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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...

Workers' Compensation Benefits: Who is Eligible, How are They Calculated, When and How Can They be Settled ...ion, 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 settlement of claims. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals BenefitsMany owners looking to maximize the value they receive for their capital dollars are looking to more collaborative project delivery approaches to deliver their capital construction projects. This live audio conference will help those responsible for evaluating and selecting the most appropriate project delivery method. This will begin with an understanding of the basic fundamental project  more...

Loan Modification Fundamentals ...lance between allowing consumers to remain in their homes without bankrupting their lenders. This live audio conference will discuss the practical ways borrowers and lenders can strike that balance by modifying the terms of mortgage loans in a way that permits borrowers to either retain their homes or resolve their debts and obtain a fresh start and maximizes lender recoveries of loans.  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...

Battle of the Forms and Managing the Contracting Process ...easy for conflicting terms to be exchanged electronically without a complete meeting of the minds of the prospective parties. This live audio conference will teach you how to control the contracting process to avoid unacceptable terms by avoiding or winning the battle of the forms, how to get the warranties one wants, how to secure appropriate rights and remedies and limit those of the seller,  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...

Document Retention and Destruction Policies for Financial Institutions ...o often rely on recommended document retention guidelines without understanding the risks of inconsistent or antiquated practices. While Sarbanes-Oxley has clarified the responsibilities of certain financial institutions, Sarbanes-Oxley is only a portion of the document universe. This live audio conference will help you navigate the complex universe of document retention rules. Perhaps more  more...

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint ...eral techniques that will engage and excite your audience without using bullet point after bullet point. You will learn how visual metaphors, targeted animation techniques and careful placement of graphics will turn your drab presentations into fabulous presentations that compel your audience members to action. This live audio conference does NOT give step-by-step instructions on how to use a  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law BenefitsWith 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  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...

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...

How to Develop an Effective Mentoring Program ...just 'putting two people together'- this is not accurate. Without proper planning and staffing, mentoring programs are bound to fail. This live audio conference demystifies workplace mentoring by focusing on specific tasks described in 'mentoring best practices.' Addressed in chronological order, the tasks are: planning, recruiting, screening, training, matching, monitoring, and evaluation. The  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements ...f goods. How many times do you get boilerplate agreements without truly reading the small print? When is small print even acceptable? What do these terms and conditions mean? How do I go about negotiating the terms? Do they really matter? This audio conference will provide a helpful explanation of these terms so that you are in a better position to draft, revise and negotiate key contract terms  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...

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...

Statement of Work Contract Fundamentals ...cation or proposal. Success is in the details of the SOW. Without it, you can't compete or communicate. Those who have managed contracted work know that poorly written SOWs can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added expense. In this teleconference, you will learn how to write a SOW that is easy to understand and manage. You will  more...

Dealing With Employees Who Have Been Charged With a Crime ... an offense and if so, is it justifiable to do so with or without pay? Because more and more employers are finding themselves faced with this dilemma, this audio conference will discuss the legal limits on what you can do when faced with this problem and will also provide useful guidelines in how best to craft workplace policies and procedures to best prepare yourself to address such  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...

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...

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...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...problem performers, and look at the concept of discipline without punishment. This audio conference will look at how to incorporate accountability and responsibility within the various levels of an organization. In today's economic times, reward systems are difficult and costly to implement, thus we will look at other positive strategies to encourage positive performance. Finally, you will  more...

Using Social Media in Collections ...lenge while following the laws, following your ethics and without breaking any debt collection laws? In this audio conference, 'Using Social Media in Collections,' you will learn how you can use social media websites and new technology to maintain a good customer base, keep good paying customers on track, and find and collect from past due customers. Learn how these popular websites can  more...

Boundary Law Issues ...leconference is an overview of conceptual boundary issues without reference to any particular jurisdiction. Topics include survey issues, legal theories used to establish boundaries and a discussion of a sample agreement. The teleconference will provide you with some general concepts to allow review of the issues specific to your area with greater economy. Learning Objectives - You will be  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ... desiring to take part in a phased retirement arrangement without unnecessarily imposing requirements on employers. We will discuss these rules and any legal impediments to phased retirement arrangements. In addition, this audio conference will help you understand the impact of phased retirement on other benefits issues, including nonqualified deferred compensation and worker  more...

