Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting in Illinois? 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 process for construction services, but also how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests and contractual disputes. Our...

Gain a better understanding of the hottest topics in Pennsylvania employment law. Many business owners and human resource representatives may have trouble keeping up-to-date with the ever changing nature of laws surrounding labor and employment. This issue may cause employers to fall out of compliance with their requirements under state and federal law. This topic covers the new developments, their requirements under such changing laws, and gu...

Stay up-to-date on the most recent Washington court decisions and 2015 legislative developments. This topic will present current developments and hot issues in court decisions, legislation, and bid documents in Washington state public procurement. The presentation is focused primarily on public works issues. Summaries of case law and current legislation together with practice tips and pitfalls on bid document drafting are included. Learning Ob...

Learn about the latest issues impacting Florida procurement code. This topic provides a thorough understanding regarding the processes and implementation regulations involved in conducting business with the government. Contracting with government entities involves special procedures and rules that closely regulate the manner public funds are expended. Understanding these regulatory mandates can facilitate business success when participating in...

Gain a better understanding of the most pressing New York employment and labor issues. This topic will provide a practitioner with the most up-to-date information in the labor and employment area in New York State. New York State has some of the most stringent requirements in the United States when it comes to labor and employment law. In fact, New York State has criminalized many labor and employment violations. A practitioner must be aware o...

Gain a better understanding of hottest issues in Wisconsin employment law. During the last several years, there have been a flurry of developments and changes to laws that impact Wisconsin employers. This topic will help employers navigate these changes in four key areas. First, a discussion on the recent and proposed changes to state and federal wage and hour laws, including changes to the exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Next,...

This topic is designed to provide an overview of the requirements for vendors and contractors to bid on state and municipal jobs; how bids are evaluated; how to protest if your bid is rejected; and what contract terms will be included in a construction contract with a public owner. The latest developments in statutes and case law will be covered so that the practitioner will be up to speed to make strategic decisions and avoid minefields in pu...

Gain new insights with a comprehensive overview of government financial reporting from beginning to end. Recent financial difficulties of state and local government finances, highlighted by some noteworthy bankruptcy filings, have prompted increased attention on governmental financial statements. The financial statements of these governments and governmental entities can be very confusing, even for the experienced accountant. This live webinar...

Learn and understand the principles of safety behind the modern roundabout as well as specific design practices with simple and complex issues. Although roundabouts have proven safety and operational benefits, proper planning and engineering design is essential for roundabouts to function correctly. This live webinar is your opportunity to better understand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current pra...

Learn about the Categories of Waters, Exclusions, Definitions and Terms Under the Waters of the United States Rule. The land use development process requires the identification of Federal jurisdictional waters and wetlands on a project site or along a project corridor. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently published a new and revised definition of "Waters of the United States" found at 40 CFR Part 230 on June 29, 2015, effe...