Standard Telephone Seminars

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...ents 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 announce next ITIL V3 a Operation Support and Analysisa -  more...

Essential Concepts In Construction Contracting ...s for the unwary will be addressed, especially when using standard form agreements and informal contracting on small projects. This program is appropriate to persons whose previous responsibility did not involve negotiating construction contracts or understanding the financial implications of risk allocations. Whether you are an owner, contractor or design professional, the information learned  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals BenefitsPurchase order fundamentals will be an interactive experience covering the basics of a current procurement office and how purchase order systems are used. The topics covered will give the beginner an understanding of basic purchasing processes and how to avoid common mistakes. The experienced professional and manager will be able to discuss interactively and share their experiences and ask  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...ut most macros are developed by recording the way you use standard Excel commands. This live audio conference will show you how to create macros and give you examples of various macros that handle large amounts of information and interact with multiple files. You will also see how to activate a macro with commands, buttons, keystrokes, or pictures. This audio conference will be displayed for  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media BenefitsSocial media, from law firm websites to online networking, has become both a preferred means of communication and an important marketing tool for lawyers and firms. But ethical traps abound for lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...d negotiate the warranties and guarantees included in the standard AIA contract. - You will be able to recognize what those warranty provisions cover. - You will be able to suggest revisions to those provisions to better protect yourself or your clients. - You will be able to identify how those provisions may affect the statute of limitations and the statute of repose. This live audio  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ... We will discuss existing design guidelines and materials standards and materials testing protocols including fire resistance, wind uplift, root resistance, and media and drainage chemical and physical properties. By obtaining a better understanding of green roof design principles, you will be in a position to make better choices. You will leave this audio conference with an appreciation for  more...

Getting Burned by Boilerplate: The Pitfalls of Using Outdated Standard Real Estate Contract Provisions ...fications, landlord exculpations, force majeure and other standard contract terms, based on real-life problems. The session provides you with not only a new appreciation for the potential importance of boilerplate provisions, but also practical guidance on ways to improve contracts. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, property managers, real  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ...Standard has driven compliance and security spending up, while giving long-time security professionals a stick to push the organization into thinking more strategically about data security. While the standard updates every two years, it is still a baseline by which we should far exceed, not the ceiling by which we judge our information security efforts. Payment brands are assessing fines all  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...project and a copy of the bank's loan commitment and its 'standard form' of borrower's counsel legal opinion letter have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing  more...

Winning at the Gate: Practical Lessons for Stating or Attacking Claims in a Post-Twombly/Iqbal World ...upreme Court's decisions in Twombly and Iqbal changed the standard for pleading a claim in federal court cases, but lawyers and courts continue to struggle in applying the plausibility standard. This live audio conference explores practical approaches to 'winning at the gate,' whether you are pleading or attacking a claim, particularly in the complex commercial litigation arena. We will discuss  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ... not policies of insurance. Disclaimers recently added to standard certificates of insurance are causing confusion and open the door to assuming unexpected risk. This audio conference will walk through why certificates of insurance are used, what are standard ACORD certificates, modifications of ACORD certificates, differences between certificates of insurance and insurance binders, as well as  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update ...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 2010 financial  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...hout any changes and many others have developed their own standard set of revisions to the forms. However they are used, an understanding of the AIA forms and how they allocate risk is essential for anyone negotiating, drafting, interpreting, arbitrating or litigating construction contracts based on the AIA format. This 90-minute audio conference is designed to survey two principal AIA forms,  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves ...nge. This audio conference will focus on the applicable standard to be applied in recognizing and calculating loss contingencies for the purposes of establishing and maintaining a sales and use tax reserve. Through understanding the nuances of ASC 450 requirements, as well as potential future changes, you can effectively manage your sales and use tax reserves. This audio conference is  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't BenefitsThis audio conference will walk you through the steps in the life of a letter of credit, identifying pitfalls along the way. The program will review and illustrate fundamental principles using real-life examples. Our presenter will explain how these principles apply to both commercial and standby letters of credit, and how these two types differ. You will learn why letters of credit might  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...projects understand how the LEED neighborhood development standard may apply to mixed use developments and sustainable communities. This audio conference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain and breakdown  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines BenefitsIn today's wired world, many attorneys report being overwhelmed by information, especially in electronic format. 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  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...developing a single set of high-quality global accounting standards. Both of these events represent progress toward the adoption of IFRS in the United States. PricewaterhouseCoopers continues to believe that the move to IFRS in the United States is inevitable and is in the best interests of investors and companies. Given the strategic and business issues related to conversion, as well as the  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...anies often try to squeeze these relationships into their standard purchase orders and performance work statements. Particularly with heightened scrutiny by all federal agencies over the entry into contracts and the performance of those contracts, by all tiers, ensuring that the relationship is structured in the most efficient manner and shares risks in the most efficient manner will minimize  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...ial challenges due to the absence of uniform and reliable standards, and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding contamination allegedly caused by this phenomenon. Until recently, the disparate methods of approaching and evaluating vapor intrusion concerns frustrated administrative agencies and consultants responsible  more...

Appealing Standards: Determining the Applicable Standard of Review ... common mistakes in appellate advocacy are (1) taking the standards at face value, uncritically assuming that they mean what they say and that the court will apply them as they are written and (2) treating the standards as mere verbal formulas that have neither intrinsic substantive meaning nor independent persuasive force. This teleconference will help you avoid these errors by exploring what  more...

