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Become a Certified Christian Life Coach ...hristian Life Coaching is a rewarding and exciting career where you use your gifts and talents to help others identify goals and values and make significant changes in their lives. Our premier program is affordable and comprehensive program and delivered in a 16 week all which is offered through weekly group webinars, or through one-on-one sessions with a Master Trainer. You will not only learn  more...

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...Resultancya - This is result oriented practical approach whereby professionals are encouraged and supported to apply the workshop learning to real life situations back at work & come with feedbacks * Flexibility- We are right sized and flexible to adapt to client processes and then suggest improvements within their defined quality framework Note: - " If you have 8 + years experience in  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...r Act, Medicare may not make payment for medical benefits where payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under a workers' compensation law or plan of the United States or a state, or under an automobile or liability insurance policy or plan (including a self-insured plan), or under no fault insurance. By law, Medicare has a priority right of recovery from the primary payer  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School BenefitsCheating in school is a widespread and complex problem. Recent news has included reports of hundreds of high school seniors in a Texas school obtaining test questions prior to a final exam in English, students in New York paying others to take their SAT tests, and students in a California high school obtaining test questions from textbook test banks restricted to teachers' use. Research by  more...

Taxation and Accounting Conflicts of Interest ...ssary for accounting professionals to identify situations where a conflict of interest may exist and helps identify the relevant rules governing a situation. It also helps an accountant determine whether an accountant can be protected from a conflict of interest or whether a conflict of interest must be eliminated or disclosed. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CPAs,  more...

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry ...about what areas enforcement authorities are focusing on, where the big and small cases are being brought, how to deal with law enforcement's new tools, and how best to prepare yourself and your company to avoid law enforcement scrutiny and deal with it if it occurs. This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers,  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...e clients. We will focus on identifying client situations where a CRT meets your client's goals. We will classify the six CRT types to determine which one best fits your client. We will explore compliance issues including several common traps in managing a CRT along with a discussion of best practices to resolve issues before they arise. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys,  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...ating to the proper filing of a proof, including when and where, the content and the required supporting documentation. This live audio conference will address all 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,  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...he financial crisis and recession appears to be over, but where are we in terms of current market conditions for various property types and how does this relate to the valuation process? What is an evaluation versus an appraisal and what impact might they have on the lending community and appraisal industry? What are key issues in appraisals and ways of looking at risk? This live audio  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? BenefitsOn September 15, 2010, the Department of Justice adopted new design standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the 2004 ADA and ABA guidelines. This live audio conference will provide you with an overview of the new rules, highlights of the major changes, and the potential implications for your business and clients. Presenters include two of the past chairs of the U.S.  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...ttending this conference, you will learn common scenarios where the members of the tripartite relationship are at odds, and how their rights are protected while actively defending a case. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting issues, before they become a problem. Tailored to meet a national audience, this presentation will provide information necessary for every  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ...r employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt, employers will sometimes inadvertently destroy the exempt status, opening up another avenue for back pay claims. This live audio conference will explain the various exemptions from overtime, how to take advantage of them and how to avoid losing them. Attendees will learn how to  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...ollaboration, asset sales, and the like. Shared Services, where governments join together in some manner to delivery services to their citizens, is a particularly useful method and the subject of this live audio conference. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain approaches to service delivery structure in local government. - You will be able to review common applications of shared  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...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 will want to search for those liens.  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...where someone in the line of project contracts, from the prime contractor down to a second- or lower-tier subcontractor, fails to pay its bills - or even goes out of business. Those who are unpaid must seek alternative means to ensure payment. And those who are higher on the project chain must take steps to assure the flow of funds all the way down the line. This live audio conference helps  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? ...where an employee remains on the company's health benefits as an active employee for many years past the date in which the employee was actively at work for the company. This live audio conference will answer a common problem employers experience, what date should an employee be treated as a terminated employee when he/she is on a leave of absence, or fails to return from a leave of absence,  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ...ective and can be enforced in and out of the jurisdiction where the judgment was entered. You will learn how judgment liens can be secured and enforced for maximum leverage, including registration outside of the jurisdiction. This audio conference will help you identify issues in advance of bankruptcy, how to avoid them and how to address the avoidance powers of the Chapter 7 trustee. The  more...

