Benefits With the United States having an estimated 100 year's worth of undeveloped gas reserves, the exploration for and the extraction of natural gas from shale formations throughout the United States have taken the forefront in the oil and gas industry, but not without some controversy. There is great controversy and concern over the methods and chemicals used to extract gas from shale formations, especially the use of hydraulic fracturing....

Benefits Save money by avoiding costly mistakes in storm water management. From recent enforcement to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn - in just one day -...

Benefits Working with private foundations, whether you are an attorney, accountant, other advisor, or a staff member, requires that you have at least a basic understanding of the regulatory environment in which the foundations operate. It is important to learn the current developments affecting charitable giving and private foundations and how to avoid pitfalls that can lead to penalties for failure to comply with the applicable IRS provisions...

Benefits This live audio conference will help local officials, real estate professionals, mortgage lenders and property owners better understand and manage foreclosures and vacant property. Suggested strategies will focus on protecting and maintaining community and neighborhood value. Foreclosures and resulting vacancies threaten value and quality of life, but also present opportunities to improve processes and systems that can pay off in the...

Benefits NIMBYISM or 'not in my backyard' is a phenomenon that occurs when a vocal minority comes together to form an opposition group against proposed developments that are brought to their area. Whether a project is large or small, no project is immune to NIMBY-type opposition. Unfortunately, all too often, public opposition to projects can often have distressing results to developers in the form of costly delays or even the cancellation of...

Benefits Understanding endowment fund accounting and disclosure requirements for your nonprofit organization is not an easy task. This live audio conference will provide you with insight into how the regulatory requirements have impacted the accounting as well as walking through the accounting requirements for endowment funds including net asset classifications and financial statement disclosures. Examples will be provided. Agenda Regulatory O...

Benefits Discover the best ways to conduct a bulletproof environmental review. Join us for this seminar and get up to speed on how to plan a defensible approach. Avoid problems before they start - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on preparing a winning case in litigation. Leave this seminar with...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code 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 will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...

Benefits You will be provided a comprehensive and useful introduction to the challenges facing local governments as more private providers seek to use the public rights of way for a variety of purposes. Public officials, private service providers and lawyers will benefit from understanding the variety of existing and emerging users and uses, the options available for securing access to public rights of way and the duties and liabilities relate...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code 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 pr...