Archive for December, 2007
Working With Children With Sensory Integrative Dysfunction: Strategies and Tools for Professionals
March 12, 2008 Pasadena , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $279.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377599
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for special education teachers and directors, psychologists, speech pathologists, counselors, social workers, classroom teachers, instructional aides, nurses, principals, vice principals, case managers and attorneys.
Benefits
Learn top techniques for working with children who have sensory dysfunction.
As the classroom and student population becomes more diverse, so do the experiences required of schools to work with these children, especially with children with disabilities that require extra care and attention. Attend this seminar and get an introduction to what sensory integrative dysfunction is and how best to help children achieve in the home and classroom regardless of their sensory processing deficits.
Benefits for You
• Discover what you need to know about sensory integration
• Tips on early intervention and the role of regional centers
• Strategies for identification and assessment of children with sensory integrative dysfunction
• Tips for developing an IEP for a child with sensory integrative dysfunction
• Tools and strategies for working with children
Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations
March 11, 2008 Palm Desert , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $309.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377186
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, purchasing professionals, construction and project managers, administrators, city officials, engineers, architects, owners, contract managers, planners and government contractors.
Benefits
Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement with ease.
Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can – attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You’ll find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process for construction services, but also how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests and contractual disputes. We’ll go beyond the basics and show you how public works projects are awarded and what you should do if you encounter a problem along the way. Presented from both a legal and practical perspective, this seminar will give you the tools you need to face the changing landscape in this often daunting field.
Benefits for You
• Enhance your understanding of alternate bidding procedures
• Master the bidding and contractor selection process – know what to do and what not to do
• Take the guesswork out of bid protest procedure
• Prevent the array of construction claims that often arise on projects
• Resolve thorny disputes arising out of public contracts
Employee Discharge and Documentation
March 7, 2008 Folsom , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 379311
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for human resource professionals, business managers, office managers, directors, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits
When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all?
Attend this informative seminar and learn how to protect your company and yourself when you have to hire, terminate or discipline an individual. You will receive helpful strategies on being proactive in an area of increasing regulation and litigation. By attending this seminar, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to investigate alleged employee misconduct. You will also stay current on the steps you can take to protect your company from employment-related litigation.
Benefits for You
• Prevent claims of wrongful discharge
• Find out how to appropriately investigate alleged employee misconduct
• Properly maintain discipline and discharge documentation
• Learn to anticipate post-discharge matters
• Implement proactive policies to avoid litigation and limit damages
Coastal Development
March 5, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $339.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378719
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for engineers, project managers, contractors, subcontractors, landscape architects, building owners, inspectors, hydrologists, surveyors, developers, consultants, public works managers, attorneys and environmental professionals.
Benefits
How to avoid the pitfalls of ÂÂÂcoastal land use issues – what you don’t know could hurt you.
Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on basic issues and procedures related to coastal development. Understand the intricacies of biological resource issues specific to coastal areas. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding takings and other constitutional implications. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company – find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You’ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on planning and building a coastal project. Don’t wait – register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.
Benefits for You
• Get an interdisciplinary approach to coastal development
• Hear from professionals who have actually had projects permitted and built on the coast
• See cutting-edge mapping technology in play
• Do’s and don’ts for handling ESHAs and other biological issues
• Learn about the latest legal issues and hurdles to coastal development
Workers’ Compensation Update
February 28, 2008 San Diego , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $309.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377210
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for human resource professionals, attorneys, occupational health nurses, safety managers, insurance claims representatives, business managers, benefits professionals, risk managers and rehabilitation specialists.
Benefits
Concerned about how workers’ compensation law is changing – and how your practices may be impacted?
From interpreting the workers’ compensation laws to winning a contested case hearing, failing to stay on top of current issues related to workers’ compensation law is risky. This seminar will provide a solid understanding of the underlying principles of the workers’ compensation laws while delving into more advanced and technical areas of the law, such as understanding investigating claims, reporting fraud and defending against unwarranted claims. Walk away with the skills and techniques to guard against workers’ compensation related costs and risks, including lost productivity, determination of wages, medical costs, fraudulent claims and administrative costs. Build skills and learn techniques you can use immediately in the complex world of workers’ compensation law.
Benefits for You
• Find out the essentials of litigating workers’ compensation claims
• Follow the correct procedure for reporting fraudulent claims
• Get a handle on medical and return-to-work issues
• Valuable strategies for shifting liability and recovering costs
• Understand the intricacies of case preparation and hearings
Paralegal Ethics
February 28, 2008 Oakland , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $299.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 379276
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, other legal staff and attorneys.
Benefits
Keep your paralegal certificate current by complying with California state law.
Commencing January 1, 2007, the California Business and Professions Code requires that a paralegal obtain four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics.
Paralegal ethics are the rules of conduct that govern the paralegal profession. We need to examine these rules in order to apply them, often requiring courage and strength to uphold them in the real-world work environment. Learning ethics as they pertain to paralegals can be exciting and profound – and a challenge. This seminar will give you professional tools to carry out this challenge.
