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Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA BenefitsIn response to the enactment of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act in most of the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, in 2008, promulgated FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1. FSP FAS 117-1 provides guidance for nonprofits as to the proper classification of endowment funds when UPMIFA has been enacted and expands the required disclosure about  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ... and industry personnel who deal with easements to better understand the principles applicable to drafting and preparation of easements. The speakers will cover all aspects of easement preparation, from the parties involved to the necessary formalities to ensure a valid and enforceable easement. They will also distinguish between conveyances that are often confused with easements, such as  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals ...eed arises. This live audio conference helps paralegals understand the work flow associated with litigation support from a practical standpoint. What strategy should the paralegal use to assist the legal team with discovery responses. How best to communicate between litigation support, IT and the client. And finally the lifecycle of the case as it relates to a paralegal and litigation  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ... This live audio conference will not only help you better understand the FLSA recordkeeping requirements and their relevancy to your business in today's environment, it will equip you with the know-how to prepare a self-audit assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your existing recordkeeping methods. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human resource and  more...

Understanding the GAAP Codification Update BenefitsThe official launch of the FASB Codification began on July 1, 2009. On that date the codification became the official single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The codification will be effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer  more...

Commercial Loan Documentation ...ve 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 working knowledge of which 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  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ... This live audio conference helps the regulated community understand the importance of an accurate and defensible delineation and how it affects the lifecycle of a project. The audio conference begins with a discussion of wetland ecology that will serve as the foundation for a review of wetland delineation methodology. It concludes with a description of the jurisdictional determination process  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ... determination of federal jurisdiction, it is critical to understand how the Corps administers its regulatory programs. This live audio conference will help you understand how the federal wetlands program works, introducing you to the field or filling in the gaps if you are already working in the industry. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss how jurisdiction is determined. - You  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...pany personnel and medical billing professionals to fully understand how and when the MSP applies in any given personal injury situation. Failure to meet your MSP obligations may have some very significant financial ramifications such as attorney personal liability as supported by the 3rd Circuit decision in U.S. v. Harris, or an insurer $1,000 per day per case fine for failure to perform MMSEA  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance ... audio conference will provide a foundation and a greater understanding relating to the purpose of the laws, what every company should know and understand about the consequences if found not to be in compliance, and proactive measures to achieve internal best practices and compliance. This program will also discuss the latest state regulatory requirements, various cases, enforcement efforts,  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...ference provides you with the information needed to fully understand the risks and rewards of social media. While social media use by banks presents certain risks, there also exist significant risks associated with inaction. This audio conference addresses the risks, rewards and strategies for implementing a sound social media program. This live audio conference will allow banks to make  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...verflows (SSOs). Information will be provided to help you understand and analyze overflow problems and provide guidance in evaluating and selecting cost-effective strategies to reduce or eliminate them. It is also intended to serve as a planning guide in developing long term control plans for CSO's and overflow mitigation plans for SSO's. The topics covered in this audio conference represent  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...verflows (SSOs). Information will be provided to help you understand and analyze overflow problems and provide guidance in evaluating and selecting cost-effective strategies to reduce or eliminate them. It is also intended to serve as a planning guide in developing long term control plans for CSO's and overflow mitigation plans for SSO's. The topics covered in this audio conference represent  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ... in Visual Basic, but you will get a quick look at it and understand its role in creating and using macros. Creating a macro may ultimately involve programming techniques but most macros are developed by recording the way you use standard Excel commands. This live audio conference will show you how to create macros and give you examples of various macros that handle large amounts of information  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...up or shut down. This live audio conference will help you understand the nature of these claims and the newest arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain how you can structure your work environment to minimize the likelihood and success of these pre- and post-work claims. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human resource and personnel  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day ...up or shut down. This live audio conference will help you understand the nature of these claims and the newest arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain how you can structure your work environment to minimize the likelihood and success of these pre- and post-work claims. This live audio conference is designed for payroll professionals, human resource and personnel  more...

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions ... adopted Daubert to some extent. Every litigator needs to understand the impact of Daubert and its progeny. Used properly, Daubert can be a powerful tool for excluding expert evidence. This live audio conference will give you the ammunition you need to challenge opposing expert testimony. You will learn the basic concepts of the law governing admissibility of expert testimony, and get practical  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...government. Federal public works contractors often do not understand the requirements for complying with the Davis-Bacon Act when bidding on and performing federal public works contracts and the consequences of noncompliance. This live audio conference will provide you with the information you need to understand the specific requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, when it applies, and the process  more...

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ...ical marijuana law. Failing to have proper policies or to understand the interplay between state medical marijuana laws and other state and federal employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, can lead to liability that can be substantial. This audio conference is critical for ensuring proper handling of issues related to the use of medical marijuana in the workplace.  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...ropriate project delivery method. This will begin with an understanding of the basic fundamental project delivery approaches with a focus on those that are considered to be collaborative. A tool to help organizations understand which options are used by their own organization will be introduced. Building on this foundation of understanding of the available options, a closer look will be offered  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...understand that each day personal health information is transmitted in various forms between hospitals, doctors, attorneys, insurance companies, patients and their lawyers and families. With increasing reliance on electronic medical records health information can be transmitted with minimal effort. However, health information requests become more confusing and less streamlined when dealing with  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel ...BenefitsAnyone using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on a daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...ies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for properly complying with NEPA. Thus, there are many mistakes in implementing the law. This live audio conference will identify some of the most common mistakes made under NEPA and reveal the best ways to avoid them. You will get practical advice for preparing useful and  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...ll of these issues thereby enabling every practitioner to understand how to assess or analyze the initial question of whether to file a proof and thereafter to deal with all of the related issues, including the form and content, supporting documentation, who has the burden of proof, getting the claim allowed, and transferring a claim after a proof has been filed. This live audio conference is  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues ...nsatory damages and punitive damages. Employers need to understand the application and interplay between the laws protecting pregnant employees and providing medical leave. This live audio conference will help employers understand the protections provided by the PDA, when an employee may be entitled to leave under the FMLA or the ADA and what rights she has upon her return to work. This  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective ...chitects, engineers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they mean, and how they can be used successfully toward defending such claims going forward. Learning Objectives: - You 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  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...esign and maintenance engineers as well as road owners to understand the causes for pothole formation and provides means to eliminate and mitigate potholes in effective manner. The presentation explains the three conditions that are required for pothole formation, and demonstrates how to handle each one of them in order to eliminate pothole formation. It also shows how to mitigate potholes  more...

Rain Water Harvesting ...erty managers, water utility officials and consultants in understanding the important factors in considering, planning, assessing and implementing rainwater harvesting projects. You will understand the key variables needed to assess the viability of rainwater harvesting and the keys to success for your facility. You will avoid making wrong decisions or having unrealistic expectations. You will  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...Understanding the interplay between warranties and call-back periods and the limitations on each is critical to both successful negotiation of a construction contract and the successful completion of a construction project. This live audio conference will help you understand the issues concerning warranties and call-back periods, including the legal limitations on them, which will in turn allow  more...

Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol: Evidence-Based Strategies ...ing or other aspects of child sexual abuse allegations to understand how a protocol has been used to best facilitate the interview process. Through research and practice evidence, recommendations are provided from an analysis of 90 videotapes of child sexual abuse interviews from a child advocacy center via a 69-item standardized instrument generated from prior studies. Eight evidence areas  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...fferences and equip you with the knowledge needed to both understand and manage the differences and unique risks and administrative burdens of using this format. This program will be presented in a simple and straightforward manner by a professional with years of hands-on experience in the negotiation, drafting and administration of GMP contracts. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ... and production activities, among many others. Failure to understand and manage these issues had resulted in fines, litigation, and extensive delays in construction. Planning ahead, identifying wetlands, and developing a mitigation strategy before moving dirt is critical to the success of projects involving or affecting wetlands. This live audio conference will provide the background and guide  more...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent ...tted to release or modify restrictions imposed on a gift. Understanding when and how such restrictions may be modified - and when donors may have standing to enforce the terms of their gift - is crucial both to charitable organizations and to donors. This live audio conference will help you understand how to document such intent in a manner that maximizes the donor's ability to ensure that his  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions ...PD is an important disclosure document that describes, in understandable terms, the rights, benefits and responsibilities of participants and beneficiaries in ERISA-covered health and welfare benefit plans. The SPD must include important information regarding the plan, such as information on how the plan works, eligibility requirements, what benefits the plan provides and how those benefits may  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals ...w of the litigation process from start to final judgment. Understanding how a trial is successfully conducted allows you to make valuable contributions to the trial team right from the start of a case: Finding key facts to plead, key defenses to make, handling and acquiring admissible evidence, and substantively assisting throughout the pretrial and trial phases of litigation. Failure to  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...s live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the structuring and documenting of mezzanine financings. The program will help you understand unique features which distinguish mezzanine debt from other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly employed. This live audio conference will survey the  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ... conference provides the answers! By attending you will understand how the project certification and professional accreditation requirements have changed with 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  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline ...s. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for overseeing and/or training individuals relative to the discipline of disabled students understand the obligations imposed by IDEA and Section 504 concerning the discipline of disabled  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ... handling world. This presentation will help the audience understand the analytics evolution, provide an introduction to how predictive models, particularly claims models, are constructed and how they work, and discuss how organizations should develop and leverage first notice of loss and 'through time' claims predictive models to identify the right claim channeled to the right resource at the  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ... critical that everyone involved in a sustainable project understand the distinctions between potential objectives, and have a clear process for development and implementation of the project design. In May of 2011, the American Institute of Architects released AIA Document D503 -2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, in order to assist owners, architects, contractors and other project  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...it card purchases, bids, contracts and grants. Failing to understand the key differences between corporate and federal sales is the most common error business people make in this market. This mistake has cost businesses thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions in lost contracts. This audio conference is critical for large and small companies that want to successfully enter the federal  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...ecisions, this live audio conference will help you better understand your sales and use tax obligations and ensure compliance. It will explain the constitutional requirements that must be satisfied in order for a state to impose sales or use tax obligations. We will examine the critical substantial nexus requirement and clarify the contours of that requirement through a discussion of existing  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology BenefitsThe current economic environment makes bankruptcy a particularly timely and relevant topic. Whether you are forced to deal with bankruptcy issues as a debtor, secured or unsecured creditor, lessor or lessee, or investor looking for distressed-asset opportunities, this live audio conference will give you a road map to understand the bankruptcy process. This live audio conference is  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation ...st the New Year. This live audio conference will help you understand the possible sources of trouble and see options for assisting the company to navigate the potential minefield of a holiday party. We will also explore the considerations any employer should examine when deciding whether to serve alcohol at its function, harassment and other behaviors to look out for, and strategies for  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...t organizations. This live audio conference will help you understand why Congress, the IRS and others insist on requiring that Section 501(c)(3) entities implement the best practices in corporate governance. This program will assist you and others responsible for completing the governance portions of the Form 990. We will include tips for how to establish systems to collect the necessary  more...

Tax Planning and Guidance for Business Travel and Entertainment Deductions ...ecords will stand the test of a tax audit. Fine tune your understanding of when an employee's meal is 100% deductible and when it is only 50% deductible. Understand when foreign travel is deductible and the limitations on personal travel and entertainment mixed with business travel and entertainment. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...ill deal with those IRS forms that tax professionals must understand to assist their clients. We will provide a common hypothetical scenario in which a taxpayer must file each IRS form, discuss practice pointers, and describe how to complete the IRS form. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, accounts payable professionals, bookkeepers, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk BenefitsLenders and other creditors need to know where they stand if a debtor becomes bankrupt. Primarily, this is a function of whether they have a lien or security interest and if so, whether anyone else has a prior lien or security interest. Liens generally must be made public in some way - usually by a filing in a public office - in order to enjoy priority, so prospective lenders and creditors  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ...ng. This live audio conference will allow participants to understand the impact of construction activities to the waters of the United States, and what federal/state regulations are in place to prohibit such impact. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define turbidity. - You will be able to discuss controlling erosion and runoff. - You will be able to review sampling requirements. - You  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals BenefitsReal estate loans that a loan originator intends to securitize are documented with the underwriting requirements of CMBS underwriters, rating agencies and buyers in mind. Consequently, their structure, documentation, closing and administrative requirements are less subject to negotiation than other types of real estate loan products. This live audio conference will help you understand  more...

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees ... least cost, both to themselves and employees. Failure to understand the tax consequences of such benefits can cause unintended and unwanted tax consequences. This live audio conference will explain the tax consequences of gifts, prizes and other awards to employees, as well as the tax issues associated with making payments to employees, employer-provided travel, educational and moving  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...e subcontractor, this live audio conference will help you understand how and why CM at-risk projects are DIFFERENT, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself to realize the benefits of this approach and avoid its unique risks. What can you potentially gain from using this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other stakeholders? What are the most  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...ected and appointed officials with the necessary tools to understand and manage the federal and state overlays as they affect local zoning and to develop hybrid codes that go beyond traditional zoning to deal with the complex issues of regulation affecting local governments with emerging social problems. The faculty will detail the problems and programs so that participants can readily see what  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...ivable, accounts payable, and general risk management, to understand first the normal parameters and terms of payment bonds. We will provide practical tips associated with either pursuing or responding to payment bond claims. A lack of understanding as to how payment bonds work and what they are intended (or not intended) to cover may lead to lost opportunity or financial losses. This program  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web ...or inappropriate online conduct. It is crucial for you to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who present such problems. This live audio conference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing such issues can act as well as strategies for avoiding such problems to begin with. We will also provide best practice tips for anyone looking  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...ome explanation. This live audio conference will help you understand what type of soils report you may need, the technical terms found within the soils report, what is really the important information you need to get out of a soils report and what is the next step after receiving the soils information. Soils reports can be used in the early or middle stages of design and construction phases of  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge ...n policies and procedures in place and that all employees understand those policies. Prevention and awareness are areas employers should focus on when dealing with employee discrimination issues. If the worst case scenario happens, this live audio conference will tell you how to protect your company when an EEOC charge arises, tips and strategies to respond to the charge, how to prepare your  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ... statutory/regulatory and contractual liability. You will understand the framework of federal and state sources of environmental liability and learn how to avoid and mitigate exposure to environmental liability so that it can be effectively managed in the context of land ownership, business operations and purchase or financing transactions. Existing owners of contaminated properties will learn  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ... that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference will help tax and payroll specialists and others with an interest in this issue to understand the employer's obligations under the employment tax collection system, including how to handle corrections and disputes  more...

Tips for Calculating a Regular Rate of Pay For Your Employees ...at rate affects overtime payments. Most covered employers understand that they must pay overtime compensation at the rate of 'time and a half' to nonexempt employees. But time and a half of what? Under the FLSA and most state counterparts, time and a half is based upon an employee's 'regular rate' of pay. Thus, determining the 'regular rate' of pay is critical to calculating the amount of  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...o discuss balance sheet and income statement analysis and understanding cash flow statements. Finally, he will touch on key ratio analysis and how ratios provide an additional tool to judge financial performance. This live audio conference is designed to provide you with an understanding of the four basic financial statements, offer concepts of analyzing financial statements, and introduce  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ... factors (EMRs) and provides a simple explanation to both understand them, spot simple and the most frequent errors in their calculation, as well as the role of the EMR in safety and in the bidding process. We will also discuss specific tips to promote and distinguish your construction company to your insurance carrier to earn cost savings, as well as to put your company in the best light in  more...

