LEGAL
Restructuring the Commercial Loan
January 23rd, 2013
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you will be able to understand various issues and approaches to loan workouts; learn the significance of key loan provisions to both borrower and lender, and market trends; and obtain negotiating pointers to benefit your client. You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced faculty.
HR
Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification Update
January 15th, 2013
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement worksite efforts have increased significantly under the Obama Administration. Most notably, Form I-9 audits have nearly doubled and fines have increased over 1000% in the past two years. Now is the time to make sure your Form I-9 procedures are up-to-date and to correct any mistakes on your existing Forms I-9. This live audio conference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures will be provided, including discussion of electronic Form I-9 rules and e-verify program considerations. Audit strategies and compliance tips will be highlighted.
ACCOUNTING
Current Issues in TIN Validation and B Notices
January 22nd, 2013
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
This live audio conference will assist you in reviewing your process around gathering TINs from your vendors and to make sure you are aware of the rules of withholding when you don’t have correct documentation. At the end of the session, you will understand how to deal with B Notices when they are received and ways you can mitigate your exposure to penalties.
CONSTRUCTION
AIA Contracts: The Owner-General Contractor Agreement
January 18th & January 31st, 2012
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
For more than a century, The American Institute of Architects has published an integrated set of contract forms for the construction industry. While other industry groups independently have prepared their own competing set of forms and, more recently, some have banded together to create more of a consensus-based set of forms, the AIA forms remain the most widely used and accepted in the 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 live audio conference is designed to survey two principal AIA forms, highlighting recent changes to them and enable you to be more knowledgeable and better equipped when dealing with the AIA forms.
MEDICAL
Telemedicine Laws: Do They Apply and How To Comply
January 17th, 2013
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
This live audio conference will provide an overview of the regulatory framework applicable to telemedicine/telehealth services. Health care providers and product developers will hear about the legal concerns and risks associated with connecting medical service providers with patients across state lines, and practical ways to overcome licensing, credentialing, and other barriers. The audio conference will also address reimbursement issues and opportunities, HIPAA and other compliance concerns, and what transmissions in the delivery of telemedicine/telehealth become part of the patient’s medical record.
SALES & MARKETING
Writing Copy That Sells
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer Service Best Practices for Social Media
1:00 pm ET ( 12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT )
For those who are interested in engaging consumers through social media communities like Twitter® and Facebook® in order to proactively respond to complaints and to build loyalty, attend this live audio conference.
Does your company monitor complaints on Twitter®, Facebook®, YouTube® and blogs? If not, why aren’t you? You can learn exactly how to find and respond to complaints about your brand that are posted in social networking communities.