehensive and useful 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  more...

Surety Bonds and Contract Provisions BenefitsWhile there are many general rules of suretyship, a performance bond is a tri-partite agreement among owner (oblige), contractor (principal) and surety (obligor). The surety acts as the guarantor of the contractor's performance. The rights, duties and obligations of the parties will be determined by the rules of contract interpretation. Key areas of potential dispute focus on the surety's  more...

Mental Health Record Compliance ...s, 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 health providers, your patients are often unable to directly deal with their own medical decision making. This teleconference will discuss the various general medical record restrictions you face, as well as the  more...

Risk-Based Pricing Regulation Update: Are You Ready for the Upcoming Compliance Deadline? ...ve January 1, 2011, and requires all lenders to provide a specific notice to a consumer when the lender sets or adjusts the price and other terms of credit provided to the consumer based on the consumer's credit report. In this teleconference, you will learn the various strategies for compliance, including the special exceptions for auto lending, mortgage lenders, instant retail credit and  more...

Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure Compliance with Official Coding Guidelines ... necessity establishment in emergency room documentation, specific history and physical elements, and nursing documentation. Learn the pitfalls and limitations of principal diagnosis selection strictly based on the realms of MS-DRG assignment by understanding practical strategies to transition into coding mind-set of clinical principal diagnosis. Understand the role and distinct clinical  more...

Recruiting on a Limited Budget: Proven Low and No Cost Tools and Approaches BenefitsThere is a long and established history of recruiting professionals being asked to accomplish more with less around the world. A June 2010 poll recently revealed that while 73 percent of organizations expected the volume of recruiting activity in their organization to increase significantly in the current year, only 18 percent received an increase in budget on par with the forecasted  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...s being co-located at a site. An emphasis on the industry-specific elements and terms of modern cell site leases, and renewals and modifications of expiring leases, which are important for the property owner, its attorney and leasing agent involved in these efforts. You will be better able to identify and resolve issues that are unique to wireless siting, including what may be included in a  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners BenefitsAttend this teleconference and learn how to diagnose and score current digital/web presence. You will be able to identify steps to build an effective experience taking advantage of the latest web 2.0 features. This teleconference will teach you how to apply a top-down messaging model to craft positions along the 'long tail' and organize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better  more...

Loan Workout Complications: Second Lien Issues ... agreements in such a restructuring/bankruptcy framework. Specific attention will be paid to the interpretation and enforcement of debt caps, standstill and DIP financing provisions. The teleconference will also analyze how certain courts have interpreted intercreditor provisions in the context of sales affected pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. By the end of the teleconference,  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...involved 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  more...

Internet Research for Paralegals ...rn about research principles and methodology by examining specific web sites for your problem solving utility. This teleconference will provide you with strategies for better and more efficient searching. You will benefit from the practical, detailed knowledge of how legal information on the internet is organized and located. FINDLAW is a registered trademark of West Publishing Corporation  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...d the implementation of solutions that helped address the specific performance issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze well design and construction. - You will be able to report well performance factors. - You will be able to examine well rehabilitation and long-term monitoring. - You will be able to discuss chemical and biological fouling. Engineers, presidents, vice  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals ...eral rules of bankruptcy procedure, local rules and judge-specific rules. Scott Brown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the bankruptcy world. A former clerk for a bankruptcy judge and a partner with a nationally recognized law firm, Mr. Brown has seen both sides of the curtain. In these capacities he has worked with  more...

Cost Accounting Techniques BenefitsCost accounting continues to gain importance and become more critical. It has also become easier to collect measure and analyze data. This teleconference will give you a complete overview of cost accounting in a fast-paced, information-filled and practical procedure-based presentation. Specific ideas will be discussed that can be immediately applied to benefit your company's profitability,  more...

The FLSA Comp Time Controversy ... corporation may have a labor agreement that outlines the specific award and use of comp time in place of financial compensation. Comp Time should not be confused with flex time and this teleconference will eliminate any confusion on this topic. The old rule for comp time was that the employee had the right to use accrued compensatory time as the employee saw fit subject only to the limited  more...

Development Challenges for Small Commercial Sites BenefitsDevelopment constraints are present in all building construction projects, with small site commercial development presenting unique challenges in regards to matching the existing character of the area, conformity with local zoning, land use and environmental regulations, and if all approvals and permitting are ultimately obtained, construction-related challenges and end-user occupancy  more...

Current Issues in Commercial Collections BenefitsThis teleconference is geared toward the practitioner involved in collecting commercial debts. Since the specific remedies available, and best practices, will vary from state to state, this is designed to provide a general overview of the various techniques and ideas to improve collection success. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department  more...

