An In-House Counsel’s Strategic Viewpoint on Managing Risk and Building Business in Tough Economic Times

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Danielle's primary responsibilities for the company are contract review/negotiation and risk management, but she also handles other legal issues that arise, such as: assisting with the Mentor Protege relationship with an 8(a) contractor, development of a plan for meeting the legal requirements of entering other states, and making sure they are compliant with Federal government regulations related to Federal work and stimulus projects.

Posted by Dave Seitter on June 1, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0)

April 29, 2009

Managing Your Construction Company in Uncertain Political and Economic Times

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David Allison is shareholder in the national CPA practice of Mayer Hoffman McCann, PC. Mr. Allison, located in the Leawood, KS office, has more than 25 years experience in public accounting and providing a variety of attest, tax and consulting services for small and large contractors. He speaks on numerous topics including finance, taxation and construction financial management fundamentals.

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April 08, 2009

Vapor Intrusion: New Challenges and Solutions

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Anthony J. Buonicore, Chairman and CEO of the Buonicore Group
Anthony Buonicore is a past president and Fellow Member of the Air & Waste Management Association, and is the Chairman and CEO of the Buonicore Group, a real estate and environmental risk management consulting company. Mr. Buonicore is also a Diplomate in the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, a Qualified Environmental Professional and a licensed professional engineer. He is a member of the ASTM E 50.02 Property Environmental Due Diligence committee, former chairman of its ASTM Phase I/Transaction Screen Task Group, and currently chairs the ASTM Task Group that developed the U.S. standard for vapor intrusion assessment in real estate transactions. Mr. Buonicore holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College.

Dave Folkes, President of EnviroGroup Limited
Dave Folkes is the President of EnviroGroup Limited, based in Centennial, Colorado, and was co-chair of one the sub-committees that helped develop the new ASTM standard for evaluating vapor intrusion during real estate transactions, published in March 2008. He conducts classroom training on vapor intrusion for the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC), and helped develop the ITRC guidance on vapor intrusion in 2007. Dave has worked on over 60 vapor intrusion sites across the US and overseas over the past 10 years, including management of one of the largest vapor intrusion sites in the country. He has overseen the testing and mitigation of hundreds of buildings, including commercial and industrial sites involved in real estate transactions, and has served as an expert witness on several vapor intrusion lawsuits.

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February 26, 2009

Listen to Tight Credit Markets Require Businesses to Consider Alternative Funding Options! (Click to listen or right click to Save As to download)
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Jeff Kocen - Principal of The Interface Financial Group
Mr. Kocen has 30 years of financial services experience achieving success in commercial leading business units at JP Morgan, American Century and GE Capital prior to establishing The Interface Financial Group business in Overland Park, Kansas. The Interface Financial Group (IFG) is North America’s largest alternative funding source for business, providing short-term financial resources including spot factoring (invoice discounting) to help businesses grow.

 
Kim Deveney - Managing Partner of American Funding Solutions LLC Ms. Deveney has a background in accounting and finance. She earned her BS in Accounting and Masters in Business Administration. She has a passion for working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. American Funding Solutions is a Kansas City based factoring company specializing in providing working capital to growing businesses. She enjoys working with local businesses and provides factoring services to clients nationwide.

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January 07, 2009

Government Contracting Opportunities in a Down Economy

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Tom Mason, Chair of the Government Contracts Law Group for Williams Mullen, Washington, D.C.

Mr. Mason is chair of the Government Contracts Law Group for Williams Mullen in Washington DC. He concentrates his practice on all aspects of government contracts law and litigation, including grants, co-operative agreements, the management of major government systems and programs, and the resolution of related claims and disputes. Most importantly, Mr. Mason is an expert on how to effectively reach out and obtain valuable government contracts by entry portals not typically pursued by local business.

Posted by Dave Seitter on January 7, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 09, 2008

Managing Benefits Risks in a Tough Economy

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Greg Ash and Julia Vander Weele - SFBB Partners

Greg is a partner in Spencer Fane’s Overland Park office, where he is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits Group and Chair of its ERISA Litigation Group. For more than 15 years Greg’s practice has focused exclusively on ERISA and other laws governing employee benefits, including matters affecting pension, profit sharing, ESOP, 401(k), executive compensation, and welfare plans. Julia is a partner with Spencer Fane and practices in the firm's Employee Benefits Group. She is also a member of the ERISA Litigation Group. Prior to joining Spencer Fane, Julia worked as in-house counsel for Fortis Benefits Insurance Company, where she managed ERISA litigation and advised senior management on other ERISA issues related to group disability, life, and dental products.

Posted by Dave Seitter on December 9, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

November 18, 2008

Labor Law Revolution: Preparing for the EFCA and the Unionization of Your Business

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Jeff Place and Dave Wing - SFBB Partners

Jeff practices labor and employment law exclusively on behalf of management, with an emphasis on traditional labor relations and employment litigation. He handles collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, counter-union campaigns, and matters before the National Labor Relations Board and other federal and state agencies, in addition to litigating state and federal employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases for companies of all sizes. Dave is a partner in Spencer Fane Britt & Browne’s Labor and Employment law group. He represents management in connection with a wide variety of labor and employment issues including union campaigns and elections, unfair labor practice proceedings, discrimination claims and litigation, and consultations to improve employment practices and reduce litigation risks.

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October 31, 2008

Prevailing Wage Compliance Issues

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Mike Delaney - SFBB Partner, Labor & Employment Group Leader Colleen White - President, Strategic Workplace Solutions

Michael Delaney practices with Spencer Fane's Labor and Employment Law Group and serves as practice group leader. His practice includes representation of management in traditional labor relations matters as well as employment litigation and human resources counseling. Colleen White is recognized nationally as a leading expert in labor law compliance and addressing workplace issues. She served for more than 12 years as Director of the State of Missouri’s Division of Labor Standards. She wrote and implemented the first prevailing wage compliance programs for Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County. Colleen currently serves as the Prevailing Wage Coordinator on the Truman Sports Complex Renovation Project.

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September 25, 2008

Year-End Tax Planning for Contractors in Uncertain Times

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David Allison, CPA, CCIFP and John Armour, CPA, CCIFP

Both David Allison and John Armour are shareholders in the national CPA practice of Mayer Hoffman McCann, PC. Mr. Allison, located in the Leawood, KS office, has more than 25 years experience in public accounting, providing a variety of attest, tax and consulting services for small and large contractors. He speaks on numerous topics including finance, taxation and construction financial management fundamentals. Mr. Armour is the leader of the West Region Construction Industry Group located in Colorado. He serves in a leadership role in professional organizations dedicated to the construction industry. Mr Armour is knowledgeable in working with commercial construction companies, home builders, manufacturers and real estate companies.

Posted by Dave Seitter on September 25, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 28, 2008

Risk Management, Liability & Indemnification for the Construction Industry

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J. Kent Holland, Managing Principal, Construction Risk LLC

Kent Holland is founder and president of the consulting firm Construction Risk, LLC, providing consulting services on construction projects - including assistance with contract drafting, review and negotiation; change order and claims analysis (preparation or defense). His advice on risk management concerning insurance coverage – including assistance with negotiating and drafting the terms and conditions of policies and endorsements, advice to insurance underwriters; guidance to those procuring insurance; change order and claim preparation, analysis and defense contract preparation, contract review and contract negotiation is recognized throughout the industry. Mr. Holland is publisher of ConstructionRisk.com Report and is a construction lawyer.