Closing Budget Gaps With Asset Sales BenefitsThe lingering Great Recession and slow recovery have diminished the growth of state and local government revenues while expenses continue their increase causing structural budget gaps. A new source of revenue is the sale or conversion of government assets into revenues. These revenues may be one-time proceeds of asset sales, leases and franchise fees, redevelopment of existing buildings,  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ... proven guilty. So, what can you do to address situations where an employee has been arrested, or has been charged, or incarcerated for a crime but has not yet been convicted? For example, can an employer fire such an employee before any charges have been the subject of a formal trial? Alternatively, can the employee be suspended for such an offense and if so, is it justifiable to do so with or  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...ark, to the complex foreclosure of the Manhattan property where a crane fell, in March of 2008, understanding how to proceed in this challenging area is a critical skill for any commercial professional in New York today. This audio conference will take you through the steps of foreclosing a commercial loan in New York and discuss real world issues and problems that often arise. A special  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ... 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 is designed  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation BenefitsA state's ability to impose taxes on a multistate business is limited by nexus standards rooted in the U.S. Constitution. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed its longstanding rule and held in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota that nexus requires some form of physical presence in the taxing state. In today's economy, however, states are continuing to push nexus limits farther than ever  more...

Roadway Rights of Way: Understanding the Legal and Practical Issues ...his teleconference is critical for those who need to know where the road is and where it is going. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain liability for rights of way. - You will be able to recognize road boundaries. - You will be able to define and correct problems. - You will be able to identify specific duties and obligations of the surveyor and engineer. This teleconference is  more...

State of the Estate Tax: Where We Stand Today and What Practitioners Can Do BenefitsThis teleconference will present a practical, action-oriented analysis of the estate and GST tax in 2010 focusing on the repeal of the estate tax and subsequent developments. The focus will be on how the client advisor team, consisting of the estate planning attorney, insurance consultant, accountant and wealth manager, can take practical and coordinated steps to best serve their clients  more...

Social Media and Law Enforcement: Applications and Liabilities ...enforcement commanders are realizing that this is an area where the new recruits know more than they do. This teleconference will help you gain a solid understanding of what social media is, what it means to you and how to incorporate it into your operations. You will come away with a firm grasp on what's needed to get started. You will have the tools you need to develop a social media  more...

