Trends Telephone Seminars

Commercial Loan Documentation ... key components of a credit agreement, as well as current trends in documentation. This live audio conference will navigate through the types of collateral documents used in commercial loan transactions today - and you will know exactly what the collateral is and what is not included. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry BenefitsNew funding, new tools, and a heightened focus on the health care industry by civil and criminal law enforcement authorities means that investigations are not what they used to be. Learn more about what areas enforcement authorities are focusing on, where the big and small cases are being brought, how to deal with law enforcement's new tools, and how best to prepare yourself and your  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...ind the attraction to the mixed use model include current trends and attitudes toward a more urban lifestyle, changing demographics and psychographics, sustainable design trends and codification of the mixed use form in our development ordinances. Yet the current economic environment may provide even more significant challenges to planning and implementing successful mixed use projects that  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ... provide a current market overview with a focus on market trends and the recovery phases of different asset types. One of the hottest topics in appraisal today by lenders and appraisers relates to evaluations versus appraisals. We will define an evaluation, when it should be ordered and how it compares to an appraisal. We will also discuss what this means to licensed appraisers. Complex issues  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...gle jurisdiction, this live audio conference will explore trends in state taxation of interstate businesses, with particular emphasis on the expanding web of information available to state tax administrators in regard to businesses operating in their states. Tax administrators are becoming increasingly adept at mining this web to enforce tax liabilities they might previously have been unaware  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? ...tsIn 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...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys BenefitsEmployee surveys help organizations identify opportunities to improve their employment brand; identify employment practices problem areas; improve employee relations, morale and teamwork; enhance employee commitment and engagement; and assess the implementation and effectiveness of HR management systems and processes. In today's economy and workplace, this however is just the starting  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...ith the release of LEED v3/LEED 2009, as well as upcoming trends in LEED 2012 and what that means for the working professional. We will focus on LEED for new construction and provide relevant background on the big-picture impacts, as well as information useful on a day-to-day basis such as costs and communication. The presentation includes the framework of the new system, changes to procedures,  more...

Wage and Hour Update: Overtime Concerns With Mobile Devices ...nitor and compensate remote work hours. Recent litigation trends also show that compensation for time worked away from the office during nontraditional hours is coming under increased legal scrutiny. This has put employers at greater risk for litigation involving employee use of handheld electronic devices, home computers, cell phones and pagers for performing their work duties. This live  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...and expectations, as well as significant recent cases and trends in state and national third-party legal opinion practice? This live audio course is designed to enable lawyers and the real estate owners and operators who retain them to broaden their competence, accelerate the opinion-giving process, and keep current on important trends in third-party legal opinion practice, even if they already  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...e conference will start with an in-depth review of recent trends and legislative 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  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...io conference will explore recent EEOC focus and emerging trends and best practices, along with the growing use of social media and internet tools. Given the growing number of failure to hire claims in today's challenging job market, the increasing frequency of FCRA and EEOC actions related to hiring practices and applicant investigation, failing to understand how to properly use these tools  more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing: Current Trends & Opportunities ...trends and emerging opportunities in today's ever-changing real estate finance market. Experienced experts will discuss the current trends in the workout negotiations of troubled assets including bank loans and CMBS (conduit) loans including who the key players are and what possible outcomes exist from negotiations. Borrowers will learn how others are not only solving their trouble loan  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...often arise. A special section will address some emerging trends, such as the enforcement of so called 'bad boy guaranties,' and will conclude with a discussion of workout, addressing various strategies that may be utilized when restructuring the non-performing commercial mortgage loan in New York. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers,  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...udicial and legislative developments. Understand emerging trends in this area and why merely having customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This audio conference is a must for any business that sells to or generates receipts from customers in states where  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ...ng requirements, including pending regulatory changes and trends. Learn about OSHA's new penalty policy, as well as the pending OSHA Reform Bill hidden in the Miner Safety and Health Act. Complying with OSHA's complex regulatory scheme requires your full attention and this program will suggest ways to avoid OSHA liability. This audio conference is designed for workers' compensation  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ...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 resources should be a tool all attorneys use quickly and effectively. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the Internet more effectively and  more...