IPPS Final Rule ...is live audio conference is designed to help the audience understand the modifications to the IPPS for fiscal year 2012 as outlined in the Final Rule as well as the financial and operational implications of those changes. This live audio conference is designed for medical records professionals, medical billing managers, health information managers, accounts receivable professionals, medical  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...s, given the high costs of even a single 'bad hire,' with understanding their legal obligations and the risks of using certain available tools to screen job applicants. Unemployed applicants pose unique issues and are more likely to bring a failure to hire discrimination claim. (Solution) This live audio conference empowers recruiters and HR professionals with the information needed to  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ...o comply with GASB 43 and 45, but it is very important to understand the implications that a large unfunded OPEB liability will have upon their credit rating and their ability to borrow. It is also critical to understand how closely the major credit rating agencies will be monitoring their efforts to fund those unfunded liabilities. This live audio conference helps you, as the person  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ...blic finance. This live audio conference will help you understand the municipal securities market. It describes their nature, their benefits and their limitations. This audio conference also provides you with an overview of the items for which you should be looking in order to allow the ability to understand various aspects of a municipal securities transaction. This audio conference is for  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...strous collapse. This live audio conference will help you understand your responsibility and risks in the shop drawings submittal process, and how to handle problems when they arise. In addition, this program will discuss change 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  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...understand how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a regular work site. Many companies send employees to conferences and other work sites using commercial travel and personal vehicles. This live audio conference will enable you to understand how and when to compensate an employee for travel time away from a work site. Attend this program and  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...strongly suggest that the parties using them do not fully understand: the differences between GMP contracts and the contracts that the users are used to working under, or the risks that are inherent to this delivery system. This audio conference will highlight basic differences and alert you to the unique risks of using this format. Mr. Burnham will draw and share from his many years of  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals ...erence introduces you to e-discovery basics and helps you understand the complexities and pitfalls of e-discovery projects large and small. The program uses real-life examples to compare and contrast various approaches to electronic data preservation, collection and review. Discover which strategies are more efficient and effective in different situations. Join us for an insightful analysis of  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...l components, analyzes the pieces individually in easy-to-understand language, and then re-assembles them into the original whole. The relationships between the constituent parts are explained so that participants will intimately understand the entire spreadsheet and its various functions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify major components of the Excel Pro-Forma and their  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ...nt, and amortization. This audio conference will help you understand the nature of intangible assets while you are tracking and reporting capital assets. You will be able to identify intangible assets and the initial measurement of those assets. Discussion will include how to determine the useful life of intangible assets, how to address amortization issues, and be cognizant to impairment  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...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 result in unanticipated surprising  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ... the concept of the longest path, present a simple way to understand float ownership and tackle the conundrum of concurrent delay. Upon the completion of the audio conference, you'll be able to use the project schedule as a more effective management tool. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the importance of the contemporaneous schedule. - You will be able to review key best  more...

Status Classification: Exempt vs. Nonexempt ...f their rightful pay. This audio conference will help you understand the overtime exemptions available under the law, the nature of the claims asserted by plaintiffs, and the newest areas of focus and arguments advanced by plaintiffs' counsel. It will also explain what steps you can take to assure proper classifications and to minimize the likelihood and success of these misclassification  more...

Statement of Work Contract Fundamentals ...rly written SOWs can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added expense. In this teleconference, you will learn how to write a SOW that is easy to understand and manage. You will learn how to create a SOW that meets the planning, execution, accounting, auditing and legal needs of your organization, whether you are the buyer or seller.  more...

Understanding Massachusetts' Exemptions to Employment at Will ...ghts in managing and dealing with employees, provided you understand at-will employment and its exceptions. This audio conference will help you understand Massachusetts law regarding at-will employment, as well its exceptions. We will also provide practical solutions for addressing employee issues and maintaining the at-will status of your employees. This audio conference is designed for human  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ...ditional models. Only the architects of these investments understand how to deconstruct them to reveal the key factors in determining value. Collateral valuation today is less a function of appraisal methodologies than it is a legal exercise for structured finance and creditors' rights attorneys. In this audio conference, three industry professionals from Orrick, Herrington Sutcliffe LLP, one  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ...ey to those insights. The challenge is using analytics to understand where making a change would improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics, how to create business value from the analysis and the drivers of high performance, and how analytics can contribute. This audio conference  more...

Construction Substitutions: Current Issues and Complexities ...ven more competitive. This audio conference will help you understand the steps in the process and what the important considerations are in reviewing a substitution request. We will also provide insight on current issues surrounding substitution requests. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss initiating and processing a substitution request. - You will be able to define what to say  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...about some of the critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should have, discuss key metrics for your site and how to track conversions in Google Analytics. We'll discuss marketing campaign tracking and how to measure different  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...loss in value for owners. This audio conference helps you understand how the LEED system can serve as a foundation to most green incentive and rebate programs. By examining common mistakes, best practices, and how the many available incentives fit into LEED requirements, you will learn how to layer and maximize financial opportunities without sacrificing LEED points or building performance.  more...

Grant Management for Grant Recipients BenefitsJoin Edward T. Waters, Esq., an attorney with nationally recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths - that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants - and sharks in the waters, high-risk areas  more...

Current Issues in Legal Holds: Are You Prepared? ... documents and data. This audio conference will help you understand the changing compliance environment for preserving discoverable documents and data. You will be able to build a legal hold process that meets legal requirements, contains costs and manages risks, as well as align your legal hold process with other key initiatives, such as early case assessment, ordinary course practices for  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...will provide you with the practical information to better understand the process of researching and evaluating land records in connection with the transfer of ownership and real estate financing. This teleconference will identify real property interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. In addition,  more...

Owner Construction Risk: How a Controlled Insurance Program Can Protect Your Assets ...rge project, this audio conference will equip you with an understanding of your options for managing those project risks. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify those risks typically insured in construction projects. - You will be able to better explain and understand design and construction risk. - You will be able to define advantages and disadvantages of the three insurance  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ... and update recent judicial 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  more...

The Secrets of Successful Customer Onboarding ...'s value proposition. This audio conference will help you understand the secrets of successful onboarding, and how to work with marketing and customer operations to design and implement an effective onboarding program. We will explain the how-to's of designing a customer onboarding process and will provide you with helpful tips to ramp up your customer onboarding initiative quickly. This audio  more...

Requirements for Providing E-Forms W-2 and W-2c ... of electronic W-2 and W-2c form distribution, but do not understand the IRS regulations and internal business elements surrounding this online implementation. Several online W-2 projects have failed and were delayed due to not knowing all of the essential information regarding online form distribution. This audio conference will explore all the requirements and business considerations to  more...

Commercial Landlord Tenant Law in California BenefitsToday's leasing environment in California is extremely challenging. Unemployment remains at its highest level in recent history, credit is tight and many commercial properties are under water. Nobody is sure what the future holds and this keeps a lot of people on the sidelines. This audio conference is geared to help you understand the current market dynamics, what kind of deals are  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions ...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, sponsorship and subcontracting  more...

Form 5500 Reporting Update BenefitsEmployers who offer an employee benefit plan must file an annual report regarding the plan's financial condition, investments and operations, unless specifically exempt by law. Filing the Form 5500 will satisfy this requirement. This audio conference will help you understand when you need to file a Form 5500 and what you need to file, and will focus on some recent changes that may impact  more...

Legal Aspects in Representing Clients with Dementia ...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 not put in place. Learning Objectives - You will  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This audio conference will help you learn to identify when the use of this entity for a particular client situation is warranted and  more...

2010 Florida Condominium and Homeowner Association Law Legal Update BenefitsThe 2010 Florida legislative session was very active in the number of bills introduced concerning community associations. As a result, a myriad of significant changes were made to chapters 718, 719, 720, 721 and 617 of the Florida Statutes. Attend this teleconference and you will not only learn about the changes but will understand some of the intended and unintended consequences resulting  more...

LEED Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements ... 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 to satisfy LEED  more...

Trust Situs and State Taxation: Practical Planning Implications ... a trust? What planning steps can be taken? What must you understand when preparing tax returns? Each rule and planning step also has many significant implications with regards to other aspects of trust planning that you need to understand. State law varies considerably and can affect not only income taxation, but almost every aspect of trust planning, drafting, compliance and administration.  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...gements. In addition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker status/classification. If you have older workers in your employee population or are considering a phased retirement arrangement, you won't want to miss this audio conference. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...tates is going green. This audio conference will help you understand the contributing factors to ROI of the maturing green building practices on brownfields. Many professionals in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market realizing the ability to make a return on investment on contaminated properties. In  more...

