Types Telephone Seminars

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ... the Fair Housing Act. We will focus on specific building types that are required to comply, safe harbors and practical application of the design and construction requirements. The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program. At the  more...

Commercial Loan Documentation ...ich agreements should be used for a variety of collateral types. Get valuable tips on navigating complex commercial loan documents and understand the 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  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...struction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights  more...

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects ...struction defect claims of all sizes, and implicating all types of insurance coverage, both first and third-party. Receive updates on recent case law regarding these issues and information about new insurance products also potentially applicable. The subject matter should provide benefits to those looking for an introduction to, or update on this subject matter, or those looking for insights  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix BenefitsThis live audio conference will discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The live audio conference will  more...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled ...tional liability for the employer. Issues covered include types of benefits, calculating rates for full and part time employees as well as seasonal employees, the option of employee leasing, and Medicare Set Asides in the settlement of claims. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, benefits managers, safety directors, compliance officers, insurance professionals,  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...T meets your client's goals. We will classify the six CRT types to determine which one best fits your client. We will explore compliance issues including several common traps in managing a CRT along with a discussion of best practices to resolve issues before they arise. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs,  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...n terms of current market conditions for various property types and how does this relate to the valuation process? What is an evaluation versus an appraisal and what impact might they have on the lending community and appraisal industry? What are key issues in appraisals and ways of looking at risk? This live audio conference will provide a current market overview with a focus on market trends  more...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts ...ommunication? Attend this audio conference and learn what types of online collection tools are available, how to use them and how not to use them. Learn how the Internet can improve your collections; common mistakes made using online techniques and resources to help you maximize your online collection procedures. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collections managers,  more...

Show Me the Money: Determining Return on Investment for People, Projects and Programs Benefits'Show me the money!' is the mantra of the day. Senior leaders in private sector, public sector, and social sector organizations want to see value for investments made in people, projects and programs. This value, more than ever before, is defined in terms of return on investment. Until you can produce solid, verifiable numbers that prove the worth of investments, you may never gain the  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant ...derpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes. The live audio conference will then examine the steps you can take when disciplining or terminating a workers' compensation claimant to avoid allegations of retaliation and, if such a claim is raised, to defeat it. Finally, we will address the interplay between  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...g appropriate goals, and selecting materials and assembly types that are most likely to meet your expectations. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss and provide realistic quantification of the benefits of green roof systems. - You will be able to identify green roof materials and systems and interpret standard test results. - You will be able to explain how design, media, and  more...

Allocation and Reimbursement of Defense Costs: Insurer's Duty to Defend ...s allocated and defense costs reimbursed under difference types of insurance policies, as among insurers, and as between insurers and insureds. Areas addressed will include critical components of the 'duty to defend,' key principles of defense coverage provided under 'duty to defend,' defense cost advancement, and defense cost reimbursement types of policies, the methodology used in allocating  more...

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations Benefits501(c)(3) organizations are subject to very specific rules - and very harsh penalties - with respect to both lobbying and political activity. Lobbying is permitted, but only in specific circumstances. Political activity is never permitted. This live audio conference will explain, in plain-English, how to avoid the pitfalls and how to take advantage of the opportunities available to  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...h behavioral change can and should be expected of various types of clients, and strategies that will lead to as much success and least frustration along the learning curve as possible. The information and participation gained from the presentation will help case managers and other team professionals on the learn how to be both realistic and effective as they set goals for themselves and their  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How BenefitsA thorough knowledge of planning for disabled individuals is important for providing full service to a practitioner's clients and avoiding serious malpractice liability. Unfortunately, the government benefit programs involved and the options available for obtaining and preserving such benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ...e 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 live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers,  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...oject. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review types of soils reports. - You will be able to discuss soil properties and characteristics. - You will be able to recognize types of site conditions. - You will be able to describe applications and recommendations. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, architects,  more...

Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices ...ly, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local jurisdictions can do to make their bikeway projects competitive for grant funding. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss benefits and importance of bikeways. - You will be able to review design principles. - You will be able to recognize long range planning and its  more...

