Risk Management
Preparing for a (US and other) Customs Audit
US Customs law dates back to 1879 and was far less burdensome, legally, on the US importer until 1993. Under current law, the US Customs Modernization Act, the US Importer is now mainly responsible for adherence to all US Customs laws and regulations. While Customs calls it a “shared responsibility”, the burden is on the importer to “exercise reasonable care”. In this session, we’ll discuss the basics of a ..
Proving & Pricing Subcontractor Delay Claims
Much has been written over the years about proving and pricing contractor claims on construction projects. But little has been published about or presented on subcontractor delay claims. Do subcontractors have the same rights and remedies as the prime contractor? Are they held to the same standards? What are their legal rights? Do owners owe time extensions for subcontractor delays? Are prime contractors at..
RFIs – The Paper War & How To Win
This webinar discusses the genesis of RFIs, their development in the industry and frequent common use. The webinar discusses the impact of RFIs on construction projects, drawing upon data provided by a global construction software provider and other studies to assess how RFIs and the RFI process impact both small and large scale construction projects. The webinar addresses the abuse of the RFI process exami..
Risk Control and Risk Management
Ignoring the difference between risk control and management is akin to, on the road, mixing upside barriers and the steering wheel: the former aims at keeping the car on the path whatever comes, whilst the latter helps to keep the car at the optimal place on the road at all times. Such confusion inevitably leads to using soothing risk management patches rather than fully understood solutions, to ..
Risk Management – “Best Practices” / Management Roles and Responsibilities
The key to effective risk management in a corporation or other operating entities is knowing and understanding the types of risk present in its business activities, the ability to identify operating weaknesses that may generate a risk condition, and having formal mechanisms for addressing an identified weakness with the objective to eliminate or modify the associated potential of a risk event. The first lin..
The Development and Implementation of a Hands on Day to Day Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Operating Manual
Most environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidance is provided by program management. This includes guidance on matters such as compliance, audit, and management systems, for example, ISO 14,001. There is little guidance provided for day-to-day EHS activities. Learning is usually by trial and error. There is general uncertainty if things are being done correctly or perhaps not. If you are trying to antic..
The EHS Business Plan, Its Creation, Implementation and Management
The webinar will focus on taking your EHS organization from reactive to proactive. While a plan is unnecessary for a reactive organization; it is critically necessary for a proactive organization. As a proactive group, you will have internal and external clients. Senior management, division, and plant management are internal clients. Company individual facilities are also your internal clients. Trade associ..
Website Hot Issues: The Next Disability Law Litigation Hotspot
The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, health care, recreation, and more. It is essential that the Web be accessible to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities. The Web offers the possibility of unprecedented access to information and interaction for many people with disabilities. The accessibili..