Technology Telephone Seminars

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...resent special requirements that you need to be aware of. Technology has made recordkeeping easier, but it has also placed upon the employer the added task of accurately reflecting the time that employees 'work' when they are not physically in the office. This live audio conference will not only help you better understand the FLSA recordkeeping requirements and their relevancy to your business  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ... a useful understanding regarding wireless communications technology for nontechnical staff, including overview discussions of cellular, PCS, DAS and WiMAX provided by wireless 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  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ... conference will provide a comprehensive overview of XBRL technology from the SEC mandate, why XBRL, how XBRL works, potential problems, issues and how to overcome them to why the market will leverage XBRL as a global, open architecture reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those companies (and the  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...Technology has changed how we communicate and do business. Debt collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only correspond via email or online portals. Some debtors no longer have a land line phone and only use cell phones, texting, email and instant messages to communicate. How can debt collectors face this challenge while following debt collection laws that are  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective ...u will be able to describe standards that predated modern technology, including computers. - You will be able to discuss maintenance and repair worker qualifications. - You will be able to review uniform inspection schedules with limited equipment-specific inspection requirements. - You will be able to identify safety devices. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, construction  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? BenefitsIn this session, you will get an overview of the latest trends in benefit portals and how a benefits portal can improve employee engagement, drive employee self service and streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this  more...

Legal Ethics and Loss Prevention Issues with Electronic Communications and Security ... lawyer's greatest asset. Modern mobile and communication technology provides many means through which lawyers can communicate with clients, publicize legal services, work remotely, and share information. When selecting and using a technology for communicating with clients, storing client data, or performing work for clients, a lawyer should consider whether that medium is effective and whether  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...n be quite challenging and innovative. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers. New materials are entering the market and many are not as durable traditional materials. Energy savings are driving a good bit of this innovation. Second, delivery of these complex buildings is during an era of increasingly tight fees for  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ... Whether online or offline, people are the same, only the technology changes. This exciting live audio conference will equip you with an understanding of the strategies and methodologies used to leverage this amazing sales tool. This audio conference will utilize GoToWebinar , an internet active tool which allows the speaker to walk through examples in real time. This will be the best way to  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...federal government's prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite federal regulations that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation and ongoing  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ...Technology has changed how we all communicate and do business. Business owners and collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only have a cell phone and no landline, and use email, text messages or instant messages to communicate. How can you face this challenge while following the laws, following your ethics and without breaking any debt collection laws? In this  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ...hift in how we communicate. It's about relationships, not technology. It's changing our business world faster than we thought possible. Many within the more traditional bricks-and-mortar A/E/C industry are getting left behind. Attend this audio conference and you will learn how some companies in the industry have already embraced social media and consequently are now seeing huge results. Rather  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...

Mobile Banking: Banking Without Borders ...ty of cell phones and their broad capabilities, banks and technology providers are rapidly developing solutions that use cell phones to provide unparalleled convenience and value to customers. With the potential to competitively and geographically level the playing field among banks, the regulatory and legal issues implicated in mobile banking products and services merits universal attention.  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...arge number of environments and situations. Just like any technology, it's a matter of understanding its strengths and weaknesses. Organizations that understand these issues help information workers through training and support to maximize the value of Microsoft Access while supporting the inevitable evolution of some Microsoft Access applications to a more professional and robust platform. By  more...

Recruiting on a Limited Budget: Proven Low and No Cost Tools and Approaches ...bal competition, changing societal interests and evolving technology, the mandate to deliver above average results with below average budget isn't likely to go away. This teleconference will help you take charge of your own recruiting needs by understanding what tools and approaches are proven to deliver exceptional results yet cost little or no money. Specific attention will be paid to best  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...orneys. You will better understand the basics of wireless technology and the real property, technical and technology issues that drive a wireless carrier's siting and leasing process. This seminar is designed for attorneys, planners, directors of development, project managers, government administrators, council and board members, land use officials, public works and utilities directors,  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 ... the HR professional must respond to the changes this new technology is bringing to the workplace. This teleconference will present a practical framework for understanding Web 2.0 and provide insight into a number of best practices that explore a variety of strategies for leveraging the power of this technology as both a vehicle for creating an open line of communication and as a new tool to  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...conference will not only cover the key legal, ethical and technology issues; but it will also consist in large part of real-time demonstrations of metadata cleaning and analysis software, proper use of tracked changes, and some do's and don'ts of electronic redaction. This teleconference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, as to which Lorman will provide  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option ...perience with all types of equipment - from sophisticated technology financings to over-the-road vehicles and the most basic office and manufacturing equipment. The teleconference will define and compare types of leases and other financings, address key accounting and tax issues, and focus on legal and practical concerns. In addition to highlighting principal issues, we'll propose practical  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management BenefitsMany companies have struggled for years with inventory management. Bar codes and wireless networks have helped, but they have not come close to solving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness BenefitsIn the digitized world of the twenty-first century, it is more important than ever for every organization to know as much as possible about the information it creates, stores, receives and maintains. As an attendee at this teleconference, you will learn from an expert how to develop multipurpose menus or charts of key storage locations and contents and use data-mapping to achieve  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers ...nference will address the potentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not always bad and investigate how reducing energy costs can provide manufacturing with very high ROI. This teleconference is critical for you to understand how reducing energy can become a revenue generator. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...oud computing is an enormous, pervasive and game-changing technology. Tech industry heavyweights such as Microsoft , IBM and Google have each committed billions to developing and marketing it. Smaller players and startups are cropping up daily with new offerings. Yet, for all the hype, few people understand the technology nor the unique issues cloud computing poses - particularly when it comes  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ... the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the use of new technology in contacting debtors. The speakers will cover the use of voice mail, caller ID, email, text messages and faxes, and discuss recent case law addressing the application of this technology to the debt collection industry. This teleconference will assist you to understand how the statute is being interpreted and applied by the  more...

