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Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA ... of the prior legal restrictions of historic dollar value with the seven articulated standards of prudence set forth in UPMIFA has thrown into some turmoil the rules governing how a nonprofit organization should present its financial condition. The requirements of UPMIFA as a state statute and FSP FAS 117-1 as an accounting requirement often appear to be and perhaps are in conflict. This live  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits ...to HR audits to help them align human resource management with business objectives, to measure the impact and results of HR activities, to assist in performing due diligence and to help ensure compliance. To help you improve the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this live audio conference reviews and discusses current HR auditing techniques, techniques of employment practices risk  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues ... that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to manage the global payroll and human resource issues this creates in the most efficient manner possible. This live audio conference will highlight many of the payroll issues that companies will encounter and provide suggestions for improving payroll  more...

Drafting The Flawless Easement ...ference will help lawyers 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  more...

Litigation Support for Paralegals BenefitsNot every firm, corporation or agency has an in-house litigation support team. Often paralegals and legal assistants are held responsible for the work flow related to litigation support. Paralegal education has been changing over the years to include litigation support practices; although faculty applies direct professional lessons to the coursework and graduates are prepared to enter  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...o 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 benefit professionals, CPAs, accountants, controllers, operations managers, business managers, office managers, presidents, vice  more...

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements ...nd construction requirements. The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program. At the end of this program you will be able to describe key components of the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements, discuss provisions  more...

E-Discovery: Subpoenas and Non-Party Production Issues ...ickly and appropriately, including possessing familiarity with a wide range of potential objections and red-flags. Attend this live audio conference to learn more about how to navigate some key legal, technological and practical issues in the eDiscovery subpoena context. You will also learn strategies for pursuing and defending nonparty subpoenas in eDiscovery, best practices for proactive  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...ement, what information is important to have, how to work with the insurance company and how to work with the employee. This fast paced audio conference will not only outline some of the common workplace injuries that face employers, medical providers and insurance carriers, but more importantly, it will provide some solutions to consider. This live audio conference is designed for human  more...

Commercial Loan Documentation ...ocumentation. This live 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  more...

Common Injuries in Workers' Compensation ...ement, what information is important to have, how to work with the insurance company and how to work with the employee. This fast paced audio conference will not only outline some of the common workplace injuries that face employers, medical providers and insurance carriers, but more importantly, it will provide some solutions to consider. This live audio conference is designed for human  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ...with Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations and wetland resources needed to develop comprehensive permit applications and build sufficient time for regulatory compliance into project schedules. Similarly many project opponents who grasp the regulatory process are adept at identifying inconsistencies in the implementation of the delineation process. This live audio conference helps the  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...atmosphere of changing regulatory practices, particularly with respect to the 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  more...

UCC Article 9 Update ...me effective in 2001, substantially changed the law. Now, with years of experience, the case law is developing, and practitioners are beginning to identify issues not contemplated by the original drafting committee. As a result, a Joint Review Committee was formed and has recommended changes to Article 9 that are expected to be approved this summer. In addition to learning about the proposed  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Administrative Law Research ...hed. Administrative research at the state level will vary with jurisdictions. The audio conference will explain some of the context a researcher needs to take into account to research these materials in comparison to those at the federal level. You should expect to have an understanding of the administrative law process and how to approach research problems involving administrative law. This  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...enefitsIf you're tired of struggling to work successfully with unmotivated, bored, and disinterested children and teens, then you will want to be part of every minute of this live audio conference. This program is packed with dozens of innovative, ready-to-use, more effective strategies to turnaround unmotivated students in grades Pre-K through 12. These techniques are real-world, practical  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...ers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use Facebook to pinpoint and engage prospects that are most likely going to buy their products and/or services. Whether you are a social media novice or expert this live audio  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ...ers and emails quickly find their way to a trash folder. With over 800 million active users Facebook is quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use Facebook to pinpoint and engage prospects that are most likely going to buy their products and/or services. Whether you are a social media novice or expert this live audio  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...vestigators, experts, and members of law enforcement meet with people to obtain information to assist in determinations of proximate cause, criminal responsibility, perceptions, recollections and damages. Self-interest and defensiveness provide challenges to information gathering. If the person being interviewed is under oath or on the stand and if, in particular they have dissimilar goals; the  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...vestigators, experts, and members of law enforcement meet with people to obtain information to assist in determinations of proximate cause, criminal responsibility, perceptions, recollections and damages. Self-interest and defensiveness provide challenges to information gathering. If the person being interviewed is under oath or on the stand and if, in particular they have dissimilar goals; the  more...

Cell Tower Zoning: Overview and Current Issues ...dio conference will also provide specific methods to deal with RF safety considerations. You will come away with knowledge of the major current issues and practical advice on how to handle and defend cellular tower zoning applications. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the basics of wireless technology for municipalities and municipal attorneys. - You will be able to discuss  more...

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements ...ost actively monitoring them and has established policies with respect to addressing past and future medical expenses in the settlement of claims. Liability MSAs continue to be discussed only in theory as there continues to be no established CMS guidance as exists for workers' compensation settlement. However, given the MMSEA reporting requirements and its hefty noncompliance penalty, it has  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance ...within your company is responsible for ensuring compliance with the various state unclaimed property laws? Is your company currently undergoing an unclaimed property audit? If you are struggling to find the answer to these important compliance questions, this live audio conference is for you! Believe it or not, there are still many companies who are unfamiliar with the various state unclaimed  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ...Although the term 'papering the file' is often associated with increased documentation efforts in preparation for litigation after a job has gone bad, it shouldn't be. Effective communication and accurate recordation of those communications can keep the parties - and the project - on course and out of litigation. Should an irreconcilable dispute nevertheless arise, thorough project  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School ...rnet to plagiarize others' work, while 93% were satisfied with their personal ethics or character. Students report a multitude of cheating methods, from using notes or cheat sheets or looking at another student's paper during a test, copying homework, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, cut-and-paste copying on papers, and receiving unauthorized help from parents, peers, or tutors, to  more...

Using Social Media in Banking ...ght out approach. This live audio conference 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  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...at can be substantially reduced is the expense associated with litigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there are also costs related to the disruption of operations, delays, and the destruction of important  more...

Purchase Order Fundamentals ...ces and ask questions to enhance their current operations with fresh ideas. Today's fast paced demands are requiring rethinking of the standard paper processes and the use of electronic systems to facilitate decentralized desk top ordering, with just in time delivery while weighing the risks to internal controls. This live audio conference is designed for purchasing managers, material  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations BenefitsForeign operations can present a significant opportunity for a company, but can also raise a number of legal and tax issues. Proper planning in establishing foreign operations, and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues  more...

Tax Implications for Foreign Operations BenefitsForeign operations can present a significant opportunity for a company, but can also raise a number of legal and tax issues. Proper planning in establishing foreign operations, and an understanding of the ongoing disclosure and other requirements they entail is essential to avoiding difficulties down the road. This live audio conference will provide participants an overview of the issues  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...Without developing techniques to foster long-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation ...Without developing techniques to foster long-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the entire process. Learn to design your networking  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...nting/controlling overflows. The intent is to provide you with a detailed overview of sources of overflows, mitigation measures and planning techniques to assist their system-wide planning objectives. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify sources and causes of overflows. - You will be able to discuss system characterization. - You will be able to explain system maintenance and  more...