Benefits for You
• Distinguish between principle ethics and situational ethics
• Master the four leading Professional Rules of Conduct (ethics) for California paralegals
• Understand the difference between paralegal ethics and ethics for paralegals that are also legal document assistants
• Find out how attorney ethics affect the paralegal profession
• Gain a complete knowledge of legal ethics and how to apply them in your work environment
Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documentation
February 28, 2008 Sacramento , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $379.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377108
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan department personnel, credit and collections managers, branch managers, paralegals, accountants and auditors.
Benefits
Every word in a loan document is important – do you understand each one?
The world of lending is constantly changing – and so are the related loan documents. How can you keep up with this fast-paced industry? Attend this seminar and you’ll get the expert advice you need. You’ll learn the basics of core loan documents and how to demystify the complicated process. You’ll gain valuable tips on how to avoid mistakes that lead to uncollectible loans and lawsuits. You will also get the latest on recent legal trends that affect lending documentation – including UCC issues. Whether you are new to the business of lending, or have years of experience, you’ll leave with the ability to effectively and confidently handle every loan document challenge you face.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Master essential basics of loan documents
• Avoid jeopardizing collection by steering clear of documentation errors
• Address key collateral issues
• Navigate the title insurance process with ease
• Expand your skills in perfecting and enforcing security interests
Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays
February 27, 2008 Fresno , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377172
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource managers, directors, benefits professionals, payroll managers, office managers, business owners and managers, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits
What you don’t know can hurt you … stay updated on the laws governing time off.
As a California employer, you are faced with an ever-expanding maze of laws limiting your rights and increasing your obligations to employees who cannot, will not or should not work. Laws governing workers’ compensation, disability law, family and medical leaves, employment discrimination and retaliation combine to create a legal quagmire.
This seminar will help you navigate through this maze and provide you with the tools you need to effectively deal with these troubling and common situations.
Benefits for You
• Tips on how to comply with the ADA and FEHA
• Get a handle on FMLA fundamentals
• How to calculate available leave for full- and part-time employees
• Stay on top of changes to the law of workers’ compensation
• Navigate the interplay of major leave laws
Nuts and Bolts of Mechanic’s Liens, Bonds, Stop Notices and Claims: Getting Paid From the Project Without a False Claim
February 27, 2008 Oakland , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377126
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, accountants, credit managers, lenders, controllers, construction managers, project managers, office managers, engineers, architects, contractors and subcontractors.
Benefits
Exercise your lien rights and be prepared for any legal battles on the horizon – Don’t be caught off guard!
Construction liens, bonds and stop notices are three of the murkiest areas of the law for owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Handling construction payment disputes in California can be a turbulent process, but armed with the necessary legal knowledge, you can successfully manage even the most complex and costly situation. Attend this seminar and learn strategies for tackling lien, bond and stop notice issues for private and public projects. Owners will learn how to protect property from unwarranted liens and defend against them if they arise. Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers will learn how to efficiently collect payment for work performed or supplies provided. And if you’re an attorney, you’ll find out how to succeed in the litigation and foreclosure of mechanics’ liens.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Correctly identify what property is subject to a lien and who is entitled to recover payment
• Understand the complex law governing the stop notice remedy
• File, perfect and preserve both liens and bond claims in public and private works
• Properly fulfill requirements for lien releases and other owner remedies
• Take advantage of useful remedies for collection of payment – such as prompt pay statutes
Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations
February 26, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $359.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377136
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, hydrology professionals, project managers, environmental professionals, planning and zoning officials, government and municipal administrators, developers, real estate professionals, public works directors, contractors, subcontractors, principals, consultants, architects and surveyors.
Benefits
There’s an easement on this property? Make sure you know what you’re getting into.
If you are involved in real estate, you need to know the complex legal and practical issues associated with easements. Failure to consider the effects of an easement on real estate investments can be devastating. Knowing about easements will help you – or those you advise – to make sound real estate investment decisions.
Look no further. Join us for this seminar and develop a solid working knowledge of easements in California. We’ll explore in detail various types of easements and their characteristics, including how conservation easements affect real estate investments, how you can prevent prescriptive easements and how to handle litigation. You’ll also learn to avoid problems unique to mediating easement disputes and acquire practical tips on how to get an enforceable settlement. Invest in your future – don’t miss this opportunity to get your toughest easement questions answered.
Benefits for You
• Identify the various types of easements – and their location and uses
• Understand the intricacies of easement creation
• Avoid jeopardizing your investment – find out what you need to know about conservation easements
• Know how to extinguish an easement step by step
• Properly settle and resolve easement disputes … before you wind up in a courtroom
Improving Internal Controls: Protecting Your Business and Managing Your Risk
February 26, 2008 Folsom , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 368847
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for controllers, CPAs, accountants, CFOs, CEOs, business owners and managers, auditors, finance and lending professionals, and attorneys.
Benefits
Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for improving your organization’s internal controls?
Fraud is a fact of life, and it has become increasingly important for organizations to understand fraud and take appropriate steps to deter and detect fraud in the workplace. Attend this seminar and get valuable information on what fraud is and what you can do to combat fraud. Professionals who are highly experienced in fraud detection and prevention will provide you with practical information to help you understand the who, what and why of fraud and fraud prevention.
