Transactions Telephone Seminars

Commercial Loan Documentation BenefitsAs commercial loan documentation has become more complex and hundreds of pages long, many loan officers and counsel have found it difficult to adequately review the documentation. This live audio conference will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of drafting and reviewing the key provisions of a credit agreement. You will also gain insight into typical collateral documents and  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax ...atives in governance, transparency, abusive tax avoidance transactions, executive compensation, tax-exempt hospitals and community benefit, and the current ongoing initiative involving colleges and universities, have securely placed the spotlight on this sector. The Internal Revenue Service has become more sophisticated and active in the arena of unrelated business income tax. The result of  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value BenefitsService levels provide targeted, effective incentives to cause service providers to achieve their customers' desired business outcomes. However, too often customers discover that those service levels are being achieved with reports showing 'green' while the service itself feels 'red.' In these situations, customers often find that those service levels: measure the wrong aspects of the  more...

Roles of HOAs in Foreclosures and Short Sales ...ent assessments from owners in foreclosure and short sale transactions. Refresh and garner an overview of concepts related to mortgage foreclosure, lien priorities and legal issues commonly related to creditor rights in loan defaults and assessment collection. Additional topics of discussion include liabilities, risks and protections for homeowners in foreclosure, tenants of properties subject  more...

Exit Strategies for Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Properties ...owners of maturing tax credit properties, and how Year 15 transactions are being structured in today's market environment. Relevant topics will include general observations about Year 15 transactions, understanding the qualified contract process, tax consequences of tax credit property dispositions and practical considerations for owners preparing for Year 15. This live audio conference is  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions BenefitsInternational business continues to grow in complexity, especially considering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance ...amine the changing role of title insurance in real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, this program will discuss how you can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...tempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. By exploring the growing body of judicial decisions, this live audio conference will help you better understand your sales and use tax obligations  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...name to search, where to search and how to deal with past transactions conducted by the debtor's predecessors in interest or by the debtor under prior names or in prior locations. In addition, other liens not governed by Article 9 must be taken into account and those liens are not held to the same standards that affect searchability as Article 9 security interests. Searching is not a mechanical  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...of indebtedness. We also will discuss the impact of these transactions on holders of distressed debt. Any person advising a company considering modifying or repurchasing its debt or declaring bankruptcy should attend this important audio conference. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, enrolled agents, business managers and owners,  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ... ownership, business operations and purchase or financing transactions. Existing owners of contaminated properties will learn how to minimize risks associated with tort liability, financing transactions and the sale of property. Prospective purchasers will learn how to undertake due diligence and negotiate appropriate risk transfer vehicles to both avoid liability and ensure that they have the  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions BenefitsA client is about to borrow $10,000,000 for acquisition of a new 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  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...slative developments that are likely to have an impact on transactions the State's will audit and their taxability. A significant portion of our discussion will also focus on those issues taxpayers find most troublesome during audits from audit sampling and projection methodologies to transactions most often giving rise to liabilities. We will also review some of the basic procedural issues  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...l discuss the basics of partnership flips; sale-leaseback transactions; leases with credit pass-through arrangements; prepayment structures; and 'twinning' with other incentives. Learning Objectives You will be able to identify the requirements of the incentives for renewables. You will be able to recognize the requirements for 'beginning construction' for the 1603 grant. You will be able  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ...nce insurance coverage for landlords and tenants, secured transactions, and other property, casualty and liability exposures companies and individuals face. They are 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  more...

Due Diligence Considerations for Participation Loans ...conference will explore loan assignment and participation transactions from the perspective of the originating lender and the assignee or participant. You will learn about the nature, purposes and documentation of these transactions; basic due diligence considerations affecting each party; and loan administration and enforcement issues that arise during the term of a syndicated or participated  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...be able to review the importance of timing in real estate transactions. - You will be able to discuss the 'Cardinal Rules' of modeling with Excel . - You will be able to explain best practices for inheriting a model. This audio conference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, for which Lorman will provide access and installation instructions in advance.  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...turn 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 potentially  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...location 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 equity financing, emphasizing markets for renewable energy projects. Further exercises will explore how to analyze the effects of tax incentives and other public policy support for renewable energy,  more...

Reengineering Revenue in Today's Market ...become even more complex with the migration to electronic transactions, changes to Reg E and current economic conditions. As bankers adjust to these changes, they have to be more creative with how to oversee NII. This teleconference helps you understand the exact impact the current environment is having on NII, why and how to explore nontraditional sources, how to consistently evaluate  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...ce, attorneys can allocate the risks associated with land transactions and save their clients the cost and uncertainty imposed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for commercial property acquisitions and how to perform due diligence to protect clients from the  more...

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist ...transactions never fully understand all the steps and details that go into closing a real estate loan transaction. They understand their participation in the transaction, but do not comprehend everything else that is involved before a transaction can actually close and fund. This teleconference will provide an overview to understand the entire process required for closing a commercial loan  more...

Business Associate Agreements After the HITECH Act BenefitsThe HITECH Act includes important, new and far-reaching provisions concerning the privacy and security of health information that will materially and directly affect more entities, businesses and individuals in more diverse ways than ever before. The HITECH Act now directly obligates business associates to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule's administrative, physical and technical  more...

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Update ... tax. Florida documentary stamp taxes are imposed on loan transactions and real property transfers taking place in Florida. This teleconference will provide a discussion regarding a significant change occurring last year relating to transfers into related entities, issues which must be taken into account in connection with loan workouts and foreclosures, and reminders of the basic rules  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ...business. Monetizing real estate assets by sale-leaseback transactions may free up needed capital to invest in your business, particularly if the real estate is undervalued. This teleconference will help you understand when and where sale-leaseback transactions on real estate assets may be better than debt financing or ownership. Companies have significant capital outlays in real estate that  more...