What's that Smell? Sewer System Overflow Prevention and Management ...nting/controlling overflows. The intent is to provide you with a detailed overview of sources of overflows, mitigation measures and planning techniques to assist their system-wide planning objectives. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify sources and causes of overflows. - You will be able to discuss system characterization. - You will be able to explain system maintenance and  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ... estate and generation-skipping transfer tax rules, ILITs with broader flexibility and benefits, and beneficiary favored trusts. These newly evolving strategies provide better-received options for your clients. Lastly, the program will compare domestic trusts to offshore trusts. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ... estate and generation-skipping transfer tax rules, ILITs with broader flexibility and benefits, and beneficiary favored trusts. These newly evolving strategies provide better-received options for your clients. Lastly, the program will compare domestic trusts to offshore trusts. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Anatomy of a Will Contest: How to Succeed at Trial ...fitsThis live audio conference is intended to provide you with information on the strategies involved in contesting wills. The program will cover: The common grounds to contest a will; best practices in investigating and gathering evidence; issues in estate administration while the will contest proceeding is pending; and trial tactics and evidence issues. Armed with these insights and  more...

Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets BenefitsThis live audio conference provides an overview and general principles of the law and legal theories related to protecting competitive business interests and confidential business information - one of the fastest growing areas of intellectual property law outside of traditional patent, copyright and trademark concerns. You will learn about covenants not to compete, nonsolicitation  more...

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...With the dramatic expansion of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) by the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the EEOC's ADAAA final regulations effective as of May 24, 2011, ADA claims are skyrocketing. A great many of the burgeoning claims concern matters formerly called mental disabilities and which are now called intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities, which may include  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...on should attend this live audio conference on compliance with the HIPAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of a security management process. Under new regulations due to the HITECH Act more entities than ever need to be in compliance, and HHS  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ... macro. Thereafter, you can perform these sets of actions with a simple keystroke combination, a button in a worksheet, or by using a button in the Quick Access toolbar. This live audio conference shows you how to create these macro shortcuts, alerts you to situations ideal for creating macros, and explores the actual code (in the language called Visual Basic) created when you record command  more...

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

Fraud Enforcement Trends in the Health Care Industry BenefitsNew funding, new tools, and a heightened focus on the health care industry by civil and criminal law enforcement authorities means that investigations are not what they used to be. Learn more 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  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Experts Under the Amended Federal Rules BenefitsIn December 2010, sweeping changes were made to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, including the rules regarding expert discovery, in an effort to avoid unnecessary discovery disputes and litigation practices that waste significant costs. Learn how the new rules are being applied in practice, and the significant impact they have on discovery into communications between lawyers and experts  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...rs 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 necessary to ensure compliance and avoid  more...

Wood Use: Original and Cutting Edge ...ape and is a living material when used to make something, with enormous variability in its appearance, characteristics, and uses. Beyond physical properties, the emotional power that wood possesses in its history, organic qualities, and ability to counterpoint the hard edge of construction make it one of the most romantically useful parts of what we build. The way wood is finished, or  more...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled ...s are calculated and what employee benefits may be offset with the payments of workers' compensation, and most important, how to resolve or settle a claim without creating additional liability for the employer. Issues covered include types of benefits, calculating rates for full and part time employees as well as seasonal employees, the option of employee leasing, and Medicare Set Asides in the  more...

Form 706: Estate Tax Return Fundamentals ...s and major elections. Each schedule required to be filed with Form 706 will be discussed. The audio conference will provide you with a working understanding of how the estate tax works and proper reporting. The audio conference will discuss the temporary changes added by the 2010 Tax Act and how these changes affect planning to reduce future transfer taxes. This live audio conference is  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders ...dequate educational planning. How to work collaboratively with a treating psychiatrist and how to be an advocate for the child and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date treatment will also be discussed. What is the role of testing and what type of testing is most helpful for these patients and the family and schools? The benefit for participating in this interactive audio  more...

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA ...with various issues related to intermittent leave under FMLA. This live audio conference will help front line personnel identify and handle intermittent leave issues. The program will address the legal and human resources issues confronted by employers and provide practical steps and procedures for employers to follow. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...most appropriate 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  more...

Health Savings Accounts ...ic rules for eligibility, contributions and use of an HSA with a high deductible plan. It will also review current studies on whether HSAs are achieving the goal of reducing total health care costs through consumerism. Focusing on the final comparability rules for employer contributions and updates on the new contribution limits and IRS guidelines, it will explore new design opportunities for  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs ...cate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide hints on how to write an effective legal brief. Whether you are a  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value ...ers discover that those service levels are being achieved with reports showing 'green' while the service itself feels 'red.' In these situations, customers often find that those service levels: measure the wrong aspects of the services; are defined too vaguely to be enforced; cannot be measured using available tools; or contain exceptions and exclusions that make the results meaningless. This  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...rance 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 a deceased or incapacitated patient. Under what authority do you have to release patient information pertaining to a deceased  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...c levels. New businesses counseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation's economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults and foreclosures, attempting to find a balance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media ...aps abound for lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted from ill-advised use of social media by lawyers. Worse, courts, state bar associations and disciplinary counsel have offered scant guidance on potential ethical violations arising  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 built-in  more...

Charitable Remainder Trust Fundamentals ...arity regularly. If you don't discuss charitable planning with your clients, you are forfeiting potential business to your competitors. Charitable remainder trusts help your clients combine their estate, tax and financial planning with their charitable dreams. This live audio conference will explain how you can implement charitable remainder trusts for your existing and future clients. We will  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance ...me provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Consistent with this philosophy and its current modus operandi, the DOL recently concluded rulemaking that, among other things, discussed 'fluctuating workweek' methodology for calculating overtime under the FLSA. Of particular concern to employers, the DOL in its regulatory preamble stated that the payment of bonuses, shift differentials, and  more...

Building Effective Sales Relationships ...itive world of sales, that the representative be prepared with as much ammunition as possible. This is not to say that the seller is the only one in charge of the relationship. The buyer must cooperate for the understanding to take place in order for there to be a deeper penetration into the company's culture. This live audio conference is designed for sales managers, directors, account  more...

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...ower recruitment costs, and higher quality candidates. As with all employment actions, it should be lawful, safe, secure, efficient, ethical, fair and respectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity. The model we will use is how HR can engineer the offboarding process to reduce legal exposure and financial costs, and  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...eople associate the IRC 199 domestic production deduction with manufacturing activities. However, the deduction, by its own terms, expressly applies to the construction and real estate development industries. As the phase-in of the deduction became complete in tax years beginning in 2010, construction contractors may be eligible for the full 9% of their total taxable income or 9% of their  more...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell ...as changed significantly in the last 20 years, especially with the use of internet marketing. Effectively communicating what you are selling is crucial to your success, yet the typical real estate agent is still running their business as they did 20 years ago, with brief, and not descriptive ad copy. Many real estate professionals are simply at a loss for words (literally) when it comes to  more...

Nonprofit Revenue Stream Alternatives: Thinking Outside the Box BenefitsContribution income is flat or slightly down, state and local government funding looks bleak - you have already cut back on expenses and pared staffing to the bone. Now what? This live audio conference will explore ways to re-engineer some of your current revenue streams. You will hear of many 'out of the box' ways to find new revenues for your nonprofit organization. Concrete case  more...

NEPA: Understanding the Basics ...egal 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 legally sufficient NEPA documents. This program is critical for federal agency staff,  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...Generally speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...at you might be required to do at some time in the future with respect to your documentation or lack thereof. The standards that are applied to documentation will also be discussed briefly. Last, but not least, you will be able to ask questions and will learn from unfortunate examples of others' documentation and the consequences of those failures. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to  more...