EPA Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks: Recent Changes and Cleaning Up Contamination ...f these prospective purchasers are not aware of or do not understand the responsibilities and liabilities that can be associated with such a purchase. Even worse, most businesses and individuals underestimate the amount of time and expense that is required to successfully remediate a property of contamination. Making such tasks even more difficult is the ever-changing body of law regarding  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a medical record, the laws and regulations applicable to the retention and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the retention and destruction of medical records. The program will also examine how health care reform is impacting medical records and how risks change  more...

Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Transitioning from Baby Boomers to the Next Generations ...ences between the generations. To be successful, you must understand those things that identify and differentiate the generations, and create strategies for bridging between them. Failure to address the generational issues could result in unplanned and dysfunctional paradigm shifts in your organization as the baby boomers leave in ever increasing numbers and the vacuum is filled by younger  more...

Current Hot Topics in Lease Escalations: Avoid Theft by Additional Rentals BenefitsThe two costliest line item component issues in a killer commercial lease are fixed rentals and additional rentals. By far, the most expensive and least understood and budgeted for are the hidden costs of additional rentals. The killer lease forms in aggressive money market center cities can take the traditional incremental increases in operating expenses, real estate taxes and utility  more...

Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions: FIN 48 Update ...Understanding and meeting the financial statement disclosure rules on uncertain tax positions is already a challenge. Now, the recent IRS proposal to require corporate filing of Schedule UTP brings highly controversial reporting concerns. Schedule UTP would require income tax return disclosure of federal uncertain tax positions in detail that goes far beyond the corresponding financial  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ...understand the scope or complexity of the various recordkeeping obligations under OSHA's laws and regulations. This audio conference will provide guidance as to OSHA's recordkeeping 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  more...

Metal Building Design for Changed Occupancy or Loading ...d serviceability needs? This teleconference will help you understand how changes may impact your structure and, when needed, what options are available for reinforcing metal building members. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss reinforcement roof members. - You will be able to review expansion methods. - You will be able to explain how to use and include reinforcing columns. -  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ... enabling technologies. This teleconference will help you understand the fundamentals of digital manufacturing, an initiative to provide solutions that support effective collaborative manufacturing process planning between engineering disciplines, such as design and manufacturing. We will discuss the value of digital manufacturing, and how you can define and implement a beneficial digital  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...401(k) sponsors and everyone involved in a clear, easy-to-understand format to permit sponsors to better provide these benefits and preserve and protect the company. We will cover the basics of the federal law's rules in easy-to-grasp language and practice applying those rules by examining actual and hypothetical cases. You will have an opportunity to share your concerns and possible  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...able in the private sector. This teleconference helps you understand how to obtain contracts with the government and better understand the requirements to effectively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida statutes, ordinances, regulations and case law applicable to government contracts, you will ensure you are positioned to become an awardee for government contracts, how to  more...

Understanding Fiduciary Investment Duties for Trusts: Be Prudent and Diversify BenefitsIn 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 how fiduciary risk can be managed by proper conduct. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, trust administrators,  more...

Reengineering Revenue in Today's Market ...ve 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 traditional strategies and the effects on bank culture. This teleconference will reinforce why, how and when revenue reengineering is vital in today's bank. This teleconference is designed for  more...

Managing Construction Costs ...olutions along the way. This teleconference will help you understand some of the decision points during a typical construction project at which you can influence your company's risk allocation and influence who pays when construction costs rise. This teleconference will explain important methods for limiting your risk during all phases of design, pre-construction, during construction and  more...

Family Responsibility Discrimination Law: Family Friendly Employer or Litigation Target? ...illion-dollar verdicts. This teleconference will help you understand how stereotypical thoughts about the work commitment and ability of employees with care obligations away from the workplace have led to costly claims. It will also address the proactive steps you can take to insulate yourself from FRD claims, and how to provide a workplace that can attract and retain capable employees who also  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...nd business operations. This teleconference will help you understand and pursue your rights under Ohio's Prompt Payment Act, to avoid becoming the bank. The teleconference will explain the penalties and remedies available to you under the Act and help you develop strategies for maximizing the benefits of the Act. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the purpose of Ohio's Prompt  more...

Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure Compliance with Official Coding Guidelines ...nd participating in this teleconference, you will gain an understanding and appreciation for textbook versus practical application of principal diagnosis selection, incorporating an holistic approach to principal diagnosis selection This holistic approach includes fundamental knowledge and understanding of key concepts governing principal diagnosis selection, such as medical necessity  more...

Telephone Collections: Do's and Don'ts - Surviving the Jungle ...ompliance environments. This teleconference will help you understand the importance of developing an effective recovery strategy for optimum success while operating in a compliant and ethical manner. Techniques for managing the process and creating the proper collection culture within all business settings will be reviewed. A cursory overview of the most pertinent regulations will afford you  more...

Are Email Negotiation Blunders Costing You Money? How to Negotiate and Influence With Email ...ng what you want? Are you negotiating what you are worth? Understand that when you need to negotiate, it is too late to learn. How much money and sales have you lost with your inability to persuade and negotiate? Mastering persuasion and negotiation is literally the difference between knowing what you want and getting it, anytime, anyplace, from anybody. You will learn proven techniques  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...nstruction management. This teleconference will help you understand the potential hygiene pitfalls that may be encountered and how the implementation of a construction hygiene plan can aid in improving indoor air quality conditions and reducing building material losses at construction sites. The key elements of construction of hygiene management plans will be detailed to provide you with  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...nd 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 leveraging the knowledge and  more...

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave ...vely manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA requirements is a common error that has led to losses of thousands of dollars in worker productivity and court awards. This teleconference is critical  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...s municipalities and municipal attorneys. 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  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...issues. This teleconference will help provide you with an understanding of these issues from inception through the end of the commercial loan restructuring process. Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you will be able to understand various issues and approaches to loan workouts; learn the significance of key loan provisions to both borrower and lender, and  more...

Best Practices for MRO Purchasing ...ve mean time to repair. This teleconference will help you understand and design the MRO purchasing system and related processes. The teleconference will also explain many of the industry best in class indicators that are used to measure and control MRO purchasing practices. This teleconference is designed for purchasing managers, material managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners  more...

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners ...ize communications to reinforce your brand. Gain a better understanding of the role of integrated marketing campaigns to syndicate content into the market with tools like webcasts, videos, articles, podcasts and PR promotion. Learn how mapping the level of social media presence fits specific practice strategies and understand how these tools can help you build new multigenerational  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...mptoms, discuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not the exception. We will discuss educational needs and why a 504 or IEP is often crucial for a child's success. This teleconference will also address the different qualifications for  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects ...discuss the top considerations for contractors looking to understand the new scrutiny sureties are placing on contractors' balance sheets and how to optimize surety capacity. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss surety market updates. - You will be able to explain raising surety capacity. - You will be able to review the 10-step surety underwriting process. - You will be able to  more...

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall ...uality of life and future development. Most people do not understand how Michigan's economy works and how it relates to the State Budget process. This teleconference will help shed some light on what economic factors go into the development of the state budget and the impact the current recession and budget shortfall is having on the citizens of Michigan. The teleconference will also examine  more...

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist ...uals involved in commercial loan 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  more...

Public Disclosure and Transparency: The New Form 990 BenefitsExempt organizations are subject to a variety of restrictions under the Internal Revenue Code regarding their lobbying and advocacy efforts. The new and redesigned Form 990 is intended to capture the level of these activities by exempt organizations. With the increased focus and disclosure of the activities of exempt organizations, organizations need to understand the limitations on these  more...