How to Design Parking Lots That Work ...ing Objectives: - You will be able to recognize different types of surface parking lots. - You will be able to review surface parking lots design. - You will be able to explain outline pavement design. - You will be able to describe design drainage systems. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, architects, developers, presidents, vice presidents, business  more...

Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Residential Builders and Commercial Building Owners ...ades to the implementation of new electrical systems. The types of tax incentives available to taxpayers include tax deductions, tax credits, and payments of cash grants in lieu of tax benefits. These incentives are often overlooked by buildings and owners of residential and commercial real estate even though these incentives can substantially reduce the cost of installing energy efficient  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...ge order requests and requests for information, two other types of construction submittals which frequently lead to disputes and are fraught with risk. The presenters are a leading construction attorney and an architect who specializes in the design of complex public and institutional buildings. This live audio conference is a must for anyone involved in construction projects. Learning  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ...tate environment. You will learn about the four different types of taxing states which greatly reduces the complexity of a 50-state environment. Five states don't even have sales and use taxes. You will master the principles of nexus and reduce your exposure to audit from other states. Since audits in this area are inevitable, audit techniques for negotiating with auditors and how to reduce the  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...ill discuss established standards for installation of two types of porous paving materials: pervious concrete and open-jointed block. A discussion of case studies from all over North America illustrating results in diverse soil, climate and traffic situations, and applications for investment and environmental purposes will be addressed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...types of assets that may be considered intangible assets, including easements, water or air rights, timber rights, patents, trademarks, and computer software. The implementation of GASB 34 created questions as to whether and when intangible assets should be considered capital assets for financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific authoritative guidance resulted in  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ...s of chart creation, how (and why) to use different chart types, and how to alter the look of a chart with layout, color and content changes. Depicting data in a chart may reveal a trend that was not so obvious in the numerical data, which often can be dry and boring. That elusive meaning, buried in the obscurity of a sea of numbers suddenly springs to life in a chart - you get the big picture  more...

Curing Title Exceptions ..., some genuine but others unsubstantial or baseless. What types of defects, liens and encumbrances impair the title to real estate? When, as the result of tangible matters revealed by a search and examination of the title, is the title unmarketable? Learn what to look for when reviewing the title commitment, and what endorsements are currently available that provide coverage against a spectrum  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...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...lude in a quality contract or purchase order, the various types of contracts and their impact on contract terms and conditions, key clauses for the contract with the supplier of goods and supplier of services, the structure and functioning of blanket agreements and blanket contracts, the utilization of e-procurement in development of contracts and the negotiation and preparation of  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...his audio conference will arm you with an overview of the types of risks typically addressed by insurance, and a review of the advantages and disadvantages of the three options of insuring those risks: traditional insurance, owner-controlled insurance or contractor-controlled insurance. Whether you have ongoing maintenance projects or you are planning to build a large project, this audio  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions BenefitsGain the skills necessary to understand every key issue in subcontracting today. This audio conference covers the complex relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors. This program is a must whether you are a buyer, seller or government official. After attending this audio conference, you will understand contract flow-down clauses, consent clauses, make or buy plans, privity,  more...

Anatomy of a Natural Resources Damage Claim ...to press NRD claims and this vital program will cover the types of issues you may encounter. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review legal ecological and economic main points of concern for natural resources damage claims. - You will be able to discuss context of a common hypothetical situation that relates to the complicated area of the law. - You will be able to recognize  more...

Legal Aspects in Representing Clients with Dementia BenefitsAttend this audio conference and be able to understand why preplanning measures are important to avoid crisis situations upon medical incapacity. The topics covered include everything from simple advanced directives and estate planning, to complex planning for the purpose of VA and Medicaid benefits. You will understand the process of legal crisis intervention if preplanning measures are  more...

LEED Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements BenefitsAn important step in achieving LEED certification for a project is both an understanding of the need for and implementing a plan of recordkeeping and documentation that makes filling out the submittal templates easy to perform. This audio conference will help you understand not only what recordkeeping and documentation is required, but how to compile it and what is needed to be submitted  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...types of medical records. The retention and destruction of each is governed by various state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, when evaluating the storage and destruction of medical records, other factors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a medical  more...