GSA Leasing: Understanding The SFO Process, Negotiating The Lease and Dealing With The Government As The Tenant BenefitsThe federal government is the country's biggest 'tenant' by far, if not in the world. In both strong and not-so-strong economic times, the federal government is always in the market for new or replacement space ranging from state of the art office space to simple warehousing requirements. When the commercial real estate market is in the doldrums, the federal government is always still  more...

Response to Intervention: Addressing Emerging Issues ...heir learners and more accurately identify those learners with disabilities. On the other hand, to achieve these benefits school staffs must have a high fidelity of implementation. Since RTI is not just a technical solution of new tests, curricula or instructional practices, careful consideration is needed to achieve positive results. This live audio conference will provide an overview of the  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ...blem for you and your client at settlement. We will begin with the recent changes to the tax law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify for innocent spouse relief or how to identify the potential for alimony recapture we will teach you analytical thinking as it relates to equitable distribution and  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals ...e audio conference will provide a current market overview with a focus on market trends and the recovery phases of different asset types. One of the hottest topics in appraisal today by lenders and appraisers relates to evaluations versus appraisals. We will define an evaluation, when it should be ordered and how it compares to an appraisal. We will also discuss what this means to licensed  more...

Document Retention: Compliance and Protectionism ...er the importance of a document retention policy starting with the identification of what exists and what should be captured to the different rationales for implementing a retention policy - regulatory compliance to evidence in litigation. There are numerous challenges to an effective policy, which if acknowledged can be worked through. Living with the existence of systematically retained  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues ...his mean? The Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may provide protections for employees with certain medical conditions due to pregnancy or who have recently given birth. But how do you know who is covered and what triggers these laws? A misstep may result in litigation and an award of damages that could include lost wages, back pay, reinstatement, retroactive  more...

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How? ... 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. Access Board. Learning Objectives: - You  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently, EPA is moving forward with plans to set storm water standards under the national pollution discharge elimination system. This change in direction will require industry, developers, states and local governments to take steps to reduce runoff,  more...

User Requirements and Specification Fundamentals BenefitsPoorly written requirements often result in the customer not getting what the customer wanted or needed. In worst case scenarios, the final product doesn't solve the problem or produce anything of value for the customer. The result is money and time wasted. This live audio conference helps those responsible for purchasing products or getting the right thing built generate requirements  more...

Workers' Compensation: Return to Work Issues BenefitsBy attending this program you will learn the fundamentals of managing the employee returning to work from a compensable injury. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn strategies to make the most of functional capacity evaluations and rehabilitation  more...

Weight Loss At the Workplace: Legal Issues For Employers Seeking To Reduce Health Care Costs ...ires careful consideration of the potential issues raised with drafting and managing a corporate wellness program. The multiple relevant laws and regulations only heighten the need for a deliberate review and consideration of any work place programs assembled to reduce health care costs by encouraging employees to lose weight. The speaker's discussion of employee wellness programs targeting  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ...icare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) provides the industry with an improved outlook of the potential success that may be achieved, but also a daunting list of challenges to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and solutions along the road to accountable care. Through constructive  more...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program? ...art consideration of the FIRM Agreement and how to comply with the FIRM requirements. Financial institutions will need to plan for the technical aspects of the FIRM, including how to send and receive information from the Franchise Tax Board. This live audio conference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, compliance officers, loan department personnel,  more...

OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Standards Update: The Litigators' Perspective BenefitsDefense of crane litigation is inherently risky given the typical stakes in an accident scenario, whether involving personal injury (typically catastrophic in nature) or property damage. This live audio conference will orient those who defend crane litigation, whether manufacturers, architects, engineers, maintainers, lessors or otherwise to understand the new OSHA standards, what they  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services BenefitsCash flow is truly the livelihood of any business. It is important that you use the tools and tips available in QuickBooks to get your business's cash flowing quickly. This live audio conference will help you to learn how to optimize your cash flow by properly utilizing QuickBooks for the customer cycle, setting preferences, using reports and tools, and preparing customer and collection  more...

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...audio conference will provide managers and legal advisers with the background they need concerning the legal landscape surrounding wage and hour issues applicable to telecommuting arrangements, and the management policies and practices they should implement to reduce risk. This live audio conference is designed for human resource and payroll professionals, benefits managers, business owners  more...

Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining or Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant BenefitsThis live audio conference will address many of the difficult issues that arise when considering whether to discipline or terminate an employee who is also a workers' compensation claimant. The program will cover the core concepts underpinning workers' compensation statutes and the primary types of anti-retaliation provisions found in workers' compensation statutes. The live audio  more...

Americans With Disabilities Act - The Reasonable Accommodation Process ... issues you have to handle when it comes to the Americans With Disabilities Act. This audio conference will review what employment policies should be contained in your employee handbook, when you can make a medical inquiry, what is a disability-related inquiry, how you should handle a reasonable accommodation request under the Americans With Disabilities Act and what are some practical and free  more...

Learning on the Job: Creating Legally-Sound Internship Programs ... programs must be mindful, however, that they must comply with several federal and state employment laws. This live audio conference will provide 'soup to nuts' guidance on the legal and practical implications of establishing an internship program in your organization. We will discuss the entire cycle of the internship process, such as recruiting interns, whether to compensate interns, and what  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...s are often of little nutritional value and can be loaded with fats, sugars, salt and calories. - Poor nutrition: Only about 20 percent of high school seniors report eating fruit and green vegetables five or more times a day. - Diabetes on the rise: Type 2 diabetes used to be called 'adult-onset diabetes.' Now, the rise in childhood obesity is linked to a dramatic rise in the number of children  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...with his/her attorney. Often times, it is shared with the insurance carrier that has retained counsel pursuant to their insurance policy. However, some information cannot be shared with the carrier, to their detriment but to the benefit of the insured. What can an attorney share with his client's insurance carrier, and what is he prohibited from doing? What other instances places an insured at  more...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records: What Can You Release? ...stodians may be violating a patient's privacy protections without even knowing it in responding to requests for a patient's health information that contain substance abuse and mental health information? Do you know that you may need to withhold mental health and substance abuse records, even in responding to a records subpoena? Learn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio  more...

Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules ...he continuously developing OFCCP guidance and provide you with a greater understanding of what is included in the definition of Internet and related technologies, who is an applicant, what records must be kept, the role of recruiters, managing data and what parameters an employer can establish around its application process. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...ch will in turn allow you to adequately negotiate, comply with and/or enforce those provisions. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify and negotiate the warranties and guarantees included in the standard AIA contract. - You will be able to recognize what those warranty provisions cover. - You will be able to suggest revisions to those provisions to better protect yourself or your  more...

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A) BenefitsElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. You will learn about the amended federal rules relating to electronic discovery and recent case law interpreting these rules. This live audio conference will also discuss benchmarking data that assesses how  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ...ll provide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on key issues to consider in evaluating  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax ...xplore trends in state taxation of interstate businesses, with particular emphasis on the expanding web of information available to state tax administrators in regard to businesses operating in their states. Tax administrators are becoming increasingly adept at mining this web to enforce tax liabilities they might previously have been unaware of. Individuals responsible for state tax  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts BenefitsNeed an Excel productivity boost? You can now learn simple tricks and many shortcuts that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips and tricks that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Master more than 100 tips to make you a Power User! This live audio  more...