Mortgage Fraud: An Epidemic BenefitsThe FBI recognized 2008 as the worst year ever for mortgage fraud. 2009 has seen the mortgage fraud epidemic spread even wider and deeper. This teleconference will focus on the most prevalent forms of mortgage fraud. Best practices for detection and prevention are outlined, with industry-specific recommendations for bankers, lawyers and mortgage professionals. We will conclude with a  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions ...n multiple locations simultaneously and a host of others. Specific functions that will be covered include MATCH, INDEX, CONVERT, TRANSPOSE, FREQUENCY, DATEDIF, INDIRECT, LEN, MOD, TREND, GROWTH, REPLACE, SUBSTITUTE, and extended uses of the IF and VLOOKUP functions. MICROSOFT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Mircosoft  more...

De-Escalation Tactics When Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses ...d individuals can often be directed away from violence by specific communication skills. Verbal de-escalation techniques are geared to 'set up' those being contained so that physical control techniques are enhanced, if they become necessary. When the public is witness to successful verbal de-escalation, they better understand and respect the challenges facing an officer, which contributes to  more...

Tax Treatment of Charitable Fundraising BenefitsFundraising for charitable organizations has become a complex business. Charities no longer hold out a tin cup and ask for donations. They engage in sophisticated activities to generate revenue for their mission and the activities have tax consequences. This teleconference will review the federal tax consequences of fundraising activities and provide specific guidance on how to avoid tax  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...ther as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy 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  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts BenefitsGSA Federal Supply Schedule contracting is a convenient way for companies to sell their products to the federal government. However, doing business under GSA FSS contracts presents a number of compliance issues, with one of the most important being the price reduction clause. This clause is included in all of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule schedules and essentially it guarantees that GSA  more...

Billing and Collecting for the Health Care Industry BenefitsDon't miss this billing and collecting teleconference presented by Neltner Billing Consulting Services, Inc. During the teleconference, we will present an overview of coding, billing and auditing for evaluation and management services. We will discuss common billing errors and practical methods for ensuring compliance. We will also share specific techniques for claims processing, payment  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...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 with the government may expand a  more...

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

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources BenefitsToday's housing market has been severely impacted by the subprime mortgage crisis and a downturn in the general economy. As a result, finding capital and equity to build affordable housing has become more and more difficult as investors sit this one out while the market stabilizes. This teleconference will highlight the issues, problems, causes, recent trends, what can be done and what is  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities BenefitsCorporations and alternative entities have distinctly different frameworks for defining the tax, economic and management rights and obligations of their equity owners. But oftentimes business people and their advisors structure and negotiate purchases and sales of equity interests in alternative entities using concepts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences  more...

Taxation Issues When Conducting Business With Native American Tribes ...ther such projects. As the stimulus measures give rise to specific development projects in American Indian country and as Native American tribes continue to diversify their own economic activities, both on and off American Indian lands, a growing number of companies are looking to do business with Native American tribes, tribally-owned enterprises or businesses owned by tribal members. These  more...

Tax Treatment of Gift Card and Certificate Sales ...ry director directives, that it plans to focus on several specific issues in this area. Despite this emphasis on gift card revenue issues however, the IRS has provided little guidance in this area. The sale of gift cards also raises a variety of state tax and state law issues. This teleconference will help you identify and handle the numerous federal and state tax issues surrounding the sale  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence ...nknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for personally identifiable information about a patient to be accessed and misused. This violation of privacy can have devastating impact on the patient, medically and financially; the resulting reputational and financial fallout on the provider and payer organizations  more...

Principles Of Erosion And Sediment Control ...ou an overview of the soil erosion processes and control. Specific attention will be paid to basic processes and on how to use an understanding of those basics to analyze control structures, practices and procedures, especially for new applications and failed installations. Emphasis will be placed on water erosion, but will also cover other topics from the basic principles to wind erosion. Land  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...ill help companies view the value streams associated with specific products, there are also costs associated with the development, maintenance and ongoing use. You will gain a deeper understanding about the benefits of lean accounting, costs of developing this type of system and the role it can play in increasing profitability. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, executives, business  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...rs and title examiners may not be fully equipped with the specific understanding of the differing laws and their application under differing situations when issuing title reports with lien priority determinations. Their analysis could be either exposing homeowner associations to erroneous litigation, or neglecting to include IRS liens in foreclosure actions when such liens could otherwise be  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...to tell which methods are practical and how to choose the specific materials for use under different conditions. Both advantages and potential problems with each method will be discussed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze and evaluate distressed pavements. - You will be able to apply cost and risk in pavement considerations. - You will be able to illustrate rehabilitation of  more...

