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First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ... discount by booking your slots in advance as our pricing structure is an Airline Model based. Speak to QLogy representative @ 1800-200-2003 for ongoing discounts and available slots for the programme. ITIL V3 Operation, Support and Analysis Course Outline:- The ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Operational Support and Analysis (OSA) Certificate is a freestanding qualification, but is also  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day BenefitsEmployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day BenefitsEmployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are  more...

Wood Use: Original and Cutting Edge ...structure, skin, art - all have been made of wood since hominids had opposable thumbs. In America, wood is the default material for our houses. Wood is literally alive in our landscape and is a living material when used to make something, with enormous variability in its appearance, characteristics, and uses. Beyond physical properties, the emotional power that wood possesses in its history,  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ... road users is imminent. Further, more damage to the road structure is caused by penetrating water through the pothole. Mitigation of potholes therefore needs to be timely. This causes challenges to road agencies, and the expense relating to the problems that potholes cause, increase by the hour. This live audio conference helps design and maintenance engineers as well as road owners to  more...

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ...y framework for HTCs. We will also explore the basic deal structures being used today, as well as discuss potential stumbling blocks, including recapture risks and tax exempt structuring issues. The program will explore how to monetize the tax credits from both the developer and the investor perspective, and will conclude with a brief discussion of other tax incentives that can be used in  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ...integrated project delivery solutions. But the unit price structure of JOC can be confusing for owners and contractors alike, and establishing a long-term contract like this requires some preparatory work beyond what is necessary for a single project. This live audio conference demystifies the pricing and management of JOC. Necessary steps for establishing and bidding a JOC, from both the  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...ou will be able to explain approaches to service delivery structure in local government. - You will be able to review common applications of shared services. - You will be able to recognize when to use a shared services approach. - You will be able to identify decision criteria for shared services opportunities. This live audio conference is designed for municipal and elected officials,  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ... 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 administration issues, and how they differ from more conventional real estate loans. This  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals BenefitsProject delivery systems continue to evolve as owners and contractors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is  more...

Solar Photovoltaics: How Do You Get This Stuff On Your Roof Anyway? ...ions, how modules and batteries are wired, how to ready a structure for PV and some of the do's and don'ts. Rebates, tax credits and other incentives will also be covered. Lessons learned and fire code changes will be discussed. This will be a high level discussion. Some knowledge about photovoltaics is necessary. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize fire code changes and  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...the tax return preparers for such entities; and those who structure transactions using such entities, understand and work with the Section 704(c) regulations. There will be a discussion of the various elections that are available to adopt methods of allocation under Section 704(c), as well as a discussion of reverse allocations. Failing to have a proper understanding of these provisions can  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts BenefitsProfessional purchasers demonstrate their level of professionalism by their degree of sophistication in writing their own contracts. Many purchasers relinquish their responsibility for writing contracts and leave it up to their legal staff to accomplish this critical skill. A few purchasers develop their knowledge, skills and ability writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...bly -- financed. Instruction will be example-driven using structures and project documentation derived from renewable projects. You will briefly review the key concepts of project finance, analyze how risk allocation determines the structure of most project finance transactions, and allocate risk via key contractual provisions in project documentation and perspectives of key sources of debt and  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...are electing to update their current location or existing structure instead of purchasing new facilities. Metal buildings are very common due to their efficiencies and lower up-front construction 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  more...

The Foreign Tax Credit Provisions of H.R. 1586: Practical Implications ...ress in H.R. 1586. You will learn the purpose, scope, and structure of these restrictions, as well as a sense of their limitations, and unresolved questions and potential answers. Examples will be used to explore the practical implications of the new rules to enable you to spot issues relevant to your clients or to your organization in anticipation of the upcoming filing season. This audio  more...

Impact of Health Care Reform on Elder Law ...s changes to Medicaid and Medicare which includes payment structure and the delivery system. It extends the life of the Part A trust fund by 12 years and strengthens Medicare guarantee benefits. These changes go in effect over a period of years. All the changes do not have direct significance under elder law, but many changes do affect older people and people with disabilities. Although it is  more...

Construction Joint Ventures: Benefits and Pitfalls ...leconference focuses on best practices for the formation, structure and on-going governance of joint ventures, and emphasizes the decisions and safeguards that minimize the possibility of joint venture disasters. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define key economic terms of a joint venture. - You will be able to explain joint venture governance. - You will be able to discuss  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...ontracts, by all tiers, ensuring that the relationship is structured in the most efficient manner and shares risks in the most efficient manner will minimize the headaches associated with investigations and claims. This teleconference will help you take advantage of the latest developments, apply best practices to the clauses and terms incorporated into subcontracts and teaming agreements,  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...landscape, by providing taxpayers a concise review of the structure and primary elements of the CAT, now that it is fully phased in, as well as a discussion and analysis of what distinguishes it from some of the other significant state tax developments occurring in recent years, such as the implementation of the MBT and Texas Margin Tax. The teleconference also will provide some insight on how  more...