Commercial Lease Negotiations and Due Diligence ...l take the key lease provisions and go back to the basics with respect to commercial leases. This live audio conference is ideal for beginners and experts alike, since each provision will start at the simplest level and go to the most sophisticated level. You will learn about the critical due diligence issues and developments that impact you, whether you work on large or small deals; whether  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...reasingly important in the green building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding the design and function of green roofs. This live audio conference will focus on understanding how the components and design of green roof systems contribute to form and function of the roof. We will  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits ...ility in auditing and reporting on an entity's compliance with applicable governmental auditing standards. Attend this live audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section 801 and learn new auditor and management performance and reporting requirements. Learn changes in compliance audits and incorporate risk assessment standards. Available resources for SAS  more...

Is a Benefits Portal Right for Your Company? BenefitsIn this session, you will get an overview of the latest trends in benefit portals and how a benefits portal can improve employee engagement, drive employee self service and streamline benefits administration. Demonstrated by best practice models and live examples, you will leave with a real-world understanding of benefit portals and 'next step' ideas to introduce or further advance this  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...ll duration from project conception to project completion without increasing their risks or their costs disproportionately, one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of the various GMP contract formats has proliferated, so have disputes. This live audio conference will address and resolve these dispute  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act: Coverage and Compliance Issues ...with wage and hour laws. Those laws are extensive and complex, and claims against employers in virtually every industry are on the rise. In particular, employers often misunderstand the exemptions to overtime requirements and fail to properly classify their employees, resulting in potential back pay claims. Even where employees have been properly classified as exempt, employers will sometimes  more...

Federal Cases From Pleading to Judgment for Paralegals ... game, paralegals and attorneys must make daily decisions with an eye toward the litigation process as a whole, keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is a final judgment in their client's favor. This live audio conference will give paralegals, both new and experienced, a detailed overview of the litigation process from start to final judgment. Understanding how a trial is successfully  more...

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

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Invest in Historic Properties ..., and neighborhood revitalization. Combined in many areas with available state historic rehabilitation tax credits, HTCs have been used to rehabilitate historic city centers, theatres, warehouses and other historic buildings across the country. This live audio conference will start with the basic tax and regulatory framework for HTCs. We will also explore the basic deal structures being used  more...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys ...tal depends on aligning employment policies and practices with organizational strategies and objectives. Employee contentment should not be confused with organizational success. Thus it is critical that the employee survey also help your organization identify opportunities to align its HR management activities with its strategic and organizational goals and objectives. This live audio  more...

Tax Benefits and Considerations for Contributions of Inventory and Other Assets by Business Entities ...ission and programs of important charitable organizations with gifts of inventory and other assets. This live audio conference will review the unique considerations and rules governing the tax benefits for gifts of inventory and other assets. Applicable IRS publications and forms will be shared and explained. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CPAs, CEOs, presidents, vice  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...ing the financing needs of companies in the coming years. With the tightening of leverage multiples for senior debt, a growing number of companies and equity sponsors are turning to mezzanine debt as a solution to their capitalization requirements. This live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the structuring and documenting of  more...

Electronic Control Weapon and Legal Liability ... of force, investigation and legal liabilities associated with the use of electronic control weapons (ECWs) in a law enforcement environment. Learn about the realities and myths associated with ECWs as well as current use of force federal case laws pertaining to the use of ECWs. Familiarize yourself with 'best practices' responses, uses of ECWs and how to properly document proficiency, forensic  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ... 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 as information useful on a day-to-day basis such as costs and communication. The presentation  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline BenefitsDisabled students who are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. 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  more...

Fundamentals of Section 382 BenefitsOne of the most important assets of a development stage company can be its federal income tax loss carry-forward (NOL). Protecting its value to offset future federal income tax income, however, can be challenging as there are a number of tax rules designed to limit the availability of the NOLs. In particular, Section 382 limits a corporation's ability to offset taxable income with its NOLs  more...

Job Order Contracting Fundamentals ... place. The JOC delivery order process will be described, with special emphasis on contractor and owner responsibilities. Owners should emerge from this live audio conference with a roadmap to procuring and managing a JOC. Contractors should emerge with an understanding of how to develop a coefficient, what skillsets are needed to scope, estimate and perform work under a JOC. Learning  more...

Best Practices to Modify Electronic Health Records While Maintaining Record Integrity ...ormation. In some ways, paper records were easier to deal with, as incorrectly filed documents could simply be re-filed, and any changes to previously written documentation were oftentimes clear and obvious. With an EHR, making changes can be both too difficult and too easy, depending on the changes desired. A simple mistake in data entry may be nearly impossible to remove, and changes that may  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...rovement available to them through better claims handling with predictive models. Up until recently, insurance companies have focused the vast majority of their analytics horsepower on the front end of the insurance equation - underwriting predictive models. However, with the soft market continuing to adversely impact financial results, companies are beginning to leverage analytics to help  more...

Withholding of Taxes on Payments to Foreign Persons and Entities ...U.S. payors of items of income are unknowingly subject to withholding tax obligations for payments to foreign individuals and entities. Understanding the rules for withholding on these payments can reduce liability to the IRS. After attending this live audio conference, you will be able to identify when income is subject to withholding, evaluate the proper procedures to withhold and comply with  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance ...ance in real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, this program will discuss how you can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction BenefitsThe public hears many benefits of pursuing environmental building, aka green or sustainable design and construction, as this emerging market segment continues to expand. Diverse owner/developer groups are embracing these modern technologies, design elements and operational models. However, when packaged together, green design strategies and systems can present unique new challenges in risk  more...

Document Retention and Destruction: What Human Resource Professionals Must Know BenefitsCorrectly handling the documentation of employees is one of the most difficult and tedious tasks that human resources professionals need to perform for their organizations. Knowing the proper procedures to follow to document employees in the workplace is a key skill needed by most human resources professionals. This live audio conference will provide you with information on the key  more...

Legal Ethics and Loss Prevention Issues with Electronic Communications and Security ...provides many means through which lawyers can communicate with clients, publicize legal services, work remotely, and share information. When selecting and using a technology for communicating with clients, storing client data, or performing work for clients, a lawyer should consider whether that medium is effective and whether its use complies with the lawyer's ethical obligations. This live  more...

AIA Document D503(TM) - 2011: Guide for Sustainable Projects ...rticipants in understanding the various issues associated with sustainable projects and to provide a framework for moving those projects forward. This live audio conference will help design and construction industry participants, and their advisors, to maximize effective use of this valuable resource. The live audio conference will address how the Guide was developed and structured, and will  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...eral government but find the process confusing and filled with dead ends and frustration. Competitors are winning contracts but it can seem impossible to get through to decision makers, or valuable time and resources are wasted responding to bids that fail. This live audio conference demystifies the federal contracting process and identifies a step-by-step process to increasing sales to the  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...d and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed. Form-based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of legal issues, such as the  more...

Form 990 And Unrelated Business Income ...f Form 990, including tips and traps. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an accurate, informative and concise manner. Everyone  more...

Considering Medicare's Interest in Future Medical Expenses While Avoiding MSA Overfunding ...of injured persons, insurers, and employers in compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act when settling workers' compensation and liability cases. Explore alternatives to submission for CMS approval as a means of compliance. The program advocates a reasoned approach to allocating for the Medicare Set Aside and to deciding whether submission for approval is advisable considering anecdotal  more...