California Wetlands: New Issues and Regulations Affecting Land Use Planning ...nsuming, and many policies are inconsistent. Failure to understand these layered regulations can lead to costly mistakes. This teleconference will provide a basic understanding of the policies at the federal, state and local levels, and will present opportunities to better deal with wetland issues and avoid some of the pitfalls. Most importantly, this teleconference will focus on emerging  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...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan BenefitsSBA lending affords banks and other lending institutions with the opportunity to finance commercial loans to small businesses and at the same time secure a loan guarantee from the federal government. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...plicable regulations. This teleconference will help you understand the new reporting obligations, which make compliance with group health plan requirements more important than ever. James McElligott, a nationally recognized employee benefits attorney, will explain the new rules and how employers can avoid paying excise taxes under this new self-reporting regime. This teleconference is  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ...state 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 can be redeployed in their core business. Understand the basic financial and accounting rules governing treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts ...a business environment - using language that everyone can understand. It will cover the critical details that need to be in every contract and the language that can be used to simply express these details to achieve the legal result desired by both parties. It also will provide you with an appreciation of how what is included (and what is omitted) in a commercial contract affects how the  more...

Navigating Form 1041 ...gruntled beneficiaries. This teleconference will help you understand the main rules on how to properly prepare Form 1041 for probate estates and simple and complex trusts. Learn what is taxable to and deductible by a fiduciary entity. Discover the required allocation rules concerning depreciation and DNI. With the information provided in this teleconference, you'll have the tools you need to  more...

Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Plans BenefitsClients spend a lifetime building financial security for their retirement, often with the desire to pass the assets on to their family or charity rather than loose it to the cost of long-term care. Whether at home, assisted living or nursing home care, the cost can be staggering. When is the purchase of long-term care insurance appropriate for a client? How can the client control the  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth ...ne recognize the use? This teleconference will help you understand the reasons for substance use among youth, how to recognize use and abuse, and what we can do about use, as well as solutions for limiting substance abuse all together. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify trends in substance abuse among youth today. - You will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse.  more...

Reading Financial Statements: A Creditor's Perspective ...enefitsThis teleconference will teach you how to read and understand financial statements, especially from a creditor's perspective. It is also for investors and business owners who not only desire to expand their business, but who want a better handle on what the number on their financial statements mean and how they can become useful tools. This teleconference will impart useful and practical  more...

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single-Family Homes ... federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act do not understand how to comply, or perhaps worse, they think they're in compliance when they're not. These developers do not understand either how to draft unit purchase agreements to comply with the completed home exemption or when circumstances of their program would indicate consideration of registration. This teleconference will help you  more...

Liability, Cures and Defenses, and Rescission Under the Truth in Lending Act ...of various TILA claims. This teleconference will help you understand your potential liability, any cures or defenses available and how to determine the best course of action when faced with a TILA violation. It will also address the sometimes confusing rescission rules and ways of protecting against potential rescission claims. This teleconference is critical for anyone who often faces a TILA  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ... host of issues. It is therefore crucial for employers to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who present such problems. This teleconference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing such issues can act as well as strategies for avoiding such problems to begin with. This teleconference will also provide best practice tips for any  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...r horizontal expansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in the facility; desire to understand whether the building has maintained its structural integrity after a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood or fire event; or simply the desire to know the potential liabilities when there is an interest in buying or selling a facility. Considering the wide  more...

Using and Challenging Statistical Evidence: An Essential Training for Litigators ... shy away from using statisticians, quite frankly because understanding this world can seem overwhelming and confusing. In this 90-minute teleconference, you will have an opportunity to hear (in a nonmathematical approach) from a seasoned litigator and an experienced statistician. Real vignettes will be presented from actual case experience to better understand how statistical evidence is used  more...

Understanding Property Taxes in New York ...ighest in the nation. Managing property taxes requires an understanding of how the property assessments on which taxes are based are set by the local assessor, whether it is cost effective to challenge such assessments and the procedures and strategies for doing so. This teleconference is for anyone who wants to understand the procedural requirements, substantive law and strategic  more...

Mortgage Foreclosures in Illinois ...dure can add time and expense for lenders. For borrowers, understanding the nuts and bolts is critical to protecting their rights. Given the increased activity in the purchase of distressed assets, potential investors and buyers also need to understand what is involved, knowing when and how to invest or buy. A better appreciation of foreclosures can also lead to alternative approaches, which  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...l of political decision makers, the proponents must first understand the local politics. This teleconference will explain why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to development. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss common approaches to influencing land use decisions. - You will be able to identify why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to  more...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services ... make sure you're doing things right. Among other topics, understand the difference between QuickBooks editions, learn topics not covered in user manuals, how to work with bank reconciliations, inventory, sales tax and customizing QuickBooks . QuickBooks is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Intuit. Accountants, presidents, vice  more...

Medical Necessity - The Collaborative Partnership Approach ...y radiology procedures. This teleconference will help you understand and appreciate how the evolution of medical necessity in the last two years can be capitalized upon in educating and promoting the concept of medical necessity as a collaborative partnership between physician and hospital. Failing to promote a synergistic approach to medical necessity from the hospital and physician  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals ...rence will help parties to a defaulted or distressed loan understand what options may be available to them under a forbearance agreement - an arrangement with the lender wherein the lender agrees to either a temporary or permanent forbearance from exercising remedies as a result of the default in exchange for certain agreements by the borrower. This teleconference will also explain different  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ... forum. At the conclusion of the teleconference, you will understand the key attributes of negotiation, dispute review boards, mediation, arbitration and litigation, and how these compare in the context of their own unique situation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review key features of negotiation, mediation, DRBs, arbitration and litigation. - You will be able to explain the  more...

Protecting Assets for Long-Term Care Medi-Cal Benefits BenefitsFamilies with relatively substantial assets can often access California's Medi-Cal program to pay for long-term care. Attentive planning is required, however, to avoid the minefields of government rules and potentially disastrous consequences. Each family's needs beyond Medi-Cal and other government benefits must also be considered. Further complexity has been added to the planning process  more...

Conflicts With Additional Insured Coverage ...orms may provide less (or more) coverage than the parties understand or anticipate. This teleconference will provide a critical review of both the basics of additional insured coverage and a discussion of recent important developments. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain what it means for someone's interest to be insured. - You will be able to discuss alternatives to additional  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles ...riety of reasons and it is important that property owners understand the proper method of valuing these easements to insure they are receiving just compensation. Further, condemnors are increasingly recharacterizing temporary construction easements as noneasements to avoid paying compensation. Property owners and their attorneys need to know if compensation is required. This teleconference  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...in basic principles of electric motor life cycle costs to understand how and when a new energy efficient motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the potential savings of alternative choices, and how to ensure energy savings is realized in the long term, even with changing  more...

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Preventing IRS Penalties and Personal Liability for Late Payments ...past due payroll taxes. This teleconference will help you understand the procedures and potential problems associated with making timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and payments. We will explain the penalties that can be assessed for noncompliance and the circumstances under which the IRS may waive penalties. After attending this teleconference, you will have an increased awareness of the  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ...ties - the lender, the borrower and the potential buyer - understand the issues that exist at each stage of the process. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach, as well as the potential dangers will be discussed. Learn how to avoid problems and maximize your leverage. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan department personnel, branch managers, credit and  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts ...deral government acquisition lifecycle. It also helps you understand necessary information regarding the regulations and guidelines governing the federal acquisition process. Further, this teleconference provides valuable information about the numerous free tools and resources available to companies wishing to do business with the federal government. This teleconference distils this mountain of  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...quirements of the new rules and provide you with a better understanding of their potential accounting and reporting implications. This teleconference will of be of interest to anyone who reads and works with financial statements, individuals who work with securitizations or in the financing business, and those who want to better understand the concepts and principles behind the new off-balance  more...

Building Code Compliance Specifications ...ications for compliance. Many design professionals do not understand how much information to include in their project specifications as it relates to code compliance nor the limits placed on them by their professional liability insurers. This teleconference helps design professionals understand their responsibilities regarding code compliance and how to incorporate these requirements into their  more...

