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Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida BenefitsThis live audio conference 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...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...nformational effort. With all these conflicting points of view, the documents that govern billboards by their nature can be a complex, unique form of real estate transaction. Knowledge of the varying forms of documents, issues that arise, and disparate positions with regard to billboards, are invaluable to counsel who handle these matters. The request to handle such a document is always viewed  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...

Microsoft Project Best Practices: What's New on the Desktop ...rom Milestone Consulting Group, Inc. for a 'what's new' review of Microsoft Project 2010 on the desktop. Since this is the most significant upgrade to Microsoft Project in the past decade, this is one audio conference you will not want to miss. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss user-controlled scheduling. - You will be able to review incremental leveling. - You will be able to  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...rit removal - from both a technical and business point of view - to achieve optimal outcomes. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize grit composition by geographic region. - You will be able to discuss benefits of a properly designed and functioning system. - You will be able to identify key considerations to an accurate grit removal efficiency test. - You will be able to review  more...

Pennsylvania Civil Procedure: View From the Bench ...view of civil process at the Pennsylvania District Court level. The program will be given by Magisterial District Judge Richard Cappelli. Judge Cappelli has been the Magisterial District Judge in Delaware County since 1992, serving the townships of Concord, Bethel, Chadds Ford and Thornbury. Topics will include the filing of a civil and landlord-tenant complaint, required contents, service of  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills ...cations influence the way internal and external audiences view you and your organization. In fact, in today's global marketplace, this may be the only form of communication you have with those individuals. That well-written letter, executive summary or email can establish and maintain long-lasting relationships. Conversely, deliver that message poorly, and you can dilute the intent, alienate  more...

Integrating Mobile Technologies in Our Classrooms ...view the use of wirelessly enabled devices as a distraction in the classroom with students using the devices to text each other, surf the Internet, check on their Facebook page and Tweet . Many educators are discovering that permitting the use of wireless devices in the classroom can actually be beneficial for both the students and the educators. Those schools which permit the use of wireless  more...

Code Section 409A ...ions that most executive compensation professionals would view as a foot fault. The good news is that the notice provides methods for taxpayers to correct many types of failures to comply with the document requirements applicable under Code Sec. 409A to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Employers that take advantage of the notice provisions would be able to avoid or reduce the current  more...

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...

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...

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...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...ill provide advisors and business owners with a broad overview of a new hybrid for-profit/nonprofit business model: the low-profit limited liability company or L3C. Presenters Cass Brewer and Jeff Woodward will discuss the unique attributes of these entities, especially examples of where an L3C may be appropriate. At its most elemental level, the L3C is a cross between a nonprofit and  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...

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...

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...

Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? ...s on these sites are typically not meant for employers to view. Employers tell anecdotes of avoiding serious mistakes by using these tools. Conversely, some job applicants feel they have been denied opportunities unfairly by employers or recruiters snooping on social websites, and viewing materials out of context or web entries meant just in fun for friends. This teleconference will review this  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...

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...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...view the U.S. market as a fertile market, they will form U.S. subsidiaries to grow their U.S. operations. Whether you are the U.S. subsidiary for a large, Dutch-based multinational company with subsidiaries all over the world or a small U.S. distributor of a Canadian Parent, you will have to file IRS Form 5472 for every transaction with a related party. Although an information return, the Form  more...

Doing Business in Mexico: What You Need to Know ... U.S. and Mexico, both from a business and legal point of view. Typical issues will be analyzed from an American legal perspective, the Mexican legal viewpoint will be outlined and we will give potential solutions to avoid problems in the first place. This information will be valuable to companies considering entry into the Mexican market, as well as those who are already operating there and  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...

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...