Title Issues for Lending Professionals ...s: What should you be concerned about on Schedule A? What types of exceptions on Schedule B-II should you worry about? What is the difference between an owner's policy and a loan policy? By attending this program you will come away with a better understanding of the most common title issues and ways to combat them in the future. This audio conference is designed for presidents, vice  more...

Best Practices in Performance-Based Service Procurement ...ervice procurement is a commercial best practice for many types of service procurements. The General Accountability Office says performance-based procurement is the government's primary resource for correcting problems in service procurement. In both the public and private sectors, it benefits the buying organization in many ways when done right. Performance-based procurement reduces buyer  more...

Understanding the Legal Concepts of Adverse Possession of Real Property in New York State ...onfront property and boundary disputes that involve these types of claims. Recently, one frequently disputed and often misunderstood element to a cause of action of title by adverse possession, known as the claim of right element, has been the focus of attention of the New York courts. This teleconference will address the monumental changes to New York's adverse possession law, delve into the  more...

Mental Health Record Compliance ...ularly part 2 of 42 CFR. You also deal with some specific types of records that are subject to specific requirements under state and federal law. And unlike most nonmental health providers, your patients are often unable to directly deal with their own medical decision making. This teleconference will discuss the various general medical record restrictions you face, as well as the specific  more...

Schedule C Reporting Update ...surprising that with such a large vast array of different types of businesses, Schedule C filers are frequent targets of IRS audits. This teleconference will review the basics of a Schedule C and move on to the proper reporting of income and expenses. We will conclude with a discussion of two new pieces of legislation - the HIRE Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and how  more...

Administration of Pain Agents BenefitsYou will learn about using balanced analgesia with pharmacologic options for treating pain. This provides optimal analgesia and level of function for their patients. Discussion will include the importance of choosing the appropriate pain agent for the type of pain at the right dose. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss different types of pain medications. - You will be able  more...

Code Section 409A ...the notice provides methods for taxpayers to correct many types of failures to comply with the document requirements applicable under Code Sec. 409A to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Employers that take advantage of the notice provisions would be able to avoid or reduce the current income inclusion and additional penalty taxes under Code Sec. 409A. As with the IRS' successful  more...

Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Plans ...a plan that fits their needs? What are the guidelines and types of underwriting? What is the benefit of long term care insurance to the client and their family or charity? What might the client be able to do now to enable them to maintain their independence longer without the need for long-term care? The answer to these and other questions will be discussed in detail. You will learn options to  more...

Planning and Zoning Techniques for Open Space Preservation ...imum effectiveness. This teleconference will focus on the types and functions of open space in the community context, developing an overall open space plan and implementing the plan through regulations, incentives, funding programs and other strategies. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain how to develop the plan. - You will be able to define regulatory approach vs. incentives  more...

Express and Implied Warranties Under UCC Article 2 ...vide a general overview of the scope of Article 2 and the types of warranties offered by the UCC, and discuss the various defenses, remedies and damages available for each type of warranty. The discussion will include express warranties, the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of title. We will also look at the  more...

Lease vs. Buy: Choosing the Best Option ...academic qualifications, but on their experience 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  more...

Developing a Sound HR Metrics System BenefitsDoes your organization's HR metrics system fall short of expectations? How can we effectively measure the value that our employees bring to our organizations? How do we measure the effectiveness of our human resources department? Utilizing proper metrics and benchmarking can provide the answers to these questions. Attend this teleconference and learn the importance of demonstrating HR's  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...

Appealing Standards: Determining the Applicable Standard of Review BenefitsThis teleconference is designed to help you with your two most important jobs: prediction (telling clients what appellate courts are likely to do with a given case) and persuasion (getting the appellate courts to do it). The two most 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  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure BenefitsFinancing of public infrastructure assets has been popular in Europe and Latin America but is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States. During the first part of this decade, the financing of public infrastructure through public/private partnership concession and lease agreements became increasingly popular. Although these transactions have slowed during the recent financial crisis,  more...