De-Escalation Tactics When Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses ...s witness to successful verbal de-escalation, they better understand and respect the challenges facing an officer, which contributes to future officer safety. Successful verbal de-escalation also sets a precedent with emotionally disturbed people who are likely to have many encounters with law enforcement officers. At the next meeting, they are more likely to have an expectation that they will  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers BenefitsMany manufacturing facilities that deal with older technologies, 'that's the way it has always been done' mentalities and a tunnel view consider the manufacturing process the only investment which will result in increased revenue. This teleconference will address the potentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...red well situation, it is important for the well users to understand and properly document such matters, as well as ownership, responsibility for maintenance, repair and operation, costs sharing, limitations on use of water from the well and access. This teleconference will address these and other points that should be included in well sharing agreements. In addition, the teleconference will  more...

How to Succeed at Selling to Difficult Customers BenefitsCustomers today are more demanding than ever. Some will bully you to get price concessions. Others will put off decisions until you cave in. A few will even embellish the truth. Many won't think twice to take their business elsewhere if you can't acquiesce to their demands. Learn how to pro-actively manage your most difficult customer relationships and turn them into thriving and  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...ily with new offerings. Yet, for all the hype, few people understand the technology nor the unique issues cloud computing poses - particularly when it comes to contracting with cloud companies. Many may be taking substantial risks without even knowing it. This teleconference will provide a thorough introduction to cloud computing technology and discuss the key commercial and legal issues  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI ...ng replacement workers. This teleconference will help you understand the medical dynamics of low back disorders, including appropriate treatment. Awareness of issues related to pre-existing conditions and causality is essential. Failure to understand this condition in an ever-changing medical arena can lead to increased costs and decreased productivity. Human resource managers, attorneys,  more...

Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Under ERISA BenefitsMaintaining an employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires that people managing the plan or investing plan assets become fiduciaries. You need to know when they might become an ERISA plan fiduciary. You must understand your legal obligations to plan participants and beneficiaries. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the  more...

Improve Productivity While Staying Compliant: Implementing Quality Procedures ...roach. Providing cost effective quality product means you understand the importance of a strong process for minimizing nonvalue added activity, refining process capability and reliability, and designing quality at the source. This is a case study of how an organization was able to use this blended approach to solve quality problems in a regulated environment. Manufacturing engineers,  more...

Insurance Claim Appeals ...Medicare and Medicaid. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish when an appeal can be implemented, when to formally continue to disagree with their findings in writing and what options are available to continue fighting these appeals. The teleconference will explain the methods and options required to obtain the money your practice deserves. Medical billing  more...

Purchasing Law: Effective Contract Negotiation & Management In Times Of Financial Uncertainty ...responsible for supply chain and purchasing management to understand how to best manage their risk. That risk is managed through the effective understanding of contract negotiation, including the contracting process itself. The teleconference also addresses methods to reduce risk through the use of contractual protections. Finally, having entered a contract, the teleconference discusses means  more...

Current Work Product Issues in Taxation: Preservation, Waiver and Tax Accrual Work Papers BenefitsCompanies face many obstacles and ever-changing standards to maintaining work product protection of sensitive documents and information prepared by counsel. The documents at issue, such as tax accrual workpapers, litigation analyses and internal investigation materials, are often roadmaps for the companies adversaries. Challenges to work product protection come from many directions,  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ... integrity of the bankruptcy process. Failing to properly understand the disclosure requirements may have significant consequences that may bar compensation or recovery on your claims, or may even result in sanctions or criminal charges. This teleconference will discuss the need for disclosure, the contents of any disclosures and the consequences of that disclosure or failure to disclose. This  more...

Easement Valuations: Common Pitfalls and Principles ...riety of reasons and it is important that property owners understand the proper method of valuing these easements to insure they are receiving just compensation. Further, condemnors are increasingly recharacterizing temporary construction easements as noneasements to avoid paying compensation. Property owners and their attorneys need to know if compensation is required. This teleconference  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...alth and well being of their workers, they usually do not understand the proper way to manage the safety system. This teleconference will describe how to effectively manage the employee safety and health system. With proper installation and implementation of the system described in this teleconference, you will see a 40 to 50 percent reduction in injuries within the first year of  more...

The Vital Role Paralegals Play in Appellate Practice BenefitsLitigation paralegals provide invaluable aid to attorneys in the litigation process. They are the backbone of the trial team, coordinating thousands of details that must be accomplished before, during and after trial. In appellate practice, paralegals are a valuable asset if properly utilized. This teleconference outlines some of the major duties and responsibilities of litigation  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...hat they generate. Influencers of youth will be guided to understand body image development - how to engage young people in understanding that in the interest of boosting sales, advertisers purposefully increase viewers' dissatisfaction with themselves, and strategies to help bolster body-esteem and develop a healthy relationship to food. Recognizing that emotional resilience and strong  more...

Design Tips for Retention and Detention Ponds ...or both dry and wet stormwater management ponds. You will understand the relationship between variables in hydrologic and hydraulic runoff models and their impact on pond design. You will learn about the impact of USEPA Phase II stormwater regulation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify maintenance issues. - You will be able to explain weir and central devices. - You will be  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ...g 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 business opportunities that remain in areas such as state lotteries and interstate wagering on horse racing. It will explain the complex web of  more...

Best Practices in Filing and Preparing Inventory BenefitsA probate estate is nothing without its assets, which makes the preparing and filing of the probate inventory a key element to successful administration. The marshalling, preserving, protecting and valuation of the estate assets is the backbone in the probate and tax arenas. This teleconference will cover all aspects of handling the estate's assets from the perspective of preparing and  more...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts ...sider in choosing between these pricing approaches and to understand the advantages and disadvantages to each. The current economic situation has imposed great strains on the construction market. Every project and every industry participant has felt the impact. In this environment, it is critical for owners and contractors to understand how the adverse economic climate may impact the legal  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...ionships? 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 responsibilities that can flow with being a joint employer, and how to begin  more...

Preparing for the Unexpected Departure of Key Employees: An Introduction to Replacement Planning ...ional leaders confuse them. This teleconference helps you understand the key components of effective replacement planning and its value as a starting point for succession planning and talent management. It also helps you realize what can happen to your organizations if you do not have a functioning, operational replacement plan in place at all times. Presidents, vice presidents, business  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update BenefitsThe two costliest issues at the end of a lease which has been terminated for default are (i) possession losses such as losses due to holdover, inability to lease and costs to remove the tenant and (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation BenefitsDuring the past 24 months we've seen unprecedented volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including  more...

New Technology and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act BenefitsThis teleconference will provide you with information regarding the interplay between the Fair Debt Collection 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  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ... the federal government. It is essential that contractors understand the requirements of the PRC and have adequate procedures in place to ensure compliance. This teleconference will focus on issues relating to the GSA price reduction clause. Specific topics to be included in the discussion are GSA schedule contracting, pricing agreements, compliance, data disclosure obligations, representations  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...tion of improvements. This teleconference will help you understand how the U.S. Green Building Council Existing Buildings Operations Maintenance LEED rating and certification system works. There are millions of existing buildings and numerous opportunities exist to reduce their energy waste, save money, improve health and productivity, and exploit new technologies that have recently become  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments ...rget status in an investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper approach and execution of white-collar defense strategies and tactics. In addition, the teleconference will take a look at the effect on white-collar prosecutions of the ongoing  more...

Stark Act Update: Recent Changes and Operational Challenges BenefitsThe Stark Act is a very technical law that prohibits several common financial arrangements between physicians and entities to which they refer, including hospitals. If a physician has a financial arrangement with an entity that bills for or performs 'designated health services,' the financial arrangement will need to meet all components of an applicable exception. If the Stark Act is  more...

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing ...e will look at some key legal writing concepts through an understandable and strategic lens. The ability to effectively and persuasively communicate remains the dominant skill needed for a successful legal practice. No one is born a perfect writer - as anyone who teaches writing will happily assure you. Rather, legal writing is always a learning process. For that reason, lawyers should  more...