Mobile Banking: Banking Without Borders BenefitsLike online banking, mobile banking is poised to revolutionize the industry, but it has stagnated in its infancy. Given the indispensability of cell phones and their broad capabilities, banks and technology providers are rapidly developing solutions that use cell phones to provide unparalleled convenience and value to customers. With the potential to competitively and geographically level  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation ...imary health care is handled over the telephone. However, without proper training and accountability, telephone triage can result in improper diagnosis and management as well as legal liability. This audio conference will provide a brief overview the concept of malpractice as well as important considerations when providing telephone advice. A case study approach will be used to help providers  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills ...usiness letters and emails that show you are being heard? Without question, your written communications influence the way internal and external audiences view you and your organization. In fact, in today's global marketplace, this may be the only form of communication you have with those individuals. That well-written letter, executive summary or email can establish and maintain long-lasting  more...

New Features and Functions in Updating to Excel 2007 ...Version 2007 is the biggest change in Excel's history and without a road map to its new features, you will waste a lot of time and be inefficient - you need this teleconference! We will give you indispensable tips for navigating through the new ribbon/office button/quick access toolbar menu system. You will learn how to customize the quick access toolbar for maximum usage, get vital tips on how  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs ...without question, critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for addressing your obligations, rights  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ...ment. While the program can be quite profitable, it's not without its risks. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the program over the last year, it is critical to understand the new regulations and the way to make the SBA loan programs work for you. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Plans ... now to enable them to maintain their independence longer without the need for long-term care? The answer to these and other questions will be discussed in detail. You will learn options to potentially reduce the cost of care and how to cover any remaining expense in a cost effective way. You will also learn conversation strategies to get the point across and help clients to understand and  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ...guess at what kind of conduct is permissible online; and, without effective policies in place, employers may be opening themselves to liability on a host of issues. It is therefore crucial for employers to understand their rights and obligations when dealing with employees who present such problems. This teleconference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing  more...

Land Abandonment and Vacation Fundamentals ... access but a problem arises or a use will be established without anyone reaching an agreement. This teleconference will provide you with an understanding of how to deal with issues of abandonment, vacation and prescriptive easement, and provide some strategies for avoiding problems in future transactions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss easements and abandonment. - You will  more...

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses ...l planning - for state tax minimization or create traps - without such planning - that lead to multiple taxation. Service-based businesses face particular difficulties in identifying and analyzing the rules applicable to their operations for two reasons. First, state apportionment rules were written several decades ago at a time when our economy was dominated by the manufacturing of tangible  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective ...task often becomes the responsibility of human resources. Without effective systems in place and data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay structures is increasingly necessary in order for organizations to remain competitive, administer compensation fairly and easily, and  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...come more popular as a way to provide government services without increasing taxes. This teleconference helps government decision-makers and investors with respect to identifying and evaluating opportunities in privatizing and leasing public infrastructure. It will also cover identifying and mitigating various risks involved in leasing public infrastructure and the impact of the financial  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...ith cloud companies. Many may be taking substantial risks without even knowing it. This teleconference will provide a thorough introduction to cloud computing technology and discuss the key commercial and legal issues involved in doing business 'in the cloud', including contracting, security and regulatory issues, and more. This teleconference will also provide a solid introduction to different  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk ...fective purchasing card program is a good control system. Without it a program may never realize its potential and risk may turn into reality causing a potential program shutdown. Fabian Aragon, P-Card program manager with Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss different ways a program can minimize risk, including basic controls, procedural controls, and assurance activities. You will come  more...

Current Issues in Revocable Living Trusts ...provides for a confidential distribution of family wealth without required court interference and also allows for assets to avoid probate in most jurisdictions. Using a revocable living trust allows for planning in the event of incapacity without having to formally declare a person incompetent and without requiring the opening of a guardianship proceeding. A revocable living trust can provide a  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...side issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and substantive rules which govern federal bidding. This teleconference is designed to provide practical guidance for all levels of experience. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review sealed bidding procedures. - You will be able to discuss negotiated procurement procedures. - You will be  more...

AIA Document A401 ... prove disastrous. Subcontractor disputes are common, and without strategic planning during the contract formation stage, the parties may suffer later. This teleconference analyzes a standard subcontract document which is readily used on construction projects, and identifies areas where the standard form may be improved. The teleconference provides practical tips and provides suggestions for  more...

Construction Release Due Diligence ...ge order, or waiver of subrogation. The document you sign without recognizing how it may impact your right to make a claim. In these recessionary times, money is tight and cash is king. Claims are at a premium. Pressure to make the schedule trumps claims administration. 'Do the work and we'll sort it out later' is the mantra of the modern construction project. And, it causes contractors to take  more...