Benefits for You
• Find out what you need to know about occupational fraud
• Discover why fraud is committed – and by whom
• Get a handle on the most common types of fraud
• Hear case studies in fraud to help you improve your internal controls
• Learn how internal controls detect and deter fraud
Real Estate Development From Beginning to End
February 22, 2008 Oakland , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377141
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, lending professionals, project managers, real estate agents and brokers, business owners and managers, zoning board members, contractors, surveyors, architects, engineers, developers, planners, controllers, CFOs and accountants.
Benefits
Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through the real estate development process?
Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered – from essential contract considerations to government approvals? This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get updated on all aspects of real estate development, including final risk analysis and return on investment. Learn how to deal with environmental issues that impact the development process. Take the headaches out of potential land use problems through prevention. With legislation changing constantly, you need a sound blueprint to keep your business safe. By attending this seminar, you’ll not only build skills and learn techniques you can use the next day, but you’ll walk away with a practical approach for confronting even the toughest real estate development dilemmas.
Benefits for You
• Tips for locating a site – and estimating development potential
• Learn the do’s and don’ts of obtaining investors
• Find out how to spot potential liability issues related to sellers’ contracts
• Solve your toughest problems pertaining to local government approvals
• Winning strategies for contracting with design professionals
Legally Defensible Environmental Review Under CEQA
February 21, 2008 Claremont , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378789
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, city and county planners, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, water resource specialists, public works directors, surveyors and project managers.
Benefits
Discover how to navigate legally defensible environmental review under CEQA.
Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the administrative process. Understand the intricacies of the contents of the EIR. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding project approval. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company – find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You’ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on the standard of review. Don’t wait – register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.
Benefits for You
• Updates on recent statutory amendments and guideline revisions
• Practical advice on drafting CEQA documents and findings
• Tips on minimizing litigation risks
• Strategies for building defensible EIRs and negative declarations
• Updates on recent case law
The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues
February 19, 2008 San Diego , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $339.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377123
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, facilities managers, contractors, subcontractors and other construction professionals.
Benefits
How to avoid the pitfalls of construction contracting – what you don’t know could hurt you.
Contracts are a legally charged part of every construction project – they can impact the rights and remedies of owners, lenders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers positively and negatively. Building a strong knowledge of construction contracts, and related terms and conditions will go a long way in helping you avoid disputes. Attend this seminar and get the knowledge and practical insight you need to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts, such as extra work and change orders. We will guide you through the entire process of contract development so that you better understand important contract provisions and how to properly document project conditions to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss.
Benefits for You
• Avoid potential problems by addressing key public works issues
• Assert and defend against claims with ease
• Know what clauses you need to watch out for
• Navigate your way through the claims and changes process
• Strategies on mediation, arbitration and other forms of ADR
Employee Discharge and Documentation
February 19, 2008 Rohnert Park , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 380056
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource professionals, business managers, office managers, directors, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits
How to avoid the pitfalls of employee documentation – what you don’t know could hurt you.
Disciplining and terminating employees can create headaches for managers and are potential sources of liability for employers. You can minimize liability and the likelihood of a lawsuit by ensuring your human resources and supervisory personnel are educated about the basics and the subtleties of employment law.
Effective discipline and termination require an employer to structure every step of the employment process. Attend this seminar and get tips on hiring and managing employees to promote efficiency and prevent the need for discipline, establishing effective employment procedures that support discipline when necessary. The seminar will provide you with supportable reasons and techniques for corrective action and termination, and strategies for responding to post-employment claims and issues.
Benefits for You
• Get a handle on at-will employment and its limitations
• Learn smart hiring and employment practices, policies and techniques
• Conduct and document effective investigations with ease
• Respond to government inquiries
• Manage post-termination issues – including unemployment claims and job reference inquiries
The Development Approval Process
February 13, 2008 Stockton , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 359845
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, engineers, developers, planners, presidents, vice presidents, city officials, owners, real estate brokers, architects, lenders, surveyors and land use officials.
Benefits
Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through the development approval process?
Attend this seminar and learn all aspects of the development approval process – from inception to resolution. Not only will you leave with a broad understanding of the entitlements available and the process for each, but you’ll have an introductory legal understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to better navigate through the web of statutes, regulations and policies confronted during the development process.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• Key components of different entitlements
• Do’s and don’ts for proceeding through the general application process
• The roles of different consultants involved in the development process
• How to comply with Subdivision Map Act requirements – without hassle
• What you need to know about CEQA, including when it applies
Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations
February 12, 2008 Costa Mesa , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 367064
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, trucking company officials, safety professionals, presidents, vice presidents and insurance professionals, including risk managers and claims adjusters.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of trucking litigation and D.O.T. regulations.
Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on recent developments in theft prevention and strategy. Understand the intricacies of motor carrier contracts. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding safety compliance. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company – find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You’ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on cargo theft, loss and damage investigations. Don’t wait – register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.