Access Management Design and Development ...ent project. As a transportation engineer and/or planner, understanding the basics of access design and access development is crucial in delivering a successful project to your client. Driveway access to a site can have positive or negative consequences on the amount of potential business a retail site can expect, and at the same time, elimination of a driveway for a public roadway project can  more...

Limited Medical Programs: How Employers Are Using Them to Control Health Care Costs ...head ready to explode. This teleconference will help you understand the benefits of limited medical programs and how they can be utilized in combination with major medical programs to control costs. The teleconference will also explain new medical programs in the market place and how some voluntary benefits can be integrated with major medical and limited medical plans to reduce the employee's  more...

Implications of the Stimulus Package on HIPAA ...d enforcement activity. This teleconference will help you understand what you have to do and when, and what to keep in mind as you move forward in order to be prepared for compliance with the new regulations. The teleconference, newly updated with the latest information, will provide a comprehensive look at the changes in the law and prepare you for the process of incorporating the changes into  more...

Health Insurance Basics For Employers ...understand the basics of health insurance. This includes people new to the health insurance industry or new to interacting with the industry. It also includes people who have been in or interacting with the insurance industry for a while but never received adequate training. Attend this teleconference and come away with an understanding of the basics of health insurance for employers in the  more...

Traffic Management for Construction Work Zones: Unique Challenges and Solutions ... prepare and implement traffic control plans often do not understand how to process the approval and satisfy the agencies requirements, as well as federal and state occupational regulations. Understanding the MUTCD and agency requirements, as well as their newly implemented regulations can impact schedule and costs. This teleconference will help you understand how first to establish a traffic  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets ...responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of carbon credits. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what a carbon credit is. - You will be able to distinguish between types of credits. - You will be able to recite how they are valued. - You will be able to identify what carbon credits are used for. Attorneys, engineers, project  more...

Who Should Bear the Risk? Top 10 Things Developers Need to Know About Loan Documents ...sk between the parties. This teleconference will help you understand lenders' requirements and the variety of loan documentation solutions actively used in today's commercial lending marketplace that allow parties to meet these requirements. This teleconference is critical for developers who continue to seek funding for projects during this challenging economic period. Learning Objectives -  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...ks in green construction contracts. - You will be able to understand examples of green claims asserted to date. - You will be able to summarize how LEED Documentation impacts design and construction contracts. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green  more...

FEMA's Critical Flood Plain Regulation ...eys, architects and engineers who represent them - do not understand how the program works or how to challenge inaccurate mapping or floodplain management decisions that have a major financial and community impact. These impacts include restrictions on development, mandatory flood insurance, higher insurance premiums, and disqualification from disaster assistance. This teleconference will  more...

Independent Contractor Reporting ... more apparent as well. This teleconference will help you understand how independent contractor status is determined for tax, EEO state law and other purposes, including in PEO and other multiparty situations; the advantages and disadvantages of independent contractor status for both the company and the worker; and how to handle disputes over independent contractor status when they arise.  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements ...mployers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You will learn the necessary steps to take to minimize the Social Security offset that can occur when a workers' compensation case is settled. The teleconference will also provide a comprehensive analysis of the  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De BenefitsThis teleconference will show how proper planning and budgeting are the keys to success, and operating without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting 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  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ... busts budgets and kills profits. Given the consequences, understanding and managing the efficiency of construction is important to everyone on the project - from the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that experience inefficiency to the owners and design consultants whose actions can lead to inefficiencies. The first step toward managing efficiency is to understand what it is and know  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...resence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel will also discuss the latest legislative and case law developments, including the controversial web-based nexus statute in New York and other states. Gain practical tips for planning through safe harbors and de minimis activities. This teleconference is a must for any  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...bankruptcy proceeding pending has on that proceeding, (d) understand how the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay provisions affect a probate proceeding and (e) when a disclaimer by a beneficiary of a testamentary bequest or devise, an intestate inheritance or a nontestamentary disposition may or may not be set aside in the beneficiary's bankruptcy proceeding. Attorneys, estate planners,  more...

Financial Planning After Retirement: Coordinating the Retirement Plan with the Estate Plan ...is likely to qualify. This teleconference will help you understand which trusts qualify and which do not, and how to ensure they do. It also discusses two alternatives to owner control that are often overlooked - the trusteed IRA and the IRA annuity. Comparison charts and decision trees will assist you to understand and communicate these options to clients in the clearest possible manner.  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ...m to the users. This teleconference will help you to 1) understand how to establish these project priorities based on a system-wide optimization model and 2) identify an approach that allows a project to achieve the maximum rate of return on investment. The cornerstone of the Kentucky practical solutions approach is system-wide performance evaluation and targeted project design goals. This  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...ill be discussed. A case study will be provided to better understand the state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies. The teleconference is particularly designed to provide an overview of the evaluation of existing bridges and state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to examine rehabilitation of constructed bridges. - You will be able to review  more...

Deductions From Pay ...of Labor audits increase, it is critical for employers to understand the FLSA and to recognize the permissible deductions. This teleconference is intended to provide you with information and practical advice on the requirements of the FLSA as it applies to white-collar exemptions and deductions from employees' wages. Topics will include deductions, exempt employees, mandatory withholdings and  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...tle examiners may not be fully equipped with the specific understanding of the differing laws and their application under differing situations when issuing title reports with lien priority determinations. Their analysis could be either exposing homeowner associations to erroneous litigation, or neglecting to include IRS liens in foreclosure actions when such liens could otherwise be foreclosed.  more...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Harassment Policies and Investigations ...te potential liability. This teleconference will help you understand the common errors in drafting policies that create problems and how to draft proper policies that help insulate you from liability. The teleconference will also explain best practices for investigating and documenting investigations of harassment complaints. Failure to have a proper harassment policy and to properly  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information ... complicated. This teleconference is designed to help you understand various options in securing information, interpreting that information and making use of it to determine the actual funds available for support. A lack of understanding of how to interpret financial documents and tax returns can lose your client a great deal of money and expose the attorney to a grievance process or even a  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ...planning process utilizes the ERP system. You will better understand the need for robust metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP system as most people are only scratching the surface in the use of  more...

Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions ...re special federal tax rules that apply. Failure to fully understand these rules can subject the foundations and those involved with them to substantial excise taxes. This teleconference will review all of the rules associated with the establishment and operation of a private foundation, including the special excise taxes that apply to private foundations and the limitations that apply to the  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment ...inations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional 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  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...afting a settlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the issues that may arise. Only then can the lawyer properly structure and document the settlement. This teleconference presents both plaintiff and defendant perspectives on these and other relevant topics, and is critical for any lawyer practicing in the field of personal injury.  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...rs for project teams. This teleconference will help you understand the various project delivery models that can be applied to health care real estate development. We will discuss the importance of collaboration between all members of the project team from the outset of the planning process and how the appropriate inclusion of data-based modeling and planning at the front-end can help mitigate  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ... become important for all participants in the industry to understand what the ConsensusDOCS are and what they have to offer. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the overall approach taken by the ConsensusDOCS. - You will be able to recognize the ConsensusDOCS families of available contract documents, including the new contract forms for integrated project delivery. - You will be  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ..., landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued designation while also meeting today's code and functional requirements. We will discuss why preserving and maintaining historic buildings is economic and can fit into a broader 'green' strategy for your organization. Learn that repairing a building  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...future compliance, as necessary. You will also be able to understand the utilization and importance of a company's onboarding process and the importance of payroll data accuracy in the tax credits process. In addition, you should have an increased awareness of the issues surrounding proper completion and filing of new hire payroll-related forms. Human resource managers, payroll professionals,  more...

Navigating through the Maze of Unclaimed Property Compliance - Unique Rules and Regulations for Financial Institutions ...This teleconference will provide a foundation and greater understanding relating to the purpose of the laws, what every company should know and understand about the consequences of noncompliance, performing adequate and statutorily required due diligence, and implementing the necessary steps to ensure you are prepared for a compliance examination. We will also provide measures to achieve  more...

