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Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals BenefitsThe bankruptcy world is full of traps for all professionals. Not only must you be familiar with the Bankruptcy Code, which is often amended, and case law, but also the often overlooked federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, local rules and judge-specific rules. Scott Brown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the  more...

Affirmative Action in Employment - What Does It Really Mean? ... benefits on behalf of 24,508 individuals who, in OFCCP's view, were subjected to unlawful employment discrimination. The FY 2008 financial recovery represents a more than 20 percent increase over the amount recovered in FY 2007 ($51,680,950). The compliance reviews are thorough and employers must be in compliance with the latest OFCCP mandates. This teleconference will help you understand the  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers ...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 always bad and investigate how reducing energy costs can provide manufacturing with  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...view global markets as a necessity to survive and to grow, more U.S. companies own foreign subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an information  more...

Substance Abuse and the State Bar Disciplinary Process BenefitsThis teleconference will give an insider's view of the state bar and how it handles matters that have substance abuse as an element of a case. The program will also discuss the scientific basis for addiction and how it can impact your law practice. This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...ate measurements. This teleconference outlines a hands-on view of the process needed to evaluate, establish and maintain lean accounting in a mid-level manufacturing environment. While lean accounting will help companies view the value streams associated with specific products, there are also costs associated with the development, maintenance and ongoing use. You will gain a deeper  more...

Using Investment Policy Statements as an Investment Tool: It's an Art, Not a Science ...of the staff of an asset manager who can give a real life view of an IPS 'from the trenches.' The teleconference will focus on the underlying bases for the establishment of an investment policy statement and the various techniques used to ensure that it is comprehensive and comprehensible, and adequately designed and customized to address the particular investment needs of the designated  more...

Current Issues in CEQA ...lso discuss recent CEQA decisions which provide a nascent view into how courts are dealing with greenhouse gas issues under CEQA. Finally, we will present 2009 CEQA decisions impacting development of projects within the state. Learning Objectives - You will be able to specify recent and proposed CEQA decisions concerning greenhouse gases. - You will be able to debate mitigation impact and  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...nsent to implementation. In this teleconference we will review and analyze each subletting issue in an office and retail lease from the point of view of all of the affected parties. Equitable compromises will be suggested in order to get through the lease negotiation process; however, the subtenant's increased leverage today is real and needs to be appropriately weighed. Attorneys, property  more...

Fair Housing Act: 2009 Hot Topics ...tion Act. The faculty mix will provide you with points of view from both sides of the issue: those who are protected by these civil rights laws and what motivates them to bring complaints against housing providers, developers, builders and designers, as well as those who counsel and defend housing providers, developers, builders and designers from such claims. Attorneys, property managers,  more...

Current ERISA Fiduciary Issues for Financial Institutions ...ent economic climate. Our panel will give the insider's view of ERISA fiduciary issues affecting financial institutions in this new economy and evolving regulatory world. Among the topics to be covered are transactional issues for newly combined and otherwise affiliated financial institutions, ERISA issues implicated by the economic downturn, legislative and regulatory developments of special  more...

Increasing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics ...s a whole. n nInstead, manufacturing logisticians should view themselves as the pit crew supporting the production "race car drivers" and dedicate themselves to making sure that they always have the materials they need, in the right quantities, where they need it and presented in an immediate usable fashion. This is where the highest stakes are for a manufacturing company. Once the proper  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes ...ers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary, express technical concerns or unjustified expense. On the other hand, homes that are constructed under the new 2009 IECC are forecasted to save 15-20 percent more energy than homes built under the 2006 code. This teleconference will take you through the changes to learn what lies ahead in the building  more...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida nThis timely teleconference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida's great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the client is departing. Similarly, the laws impacting asset protection planning are generally more  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending ...view of the downturn in construction lending activity nationwide and the inability to sell developed lots, completed homes, condominiums and to lease-up commercial buildings, the focus of bankers has shifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation ...ed to significant changes in how companies and executives view the role and the value of equity as part of an overall compensation package. Join our accounting and legal speakers as they explore and discuss the effects of FAS 123(R); specific challenges and hot topics in the equity compensation arena, such as repricing of underwater equity awards; the impact of current legislative initiatives,  more...

Investing IRAs and Qualified Plan Rollovers in Real Estate, Franchises, Start-Ups and Other Private Investments - Techniques and ...neurs, private fund managers and franchisors have come to view IRAs and qualified plan rollovers as sources of capital. This raises significant policy and enforcement issues for government regulators, especially with the advent of large Roth IRA's. By attending this teleconference, you will learn the common investment scenarios in this area, the rules that apply to them, and the associated  more...