Hot Topics in Native American Financing 2011 ...re your financing documents are enforceable and compliant with federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; 2) the National Indian Gaming Commission 'declination letter' review process - how long does it take, what to include in your submission, and what does receiving a 'declination letter' really mean? 3) Tribal financing defaults and restructurings - what are the principal  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...hes, some which may be new to case managers and the teams with which they work. The specialty of Case Management has become more and more crucial for the coordination of an individual client's healthcare provided by multidisciplinary teams within and between organizations and systems. As clinical case managers become central to a client's experience with their health, they are usually in the  more...

Wage and Hour Update: Overtime Concerns With Mobile Devices BenefitsEmployer expectations for 24/7 access to employees is now the norm for many industries as new technologies allow work to be done virtually anywhere at any time. Serious questions have emerged about how employers should limit, monitor and compensate remote work hours. Recent litigation trends also show that compensation for time worked away from the office during nontraditional hours is  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law ...With growing budget deficits, many states are taking increasingly aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. By exploring the growing body of judicial decisions,  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow you to see how the concepts and techniques presented in the audio conference are actually applied. At the conclusion, you will be able to identify and quantify delays before they occur,  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology ...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 designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan  more...

Medical Records Update for Paralegals: Releases, Retention and Confidentiality Requirements BenefitsMedical providers and health plans, vendors, and others who retain medical or health records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the disclosure of the information. Complex and overlapping rules and regulations impose rigid requirements that must be met before information is released and require medical record repositories  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...they are aware of market conditions and prices associated with quality levels required for the buying firm's needs. The effective buyer must become an expert for the items that they purchase. The objective of price-cost analysis is not to get the lowest price, but to obtain the best value with consideration for delivering time, acceptable quality levels, in the appropriate quantities. In  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How ...s, which may be useful to a wide variety of persons faced with these issues. We will first set the context by describing the main government benefit programs and fundamental planning tools. We then will discuss the different types of special needs trusts as well as practical planning options that will help you lead your clients to the best result possible. This live audio conference is  more...

Planning Your Holiday Party: Keys to a Celebration Without Litigation BenefitsHoliday parties can be a great opportunity for employers to celebrate the accomplishments of the passing year and reward employees for a job well done. Unfortunately, these same parties can provide an outlet for inappropriate behavior and potentially expose the company to liability well past the New Year. This live audio conference will help you understand the possible sources of trouble  more...

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's ... conference describes the social challenges that children with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder may encounter while in the classroom. As the speaker notes, 'Play is work for a child with ASD' and children with ASD typically do not become 'social butterflies.' Dr. Norall would like to give teachers the resources to help a child with Asperger's Syndrome or ASD build lasting  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees BenefitsAbout 62% of workers nationally qualify to take leave under the FMLA, and over 50 million employees have taken advantage of leave under the Act. Managing FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers, especially in the face of rampant employee abuse. However, there are tools available to employers seeking to minimize abuse of the protections provided by the FMLA. While there is no  more...

Animal Law: Past, Present and Future BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide a very brief overview of the rapidly expanding field of animal law being practiced nationwide, and involves litigation, legislation and corporate/transactional work. Animal law has a very broad range and this audio conference will serve only as an introduction to some of the most common and popular topics. The field covers everything from companion  more...

Tax Planning and Guidance for Business Travel and Entertainment Deductions BenefitsLearn the specifics of documenting business travel, meals and entertainment expense to ensure you can take full advantage of the deduction allowed under the federal tax code. Ensure that your records 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  more...

Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems ...olators Enforcement Program List. Even those contractors with national recognized safety management programs find themselves exposed to costly 'repeat' citations and unusual new enforcement approaches and interpretations. This live audio conference will focus on three areas: (1) recognizing and responding to OSHA's increasingly complex citation theories; (2) managing OSHA and other government  more...

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism ...rbloom will teach people how to turn around neighborhoods without removing the poor, and to create a 'shared revitalization' that is a great place to live, work, and play using new urbanism and green planning purposes. He will teach to recycle buildings that embraces historic preservation and green planning principles. He will teach traffic calming techniques of how to turn one-way streets  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ...ents. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the Federal Reserve Board's final implementing regulations. Following this level-setting discussion, attendees will join the speaker on a deep dive into the immediate market impacts and longer-term implications of this new regulatory environment for the  more...

International Tax Forms and Reporting Requirements ...viously encountered. This live audio conference will 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  more...

Making Shared Services Work ...ency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and the like. Shared Services, where governments join together in some manner to delivery services to their citizens, is a  more...

COBRA: A Little of Everything is Changing ... Over!! YES, the subsidy is over - but, now we are living with the results - let's look at the impact the subsidy had on COBRA election rates and claim utilization. And, what is the future of COBRA? Will we still have it after 2014? We will also review what employers are mandated by this law. National Health Care Reform - WHEN for Me? National Health Care Reform is here - but, when does it  more...

Structuring and Drafting Conservation Easements ... devastating. This live audio conference will provide you with the legalities of creating a conservation easement and establish what the priorities are when it comes to structuring and drafting them. You will gain an appreciation for the complexities of crafting a form of conservation easement that works. Pitfalls that are currently being encountered in the field, including valuation issues and  more...

Effective UCC Search Strategies to Minimize Risk ...ers and creditors will want to search for those liens. Notwithstanding the recent revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the law that governs most consensual security interests, lien searching remains an art. Issues remain regarding what name to search, where to search and how to deal with past transactions conducted by the debtor's predecessors in interest or by the debtor  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies BenefitsThe recent market climate has created opportunities for investors or debtors themselves to acquire outstanding debt at remarkable discounts. Unfortunately, it also has left many companies struggling and in need to modify their outstanding debt. Many large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ...tate. This live audio conference will provide information with regards to the NPDES Construction General Permit, Turbidity, the Clean Water Act, established standards for turbidity, the TMDL in impaired waters, erosion controls to reduce turbidity in storm water runoff, and turbidity sample collection, testing and reporting. This live audio conference will allow participants to understand the  more...

Getting Burned by Boilerplate: The Pitfalls of Using Outdated Standard Real Estate Contract Provisions BenefitsProblems can arise when boilerplate contract provisions are not modified over time to account for evolutions in applicable law that have occurred since the provisions were first conceived. This live audio conference explores some of those problems and offers practical advice on ways to improve provisions on arbitration, integration, attorneys' fees, choice of law, oral modifications,  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards BenefitsThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard has driven compliance and security spending up, while giving long-time security professionals a stick to push the organization into thinking more strategically about data security. While the standard updates every two years, it is still a baseline by which we should far exceed, not the ceiling by which we judge our information security  more...

Pupil Records: Best Practices Concerning Access, Release, Content and Storage of Educational Documents ...chool officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The live audio conference will define the rules as well as the exceptions and provide pragmatic advice for how to ensure compliance with the law and avoid disputes over violations of student confidentiality or improper handling of student  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ...at 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 these structure,  more...

Tax Consequences of Gifts, Prizes, Fringe Benefits, Business Expenses, and Other Payments To Employees ...ployers are looking to provide such benefits to employees with the 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  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...ue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is one such collaborative approach that is having more and more successes in the  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...ns, the sovereigns step in and literally take over zoning with new requirements, as with flood plain regulation. Finally, some problems, like medical marijuana, have such a mix of land use, federal and state interest, business regulation and blight avoidance, that an approach transcending zoning is required. (Solution) This live audio conference will equip local planners and elected and  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ... 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 is critical for management and operations personnel who want to protect their companies against unnecessary  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? ...urn from a leave of absence, and how does this coordinate with the company provided health benefits? This program will discuss the legal issues surrounding a leave of absence. It will explore how an employee may fall through the cracks, and how to change things, if that is what the company wants to do. Finally, we will address some of the potential pitfalls given the Health Care Reform rules.  more...