Circular 230 Update and Practitioner Regulation: Expansion of Scope and Clarifications ...er for risk management. This teleconference will help you understand the current requirements and risks for tax preparers and advisors. The teleconference will cover the obligations of both the individual tax preparer or advisor and the obligations of the preparer or advisor's firm or institution. Accountants, CPAs, tax professionals, CFOs, controllers, presidents, vice presidents, estate and  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ...ionals in design, retrofit and auditing firms who want to understand the developments in building benchmarking, how to express and measure the various performance aspects, understand the relationship to energy standards and green rating methods, and conduct audits for verification. Learning Objectives: You will be able to discuss the emerging agenda of sustainable and high performance  more...

Climate Change and Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules ... helps those responsible for GHG monitoring and reporting understand how the new rule is structured, and the timing and scope of required compliance. This teleconference will provide an overview of the scope and intent of the rule. This teleconference will also discuss how the rule fits in with other EPA initiatives, including the GHG endangerment finding and the proposed PSD tailoring rule.  more...

Measurement, Management, Reduction: Tools for Tracking Waste in Construction Projects ...industry, contractors are under more and more pressure to understand the environmental impacts of their business. Documentation of construction waste recycling and waste avoidance measures is now required on many new construction jobs. This teleconference will discuss the business case for managing and reducing waste from construction projects. You will learn how to document your waste stream  more...

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Requirements Update ...'s compliance requirements. This teleconference helps you understand how to effectively prepare managements assessment of internal control over financial reporting using the SEC's recently published interpretive guidance and provides a summary of AS5 and your external auditor's new focus to comply with this standard. This teleconference also compares AS5 to AS2 and demonstrates the alignment to  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law ...esponsible for creating works or approving those works to understand the basic principles of copyright law. We will outline how to implement basic copyright protection and enforcement strategies, while avoiding common pitfalls. We will review simple steps for minimizing risk, while maximizing the creativity of your company's materials. Plus, we will discuss simple contracts and proactive legal  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...tically 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 money and time savings, but may not be aware of trade-offs that may cause some  more...

Your Organization's Obligations Under the FTC's Red Flags Rule: A Comprehensive Overview ...elp you determine whether you are subject to the rule and understand what steps you must take to implement the rule's requirements. The discussion of the rule's scope will take into account various federal agency guidance, recent litigation that challenged the scope of the rule and proposed legislative action. The teleconference also will address the specific steps that you must take to comply  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...ate businesses on jobs. This teleconference will help you understand what workers' compensation fraud is, what a good investigation entails and how to avoid the pitfalls. The teleconference will also explain how workers' compensation fraud cases are prosecuted and why some cases cannot be prosecuted. This teleconference will provide some valuable prevention tips that will save you time and  more...

Splits, SNTs and Public Benefits: Understanding the Complexities of Special Needs Planning in Divorces BenefitsMarital stress and divorce are highly prevalent among families with special needs. Many attorneys who specialize in the area of divorce are unfamiliar with the complexities of special needs planning, despite the importance of public benefit programs to their clients and their families. This teleconference not only helps you understand the detailed public benefit programs available to your  more...

Commercial Lending Opinion Letters: Rights, Obligations and Expectations ...tively) inexpensively? This teleconference will help you understand the proper role of the legal opinion and develop techniques to minimize or, hopefully, eliminate unnecessary and wasteful contention over the issues that can arise if the process is not handled intelligently. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan department personnel, branch managers, credit and  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ...with tragic human toll. This teleconference will help you understand why defects occur, how they can be prevented and who is responsible when defects appear. In addition, the program will discuss insurance coverage of construction defects - a critical topic because those parties who have the proper insurance to defend against and pay claims when defects arise may save their project or business  more...

Legal Issues Arising From Nontraditional Checks BenefitsThe proliferation of nontraditional checks and the convergence of paper and electronic payment systems in recent years has created a number of significant operational and compliance issues for financial institutions. This teleconference will help you understand and identify these risks in your institution. It will also give you insight into ways you can manage and mitigate these risks  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...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...

Using Purchasing Metrics to Drive Bottom and Top Line Contribution BenefitsThe role of sourcing and procurement managers has become increasingly critical to the bottom line performance of companies in today's complex and dynamic environment. Yet most procurement organizations focus metrics on cost and productivity rather than business value added and risk. Without appropriate metrics, managers cannot quantify their business impact or allocate resources to the  more...

Understanding the Bridging Project Delivery Method ...hitect, design architect or lead architect) fail to fully understand or follow the details of what really makes bridging work for the project owner. A common misunderstanding that almost always leads to less-than-good results is using traditional design development documents or even schematic design documents as bidding documents. Bridging contract documents are substantially different from  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process ...bute to the successful and timely completion of an audit. Understand what an auditor is testing and why. With a coordinated effort of all involved parties, the audit can be completed in an efficient and timely manner. Failure to complete an audit can be costly to a plan sponsor due to a late filing of Form 5500. An inefficient audit can also result in additional audit fees and frustration among  more...

Litigating in the Social Networking Era ...ak your case. Therefore, it is important for attorneys to understand how to utilize social networks when involved in litigation, both to discover information from their adversaries and to advise their clients of the potential risks of their own social networking use. This teleconference will help you understand how social networking can make or break your case. The teleconference will also  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ...business opportunities. This teleconference will help you understand exactly what a Capability Statement is and is not, how many pages it should be, and specific contents, sections and format. We will cover appropriate and inappropriate terminology and graphics, the use of keywords, and the critical difference between experience and past performance. By the end of this program, you will know  more...

Uses and Abuses of In Limine Motions ...as dispositive motions. This teleconference will help you understand how motions in limine work and what strategic consequences are involved in seeking or responding to such motions. The program also will explain recent court rulings that have expanded the courts' power to use motions in limine to dispose of a case or cause of action. This teleconference will explain when and how to use motions  more...

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

Total Compensation Statements as a Tool to Communicate Total Value BenefitsOften employees look at their base salary as the total value provided by your organization. During these challenging economic times when salary increases are low or nonexistent, creating customized compensation statements for your organization can be a valuable communication tool. Generally, total compensation ranges from 30 to 50 percent above base compensation for an organization and  more...

Conservation Easement Tax Incentives ... responsible for determining available sources of capital understand what conservation easements are, and how they can provide a variety of financial incentives that can be monetized. The teleconference also explains the general form of a conservation easement transaction and highlights the most common problems that can be avoided with proper planning and execution. Failing to understand the  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations ...uction contracts. It is important to fully appreciate and understand the law governing termination in order to avoid causing even more economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong way to terminate construction agreements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to distinguish termination clauses from  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ... those savings to the contractor. Contractors that do not understand the VE clauses and their specific submittal requirements will ultimately forego their share of potentially substantial cost savings. If the VECP procedure is followed correctly, it provides a vehicle through which acquisition and operating costs can be reduced while the contractor's rate of return is increased. This  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...nce will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial reporting. The teleconference will also delve into how to effectively use an outside valuations specialist for financial reporting purposes. Finally, the teleconference will discuss how auditors may review the work of outside valuations specialists for  more...

Understanding the New Penalties for Tax Preparers ...f these areas in the past year. It is imperative that you understand these penalties and have systems in place to prevent them from being imposed. This teleconference will focus on the preparer penalty, how and when it applies, how the IRS assesses it and tips for avoiding it. Other penalties are also reviewed to provide the fuller context of what you must do to reduce exposure to any penalty  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...ion required. This teleconference is designed to help you understand all the ways in which the transition to ICD-10 will affect your organization. It will begin with a basic understanding of how the two systems differ. The bulk of the teleconference will address the specific issues relating to hospitals, physician offices and other providers, and payors. The final segment will focus on the  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files ... 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 to maintain the highest document quality standards. You will gain a broad introduction to the types of processes that can be enabled by digital files, strategies for  more...