Understanding the Role of the Trust Protector ...bility, offer illustrations of eight potential situations where a trust protector could be extremely helpful, and explain the difference between a fiduciary and nonfiduciary role for the trust protector. Finally, you will learn who the ideal candidate is to be your client's trust protector, and what qualifications and criteria might be used to find that individual or entity. This  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...oducts and services? The answer is quite simple - look at where you can effectively apply reverse auctioning in your procurement operations. This teleconference will provide an executive briefing on how to bring the power of reverse auctioning to your organization. We will examine what reverse auctions are and are not, and take an objective look at the potential benefits and pitfalls of using  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 ...where Web 2.0 is revolutionizing the social dynamics of our society, the HR professional must respond to the changes this new technology is bringing to the workplace. This teleconference will present a practical framework for understanding Web 2.0 and provide insight into a number of best practices that explore a variety of strategies for leveraging the power of this technology as both a  more...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...ort certain regulatory plan failures and pay excise taxes where such failures are not corrected in a timely fashion once discovered, or are due to willful neglect. You need to know the Internal Revenue Code rules or risk expensive excise taxes for failure to comply with COBRA, HIPAA and other federal group health plan mandates. Recently issued IRS final regulations now require employers to  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets .... 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 operating leases. Learn  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ... and other codes will be discussed, identifying the areas where the IAC is more restrictive. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss why a state accessibility code was developed. - You will be able to review when the code became effective. - You will be able to identify IAC Code requirements. - You will be able to explain alteration and additions. Engineers, city administrators,  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations ... the team. We will talk through a couple project examples where BIM tools and processes were used to really make a difference in the outcome of the project and finish up with a section focusing on the 'What's in it for me?' question, again addressing your needs. You will come away from this teleconference with some solid concepts, some resources for more exploration, an update on the state  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ... a discussion on nondestructive evaluation as to when and where such methods can be utilized. Some case histories will be discussed to demonstrate the assessment and evaluation process which you can use as samples for your projects. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss why assessments are done. - You will be able to identify structural considerations. - You will be able to  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...s demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This teleconference will provide you with industry-proven tactics to enable faster collection of receivables. You will be able to familiarize yourself with essential metrics to enable you to keep your finger on the pulse of your cash inflow, review actual case studies of the huge losses suffered  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...hem - and the process of deciding who gets to build what, where, was politicized. Today, land use decisions are political decisions. If a contentious development plan is to overcome opposition and win the approval 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  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses ...enefitsApportionment of income for state tax purposes is 'where the rubber meets the road.' That is to say, the complex and varied rules for determining a taxpayer's state income tax apportionment percentage can provide opportunities - with careful planning - for state tax minimization or create traps - without such planning - that lead to multiple taxation. Service-based businesses face  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective BenefitsOrganizations nationwide seek to continuously improve performance and motivation, while simultaneously reducing costs. This arduous task often becomes the responsibility of human resources. Without effective systems in place and data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management ...lving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are being used today to manage parts inventories in manufacturing, to reduce the need to warehouse goods by loading them immediately on trucks and to improve  more...

Techniques to Prepare for Difficult Employee Discussions BenefitsSexually offensive behavior, poor communication and leadership skills, excessive absenteeism, and attitude problems - whether you're encountering commonplace or exceptionally serious employee relations issues, you'll need a down-to-earth strategy to protect yourself and your organization. Verbally addressing problems head-on can be a daunting task because of their confrontational nature,  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...ique 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 for-profit. It is a new form of business enterprise that is specifically designed to further a charitable or educational mission and, in the right circumstances, it can qualify as a program related investment for private  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...y's international business environment. And, as you know, where credit is extended, delinquent accounts will unavoidably follow. At this point, most companies turn to an outside receivable management firm for help. However, as foreign buyers become more credit savvy, the powers of persuasion of a collection firm (or attorney) - even those with international collection experience - may no longer  more...

Well Agreements: Legal Issues and Contract Solutions ...ry and useful in a variety of situations. In rural areas, where connection to a municipal water system may not be possible, a group of homeowners may wish to share a domestic well. A shared well may also be a cost-effective solution for industrial users that do not wish to take treated domestic water for their operations. In any shared well situation, it is important for the well users to  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees ...s e-commerce, mail and telephone orders, and infomercials where processing costs can run 50 percent higher. But direct cost savings aren't the only thing to consider. Every payment processing decision impacts your customers' shopping experience. Poor payment processing decisions can lead to hidden costs and lost revenue. In this teleconference, we will review all aspects of the credit card  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals BenefitsWhether you prepare United States estate (and generation-skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference will introduce you to the process, and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of  more...

AIA Document A401 ...ss strategic consideration than prime contract documents. Whereas the prime contract may be analyzed and negotiated for an extended period, the subcontract may be pulled from an older project and put in place with a simple name change and scope of work change. Failure to consider the subcontract strategically may prove disastrous. Subcontractor disputes are common, and without strategic  more...

Implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act BenefitsInternet gambling is legal in many parts of the world and remains one of the most profitable e-commerce activities, despite a crackdown by authorities in the United States at both federal and state levels. U.S. law in this area is both risky and complex. Intermediaries such as payment services, banks, publishers, and Internet portals all face risks under U.S. law for providing services  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...where business must find creative staffing solutions to get work done, how do they recognize the hidden dangers in having workers with different types of working relationships? This teleconference helps responsible employers understand the different types of employment relationships, the pros and cons of each, and how to avoid unknowingly changing an individual's employment status. The  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...ject examples for practical experience as well as explore where the infrastructure funding effort is heading over the next decade. Learning Objectives You will be able to review the status of current funding vehicles and the prospects for future funding availability. You will be able to analyze how the stimulus package is being implemented. You will be able to outline the role of the private  more...

