CLE Audio Conferences

Introduction to Financing with New Markets Tax Credits

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is a powerful source of financing to help bridge funding gaps for development projects and operating businesses in low-income and rural communities. Come learn the nuts and bolts of the program from both the business and legal perspectives. We will give you...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning

Many estate planners who are asked about family limited partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports

Just because you have hired a consultant to provide a soils report does not necessarily mean it will be put to good use. Many of the terms and even the recommendations given in soils reports could use some explanation. This live audio conference will help you understand what type of soils report you...

Developing A Sound HR Metrics System

Does your organization’s HR metrics/analytics system fall short of expectations? How can we effectively measure the value that our employees bring to our organizations? How do we measure the effectiveness of our human resources department?

Utilizing proper metrics and benchmarking can provide the...

Sales and Use Tax: The Hidden Danger in Invoices

Effective control of use tax exposure requires an understanding of sales and use tax laws and critical evaluation of invoices for hidden dangers. Sales and use tax compliance is a predominantly form over substance discipline where the documentary evidence of a transaction guides the proper application...

SBIC and Mezzanine Financing Fundamentals

SBIC and mezzanine loans will play an increasingly important role in meeting the financing needs of companies in the coming years. With the tightening of leverage multiples for senior debt, a growing number of companies and equity sponsors are turning to SBIC and mezzanine debt as a solution to their...

Commercial Loan Stress Testing Fundamentals

The economic downturn and other external factors have had a dramatic impact on every aspect of banking. Are economic conditions going to improve? We hope so, but what should we plan for? Offset the uncertainty of the future by being prepared. By performing loan portfolio stress tests you can: identify...

Effective Introduction and Use of Evidence With Witnesses

Understanding how to introduce and effectively use evidence is vital to one’s success as a litigator. This live audio conference will first instruct you on the mechanics of introducing evidence, while also highlighting potential foundation and authentication concerns, possible objections by opposing...

Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation

Technological developments have resulted in a substantial increase over the last several years in the number of employers offering telecommuting as an alternative work arrangement, and the number of employees who choose it. Although telecommuting arrangements can be beneficial to employers and employees,...

Direct Cost Accounting and Indirect Cost Allocation for Not-For-Profit Organizations

This live audio conference will help you deepen your understanding of direct cost accounting and indirect allocation rules, risks and best practices to achieve compliance with accounting requirements and maximize cost reimbursement.

Learning Objectives:
• You will be able to discuss cost accounting...