Benefits for You
• Strategies for D.O.T. safety compliance
• Risk management for motor carriers, freight forwarders and brokers insurance
• Get up to date on legal liability
• Best practices for cargo theft, loss and damage prevention
• Fundamentals of motor carrier contracts
Foreclosure and Repossession
February 12, 2008 Long Beach , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $379.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 376909
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, credit and collections managers, loan officers, paralegals and real estate professionals.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of foreclosure and repossession.
Due to the recent trends in the real estate industry, foreclosures are on the rise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn fast and effective ways to proceed in the event that a foreclosure or repossession becomes necessary. Sign up and discover how bankruptcy law relates to foreclosures and repossessions in California. We will provide a blueprint of procedures in foreclosure, as well as what you need to know about pre-foreclosure considerations. By protecting yourself and your company, you will surely be headed down the road to success.
Benefits for You
• Tackle key pre-foreclosure considerations
• Get a handle on judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure
• Become an expert in the recovery and sale of personal property
• Understand the effect bankruptcy has on foreclosure
• Determine repossession methods of personal property before and after a hearing
Employee Discharge and Documentation
February 12, 2008 Pasadena , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 380040
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource professionals, business managers, office managers, directors, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits
When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all?
Whether supervising one employee or dozens, documenting performance and conduct issues is often a manager’s worst nightmare. Many managers feel that it is too time-consuming, burdensome or just plain distasteful – especially when an employee’s performance or conduct falls short of company expectations. Here are three good reasons why managers need to take the time to properly document significant concerns: you can see whether a manager has been proactive in addressing issues with underperforming employees; you can show that you had legitimate business reasons for disciplining or terminating an employee; and you can minimize – sometimes even avoid – liability for wrongful termination.
Attend this seminar and you will learn what needs to be documented and just how to do it. You’ll walk away with practical tips on documenting employee performance, as well as strategies for investigations and discharge.
Benefits for You
• Tips on documenting the terms of the employment relationship
• Document duties and work performance without hassle
• Properly conduct an investigation of employee conduct
• Find out what you need to know about employees’ Weingarten rights
• Take the headaches out of discipline and discharge documentation
The Development Approval Process
February 8, 2008 Santa Barbara , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377350
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, engineers, developers, planners, presidents, vice presidents, city officials, owners, real estate brokers, architects, lenders, surveyors and land use officials.
Benefits
Don’t get lost on the road to development approval.
The development approval process is a long, contorted path. Don’t panic – stop for directions at this informative seminar. You’ll learn how to jump through the necessary regulatory hoops – while still keeping the process rolling. You’ll get tips on how to get through the application, development review and other approval stages smoothly. Discover strategies for working with local government to ensure an orderly and timely review of your application. You’ll also learn what you need to know about local, state and federal laws that affect development. The land is purchased … find out what you need to do before the shovel hits the ground.
Benefits for You
• Take the mystery out of the local planning hierarchy
• Comply with public hearing requirements
• Incorporate key environmental requirements into your plan
• Solve your toughest zoning problems
• Navigate judicial challenges – without hassle
Construction Law From Contract to Closeout
February 8, 2008 San Jose , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $339.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 376525
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, facilities managers, contractors, subcontractors and other construction professionals.
Benefits
How to avoid the pitfalls of construction law – what you don’t know could hurt you.
Contracts are a legally charged part of every construction project – they can impact the rights and remedies of owners, lenders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers positively and negatively. Building a strong knowledge of construction law from contract to closeout will go a long way in helping you avoid disputes. Attend this seminar and get the knowledge and practical insight you need to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts, such as provisions dealing with mechanics’ liens, bonds and insurance. We will guide you through the entire construction process so that you better understand important contract provisions and how to properly document project conditions to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss.
Benefits for You
• Avoid potential problems by addressing key issues in construction contracts
• Use effective contract language – be concise now to avoid lawsuits later
• Navigate your way through the change order process
• Handle delay, acceleration and disruption issues – without hassle
• Give your company the best chance to succeed on its claim
Commercial Real Property Acquisitions
February 8, 2008 Sacramento , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $369.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 368819
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, real estate brokers, lenders, managers, developers and owners, title officers and accountants.
Benefits
Be prepared for the closing – Learn essential strategies for ensuring a smooth transaction.
If you’re not equipped to address the vast array of factors that can affect real estate closings, the closing experience can be unpleasant at best – and devastating at worst. Join us for this comprehensive seminar and get a detailed picture of closing issues from start to finish. Experienced professionals will give you essential information on what to expect from each party involved in the closing. You’ll gain insight on how to prepare so you can avoid the common pitfalls associated with real estate transactions. You’ll become proficient in handling all stages of the closing – from the preliminary stages to negotiating the purchase and sale agreement, conducting appropriate due diligence, negotiating title insurance coverage and closing the transaction through escrow. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to make sure you stay up to date on all the laws, forms and customary procedures associated with real estate closings.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Gather the necessary information in advance to guarantee a smooth closing
• Resolve common title issues without hassle – know how to work with the title company
• Deal with due diligence procedures that affect the closing
• Steer clear of the common pitfalls that can hold up closing or derail a transaction
• Interpret key terms in the purchase and sale agreement
Title Examination
February 7, 2008 Oakland , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 358156
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries and other legal professionals, lending and loan officers, title officers, presidents, vice presidents, real estate professionals, right of way agents and insurance professionals.