Cost Segregation: Applications for a Valuable Tax Planning Strategy ...uctions associated with buildings and improvements of all types and sizes. Although cost segregation has become quite popular in recent years, many tax advisors and real estate owners are still missing significant opportunities because they are unfamiliar with the many applications. This teleconference combines two of Bedford's most popular CPE sessions; providing both an introduction to cost  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...conomic downturn has affected real estate projects of all types but perhaps none as significantly as condominium projects. To further complicate matters, strategies to cope with failing and failed condominium developments must address multiple overlays of statutory and other legal requirements and limitations, as well as the often conflicting rights and concerns of the many stakeholders  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...xplain and provide practical contract solutions for other types of well agreements, such as regional well development agreements, agreements on mitigating damages to wells, monitor well agreements and agreements restricting the installation of wells. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review points that should be included in well sharing agreements. - You will be able to discuss terms  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ... the same time, there is considerable confusion about the types of Internet gambling that are legal and illegal in the United States, making the risks and opportunities for businesses difficult to understand. This teleconference will help those responsible for risk management and compliance understand what risks confront gambling businesses operating on the Internet, and the significant  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...gnize the hidden dangers in having workers with different types of working relationships? This teleconference helps responsible employers understand the different types of employment relationships, the pros and cons of each, and how to avoid unknowingly changing an individual's employment status. The teleconference also explains the various tests available for determining employment status, the  more...

CERCLA Liability Update ... up that manufacturers or producers who deal with certain types of contractors or subcontractors (pesticide blenders, transformer repair shops) should expect to be responsible for the costs of cleaning up contamination at their contractors' facilities. Is the conventional wisdom correct? The Supreme Court, in a recent pair of consolidated cases, examined these issues in detail. This  more...

Commercial Leases: A Discussion of Legal, Negotiating and Drafting Considerations ...efitsBy attending this teleconference, you will learn the types of expenses commercial tenants should expect to incur and how to appropriately attempt to limit such expenses. By limiting expenses, you'll go a long way toward protecting the tenants you represent against unforeseen leasing costs. Such expenses include the cost of improving the premises, operating cost pass-throughs, real estate  more...

Construction Contract Bid Errors BenefitsThe pressures on contractors to obtain work have never been greater. The competition for contracts, often coupled with precarious financial health, leaves very little margin for error - yet bid mistakes are on the increase with adverse consequences for owners, contractors and subcontractors. This teleconference analyzes the legal consequences of bid errors and how to avoid them. Those who  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...

Understanding Business Valuations From Purpose to Product ...s of business valuation services to be educated as to the types of appraiser credentials, the levels of valuation services, the business valuation process and the expected content of business valuation reports. You will leave this teleconference with an understanding of the entire business valuation process - from purpose to product. CPAs, accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Dress Code Liabilities BenefitsIn this teleconference, you will learn how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the number and type of jewelry worn by employees, and the number and type of tattoos visible on employees while at work. This teleconference will explore the pros and cons of different options in written policies and discuss different approaches in dealing with these  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ...ly, 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 faith. This teleconference provides practical advice to human resource and benefits professionals, along with their  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...ng is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for attainment of organizational goals. A suitable budget will, indeed, help define and shape those goals, as well as evaluate the likelihood of achievement. Accountants, tax managers, CFOs, controllers, enrolled  more...

Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies ...legal, accounting and practical pitfalls inherent in some types of gifts! A comprehensive gift acceptance policy can help an organization avoid these pitfalls, enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy for a public charity, as well as some of the nuances  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ... will help contractors gain a better understanding of the types of labor agreements they are being asked to sign, as well as the obligations those agreements impose. This teleconference is critical for contractors who want to proactively plan their labor strategies and avoid the pitfalls and liabilities that could hinder the successful operation of their business. Learning Objectives - You  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...disputes more challenging. This teleconference will cover types of payment remedies, how they work, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. The speakers will discuss how to mix and match remedies to fit particular needs and circumstances, as well as defenses to and limits on payment remedies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain mechanics liens and related remedies. - You will  more...