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Selection and Design Considerations ...qual consideration by engineers. Improvements in pavement technology have largely eliminated the ruts that once plagued asphalt and cracks that spoiled concrete. Choosing a material is a 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  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...Technology has made privacy issues a hot bed of legal, moral and ethical debate. The development of new technology in recent years has created the ability to access seemingly limitless information resources and has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ..., physical and organizational infrastructure, information technology integration considerations, operational constraints and politics all impact the process. This teleconference will provide a road map for you to build a business case for AMR/AMI for your utilities and identify appropriate technologies. Practical guidelines for procuring, deploying and integrating systems, including negotiating  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...I and Ross Kodner, are both pioneers and leaders in legal technology. Each has more than 20 years experience in working with lawyers, law firms and legal departments covering all practice areas and sizes. We'll cover the basics of these systems and provide detailed discussions of the leading software systems in the legal profession along with practical tips for best practices deployments. Learn  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...m line. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review technology relating to lighting sources. - You will be able to propose daylighting as a design feature. - You will be able to paraphrase lighting codes. - You will be able to apply design issues and architectural integration. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities ...l and company confidential information. At the same time, technology continues to advance rapidly, permitting larger and larger quantities of information to be maintained, accessed, and transmitted with the push of a button or downloading seeming harmless software. In this environment, with increasing demands for higher productivity and greater access to information, particularly in the legal  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology ...Technology has totally transformed the way CPA's do business. In this teleconference, we will highlight recent trends in the technologies that play an important role in how we do business today. Whether you practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...cal use of ICFs to get you started with this powerful new technology. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review costs. - You will be able to explain installation logistics. - You will be able to discuss ICF wall benefits identified and quantified. - You will be able to describe installation procedures. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not  more...

Health Information Exchange: The Impact of the Stimulus Code ...ident Barack Obama signed into law the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act known more commonly as the Stimulus Act. The legislation for a large part included tremendous new legislation, but brings to the forefront, the first time in history, incentives for American doctors to revamp their paper charts to electronic health records format. Behind the  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ...ustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for sub-division planning and smart growth development. The economics of open space developments versus the cookie-cutter-maximize-the-number-of-lots development approach is being driven by the cost of land. Because the availability of public sewers is a major  more...

Engaging Stakeholders (and Raising Money) With Social Media for Nonprofits ...nd raising money? Presented by nationally known nonprofit technology educator and strategist, John Kenyon, this teleconference will help you navigate the world of social media. The program includes a review of successful social media tactics, examples from nonprofits, person-to-person fundraising campaigns with results and lessons learned. You'll learn about creating your organizations' plan  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...technology advances and the pool of job applicants increases, pre-employment testing is becoming a more common hiring practice for many employers. But are all tests created equal? Are they all legal? This teleconference helps you navigate and understand the different types of pre-employment tests and understand the pros and cons of testing job applicants. This teleconference will also help you  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...difficult task of keeping current on the rapidly changing technology. Reverse osmosis membrane products change as the suppliers introduce new models. How and when to best apply these products and what features and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized. Additionally, tools such as design and normalization software are often revised and improved. n  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...uction 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. - You will be able to define typical maintenance requirements of and common problems with construction BMPs for linear  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files nLenders today face a variety of challenges - loss mitigation, fraud detection, audit compliance, underwriting and risk mitigation; and access demands on loan documentation are greater than ever. This teleconference will help you understand the benefits and potential pitfalls of paperless loan files, the considerations that must be made in choosing and implementing paperless systems, and the ways  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

A Practical Guide for Using Litigation Technology During Discovery and at Trial ...technology during discovery and at trial is now a requirement for the modern practice of law. Using and managing these complex systems in a cost effective and advantageous manner is a major challenge. This teleconference is intended to provide you with a practical guide to successfully use electronic discovery and trial presentation software; manage large document productions and reviews with  more...