Design Tips for Rain Gardens: Storm Water and Runoff Control ...e practices. What these systems look like, how they work, where to locate them, how deep and how large their footprint should be, the best vegetation, construction tips and maintaining the gardens will be reviewed during this teleconference. A brief summary of how well these infiltrating vegetative filters work will also be reviewed. Learning Objectives - You will be able to locate rain  more...

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLCs ... For example, the series LLC is very useful in situations where long and expensive regulatory processes are involved with a new state law entity. The series LLC also can be used in asset backed securitizations in place of business trusts in those states that treat single member LLCs as disregarded entities but do not treat business trusts as disregarded. It can also be useful for estate  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...manding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the  more...

Implications of Scott v. Harris on Police Vehicle Pursuits and Beyond BenefitsThe Supreme Court has historically recognized that analyzing and ultimately judging the conduct of police officers requires an acknowledgment and appreciation that, particularly in the context of the use of force, the court and trier of fact must take into account the circumstances under which police officers must make such decisions. The Court has also historically emphasized that  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ...anding and applying fair value concepts to certain assets where there is no observable market as in pledges and noncash assets is likely to present challenges as well as implementation issues. After attending this teleconference, you will have a clear understanding of issues related to identify contributions and restrictions. We will discuss issues related to valuing and recording certain  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits BenefitsEven though times are tough, companies with green products and services are weathering the storm better, and are better positioned for the future. CEO's of many of the largest corporations say sustainability is just as relevant during this economic crisis, if not more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and  more...

Cash Is King: Effective Cash Flow Management ...re the success of your business but do little to tell you where the cash actually went. Understanding and managing the cash flow in your business is critical to your success. Learn more about how cash truly moves through your business, how to prepare a cash flow budget and identify ways to put your working capital to work. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable professionals, tax  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information ...uch as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those cases where a client's spouse owns their own business eliciting the true available funds for child support and maintenance can be more 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  more...

Taking and Defending Effective Depositions ...where the use of mediation and arbitration has increased dramatically in recent years, the deposition of opposing parties and key witnesses often takes the place of the trial. Cases are evaluated and often settled based on information obtained at depositions. You will learn the fundamental concepts involved in taking and defending depositions. Included in this teleconference are tips on how to  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment BenefitsMany federal contractors incur additional costs for changes, delays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. 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  more...

Recent Trends in CPA Technology BenefitsTechnology has totally transformed the way CPA's do business. In this teleconference, we will highlight recent trends in the technologies that play an important role in how we do business today. Whether you practice in public, private, education, government or in any other role, this program will give you some insight as to where technology is at and where it will be tomorrow. This  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ... you have an old or historic building and just don't know where to begin with condition assessment and repairs or renovations? This information-packed teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of repair and maintenance of historic, landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued designation  more...

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples ...ther than (a) being 'lucky' enough to die during the time where the estate tax has been repealed, or (b) once the estate tax is reinstated, use their exemption against the estate tax, left with no other alternative but to pay estate taxes upon their deaths. Hence, the need for planning is crucial. Moreover, not only do non-traditional couples face the above challenges, but on many occasions,  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ... projects are being done with at least some fast-tracking where construction starts before the design is complete. At the same time, there are industry trends that are dramatically changing the way projects are designed and built. Understanding the challenges and inherent risks of fast-track construction and these trends can help owners, architects, engineers and contractors maximize their  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...tional zoning controls with form-based zoning techniques. Where traditional controls establish a three-dimensional box in which a property owner is allowed to build, form-based codes, on the other hand, concentrate on design. These codes mold and shape the three-dimensional box to address issues of context, scale, design and character. By integrating form-based controls into a traditional  more...