Best Practices in Filing and Preparing Inventory ...without its assets, which makes the preparing and filing of the probate inventory a key element to successful administration. The marshalling, preserving, protecting and valuation of the estate assets is the backbone in the probate and tax arenas. This teleconference will cover all aspects of handling the estate's assets from the perspective of preparing and filing the inventory. It will cover  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ...er pricing being offered to other categories of customers without extending the same courtesy to the federal government. It is essential that contractors understand the requirements of the PRC and have adequate procedures in place to ensure compliance. This teleconference will focus on issues relating to the GSA price reduction clause. Specific topics to be included in the discussion are GSA  more...

Integrated Project Delivery Principles and Building Information Modeling ...l. Dialogue among the project team members is the key but without a level understanding that dialogue can fail to bring the desired results. This teleconference will help anyone on the project team to gain a better understanding of the possibilities. We will also talk about some project examples and even take a peak into the future. Learning Objectives - You will be able to repeat terms,  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ... loan originator can afford to do business after year-end without a complete understanding of the changes brought about by the new rule, which will take considerable time and effort to implement. This teleconference will explain these changes in detail and help loan originators plan how they are going to operate in compliance with these new and important requirements. Attorneys, presidents,  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity ...tives have facilitated great improvements in corporations without significantly benefiting most marketing, R D and product development organizations. Inventive professionals resist measurement citing that it reduces innovation and invention. R D and product development measurement practices have not changed significantly over the past 30 years, while other business functions have undergone  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ...vide the investment advice their participants desire, but without incurring liability for advice given in good faith. This teleconference provides practical advice to human resource and benefits professionals, along with their consultants and attorneys, as to how to comply with ERISA's rules regarding investment advice, including the new investment advice exemptions under the Pension Protection  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts BenefitsRising energy costs, government mandates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...ning and budgeting are the keys to success, and operating without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for  more...

Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies ...without running into the legal, accounting and practical pitfalls inherent in some types of gifts! A comprehensive gift acceptance policy can help an organization avoid these pitfalls, enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy for a public charity, as well as  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...sistently seeking government solutions to improve service without increasing budgets. Elected officials know the quality of services can mean the difference between re-election and defeat. This teleconference will provide municipal leaders the information required to build a business case to deploy a non-emergency call center. During this discussion, we will explore conducting a cost-benefit  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...act, you won't achieve truly green, sustainable buildings without some of the products emerging from this revolution. Many nanotech products are already here and you can use them with confidence. This 90-minute, nontechnical teleconference will give an overview of how nanotech is changing the full spectrum of building materials and technologies. For instance, you will learn about stronger and  more...

Legal Overview of Financial Records: Obtaining and Understanding the Information BenefitsMany offices today make use of paralegals or legal assistants not only in preparing documents but in reviewing them. Many attorneys rely on elementary representations of income such as the income stated on an income tax return for determining the available funds for child support and maintenance. In many cases, this may be sufficient, such as that of a W-2 wage earner. However, in those  more...

Employee Wages: Administration of Caps, Freezes, Reductions and Furloughs ... can be viable alternatives to job cuts, but they are not without legal risk. This teleconference will address the legal and business cases for compensation adjustments and provide a road map for implementing wage cuts, caps and freezes so that employers can realize their goal of cost savings without buying expensive legal claims as part of the package. This teleconference will also outline the  more...

A Comprehensive Approach to Building Excellent ADA Facilities within the Public Right-of-Way ...ces of fully completing the ADA facilities the first time without costly mistakes or retrofits. This practical approach coordinates the survey, design, inspection and construction of ADA facilities and provides examples of successful designs and final construction. This comprehensive approach has paid dividends in both the construction and design phases within the private and public sectors and  more...

Using Purchasing Metrics to Drive Bottom and Top Line Contribution ...d productivity rather than business value added and risk. Without appropriate metrics, managers cannot quantify their business impact or allocate resources to the best advantage of the company. A key to maximizing the bottom and top line contribution of the sourcing organization is establishing a comprehensive, robust set of metrics and using those metrics to improve performance. This  more...

Understanding the Bridging Project Delivery Method ... owner not to have the right to terminate the DB contract without cause upon completion of the CDs. This teleconference will help you become thoroughly familiar with proper Bridging procedures and have access afterward for checking back on details and contract forms for use in projects carried out by the Bridging method. This teleconference is critical for those who will be serving the owner  more...