Statutory Research and Legislative History for Paralegals ...sing these unique secondary materials in conjunction with standard rules of statutory construction. This teleconference will explore the methods to research statutes and codes, explain the various documents used by Congress and the states in considering and passing statutes, identify the significance of these documents in creating an argument for interpreting statutory language and examine the  more...

AIA Document A401 ... parties may suffer later. This teleconference analyzes a standard subcontract document which is readily used on construction projects, and identifies areas where the standard form may be improved. The teleconference provides practical tips and provides suggestions for revisions to the standard AIA document. After the seminar you should be able to use the standard documents strategically to  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ... don't see. The release embedded in the fine print of the standard form contracts you sign. The release that's not called a release. It's called a lien waiver, or a pay application, or acceptance of final payment, or a change order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and  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...

Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims ...nnot take on substitute work. Under this stricter federal standard, a contractor must demonstrate effective suspension of much or all of its work to satisfy the standby requirement for entitlement to Eichleay damages. Should you even focus on Eichleay damages in your delay claim? What are keys to a successful delay claim? What contract provisions will bolster a delay claim? This teleconference  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ...tween UniFormat and MasterFormat. Finally, a new national standard for PPDs in schematic design emerges! This workshop is designed for project architects, specifiers and cost estimators at all levels of experience with Preliminary Project Descriptions. Learning Objectives: You will be able to define the purpose of PPDs during schematic design. You will be able to describe the PPD and  more...

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Requirements Update ...and your external auditor's new focus to comply with this standard. This teleconference also compares AS5 to AS2 and demonstrates the alignment to the SEC's guidance. This teleconference is critical for understanding your compliance responsibilities while providing you the necessary information for a working understanding of your external auditor's responsibilities of an integrated audit.  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...corporating 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. - 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  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence ...ss the interplay between all appropriate inquiry and ASTM standards. - You will be able to review the EPA and stakeholders views of how the standard has worked to date. - You will be able to identify when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated. Engineers, project managers, presidents, owners, vice presidents, municipalities, architects, principals, surveyors, land use  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ...l to government agencies and have found that all of these standard documents are ineffective because government agencies are now requiring a specific document called a Capability Statement. Some creative business people have used PowerPoint, CDs, mini-CDs, flash drives and DVDs to tell their story which are even bigger mistakes in this demanding market. A Capability Statement is critical  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...mminent risk, professional liability, malpractice and the standard of care. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review suicide demographics and epidemiology. - You will be able to discuss clinical decision making, management and treatment. - You will be able to recognize a history of suicidal behavior. Social workers, counselors, psychologists, social service directors, case managers,  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations BenefitsAn unstable economy causes owners and contractors to increasingly consider the last resort of terminating their construction contracts. It is important to fully appreciate and understand the law governing termination in order to avoid causing even more economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong  more...

Collection Techniques for Landlords ...n mind, this teleconference is designed to take a look at standard collection techniques and discuss why they may not be effective as they historically have been, to identify alternate collection techniques for you to utilize with respect to both current and future tenants, and to discuss bankruptcy-related considerations you should keep in mind when attempting to collect from your tenants.  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers ...made to the preparer penalty of IRC §6694 since 2007. The standard of care needed to avoid the penalty has been raised, the penalty is greater and the reach of the penalty is broader. In addition, there are various other penalties and rules of conduct you must be aware of and new guidance has been issued in several of these areas in the past year. It is imperative that you understand these  more...

Payment Fraud ...onic payment fraud. This teleconference is presented in a standard format covering the history of e-commerce fraud, consumer fraud, merchant fraud, fraudster motivation, fraud trends, identity verification and phishing. You can expect to be able to answer four basic questions after attending the session: for electronic payments, be able to define the differences and priority for managing fraud,  more...

Key Provisions of Two New EJCDC Contract Documents nThe EJCDC documents are widely used in the construction industry for design and construction of public and private infrastructure projects, including bridge, highway and other transportation projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, utilities, processing facilities, pipelines, landfills, and other engineer-designed facilities. This teleconference will provide a focused discussion of  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...tes that you can't avoid. You'll gain an understanding of standard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies to constructively address the typical disputes that arise in any business relationship. You will also learn about the process of moving from negotiation of business disputes to maintaining and successfully asserting your legal remedies under a purchasing contract.  more...

Best Practices in Purchasing Software ... license forms, you begin to understand that there are no standard terms and conditions for licensing software - each deal is unique. This teleconference will help the person responsible for evaluating, purchasing and maintaining enterprise-wide software applications understand current best practices in licensing software and how to apply these best practices in everyday negotiations with  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business ...ory, it would effectively eliminate the physical presence standard established in Quill. Therefore, under an economic nexus standard, taxpayers would be required to collect sales tax on all sales, regardless of whether they are physically present in a state. This could lead to a substantial confusion for taxpayers and tax jurisdictions. The SSTP represents the most comprehensive attempt at  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation nThe act of teaching is what finally determines the success or failure of the school. To that end, a well-developed and wisely used evaluation system is the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with  more...

Liability Issues for Design Professionals ...These issues range from the more traditional ones such as standard of care, indemnity, and ownership and use of documents to the more recent issues such as electronic media, building information modeling and limitation of liability. The effect on the design profession of these issues is even more complex now because of the release of the 2007 AIA documents. Register for this teleconference and  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...nvolved in the construction contracting process encounter standard form contract documents. Two of the principal sources of such standard form construction contract documents have both recently issued the 2007 editions of their respective families of contract forms. The long established family of documents published by the American Institute of Architects has been substantially revised. The new  more...