Finance Skills for Procurement Professionals ...s that every procurement professional must have to assist with everyday decision making. We will focus on core finance concepts for procurement, the request for proposal (RFP) process, reading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit for Procurement Professionals. This is a great reference document  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web ... over the last few years, many employers have had to deal with inappropriate conduct by their employees on the web, including an employee's direct criticism of the company. According to one survey, at least half of all employers have had to discipline employees for inappropriate online conduct. It is crucial for you to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who  more...

Employee Discipline for Conduct Outside of Work ...terest policies, including engaging in unfair competition with the employer. Significantly, this live audio conference will discuss how a growing number of states are protecting employee off-duty conduct by providing an overview of state employee lifestyle statutes. For union employers, these topics will be discussed in the context of defending against employee grievances. This live audio  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students ...rators. Left unchecked, they can consume school resources with little improvement, feel left out and unappreciated, and are at increased risk for unemployment, problems with the law, depression, and substance abuse. Knowing how to identify these students early on, understanding the nature of their problems, and implementing positive strategies can literally be a life-changing event for them.  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask ...ng a cost-effective drug-free workplace program to comply with state and federal regulations and also to insurance companies dealing with workers' compensation claims. We will also discuss some of the misinformation in the testing of alcohol and some of the myths surrounding drug testing. Don't miss this fun and interesting discussion of issues you need to know. This live audio conference is  more...

The Carryover Basis Election for 2010 Decedents ...e. TRA also reinstated the GST tax to January 1, 2010 but with a zero percent GST tax rate. There remained considerably uncertainty. Form 8939 'Allocation of Increase in Basis for Property Acquired From a Decedent,' is the primary tax return to elect the optional carryover basis provisions, but until the recent pronouncements there was no final form or guidance. These pronouncements are the  more...

Responding to an EEO Charge ...wareness 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 position statement, and how to respond to requests for information and understand the mediation  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...regulated and limited by the various levels of government with jurisdiction over the motor vehicle right-of-ways. They are also a valuable source of revenue to property owners along the right-of-way and can be informative and a source of great assistance to parties traveling on the right-of-way who are looking for the service advertised by the billboard, such as gas stations, restaurants,  more...

Calculating the Cost of a Change ...us on the hard topics - the legitimate damages associated with delay, the real costs of inefficiency, the balancing concerns when pricing acceleration. We will also touch on the sometimes controversial areas of unabsorbed home office overhead, interest, and consequential damages. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define methods of calculations. - You will be able to recognize delay  more...

Legal Implications of Environmental Contamination ...ed properties will learn how to minimize risks associated with tort liability, financing transactions and the sale of property. Prospective purchasers will learn how to undertake due diligence and negotiate appropriate risk transfer vehicles to both avoid liability and ensure that they have the ability to shift liability onto the entities properly responsible for site contamination. Learning  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...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 when they arise. This  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...any is holding unclaimed wages properly and in accordance with the law. It is estimated that 15 to 20 percent of businesses currently comply with unclaimed property laws. However, many companies are not aware of their reporting responsibilities and may just write off unclaimed property. This can cause your company fines for failure to report unclaimed wages. This live audio conference will keep  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits ...with an overview of nonprofit financial statements and both external and internal nonprofit financial reporting concepts. We will focus on the primary users of nonprofit financial statements and the key differences between nonprofit and for-profit financial statements and reporting. This program will explore the fundamental accounting concepts underlying nonprofit financial statement  more...

But It's Only Our Opinion:The Legal Opinion In Commercial Transactions ...er have just been received. Even for those who have dealt with such third-party legal opinions in the past, it's important to make sure everyone understands the applicable standards and the diligence expectations upon which the lawyer must be focused in order to avoid committing malpractice in rendering the opinion. Are you current in your understanding of these standards and expectations, as  more...

Drafting a Green Ordinance: Case Study ...es are driving local governments to respond affirmatively with the adoption of green codes - local ordinances that mandate and incentivize more efficient forms of development. Unfortunately, there are few good models to follow and little operating experience to judge what works and what will not. There is an obvious need for real world, practical, and proven approaches to reaching achievable  more...

Effective Use of the Internet in Criminal Investigations BenefitsToday's increasingly-connected society relies more and more upon the Internet. As these connections grow, criminals are conducting a larger number of activities online. They use the Internet to communicate, store data, and even perpetrate a new class of digital crime. This live audio conference will cover several recent case studies along with the methods used to track the offenders, cover  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting Update ...isions of the 1099 rules. After having prepared to comply with the original text of law thrust upon us by Congress last year, we subsequently became witness to several repeals of the burdensome provisions. There will be continual uncertainty as to what revisions we may expect next! Thus, it is imperative to gain insight as to the current laws concerning information reporting. Join us to become  more...

Effective Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...vative. Building enclosure technology is rapidly changing with new ideas such as rainscreen walls and air barriers. New materials are entering the market and many are not as durable traditional materials. Energy savings are driving a good bit of this innovation. Second, delivery of these complex buildings is during an era of increasingly tight fees for architects/engineers and competitive  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing ...with the numerous complex requirements and the specific terms of your employee benefits plans is a monumental task. It is easy to have your time consumed by the day-to-day issues and questions that arise under your benefit plans and the typical annual processes and compliance requirements already in place. It is difficult to take the time to step back and ask what issues may be lurking that  more...

Bankruptcy Section 363: Purchasing Distressed Assets ...for distressed sales and acquisitions. You will come away with a command of the process and significant benefits and opportunities presented in a Bankruptcy Section 363 Sale. You will also learn how to master the process and nuances of the bankruptcy code so as to best position yourself to achieve your goals. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, credit and collection managers,  more...

Tips for Calculating a Regular Rate of Pay For Your Employees BenefitsWage and hour claims against employers have exploded in the last five years. One target is the rate of pay an employer pays to its nonexempt employees, and how that 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  more...

Construction Project Accounting ...ng the costs of the project and not your company, and end with what project close out means for you to score early and win. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss fundamentals of a successful bid. - You will be able to explain the WIP report. - You will be able to describe award considerations. - You will be able to review and monitor the profits. This live audio conference is  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials BenefitsEffective writing is one of the most important tools in the legal trade. No matter the strength of your case or your knowledge of the facts and the law, your ability to communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...e. 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 ratio analysis as an additional tool to measure financial performance. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, presidents, vice presidents, business and office managers, finance directors,  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...llenging economy in which multiple entities are competing with one another, this program can both help to contain the costs of the burden of workers' compensation, as well as providing ideas that can help your firm in the project selection process. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe situations that create debit modification factors. - You will be able to define experience  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...tructures, products and services are increasingly complex with outcomes that don't always fit neatly into vaguely worded and outdated statutes. Heightened audit activity, the states' shifting tax policies and a new wave of proposed sales tax legislation all serve to highlight the importance of staying current on tax law while minding your business operations. Failing to do so may lead to  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...s ground leasing. It enables users to get onto a property without the capital outlay of a purchase, and it creates cash flow for the owner. However, many potential ground lessees, especially big box operators, begin their negotiation with well developed letters of intent and lease forms that are aggressively tenant-friendly. Unless the property owner or his counsel has experience with ground  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...LinkedIn is the world's best business networking platform with more than 70,000,000 users. Many salespeople are looking for ways to increase their prospecting and sales effectiveness by using social networking tools. In a more competitive and fast-paced sales environment, it's becoming harder to connect with quality prospects and sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business  more...