Slope Stabilization: Best Practices and Challenges ...types of slope stabilization failures and techniques used to avoid failures by the application of best practices. There are well-established engineering principles for the design and maintenance of stable slopes. This teleconference summarizes practices to overcome challenges to enhance slope stability. Many engineers are faced with challenges to protect against the potential for slope failure.  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...l costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and how to go about recovering these costs. This teleconference also explains the claims process under federal procurements as well as the options available, including forum selection alternatives, when the claim process does not achieve the  more...

Infill Development Fundamentals BenefitsOver the past decade, a variety of forces have operated to create a trend toward more infill development and less development of greenfields or agricultural land. But infill development poses a unique set of challenges compared to more traditional development on vacant land. This teleconference will summarize the principal differences between infill development and greenfield development,  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations BenefitsLow cost sites ideal for development are becoming scarce as growth continues to increase in high density population centers. As a result, sites considered less ideal (small sites, sites with limited right-of-way, and/or sites with excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more  more...

Damage to Adjacent Property and Structures .... Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the types of damage typically at issue. - You will be able to review best practices for risk identification. - You will be able to review insurance and indemnity principles. - You will be able to discuss best practices for handling claims. Engineers, contractors, subcontractors, attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...entify specific approaches to manage the outcomes of most types of conflicts in a variety of health care settings. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe types of conflict in the health care setting. - You will be able to discuss patient and caregiver safety issues. - You will be able to identify strategies to diffuse difficult situations. - You will be able to review proactive  more...

Green Building Design Basics BenefitsGreen buildings are structures that more efficiently use valuable resources such as energy, water, materials and land compared to buildings constructed to basic building codes. Green buildings are better for the environment and provide healthy, comfortable and productive indoor spaces. This teleconference will give you an introduction into incorporating green building design in your  more...

All About Insulating Concrete Forms ...will provide a comprehensive introduction to ICFs for all types of building professionals. It covers the topics central to deciding whether ICFs might be appropriate for a particular application, and learning to design and build with them. Many projects that do not specify ICFs may be missing potential LEED points and occupant benefits. This teleconference will provide the essential details of  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process Benefits'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. The teleconference will explain the pre  more...

Discipline and Termination Considerations for Employees on Leave ...ry penalties. This teleconference will review the various types of leave available to employees and whether the company is obligated to provide leave under certain federal and state laws. The teleconference also will review the termination prohibitions set forth in the statutes and recommend strategies for handling terminations and discipline of employees who are on leave. Human resource  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ... be able to define common land surveying terms, different types of surveys and engineering surveys. - You will be able to discuss basic types of land record systems. - You will be able to identify zoning, building and subdivision restrictions. - You will be able to explain the difference between the survey plat and the deed. Attorneys, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors,  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code ...the theoretical and practical differences between the two types of contract? When is the sale of goods simply part of a construction contract and when does a construction contract become a contract for the sale of goods? How does a general contractor make sure that the personal property components it purchases meets the warranty requirements to the owner? How does the general contractor make  more...

To Test or Not to Test: The Legal Implications of Pre-Employment Testing ...onference 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 appreciate the legal implications of pre-employment testing, including statutory restrictions, case law development and regulatory considerations from the EEOC and other sources. This teleconference will assist  more...

Prequalification in Government Construction Contracts ... determinations, and how do you address them in different types of contracts? This teleconference will discuss how to recognize and deal with prequalification requirements in federal contracts. State and local government procurements such as the Model Procurement Code, entities under federal grant programs and bidders' due process rights will also be discussed. Learning Objectives: - You will  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options BenefitsThis teleconference will address questions an employer must answer when deciding to switch from a fully insured health plan arrangement to a self-insured arrangement. The speaker will cover different self-insured health plan options, for example, preferred provider, HMO, health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The importance of choosing a third-party administrator  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers ...agement 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 construction business and improve your financial condition. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify 3P and 3D. n- You will be able to generate accurate accounting to  more...