Benefits
Don’t learn the hard way – Errors or omissions in establishing the chain of title can spell disaster.
Conducting research, preparing organized information and ensuring accuracy are important to the success of any case – but they’re crucial in a real estate transaction. Do you know everything you need to about title examination? Get an insider’s grasp of this detailed procedure so you can do your job thoroughly and confidently. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to successfully conduct title examinations – including do’s and don’ts regarding the title search, the title plants and chain of title. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the complexity of land titles and the risks involved in searching property in California. Take your knowledge and skills to the next level at this in-depth seminar. Learn techniques to ensure your next title examination is not only free of errors but also free of headaches.
Benefits for You
• Find out why searching property in California is different than most other states
• Learn to read between the lines – perform a thorough and hassle-free title examination
• Efficiently conduct the title search and develop a chain of title
• Ensure protection from liability – know exactly what the title insurance policy covers
• Tips on handling claims and litigation resulting from fraud or forgeries
Document Retention and Destruction
February 7, 2008 San Jose , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $355.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377201
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, controllers, accountants, CFOs, tax managers and officers, presidents, vice presidents, human resource managers, compliance officers and records managers.
Benefits
Are you sure you want to throw that document away?
New regulations … the constant threat of audits … the increased use of e-discovery … in today’s changing legal environment, you’re asking for trouble if you don’t have an effective document retention and destruction policy in place. And even if you do, standards are changing – have your policies changed with them? Attend this seminar and learn what records to store and when, why and how to destroy them, and how to comply with pertinent statutory and regulatory standards. You’ll walk away with a real-world road map and best practices for implementing and updating a records management program that provides a safe harbor.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Create an effective document retention program – or improve an existing one
• Decipher how the rules differ for paper and electronic records
• Navigate rapid changes in technological developments
• Improve regulatory compliance – survive audits and reviews
• Properly and legally dispose of harmful information
Managing Construction Projects
February 6, 2008 San Bernardino , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377131
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers and real estate professionals.
Benefits
Are you asking for construction claims and litigation – without even realizing it?
From preconstruction issues to project closeout, managing the construction process is complex. Without a management method, your project can get out of control. To maintain control and minimize the risks inherent in the construction process, you must stay current on construction issues and trends. Whether you’re new to the profession or very experienced, this seminar will provide you with the critical information and updates you need to succeed on your next project, such as how to navigate the various project delivery system options, handle change orders, and manage costs and time. To ensure that your future projects are completed on time and within budget, you simply can’t afford to miss this seminar.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Choose between the various delivery systems – what works best for you?
• Understand the nuts and bolts of risk allocation
• Avoid common pitfalls by using project scheduling to your advantage
• Resolve disputes … before they end up in the courtroom
• Save money by closely monitoring costs
Construction Law From Contract to Closeout
February 6, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 376929
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, facilities managers, contractors, subcontractors and other construction professionals.
Benefits
How to avoid the pitfalls of construction law – what you don’t know could hurt you.
Contracts are a legally charged part of every construction project – they can impact the rights and remedies of owners, lenders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers positively and negatively. Building a strong knowledge of construction law from contract to closeout will go a long way in helping you avoid disputes. Attend this seminar and get the knowledge and practical insight you need to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts, such as provisions dealing with mechanics’ liens, bonds and insurance. We will guide you through the entire construction process so that you better understand important contract provisions and how to properly document project conditions to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Avoid potential problems by addressing key issues in construction contracts
• Use effective contract language – be concise now to avoid lawsuits later
• Navigate your way through the change order process
• Handle delay, acceleration and disruption issues – without hassle
• Give your company the best chance to succeed on its claim
The Development Approval Process
February 5, 2008 Pasadena , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $359.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378462
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, engineers, developers, planners, presidents, vice presidents, city officials, owners, real estate brokers, architects, lenders, surveyors and land use officials.
Benefits
Don’t get lost on the road to development approval.
The development approval process is a long, contorted path. Don’t panic – stop for directions at this informative seminar. You’ll learn how to jump through the necessary regulatory hoops – while still keeping the process rolling. You’ll get tips on how to get through the application, development review and other approval stages smoothly. Discover strategies for working with local government to ensure an orderly and timely review of your application. You’ll also learn what you need to know about local, state and federal laws that affect development. The land is purchased … find out what you need to do before the shovel hits the ground.
Benefits for You
• Take the mystery out of the local planning hierarchy
• Comply with public hearing requirements
• Incorporate key environmental requirements into your plan
• Solve your toughest zoning problems
Document Retention and Destruction
February 5, 2008 Fresno , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $375.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 375426
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, controllers, accountants, CFOs, tax managers and officers, presidents, vice presidents, human resource managers, compliance officers and records managers.
Benefits
Are you sure you want to throw that document away?