Ohio Sales and Use Tax: Recent Trends, Developments and Planning Opportunities (Maximizing Exemptions and Minimizing Taxable Ser BenefitsLearn the latest developments and planning opportunities in the context of an overview of Ohio sales and use tax. Mr. Dimengo will go through various exemptions and how they can be maximized, and how various otherwise taxable services can be minimized. This teleconference is designed for accountants, controllers, accounts payable professionals, CFOs, tax managers and officers, presidents  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ...urrent state of the metal roofing industry as well as the trends for the future. Metal roofing is the fastest growing residential roof product, and its share of the commercial roofing market continues to grow. It is becoming a product of choice for architects, designers and facility managers looking for a durable and energy efficient roof material. Metal roofing is evolving with new  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...y loan provisions to both borrower and lender, and market trends; and obtain negotiating pointers to benefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...wetland regulation issues. - You will be able to identify trends in In-Lieu Fee Programs (HCP). - You will be able to explain integration of 404 with HCP process. - You will be able to discuss CEQA issues and climate change issues. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, developers, project managers, engineers, architects, planners, principals, real estate  more...

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond ...s. The teleconference will explain the latest threats and trends on corporate cyber-attacks, focusing on theft of intellectual property, advanced persistent threats, spear-phising and other attack vectors. The teleconference will also address how to handle the response to such attacks, including internal investigations, criminal referrals and civil litigation. This teleconference is primarily  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts BenefitsCommercial contracts have become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can't contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is - they can! This teleconference is an introductory course on drafting clear and enforceable contracts in a business environment - using language that everyone can  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth BenefitsSubstance abuse among today's youth is a continuing concern. Many parents and school officials report staggering statistics daily, related to the self-destructive behaviors of youth who use substances. What is the reason for this use? How would one recognize the use? This teleconference will help you understand the reasons for substance use among youth, how to recognize use and abuse,  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters BenefitsIn 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based  more...

Overdraft Opt-Ins: Protecting Your Bank Under Regulation E BenefitsIn response to public criticism and high-profile litigation relating to overdraft fees, the Federal Reserve Board revised Regulation E to give consumers the 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  more...

Best Practices in Digital Evidence Management: The Impact of Digital Evidence on Law Enforcement and Government Investigations ...n is designed to provide you with information on emerging trends in electronic media discovery practices. You will have a better understanding of the litigation aspects of electronic media retention and destruction. This will include the scope of electronic media discovery, trigger mechanisms for electronic media retention, obligations of users and counsel, and potential civil and criminal  more...

Current Issues in Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officials BenefitsPlaintiffs see suits against individual officers as a way to recover monetary damages because Monell claims against municipalities are often too difficult or expensive to litigate effectively. From strip searches to excessive force claims, qualified immunity is a powerful defensive tool. This teleconference will help you identify current trends in qualified immunity doctrine in some of the  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns BenefitsA principal axiom of real estate law is cujus est solum ejus est usque ad coelum et ad inferos- 'to whomsoever the soil belongs, he owns also to the sky and to the depths.' Traditionally, soil, sky and depths were conveyed as a single parcel, and parcels were separated by vertical boundaries. Today, parcels that do not touch the soil, and have both horizontal and vertical boundaries, exist  more...

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance: Current Topics and Key Issues ...ence will provide you with insight into common issues and trends that arise during a claim for D O liability insurance coverage. It will open with a discussion of the landscape of directors' and officers' liability, including the common allegations and recent claims trends brought in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis. The teleconference will also address how D O insurance operates,  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ...minium and homeowner associations. Given current economic trends, the suppressed housing market and rising rates of foreclosures and bankruptcies, homeowners' associations are now inundated with delinquencies and legal issues in degrees not previously experienced. What may have been generally accepted as effective practices just a few years ago to collect unpaid assessments may not be working  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA BenefitsMany hospitals, physician offices and other covered entities have been surprised to learn that HIPAA rules provide for criminal penalties - up to 10 years in prison for intentional violations! Now the stakes are higher and there are more stakeholders: recent stimulus legislation dramatically increased the stakes for HIPAA compliance by substantially increasing penalties for HIPAA  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ... United States. This teleconference will look at emerging trends - both policy measures and financing tools - that are becoming to be discussed, and even implemented in some areas, for meeting our country's infrastructure needs. Many thought the federal stimulus package would fill these gaps. While the bill provides some new tools that are just becoming accepted, significant opportunities for  more...

International Purchasing: Current Trends and Supply Chain Security BenefitsThis teleconference will discuss improved supply chain security and vendor performance, as well as reduce risk of liability for third-party violations of U.S. law and other misconduct. The speaker will discuss how to facilitate dealings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and speed customs clearance of incoming shipments. The teleconference will provide you with an increased awareness  more...