Common Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ...tageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain potential risks in design-build. - You will be able to review and apply design-build in the public sector. -  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses BenefitsApportionment of income for state tax purposes is 'where the rubber meets the road.' That is to say, the complex and varied rules for determining a taxpayer's state income tax apportionment percentage can provide opportunities - with careful planning - for state tax minimization or create traps - without such planning - that lead to multiple taxation. Service-based businesses face  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...al guarantees are important components of commercial loan structure because they provide secondary sources of repayment in the event the primary source of repayment is no longer adequate. Collateral and personal guarantees are evaluated when a loan is being made but the ultimate realizable value of both is likely to change if they are ever needed to repay the loan. This teleconference will  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns ... challenges and opportunities presented by this ownership structure. Common law concepts and traditional zoning, subdivision, and building code provisions do not always work in an air rights project, and a real estate lawyer that is not familiar with the disconnects in these areas can create expensive problems. Topics covered will include scenarios in which air rights are essential or useful in  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ... selecting the right metrics can provide an ROI reporting structure that is comprehensive, business-focused and will help you communicate effectively with your executive team and, equally important, secure their buy-in. Finally, we'll wrap up with a real-world conversation that highlights a case study of how one company developed a proper strategy, measured their results and delivered  more...

Real Estate Income Tax Issues ...ategies, like-kind exchanges, tenancies in common, how to structure transactions when some partners want cash and others want tax deferral, and recent regulations, all within the context of current real estate investment and disposition transactions. Attend this teleconference and stay apprised of these tax developments, as well as learn valuable tax saving strategies in real estate taxation.  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...nd storing storm water off-site, the pavement's open-cell structure models natural ground cover, allowing rainwater to filter through to the underlying soil. This leads to an equivalent aquifer recharge and groundwater increase as would occur in a grass-covered area. Furthermore, the air voids of pervious concrete provide a medium for aerobic bacteria that naturally break down many of the  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges BenefitsClients that are developing projects in remote locations are increasingly demanding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...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 between the corporate model and the alternative entity model may result in transaction documents that do not accurately reflect the parties' intent and may result in  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer BenefitsPersonal injury cases can present unique challenges when drafting settlement agreements. Personal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration BenefitsDo you have an old or historic building and just don't know where to begin with condition assessment and repairs or renovations? This information-packed teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of repair and maintenance of historic, landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued  more...

Managing Benefit Options for Part-Time Employees ...structures, many employers find themselves employing more of their workforce on a part time basis. Additionally, in hard to recruit fields such as health care, or with entry level employers such as retailers, part-time employment is the norm and may account for more than 50% of the workforce. Employers struggle with how to design a program that will attract and retain the workers they need on a  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...tion that affect the strength and serviceability of these structures. Performance characteristics affected by these conditions include deflections, damaged finishes, decay, deterioration, weakened connections and resistance to wind and seismic loading. Wood structure building codes and materials are evolving quickly and some conventional practices and rules of thumb no longer apply. This  more...

Nonprofit Joint Ventures - Partnering with For Profit Organizations BenefitsAs economic conditions improve, joint venture activity between tax-exempts and for-profit entities is again on the upswing. Despite evolution in business conditions, the IRS positions governing this complex area of law have not eased and can be difficult to apply to complex structures. This teleconference will enable you to learn how to structure joint ventures that make business sense  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...ow it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of the bankruptcy process but who wish to expand that knowledge in order to increase their recovery effectiveness. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ... calculate the taxability of employee benefits but how to structure your benefits to be nontaxable. Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal laws with respect to overtime, taxable income, break periods and garnishments. We will answer common questions such as 'Which state laws do I need to comply with if my employees work out of state?',  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...s. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial reporting. The teleconference will also delve into how to effectively use an outside valuations  more...

Paid Sick Leave Update: Policies and Procedures in an Evolving Workplace nMany employers voluntarily provide their employees with paid sick leave. Increasingly, however, states and localities are dictating that employers allow employees to use these voluntarily-provided paid sick leave benefits for reasons beyond those covered by the employer's program. In some cases, states and localities have begun to mandate that employers provide employees with a minimum paid sick  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax nFor decades, the Texas Franchise Tax remained virtually unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office.  more...

Restructuring: Changing Your Choice of Business Entity nEach business goes through various stages of its life cycle as it grows. The plans of its owners change, and management succession and exit strategies become more immediate concerns. As a result, initial tax and state law decisions need to be revisited, and when warranted, consideration of changes to a company's tax and legal structure may be advisable or necessary. This teleconference will  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...