New regulations … the constant threat of audits … the increased use of e-discovery … in today’s changing legal environment, you’re asking for trouble if you don’t have an effective document retention and destruction policy in place. And even if you do, standards are changing – have your policies changed with them? Attend this seminar and learn what records to store and when, why and how to destroy them, and how to comply with pertinent statutory and regulatory standards. You’ll walk away with a real-world road map and best practices for implementing and updating a records management program that provides a safe harbor.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Decipher how the rules differ for paper and electronic records
• Save money by storing only necessary records
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and other laws
• Improve regulatory compliance – survive audits and reviews
• Avoid the consequences of improperly destroying documents
Litigation Skills for Legal Staff
February 1, 2008 Los Angeles , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $299.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 376363
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, other legal staff and attorneys.
Benefits
Do you have the most effective litigation skills?
In civil litigation, paralegals and legal assistants perform critical functions related to the maintenance and organization of the case, especially relating to discovery issues. The importance of a properly educated and trained paralegal or legal assistant increases as the complexity and magnitude of a case increases. You will benefit from this seminar by learning about a case from intake to trial. You will learn the basics of document organization; how to use computer technology to your advantage; how to make use of informal and formal discovery techniques; the basic rules of privilege and document disclosure; and how to generate discovery requests, notices, subpoenas or transcripts.
Benefits for You
• Helpful tips for the legal assistant
• Strategies for gathering and organizing documents
• Index depositions to exhibits for trial preparation with ease
• Tips on trial support in the courtroom
• How to prepare and present evidence without hassle
Employment Law From A to Z
January 31, 2008 Monterey , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377040
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for human resource managers, payroll professionals, operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits
The question is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested – it’s when.
The number of lawsuits and administrative claims filed by employees against their employers increases every year. It has become imperative for you to invest time and effort to comply with complex and ever-changing laws in order to prevent or at least minimize these actions. This seminar will bring you up to date on the hottest areas of employment law, disability legislation and discrimination investigations. In one day you’ll learn how to head off employee complaints, claims and lawsuits. If you have no time to track and interpret vital regulatory changes on your own, this is one seminar you can’t afford to miss.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• The facts about discrimination laws and how to apply them in your workplace
• Hiring do’s and don’ts you need to follow now to avoid lawsuits later
• Strategies for implementing critical wage and hour basics correctly in your workplace
• How to respond to today’s hot issues – including harassment investigations and employee privacy rights
• Proper termination techniques – should the worst happen
Respect and Diversity in the Workplace
January 30, 2008 San Jose , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378684
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for human resource directors and managers, business owners and managers, office managers, supervisors, controllers and attorneys.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of
respect and diversity issues.
Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on respect and diversity issues in the workplace. Understand the intricacies of creating an environment where employees feel safe and secure, and free of harassment. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding developing a workplace policy on respect and diversity. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company – find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You’ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on handling problems that might arise in the workplace on respect and diversity. Don’t wait – register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.
Benefits for You
• Properly address social and cultural diversity issues
• Reduce your risk – find out why focusing on respect and diversity is crucial
• Find out what you need to know about accommodating pregnant employees
• Hear from seasoned professionals how to develop a workplace policy on respect and diversity
• Tips and techniques for handling respect problems
Legally Defensible Environmental Review Under CEQA
January 30, 2008 Stockton , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 365510
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, city and county planners, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, water resource specialists, public works directors, surveyors and project managers.
Benefits
Protect your organization – Learn strategies for legally defensible review under CEQA.
The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state’s environmental protection laws. CEQA is enforced by litigation and therefore tends to be a focus for lawsuits challenging the land use decisions of public agencies. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing good CEQA documents.
This seminar will provide you with the tools to develop effective strategies. We will discuss the basics of preparing legally defensible CEQA documents, including practical advice on drafting documents, recent case law developments and procedural pitfalls to avoid.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• CEQA’s provisions for streamlining reviews
• How to draft negative declarations and EIRs
• Considerations in building an administrative record
• Ethical considerations in working with public agencies
• Insights into litigation – what to look for and how to prepare
• Practical litigation tactics
Legal Ethics
January 30, 2008 Costa Mesa , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378188
Who Should Attend?
This half-day seminar is designed for all practicing attorneys regardless of their level of expertise.
Benefits
Discover how to properly handle ethical issues in your practice.
This informative seminar is designed to benefit all attorneys. Regardless of your area of practice or level of experience, the issue of ethics is something we deal with on a daily basis. Join us for this seminar and get up to speed on substance abuse and ethical issues in the legal profession in California.
Benefits for You
• Learn about both the personal and professional impacts of addiction
• Know the warning signs of substance abuse – and what you should do about it
• Understand how to eliminate bias in the profession
• Hear from seasoned professionals about the State Bar Disciplinary System
• Find out the best ways to avoid complaints
Litigation Skills for Legal Staff
January 29, 2008 Santa Ana , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $299.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377184
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, other legal staff and attorneys.
Benefits
Do you have the most effective litigation skills?
In civil litigation, paralegals and legal assistants perform critical functions related to the maintenance and organization of the case, especially relating to discovery issues. The importance of a properly educated and trained paralegal or legal assistant increases as the complexity and magnitude of a case increases. You will benefit from this seminar by learning about a case from intake to trial. You will learn the basics of document organization; how to use computer technology to your advantage; how to make use of informal and formal discovery techniques; the basic rules of privilege and document disclosure; and how to generate discovery requests, notices, subpoenas or transcripts.
