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Seminars at NRC 2010 Conference

Gregory Martin Legal Seminar - Contract Administration: Beyond Just Performing the Work

What: Gregory Martin of the law firm Moye, O'Brien, O'Rourke, Pickert & Martin LLP will present a complimentary legal seminar focused on Contract Administration of rail construction projects. The intent is assist contractors in the goal of claims avoidance by discussing dispute resolution alternatives such as arbitration.

Topics:
I. ACTIVE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Client management, project documentation, and key contract terms. A refresher from last year's course and a discussion of key points for new attendees with a focus on the importance of making claims avoidance and claims management company priorities.

II. CHANGE ORDER AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
How to avoid waiving rights, but at the same time maintaining a working relationship with the client. A discussion of Change Orders and claims management, with the goal of resolution without litigation. A look at the legal issues that can be a stumbling block to resolution, or death to a claim in litigation.

III. PROJECT SCHEDULING AND DELAY CLAIMS
Focusing on the importance of project scheduling and the update process. What the owner says during the job and what it says during litigation are often different. How to supplement your project schedule updates and preserve your claims for delay.

IV. CLAIMS METHODOLOGIES - LOST PRODUCTIVITY, DELAY, AND EXTRA WORK
How to price your claims during and after the project. How to prepare yourself and your project staff to do so.

V. OPEN DISCUSSION
Closing comments, followed by a question and answer session.

When: Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 8am to 12pm.

Where: Springs Salon A - JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA

Cost: Registration for this seminar is complimentary for all attendees of the NRC Conference, but we do request that you pre-register so that we know how many people will be attending and can make sure that a proper room and materials are secured.

Registration: Go to http://www.nrcma.org/ps.nrcconference.cfm?ID=2369

For more information on this seminar, contact Greg Martin at:
Phone: (407) 622-5250
Email: gmartin@moopm.com

Strategic Rail Finance Financial Services Seminar - Maximizing Access to Growth Capital

What: Michael Sussman and Al Mazzone of Strategic Rail Finance will present a complimentary finance seminar focused on maximizing access to greater capital and business growth.

Topics:
1. The typical bank lending relationship
2. How financial statements misrepresent rail businesses' strengths
3. How capital access adds to your strength when negotiating for equipment, contracts, or acquisitions
4. Identifying and clarifying the range of rail business assets
5. The factors lenders base their decisions on
6. How to present your operation with clarity and certainty
7. How to retain control of your assets, not lose control to your banker
8. How to improve your terms and lessen your covenants
9. How to further expand your access to capital over time
10. Discuss your individual issues and opportunities

When: Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 2pm to 4:30pm.

Where: Springs Salon D - JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA

Cost: Registration for this seminar is complimentary for all attendees of the NRC Conference, but we do request that you pre-register so that we know how many people will be attending and can make sure that a proper room and materials are secured.

Registration: Go to http://www.nrcma.org/ps.nrcconference.cfm?ID=2375

For more information on this seminar, contact Michael Sussman at:
Phone: (215) 564-3122
Email: msussman@strategicrail.com

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