Decentralized Wastewater Solutions ... in urban and rural areas alike. In areas of rapid growth where a centralized infrastructure does not yet exist, managing this growth becomes a challenge for communities, regulators and developers. As part of the sustainable development movement, decentralized wastewater technology is providing many creative and eco-friendly alternatives for sub-division planning and smart growth development.  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code ...tions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss where the sale of personal property intersect and diverge. - You will be able to review the owner's perspective, general contractor's perspective, the subcontractor's perspective and the supplier's perspective. - You will be able to describe insurance and performance bonds. - You will be able to explain the rights and obligations are  more...

Managing External Health Information ...d to accept such information but they have been uncertain where to store it and so have filed the information under the miscellaneous tab of a traditional paper record, which has become the 'kitchen junk drawer' of the medical records department. With increasing numbers of providers converting to electronic medical records, the question of how - and whether - to address and integrate these  more...

Increasing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics ...ys 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 service to production is understood and rendered, the logisticians can start working on improving execution to reduce costs. After presenting the rationale for this strategy, this  more...

Staying Compliant with the Medicare Incident-To Rules nAt a time when every medical practice dollar counts, the Medicare incident-to billing rules can enable physicians to capture revenue from common services performed by office staff. The incident-to rules, while simple on their face, can be complex in their application and failing to follow each element of the rules can result in overpayments and even false claims liability. Knowing the rules and  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money nFailure modes and effects analysis is an increasingly popular tool that must be mastered by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...ore prepared to keep on the look-out for those situations where differing site conditions claims might arise and understand what your various rights and remedies might be, whether you are an owner, general contractor or subcontractor. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to point out scenarios where differing site condition claims arise. n- You will be able to explain the two types of  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success .... The alternative is to mitigate these impacts to a level where they are acceptable. You'll also learn about planning and logistics for prevention and proactive mitigation of impacts as well as accountability on the project after the contractor has broken ground. This teleconference is critical for owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers who wish to minimize project risks, reduce  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification nThis teleconference will help you understand how to gain credits for advanced green building practices, including both system technologies and design innovations, which may qualify under the Innovation and Design Process section. The IDP section and qualifications policy has been reworked under the 2009 revisions to the LEED® program. n nThe information in this teleconference is important to  more...

Form W4: Impact on Payroll nThis teleconference will clear up questions on the effects of filing status and exemption on payroll checks, how to handle exempt forms, time allowance for making changes, where to locate new forms, how frequently the employees should complete forms and how long employers must retain them. We will include a quick review of Form W-4P, W4-SP and W-4S and discuss which states accept Form W-4 for  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp nSince the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, proactive and proper use of medical certifications has proven to be a valuable tool to protect employers from liability under the ADA, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1994, and state workers' compensation statutes. But the legal landscape for managing employee health issues has had many changes in recent months. Amendments to the  more...

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes ...important traditions for many families. Providing a place where family members can relax, reconnect and escape the busy pace of life is increasingly significant to many families. Parents want to perpetuate these cherished memories and experiences throughout the generations. To do so requires careful, thoughtful planning by both the parents who own the property and those to whom they would like  more...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations ...more restrictive FLSA collective action "opt-in" process. Where courts have shown reluctance to certify Rule 23 classes under discrimination laws, plaintiffs' counsel simply bring multiplaintiff cases naming long lists of employees as co-plaintiffs. Dukes v. Wal-Mart may herald a revival and expansion of discrimination class actions. Employers are confronted with the burden, expense and  more...

Mortgage Cocktail: Lessons From the Credit Crisis and What May Be Next nJoin us at this teleconference and you'll gain perspective on the massive forces moving within the credit markets - the genesis of their movements, their direction and their likely consequences. We'll spend some time describing less obvious contributors to the arc of the credit bubble. During the majority of the teleconference, you'll hear about fiscal and monetary solutions to the crisis and the  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast ...tively clean or in substantially modified forms, and even where the forms themselves are not conspicuously used, many of their concepts and even their explicit language will show up in a variety of proprietary construction contracting forms and practices. Thus, as the "battle of the contract forms" has now begun and the construction industry begins the debate as to the relative merits of these  more...