Benefits for You
• Helpful tips for the legal assistant
• Strategies for gathering and organizing documents
• Index depositions to exhibits for trial preparation with ease
• Tips on trial support in the courtroom
• How to prepare and present evidence without hassle
Foreclosure and Repossession
January 29, 2008 San Diego , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $379.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 348920
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, credit and collections managers, loan officers, paralegals and real estate professionals.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of foreclosure and repossession.
This seminar provides a comprehensive discussion of foreclosure issues in California. The diverse panel offers insights to the process from all key perspectives – lenders, borrowers and trustees. You will get practical tips on dealing with foreclosures in California. The program will include information to assist you in avoiding the many pitfalls and maximizing your rights when faced with a borrower’s default. As they guide you through the foreclosure process, the panelists will also provide plenty of time to answer your real-life questions.
Benefits for You
• What to do when your borrower defaults
• Understand issues surrounding real property foreclosures, including the one-action rule, anti-deficiency issues and mechanic’s lien issues
• Get a handle on personal property foreclosures, including mixed collateral issues, writs of attachment and writs of possession
• Specific deadlines to watch for that might affect your rights
• Prepare for the impact of a bankruptcy filing on the foreclosure process
Current Issues in Storm Water and Wetland Regulations
January 29, 2008 Sacramento , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $369.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 366443
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for engineers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, project managers, environmental professionals, public works and utilities directors, developers, planners, surveyors, contractors, property owners and managers, architects and attorneys.
Benefits
Storm water regulations are constantly evolving – have your practices evolved with them?
From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you’ll get answers to all your questions, such as: Why storm water? What new case and policy decisions impact your practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena?
Here is your chance to learn – in just one day – the facts about current legal issues, the permitting process, planning and land use implications … everything you need to know to avoid reactive responses to regulatory changes, adequately plan and ensure compliance.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• The important federal and state statutes relating to storm water
• A watershed-based approach to water quality regulations
• What you need to know about the emerging permitting strategy
• The effects of storm water on the surrounding environment
• How to handle mitigation opportunities and challenges under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations
January 25, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $339.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377312
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, intrastate and interstate motor carriers, freight forwarders, property brokers, safety professionals, presidents, vice presidents and insurance professionals, including risk managers and claims adjusters.
Benefits
Discover how to navigate the minefields of trucking litigation and D.O.T. regulations with ease.
This seminar will provide you with a basic understanding of the federal law and regulations that apply to the commercial trucking business, and the prosecution and defense of commercial and personal injury/property damage cases. You will also get tips on what business entities working in the motor carrier industry can do to minimize their exposure in and the cost of litigation.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• The fundamentals of the motor carrier industry and the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Ins and outs of trucking accident litigation involving personal injury/property damage claims
• Elements of cargo loss litigation
• How to handle collection and other types of commercial litigation
• Methods of minimizing litigation expense and reducing liability for business entities
State and Federal Personnel Laws
January 25, 2008 Bakersfield , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 371413
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource professionals, business managers, office managers, presidents, vice presidents, payroll professionals, controllers, CFOs, operations managers and attorneys.
Benefits
The question is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested – it’s when.
Today, more than ever, the ability to navigate through the maze of federal and state employment laws – and stay out of court – is an essential supervisory and management skill. But figuring out how to treat employees fairly, handle hiring and promotions, discipline and terminate employees properly, and deal with other key responsibilities can be a headache. It’s even harder to comply with legal obligations you don’t even know you have – don’t learn by trial and error. This seminar will bring you up to date on the hottest areas of employment law, including recordkeeping, documentation and retention laws. In one day, you’ll learn how to head off employee complaints, claims and lawsuits. If you have no time to track and interpret vital regulatory changes on your own, this is one seminar you can’t afford to miss.
Benefits for You
• Learn the facts about sexual harassment laws and how to apply them in your workplace
• OSHA do’s and don’ts you need to follow now to avoid lawsuits later
• Strategies for implementing critical compensation basics correctly in your workplace
• Respond to today’s hot issues – including employee leaves and disability accommodation
• Know what to do when a union representative comes knocking
Unclaimed Property Reporting
January 24, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $329.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378737
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for accountants, controllers, tax managers, CFOs, bankers, treasurers and attorneys.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of unclaimed property reporting.
Unclaimed property compliance has become an important and challenging issue for many corporations. Complying with unclaimed property reporting requirements can be even more complicated when you also have to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Attend this forward-looking seminar and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the state’s reporting procedures, requirements and incorporate suggested practices to better assist your company with this very important law.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Understand the critical issues relating to how unclaimed property differs from a tax
• Better understand the various state and federal requirements that govern unclaimed property
• Become better informed on state enforcement efforts
• Reduce the risk of excessive penalties and interest for noncompliance
• Further enhance your unclaimed property program
Foreclosure and Repossession
January 24, 2008 Costa Mesa , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $369.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377339
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, credit and collections managers, loan officers, paralegals and real estate professionals.