Land Banking, Off-Balance-Sheet Financing and Joint Ventures in Residential Development BenefitsLand banking, off-balance-sheet financing and joint ventures have become an even more important means for the home-building industry to mitigate the risk of land ownership, control capital requirements, and avoid the negative impact of carrying acquisition assets and liabilities on balance sheets. This teleconference is intended to provide those involved with the residential real estate  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance ...ate the closing of commercial and residential real estate transactions. You'll gain insight into the workings of the title industry to better prepare you to anticipate problems and assist in developing solutions to ultimately close the transaction. This teleconference will progress from basic concepts to title problem solving and end with an analysis of complex coverage issues under the current  more...

Land Abandonment and Vacation Fundamentals ...d provide some strategies for avoiding problems in future transactions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss easements and abandonment. - You will be able to explain nonuser status and statutory exceptions. - You will be able to identify and avoid problems. - You will be able to review common drafting issues. Attorneys, planners, directors of development, project managers,  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E ...he right to limit overdraft costs associated with certain transactions by giving consent or opting-in to a financial institutions overdraft program. Financial institutions must comply with the new regulation by July 1, 2010. This important teleconference will cover the changes to and scope of Regulation E and provides practitioners and responsible persons with guidance on compliance and best  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...se agreements became increasingly popular. Although these transactions have slowed during the recent financial crisis, once federal direct funding through the American Recovery and Investment Act slows, it is thought that these transactions will again become more popular as a way to provide government services without increasing taxes. This teleconference helps government decision-makers and  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...eport their involvement with special-purpose vehicles and transactions with such entities in their financial statements. Frequently, these issues are mentioned in the context of structured finance or asset securitization or, more broadly, as off-balance sheet financing. The recent financial crisis elevated concerns about the adequacy of the accounting and reporting standards for these  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees ... the credit card processing cycle for Visa and MasterCard transactions. We will provide you with a core understanding of the processes involved as well as the best practices for reducing processing costs. We will also address the hidden costs of payment processing and how they can be avoided. Presidents, vice presidents, controllers, accountants, tax managers, accounting managers, CFOs,  more...

Letters of Intent Fundamentals ...seful vehicle to further negotiations in complex business transactions. However, letters of intent can be traps for the unwary, binding parties to obligations to which they may never have intended to be bound. This teleconference will explore the benefits and risks of letters of intent and how best to protect parties from unintended consequences. This teleconference will also provide and  more...

Real Estate Income Tax Issues ...ike-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...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ...services to stop processing payments for illegal gambling transactions and other risks faced by intermediaries such as banks, Internet advertisers, publishers and portals. Finally, this teleconference will explain where the highly profitable business of Internet gambling is very likely legal and can be pursued with minimal risk. This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Lending  more...

Current Tax Implications of Repositioning Real Estate BenefitsIn a declining real estate market, more building owners and developers are concerned about the tax consequences associated with foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, short sales and debt restructuring. Often, the tax consequences associated with these transactions can be difficult to determine. This teleconference will help you advise your clients on the income tax effects of  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ...f pre-filing agreements with respect to certain completed transactions. In addition, in connection with IRS examinations, when to consider requesting a technical advice memorandum or other advice from the IRS National Office will be discussed. This teleconference is a must for practitioners seeking advice from the IRS. Accountants, tax managers, attorneys, CFOs, controllers, business owners  more...

Purchasing Contract Administration ...0 companies, tips on how to approach difficult purchasing transactions and insights into the practical problems of taking a deal from start to finish. This teleconference tells it how it is, as well as how it should be, for new procurement professionals and contract administrators. This teleconference will provide you with an understanding of current issues, future trends and ways to  more...

New Rules and Formats for International ACH Transactions ... challenges, the most significant being the need to track transactions to ensure funds are not being disbursed to or from individuals that are threats to the U.S. The Office of Foreign Asset Control is the government organization that tracks this information. Their regulations require that all international transactions comply with the travel rule which includes all sorts of information not  more...

Sales Follow-Up Do's and Don'ts nMost of us have good intentions. We want to follow up on a timely basis with prospects, but we often run into a dead end. This teleconference will show you what's necessary to transform follow-up calls into closed transactions. Our strategies will decrease the complexity of the follow up call, increase efficiency and keep you focused on the end result. n n  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...he Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act have become effective. These rules restrict cross-marketing by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions interpreting the increasingly  more...

Successfully Maneuvering the Tax Maze of Amortization Rules nEfforts to simplify the rules on capitalization and amortization of intangible assets and benefits have resulted in a few lengthy sets of regulations that are often not easy to remember or apply. This teleconference provides a framework for identifying and applying the tax rules for the acquisition and creation of intangible assets, as well as costs to facilitate such transactions. Special  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank owned  more...

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues ... 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 teleconference is aimed at helping those who have an interest in the property which is the subject of the TIC transaction consider the various issues affecting distressed TIC transactions. The teleconference will discuss the nuts  more...

Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes (UDIPTA): Business vs. Nonbusiness Income Tax nWhile most U.S. states impose income tax on multistate business under the principles contained in the Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes Act, state courts and taxing authorities have interpreted that set of relatively uniform laws differently, especially with regard to the definition of business income. The differing interpretations of business income have increased significance to  more...