Tax Implications of Generation-Skipping Techniques - Planning to Minimize the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax ...tax exemption. Benefits and differences between different types of basic GST tax planning techniques, including various lifetime planning and post-mortem planning along with the implications of leveraging GST tax planning with discounted assets will also be discussed. Insight into considerations for coordinating GST tax planning during life and at death, and nontax issues connected with GST tax  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ...lity standards. You will gain a broad introduction to the types of processes that can be enabled by digital files, strategies for migration and improvement of existing processes, implementation of new workflows and planning to enable future growth. For lenders looking to align technology and processes now to support underwriting operations, improve customer service activities, decrease cost per  more...

Writing an Employee Handbook nAre you overwhelmed with the task of revising your existing employee handbook or of preparing a new employee handbook? Are you unclear about what types of employment policies are required by federal law? Stop worrying and attend this teleconference. You will learn which policies are required by law and what employment laws apply to employee handbooks. Take the first step to creating your employee  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines ...at apply to the payments. We will discuss the most common types of supplemental wages, such as commissions, signing bonuses, severance payments and sick leave, and explain the three approaches used for to determining the applicable withholding rate. Additionally, we will provide insight into the latest IRS regulations on the withholding of supplemental wage payments and have a practical  more...

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues ...distressed transaction. In that context, we will consider types of workouts, methods of raising money for the distressed TIC deal, the treatment a master lease, voting issues and issues raised by the current bankruptcy cases of LandAmerica and DBL. This teleconference is critical for you to understand the bankruptcy and insolvency issues affecting TIC transactions, and will discuss negotiation  more...

Convergence of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Financial Advice nIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and more carefully assess the perceived benefits and actual risks of a variety of investment types within planning structures.  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue nMany states and metropolitan areas are faced with increasing traffic congestion along with inadequate sources of transportation revenue to address transportation investment needs. After completing this teleconference, you will improve your understanding of the ability of congestion pricing to address both congestion reduction and revenue generation objectives. You will be able to describe some of  more...

Payment Fraud nAs a business owner, how do you know your customers are who they say they are? How do you know if the payments they are making to you, using credit cards or ACH, are good? Fraud is on the rise, with a tough economy and the abundance of malware in the market today, it is only a matter of time before your company becomes a target. As a business owner you need to understand the signs to look for  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...king much of the guess work out of a variety of different types of construction. For example, through BIM, the structural steel, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler and communications subtrades can all determine whether the new and existing utilities, beams, piping and conduits are going to run into each other or not. Accordingly, there should be less in the way of differing site  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...pts and thought-provoking topics from unique intersection types to give you the opportunity to address different roundabout types and specific details in roundabout design based on geometric design principles. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss modern roundabouts and their installation. n- You will be able to describe design skills and current practices. n- You will be able  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation nExecutive compensation continues to be a hot topic across many industries. Recent changes in share-based compensation rules, principally the changes to Financial Accounting Standards 123(R) [FAS 123(R)], and market uncertainty and declines have led to significant changes in how companies and executives view the role and the value of equity as part of an overall compensation package. Join our  more...

Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations nThere has been a lot of talk about the revised Form 990 and it's finally here! Whether you love it or loathe it, you can't put it off any longer. We will spend a majority of the time talking about some of the hot-button issues that the new form raises both in terms of simple compliance and in communicating with and involving your board. But wait, there's more! After this teleconference, you'll  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this past June that 24 million Americans now have diabetes, an increase of three million people in just two years. Diabetes is also one of the most common diagnoses seen in hospitalized patients. Moreover, insulin may be the preferred medication to manage glucose while patients are hospitalized. The Joint Commission of Accreditation of  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management nIn today's fast-paced and complex construction environment, construction industry professionals require immediate access to timely and accurate information. One of the most important management tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights  more...

Internet Techniques for Locating Lost Relatives ... be used for a search. This teleconference will cover the types of records, the quality of information in those records and statutory considerations affecting the availability and use of records. After the search is completed and a lost relative is located, considerations about the types of outreach and contact with the individual will be discussed. Occasionally the initial results of a search  more...