Float Ownership Issues in Construction Project Management BenefitsFloat is a measure of schedule flexibility. It can be used to avoid creating disputes about delays or misused to exacerbate them. We will discuss the relationships between schedules, float and delays, and examine techniques which may be used to manipulate them and to minimize manipulation. This teleconference will also review the effect of contract provisions and the development of case  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources ...rence will highlight the issues, problems, causes, recent trends, what can be done and what is being done to address and stabilize the affordable housing market. It will also discuss how the various government stimulus concepts and programs may prove helpful to developers of affordable housing. This teleconference is designed for those involved in all aspects of the production and operation of  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...Some emergent techniques of a few years ago are now clear trends. Intellectual property, for example, will rise greatly in its importance in the coming decade. This teleconference will provide you with a state of practice snapshot. The key metrics that are likely to pass the test of time will be identified. Current corporate R D metrics practices will be benchmarked, along with the most  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability BenefitsThe current recession and volatile financial markets highlight the importance of financial literacy. Until recently, retirement plan sponsors have been constrained in the types of investment advice that can be provided to plan participants. Plan sponsors have long wanted to provide the investment advice their participants desire, but without incurring liability for advice given in good  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology ...usiness. 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 teleconference will provide you with the knowledge that you need  more...

Current Issues in H-1B Visas ...H-1B temporary workers. Detailed guidance on current H-1B trends, new labor conditional application procedures and H-1B visa issuance will be provided. Special attention will be given to changes in H-1B employment with common scenarios outlined. The teleconference will also present strategies for compliance with H-1B rules and regulations. Human resource managers, personnel managers, payroll  more...

Purchasing Contract Administration BenefitsNegotiated a great deal recently? How's that deal working out for you? Do you expect a raise or a pink slip when your annual evaluation rolls around? This teleconference is an introductory course in understanding how to add real value and avoid tragedy through the contract administration process. It will provide best practices from Fortune 500 companies, tips on how to approach difficult  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ... design is complete. At the same time, there are industry trends that are dramatically changing the way projects are designed and built. Understanding the challenges and inherent risks of fast-track construction and these trends can help owners, architects, engineers and contractors maximize their potential for profit and success. Owners are attracted to fast-track construction for potential  more...

Fair Lending Compliance Developments and Trends BenefitsBy attending this teleconference you will learn about recent litigation and federal regulatory guidance concerning fair lending issues in mortgage servicing, including mortgage modifications and home equity credit line reductions. The speaker will review recent regulatory guidance concerning adverse action notice requirements for mortgage modifications, and ability to repay mortgage loan  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations Benefits'You have the right to remain silent ...' The Miranda rights are part of our popular - as well as legal - culture. But what does it really mean? Has it changed in recent times? What makes a valid waiver of those rights? Can you ever use information you get in violation of those rights? Anyone responsible for, or involved with, law enforcement officers and their actions during  more...

Benchmarking your Health Benefit Program: How Do You Stack Up? ...gionally and nationally. In addition, we will discuss the trends in health benefits and give you benchmarking statistics on the current landscape for including that trend in your health benefit package. During this 90-minute teleconference, we will outline concepts such as biometric health plans, spousal carve-out plans, mandatory health risk assessments, stacking high deductible health plans,  more...

California Employment Law Update nCompanies with employees in California face a bewildering and complicated set of employment laws, which are often inconsistent with federal law. This three-hour teleconference will address the most important and current issues facing California employers (or out-of-state companies with employees in California), including wage and hour compliance and litigation trends, California's unique  more...

An Overview of Maritime Law Torts nAdmiralty law is expansive in its reach covering operations in brown water, blue water and offshore industries. The issues are complex and often involve federal and state law conflicts. An overview of maritime law torts addresses the primary and secondary issues arising out of Jones Act, USL&H and OCSLA claims. This teleconference is of practical interest to the occasional and experienced  more...

Payment Fraud ...nsumer 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, credit and authentication; gain a basic understanding of how e-commerce fraud has evolved, being able to describe the  more...

Current Trends in Green Lending nDon't let the housing market slow down get you down. Learn an exciting new business opportunity while aiding the environment. Green lending, also known as Energy Efficient Mortgages, have been around for more than decade but have been seldom used. With the growing concerns over the nation's addiction to imported oil and climate change there is a new push to create a greater market demand for this  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ...5- to 10-minute walk of commuter train stations. Emerging Trends in Real Estate, published by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers, rated TOD as the best investment in real estate because TODs hold value in down market cycles and appreciate faster during positive market conditions. Evidence in Denver, for example, has shown that TOD properties over the past two years have  more...

Latest Trends in the Rise of Unclaimed Property Enforcement nRegister for this teleconference and stay abreast of the latest statutory and state enforcement trends. You'll get an update on recent cases involving unclaimed property (state and corporate) and best practices you can use to address current internal controls, policies and procedures.  more...