A Primer on Land Surveys ...erty can be achieved. Minor discrepancies can be resolved without the devastating effects that oftentimes result. Understanding and working with the surveyor can highlight potential problems so that they can be addressed before time and cost become more critical. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define common land surveying terms, different types of surveys and engineering surveys. -  more...

Understanding Insider Lending and Regulation O ...attract greater than normal regulatory attention, and not without good reason. Insider loan abuses historically have been a major reason for bank failures. This teleconference will review the rules applicable to loans to insiders as set forth in Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 USC 375a and 375b) and its accompanying Regulation O of the Board of Governors of the Federal  more...

Nonprofit Joint Ventures - Partnering with For Profit Organizations BenefitsAs economic conditions improve, joint venture activity between tax-exempts and for-profit entities is again on the upswing. Despite evolution in business conditions, the IRS positions governing this complex area of law have not eased and can be difficult to apply to complex structures. This teleconference will enable you to learn how to structure joint ventures that make business sense  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition ...ve the potential to be a healthy boost to the bottom line without eliminating employees. The notion of paperless payroll has come a long way since the introduction of direct deposit in the 1970's, but despite the advances, most companies are still distributing paper checks, pay advices and W2s. In this teleconference, we'll take a look at the cost saving potential of a fully paperless payroll  more...

Increasing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics ...ctiveness. The second priority is to provide this support without wasting human, technical or financial resources. This is efficiency. What most companies do in logistics is pursue efficiency at the expense of effectiveness, curtailing service by delivering parts in crates to assembly lines and delaying deliveries by waiting for trucks to be full, and there is plenty of evidence that this  more...

Crisis Intervention Team Training for Law Enforcement for the 21st Century ...hniques might have succeed in resolution of the encounter without use of force. Training law enforcement in CIT has existed for more than two decades and more than 400 agencies have some form of CIT. Budget cuts and depletion of manpower are often cited for not having police programs in place. With the growing population of citizens with mental illness and/or substance abuse, developmental  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...cepting the written word of the consultant at face value, without question. This would be a mistake for anyone. For others it could be considered negligent and result in liability. Far too many mold assessment reports are produced by nonscientists. As a group, nonscientists often do not appreciate the limitations inherent to microbial sampling and they often fail to communicate to their clients  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...hich is the surety industry's refusal to issue such bonds without modification because of the so-called 45-Day Rule. This teleconference is designed to help personnel responsible for obtaining bonds and administering contracts avoid the pitfalls presented by use of the A312 bond form and to modify the bonds in a way that will meet their business objectives. Particular attention will be paid to  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ... and provides tested, workable solutions to address them. Without demand side management the risks are costly and unmanageable impacts on the public water supply. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to quote specific examples of demand side management by use sector n- You will be able to formulate the benefits of demand side conservation programs n- You will be able to breakdown  more...

Cumulative Impact Claims ...ulative impact claims can also render a claim meaningless without ever getting to the merits. This teleconference will explore the nature and history of cumulative impact claims, how best to present them and how to prove damages for such claims. Common defenses to cumulative impact claims will also be discussed. Finally, a case study of one of the few cases outside of the federal arena will be  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...o suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without clouding the conclusions and understand the output. You will benefit from a better understanding of what is involved in the market study process and how to ensure the most insightful results. The outcome of a market study can make or break a project - be prepared to secure the best decision-making results possible. n nLearning  more...

Multistate Sales Tax Issues for Contractors ...ices, and the taxation of intangibles such as warranties. Without an understanding of these concepts, a contractor may significantly under-bid construction projects or be subject to additional taxes, penalties and interest upon audit. This teleconference will not only review basic general rules but discuss exceptions and special applications. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to debate  more...

Challenges and Contractual Issues With Sub-Subcontractors ...th a bid process that can lock in a bidding subcontractor without any written agreement, to subcontractor form contracts that are written largely, if not entirely, in favor of the general contractor. In addition to concerns in bidding and contract formation, a subcontractor must constantly evaluate and preserve its relationship with the prime contractor on its projects. In doing so, a  more...

Curbing Unauthorized Overtime Benefits Year after year, one of the most challenging tasks employers face is keeping track of the hours their nonexempt employees work and correctly paying any required overtime premium. When unauthorized overtime occurs, labor costs skyrocket, and businesses face a budgeting nightmare. And when employees perform compensable work off the clock, the potential overtime liability for an employer  more...