Screening Unemployed Job Applicants: Pros and Cons to Consider ...icants, 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 ...udio conference is critical for any governmental employer with other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are  more...

Social Networking and Electronic Communications: Issues for Public Schools ...ial networking, and the intersection of individual rights with the school's authority to regulate the school environment. You will learn how student and employee policies should address teacher and student use of social media, including discipline of teachers and students, respectively. During this live audio conference, we will examine recent litigation involving student and employee use of  more...

Municipal Finance Fundamentals ... Investors are seeking investments that will provide them with a favorable rate of return and yet afford them a higher degree of security. Increasingly, investors are looking to the United States tax-exempt municipal market to obtain those two objectives. As a result, the volume of the municipal market in primary and secondary trading has expanded significantly over the last decade. Many of  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...with finding a way to measure the effectiveness of their occupational health programs and crafting reporting packages that are relevant and action-focused. Often data is difficult to collect, or overwhelmingly detailed. Vendor-supplied reports are generally focused on tactics, not strategy outcomes. This leaves many employers unable to answer some of the most critical risk management and  more...

Shop Drawings and Other Construction Submittals: Legal and Architectural Perspectives ...construction which is more misunderstood and more fraught with the potential for confusion, than the shop drawing submittal process. When the process breaks down, the result can be deficient work, economic loss and even disastrous 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  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...dge of the various tax equity structures that can be used with the investment and production tax credits. The program will discuss the basics of partnership flips; sale-leaseback transactions; leases with credit pass-through arrangements; prepayment structures; and 'twinning' with other incentives. Learning Objectives You will be able to identify the requirements of the incentives for  more...

Giving and Receiving Employment References: Successfully Negotiating the Maze ...esponding end. Responding to such requests can be fraught with potential pitfalls and could expose an employer to legal liability from both ends (i.e., from the current/former employee and from the requesting entity). On the other hand, given these issues, it is sometimes difficult for a company to get any accurate and meaningful information on a potential candidate, to help it to decide among  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...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...enting these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant notifications and to create a streamlined process for efficiently notifying tenants throughout the lease term. We will highlight key tenant notification requirements and provide drafting and service tips to avoid common notification pitfalls so commercial landlords can effectively and efficiently manage their commercial  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...ployees are entitled to travel time pay and at what rate. With air travel being as busy as it is today, it is very important that you understand how to compensate employees when they are delayed as a result of flight cancellations. This live audio conference will show how critical it is to communicate the rate of pay, the requirements of travel and the travel tracking necessary to compensate  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...With the federal government's prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite federal regulations that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation and  more...

SSARS 19: Compilation and Review Standards Update ...rming compilation and review services will have to comply with these new engagement standards for year-end 2010 financial statements. This audio conference will present the key new standard requirements and you with the information and resource references necessary to be certain that your engagements are in compliance with the professional standards going into effect. This audio conference is  more...

Estate Planning Ethics ...les that effect the estate planner in every day practice. With an attorney's busy schedule, it is difficult to remain current on rules that direct and govern the fundamental duties an attorney encounters while serving the needs of the client. This program will touch upon the most frequent rules and issues that an attorney engaged in estate planning needs to know. Topics covered will include  more...

Enforcement of Judgments BenefitsThis audio conference presents the fundamentals of identifying and collecting assets to enforce a civil judgment. Topics will include general asset search methods, the elements of a debtor's examination, obtaining liens against assets, executing on judgment liens, using garnishment procedures to collect assets, domesticating foreign judgments, dealing with bankruptcy filings and many other  more...

Strategies to Overcome the Presumption of Guilt ...ten make the challenge greater by getting out-front early with press conferences and 'perp-walks', exposing the defendant to negative publicity, especially in high-profile cases. This audio conference will look at ways defense counsel can preserve the presumption of innocence in the mind of potential and actual jurors, both before the trial and during the trial. Courtroom strategies will be  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination ...btained a good result, only to find yourself in a dispute with your client over the payment of your fee. The client may complain about the quality of the service or may claim that they cannot pay your fees. Whatever the excuse, it is a problem that can be lessened. This audio conference is designed to provide you with practical and ethical methods how to best avoid this potential problem. The  more...

Understanding UCC Article 9 Foreclosures ...g rate of defaults on commercial loans not seen in years. With defaults commonplace and secured creditors facing challenges in protecting their interests, foreclosing on assets under UCC Article 9 may be the right option. If appropriate, a public auction, private sale or friendly foreclosure under Article 9 may provide a quick and relatively inexpensive resolution. The UCC foreclosure process  more...

Sales and Use Tax Determination Headaches ...with the legal and practical challenges of learning as many as 50 different state sales and use tax laws and regulations. No one could possibly learn all of the different state requirements and yet our jobs demand it! The purpose of this audio conference is to reveal the secrets to working in a multistate environment. You will learn about the four different types of taxing states which greatly  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...erations. 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 return, the Form 5471 is the place the IRS starts when auditing U.S. businesses that own foreign corporations. As a result, the  more...

Do's and Don'ts for Internal Investigations of Employment Issues BenefitsAny prudent employer will want to investigate and, if necessary, remedy reported discrimination or harassment. In some states, a prompt investigation is legally required. This audio conference will provide you with valuable and practical advice on planning and conducting internal investigations, and assessing how to respond once the investigation is completed. This audio conference is  more...

IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions BenefitsThis audio conference is specially designed for those who advise their clients on IRA and qualified plan distributions. It will focus on the required minimum distribution rules and how an IRA payable to a trust may still qualify as a designated beneficiary. This program can help you spot and avoid some of the common mistakes taxpayers make with their IRAs and inherited IRAs. This audio  more...

Florida Employment Law Update ...with working knowledge of the most prevalent issues facing Florida employers. The speakers, experts in management labor and employment law, have identified three areas of utmost concern. You will gain insight and the tools necessary to avoid and combat these common workplace problems. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, attorneys, benefits and payroll  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...With an installed user base in the hundreds of millions worldwide, Microsoft Excel is the primary tool of choice for spreadsheet-based analysis. This is the case in real estate development and investment, yet many practitioners are still not very familiar with how projection models are built or work. This audio conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components,  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ...s, took effect immediately and brought California in line with the growing number of states adopting specific regulations for modern civil litigation's critical arena of electronically stored information. In that AB 5 has been in force more than a year, many law firms, companies and government agencies are still wrestling with ambiguities and compliance challenges. Attend this audio conference  more...

AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement ...he industry. Some owners and developers use the AIA forms without any changes and many others have developed their own standard set of revisions to the forms. However they are used, an understanding of the AIA forms and how they allocate risk is essential for anyone negotiating, drafting, interpreting, arbitrating or litigating construction contracts based on the AIA format. This 90-minute  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ... LLCs and other entities treated as partnerships struggle with the concepts and the operating rules that apply to Section 704(c). These rules potentially apply whenever property is contributed to such an entity or are distributed from such an entity. The regulations under Section 704(c) provide a very flexible but very complicated set of rules for required allocations that apply to  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update BenefitsWhen was the last time you updated your narrative plan documents, your applicant self-identification forms, and your statistical and adverse impact analysis? As you update your plan documents for 2011, take an hour for an in-depth review of recent changes to the regulatory requirements and best practices that affect each aspect of your plan and related forms. If a letter from the OFCCP is  more...