Benefits
Protect your organization – know the ins and outs of foreclosure and repossession.
Due to the recent trends in the real estate industry, foreclosures are on the rise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn fast and effective ways to proceed in the event that a foreclosure or repossession becomes necessary. Sign up and discover how bankruptcy law relates to foreclosures and repossessions in California. We will provide a blueprint of procedures in foreclosure, as well as what you need to know about pre-foreclosure considerations. By protecting yourself and your company, you will surely be headed down the road to success.
Benefits for You
• Tackle key pre-foreclosure considerations
• Get a handle on judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure
• Become an expert in the recovery and sale of personal property
• Understand the effect bankruptcy has on foreclosure
• Determine repossession methods of personal property before and after a hearing
Basic Commercial Leases
January 24, 2008 San Diego , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $309.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 373888
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, property managers, presidents, vice presidents, general managers, landlords, accountants, controllers, housing coordinators, real estate agents and brokers, business owners and other real estate professionals.
Benefits
Look before you lease – master the ins and outs of basic commercial leases.
Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on basic commercial lease issues. Understand the intricacies of arbitration agreements. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the broker’s role in the commercial leasing process. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company – find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You’ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on successful mediation briefs. Don’t wait – register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.
Benefits for You
• Arbitrate commercial lease disputes and draft effective arbitration agreements
• Understand and apply the unique advantages of mediation in the context of real estate disputes
• Create successful mediation briefs
• Identify the broker’s role in the commercial leasing process
Understanding the New Generation of AIA Standard Contract Forms
January 23, 2008 San Francisco , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $349.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 377002
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, architects, engineers, controllers, accountants and contract managers.
Benefits
Do you have the latest strategies for understanding the new generation of AIA standard contract forms?
Every 10 years, the AIA issues a new generation of its standard contract forms. The last generation was issued in 1997; the next generation issues in late 2007. This seminar assumes a general understanding of the AIA family of contract forms, including the owner/architect contract forms and the owner/contractor contract forms, as well as related forms, such as the general conditions. This seminar will get you up to date on the important changes made in the new generation of these forms and how these changes attempt to make the new contract forms reflect current practices in the construction industry. You will also gain an understanding of the pros and cons of the changes from the perspectives of each of the parties to the contracts.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Master the use of standard forms
• Get a handle on the key elements of the new generation of AIA forms
• Interpret changes to owner/architect agreement forms
• Decipher changes to the general conditions
• Navigate additional important contract forms
The Development Approval Process
January 23, 2008 Palm Springs , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $339.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 364176
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, engineers, developers, planners, presidents, vice presidents, city officials, owners, real estate brokers, architects, lenders, surveyors and land use officials.
Benefits
Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through the development approval process?
Attend this informative seminar and learn about the various legal matters that impact a private party attempting to obtain approval to develop land in California. We’ll examine the legal principles that guide development in California as well as more specific issues that may impact a development, such as the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act and the Coastal Act. You’ll find out exactly what you need to know about the procedures for obtaining approval of a project – including laws impacting the public process, such as the Brown Act and conflict of interest laws, development agreements and initiatives, and referendum. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to stay up to date on the litigation of land use issues.
In One Day, You’ll Learn:
• The fundamentals of land use regulation
• Innovative approaches to staying compliant with land use laws
• What you need to know about vested rights
• How to handle procedural issues related to development approval
• A win-win approach to CEQA challenges
Learning Objectives:
• The attendee will be able to describe land use regulatory processes.
• The attendee will be able to review CEQA, NEPA and other environmental regulatory processes.
• The attendee will be able to discuss public notice and due process.
Unclaimed Property Reporting
January 22, 2008 Pasadena , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 378736
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for accountants, controllers, tax managers, CFOs, bankers, treasurers and attorneys.
Benefits
Protect your company – know the ins and outs of unclaimed property reporting.
Unclaimed property compliance has become an important and challenging issue for many corporations. Complying with unclaimed property reporting requirements can be even more complicated when you also have to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Attend this forward-looking seminar and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the state’s reporting procedures, requirements and incorporate suggested practices to better assist your company with this very important law.
In One Day, You’ll Learn To:
• Understand the critical issues relating to how unclaimed property differs from a tax
• Better understand the various state and federal requirements that govern unclaimed property
• Become better informed on state enforcement efforts
• Reduce the risk of excessive penalties and interest for noncompliance
• Further enhance your unclaimed property program
Restoring Native Ecosystems: Current Issues and Techniques
January 22, 2008 Sacramento , CA
Presented by Lorman Education Services
Single Attendee: $319.00
Use discount code D9921650 for 10% off when registering online or when registering by telephone at (866) 352-9539. Seminar ID 376444
Who Should Attend?
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, project managers, public works and utilities directors, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, landscape architects, contractors, developers, real estate professionals, planners, architects and land use officials.
Benefits
Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for restoring native ecosystems?
Habitat restoration is an important tool for restoring ecosystem functions and native biodiversity, and offsetting environmental damages associated with historic or existing land uses. Successful habitat restoration is dependant on many factors, including an understanding of historical ecology, existing physical and ecological processes, and societal influences. Attend this