Estate Planning for the Final Years of Life BenefitsEmpirical evidence and directed studies indicate that the majority of Americans fail to plan for their final years of life. Ironically, this is the time when many people are confronted with their greatest challenges and most stressful experiences. This teleconference will cover why people need to plan, what they need to plan for and how to apply proven strategies for dealing with the final  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...ire 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 procedures, and provide insight on any recent changes and updates. We will discuss forms that you may be required to produce upon audit by the IRS or state taxing authority and how  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...ractices of leading health care institutions and identify specific approaches to manage the outcomes of most types of conflicts in a variety of health care settings. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe types of conflict in the health care setting. - You will be able to discuss patient and caregiver safety issues. - You will be able to identify strategies to diffuse difficult  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs ...stormwater can be and have been included in TMDLs, giving specific examples from around the country. The teleconference will end with discussion 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  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...o a traditional zoning code, a community can pinpoint the specific design elements desired in new development. When done correctly, incorporating form-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. -  more...

Simplifying PPE Program Implementation ...lready OSHA-compliant. The presentation will also include specific examples of situations which have caused problems for employers and the best solutions for these issues. During the last fiscal year for OSHA, PPE issues were represented by three of the top fifteen cited standards and resulted in almost 7,500 violations. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers,  more...

Your Organization's Obligations Under the FTC's Red Flags Rule: A Comprehensive Overview ...islative action. The teleconference also will address the specific steps that you must take to comply with the rule, including to develop the initial identity theft prevention program and administer the program on an ongoing basis. Finally, the teleconference will discuss how federal banking agencies have enforced compliance with the rule by financial institutions (other than those subject to  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence ...ropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all appropriate inquiry and how it relates to brownfields laws. - You will be able to discuss the  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ...effective because government agencies are now requiring a specific document called a Capability Statement. Some creative business people have used PowerPoint, CDs, mini-CDs, flash drives and DVDs to tell their story which are even bigger mistakes in this demanding market. A Capability Statement is critical document utilizing specific data and formats, which, when well-crafted, will open doors  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...ater desalination and then apply these principles to some specific application problems. Our faculty will review examples of successful installations as well as problems encountered and countermeasures. You'll learn about the use of newer, energy-efficient membranes and how they can improve water quality at lower cost. You will learn about potential pitfalls and get suggestions on how to avoid  more...

Infection Control Programs ...evention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and promote the collaborative nature of successful improvement processes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee,  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...Engineering ('VE') contract clause, which was established specifically to provide increased profits from cost reduction suggestions. Using a Value Engineering Change Proposal ('VECP'), a contractor may suggest a contract change that, if accepted and implemented, provides cost savings to the Government and a substantial share in those savings to the contractor. Contractors that do not understand  more...

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

Understanding Legal Issues with Construction Subcontracts ...ter evaluate the desirability of bidding upon or taking a specific job, and how to protect yourself from unforeseen or unanticipated loss. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to predict the risk the subcontractor is assuming in contract. n- You will be able to recognize the risk subcontractors take on while bidding or taking on specific jobs. n- You will be able to discuss dispute  more...

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

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues ...o approximately $5 billion in annual equity raised. While specific data is hard to find, industry experts estimate that between $10 billion and $12 billion has been raised and spread across more than 2,000 offerings. In the last year, the number of materially under-performing TIC transactions has increased. As the commercial real estate market worsens, more workouts will be likely. This  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices nResearching tax issues involves an understanding of a complex system of legislation, regulations, and administrative document and decisions. Each of these elements of tax law has a different precedential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations  more...

Establishing Payment Arrangements: Beyond Net 30 nMore than 10,000 businesses have slow or nonpaying customers. How can you collect that money efficiently and quickly and keep that money coming in? The credit crisis, high fuel costs, job losses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and the failing economy are all contributing to factories closing, job loss and business owners going out of business because they can't get paid. Maximize your in-house  more...

Impact of the New ADA Amendments on Schools ...interpretations and replaced them with a broader and more specific enumeration of what qualifies as a disability under ADA and Section 504. These changes will require many employers and school officers serving special needs students to change hiring, employment and student eligibility practices which may have been legal under the earlier Court opinions but are no longer valid under ADAAA. This  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...derstand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current practices, and apply roundabout design principles to projects in your region. This teleconference will emphasize both basic and advanced roundabout principles to assist you with proper roundabout implementation for better public acceptance, smoother roundabout operations, increased capacity and safety,  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation ...rs as they explore and discuss the effects of FAS 123(R); specific challenges and hot topics in the equity compensation arena, such as repricing of underwater equity awards; the impact of current legislative initiatives, such as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; the role and types of equity-based awards used as part of a total compensation arrangement; and the disclosure  more...

Begin With the Brain: Three Things Educators Need to Know! ... using a variety of instructional strategies. You'll gain specific practical strategies to help reduce student stress, create systems and procedures for effective classroom management, encourage discovery play and orchestrate opportunities for active processing. Discover how to create a brain and body compatible environment that will bring the JOY of learning into the classroom! n nLearning  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations nThere has been a lot of talk about the revised Form 990 and it's finally here! Whether you love it or loathe it, you can't put it off any longer. We will spend a majority of the time talking about some of the hot-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll  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...