Construction Lien and Bond Claims in Texas ...d or materials provided. Attorneys will learn how to deal with perfection issues in the litigation and foreclosure of mechanics liens Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe how to perfect lien rights on private projects. - You will be able to discuss perfecting bond claims on private projects. - You will be able to explain claims on Texas public works projects. - You will be able  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves ...liance should be considered. However, ensuring compliance with the various sales and use tax regulations in each taxing jurisdiction may be a challenge. This audio conference will focus on the applicable standard to be applied in recognizing and calculating loss contingencies for the purposes of establishing and maintaining a sales and use tax reserve. Through understanding the nuances of ASC  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ...s that one of its employees has been arrested and charged with a crime. Under our legal system, the familiar mantra is that an arrested person is innocent until 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  more...

Motor Vehicle Searches: Impact of the Arizona v. Gant Decision BenefitsMotor vehicle stops and searches constitute one of the most common events for law enforcement officials. Legal disputes arising out of motor vehicle stops and searches, in both the civil and criminal context, are also extremely common. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant has brought a significant change to the law regarding motor vehicle searches. This audio  more...

Understanding Massachusetts' Exemptions to Employment at Will ...hip. Often, employers feel restricted in properly dealing with employee issues, especially when employees claim they have rights or they are being harassed at work. Massachusetts law, however, recognizes at-will employment, which provides you with significant rights in managing and dealing with employees, provided you understand at-will employment and its exceptions. This audio conference will  more...

Microsoft Project Best Practices: What's New on the Desktop ...nto the industry leading desktop project management tool. With each new release, Microsoft Project provides new and enhanced features designed to assist with managing construction projects and in a manner that allows more time for managing projects and less time working Microsoft Project. Over the past few years, the Microsoft Project product team has been hard at work. Why? Prior to and  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...oper system design, and accurate grit removal performance with proper evaluation of this equipment's performance proves critical. Therefore, as the stakes increase, it is wise to take a closer look at the dynamics of grit 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  more...

Foreclosure and Workout of Commercial Mortgage Loans in New York ...ment of so called 'bad boy guaranties,' and will conclude with a discussion of workout, addressing various strategies that may be utilized when restructuring the non-performing commercial mortgage loan in New York. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collection managers, controllers,  more...

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

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ... best, problematic. Investors must plot an optimal course with their existing holdings. Additionally, future investments require an entirely different valuation approach than is possible under traditional 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  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ...d. You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it! From HIPAA requirements to state privacy laws, legal issues abound in the medical records arena. If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks. Attend this audio conference and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure,  more...

Illinois DUI Case Update ...riving permits were created, then eradicated and replaced with alcohol detection machines. Reinstatement of licenses following revocation has left the realm of fiction, but only for those who can jump through all the hoops. You should attend this audio conference because DUI is the offense your personal injury, commercial or real estate clients are most likely to inquire about. Be prepared. You  more...

Upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010: What's New and Improved? BenefitsOffice 2010 has many new and improved features which can mean a longer learning curve for users upgrading from older versions. New Microsoft Office users may be overwhelmed by the number of features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, PowerPoint , Access , SharePoint workspace and Excel . Join us to learn the new and improved  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses ...onference to learn the fundamentals of managing employees with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn the nuances of distinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. You will also obtain practical  more...

Funding Trusts in Estate Planning ...lpful introduction to those who will be assisting clients with funding trusts, and a solid refresher course for professionals who advise clients on tax issues of contributing property to trusts. The speaker will focus on issues common to most states, and will provide citations using the Uniform Trust Code and Florida law. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts ...bility writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves within their organizations and the purchasing profession. This audio conference will explore the various laws governing a contract, the selection of appropriate solicitation and tender provisions, terms and conditions to include in a quality contract or purchase order, the various types of contracts and their impact on contract terms  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...with the practical tools and analytic techniques to see your project successfully -- and profitably -- financed. Instruction will be example-driven using structures and project documentation derived from renewable projects. You will briefly review the key concepts of project finance, analyze how risk allocation determines the structure of most project finance transactions, and allocate risk via  more...

Reduce Unemployment and Turnover Costs With Decision Making Leave BenefitsThis audio conference will teach you about decision-making leave - a concept offering several potential advantages for employers. These benefits break down to immediate and long-term legal benefits when properly implemented. Practical considerations for implementing decision making leave, including a case studies involving decision making leave will be discussed. This audio conference is  more...

How Can End-of-Life Planning Resources Benefit Your Workplace? ...$33 billion per year in productivity of full-time workers with caregiving responsibilities. Employers need to place a priority on addressing end-of-life issues. These issues affect their employees who serve as caregivers to aging parents, children and other relatives, or who experience a health crisis for themselves or a partner. End-of life issues affect benefits costs, workers' productivity  more...

Best Practices for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Small to Medium Size Dams ...on. Like all infrastructure systems, dams require upkeep. Without the proper inspection, maintenance and repair the benefits provided by a dam can be diminished; or in the worst case a dam can fail, resulting in loss of life and/or property damage. With proper maintenance and repair dams can function well and safely for many decades. This audio conference will provide an understanding of the  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ... 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 marketing activities (email, paid search, etc.), then dive into Google Site Search - reviewing how to use this  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...l learn how to layer and maximize financial opportunities without sacrificing LEED points or building performance. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss USGBC and LEED Rating Systems. - You will be able to review the landscape of available incentives and programs at Federal, state and local levels. - You will be able to identify no-cost and low-cost LEED credits to increase your  more...

Grant Management for Grant Recipients ...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 that grantees and subgrantees should  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...ons. It applies to all companies, public and private, and with few exceptions to all financing receivables. A financing receivable is a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset by a company. Examples of financing receivables include loans, trade accounts receivable, notes receivable, credit card receivables and lease  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...nd, arguably, other forms of aid) are obligated to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This comprehensive statute imposes a number of obligations on such recipients of federal aid regarding disabled students and employees. An educational facility's failure to comply with Section 504 and its regulations can result in time consuming and expensive litigation, an imposing  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...with employees even though you've tried progressive discipline? Is your company still using punishment as a means to discipline employees? Are you wondering why your disciplinary strategies don't seem to work? If you have these questions, attend this audio conference and learn about more positive strategies and approaches in dealing with problem performers. We will examine the power of  more...

Current Issues in Legal Holds: Are You Prepared? BenefitsIf there ever was a honeymoon on preserving discoverable documents and data for litigation ... it's over now. The stakes are higher than ever, and so are courts' expectations for parties and their lawyers. Organizations simply must have in place a compliant legal hold process that effectively preserves discoverable documents and data. This audio conference will help you understand the  more...

Keys to Understanding Land Records ...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, you'll learn  more...

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

Legal Issues Surrounding Domestic Partnerships in Washington ...with an overview of domestic partnership law in Washington and how different jurisdictions are recognizing same-sex relationships. Attend this program and you will learn how to register domestic partnerships, the benefits that registration confers, the responsibilities that come with these benefits and the complexities of dissolving these relationships. We will also discuss the future of  more...

Post-Mortem Tax Planning ...ile death and taxes are both inevitable, taxes do not end with death. The Federal Estate Tax, the Gift Tax and the Income Tax all have bearing on what happens post-death. Further, there are state rules that also are applicable post-death to estate planning documents. There are numerous questions that have to be addressed and answered. This audio conference will cover many of the questions and  more...

The Secrets of Successful Customer Onboarding ...and 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 conference is designed for sales managers, directors, account  more...