Construction Law CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Construction Law CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerConstruction Law4.75Construction Law 2025
More favorable market conditions mean that construction activity is heating up - and so are the legal issues. Are you ready? Our faculty will bring you up to speed with key changes and show you how to tackle the contract and litigation problems crossing your desk now and through the months ahead. Register today! Explore the most significant construction cases of the past year and what they mean for clients. Bolster your construction contracts with the latest drafting and negotiation insights. Brush up on your government contracting knowledge. Get a better handle on preventing and tackling the most common construction claims of 2025. Build your knowledge of information governance and e-discovery as technology becomes a bigger part of day-to-day business and construction litigation. Explore how new rulings and contract language are changing who pays for what when projects go bad.
Recorded April 17, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 57 minutes
Construction Law4.3Top 8 Mistakes I Made as a New Construction Law Attorney
These are mistakes others have made so you don't have to! In this program, join an experienced construction lawyer for a review of eight common pitfalls that trip up attorneys new to construction law. From the contract to the courtroom, here are some lessons you don't want to learn the hard way - register today! Review construction contract language that will escalate, not resolve disputes. Find out how indemnification provisions and coverage gaps can go terribly wrong. Review mechanics' lien mistakes that will leave clients out money.
Recorded April 29, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Business & Securities LawFastTrackNegotiating Price Change Provisions in Contracts
Current tectonic shifts in economic and regulatory framework are shaking up business transactions and contract relationships throughout the country. This course focuses on a contract provision designed for just such times. Explore common types of price adjustment clauses and their triggers, scour the specific language for weaknesses and opportunities, and come away with negotiations tips to get the best deal for your client. Don't miss out - enroll today! Identify key economic indicators and federal policy changes impacting contract pricing. Is the price change provision enforceable? Read the contract language and get clear answers. Develop tactics for resolving disputes related to price adjustments. Improve your drafting techniques, including escalation clauses, index-based adjustments, and force majeure.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 14, 7:00 PM
Government Claims & Military LawFastTrackFalse Claims Act Frenzy: The Rising Wave of Claims and Aggressive Enforcement
The numbers of FCA claims and qui tam actions have been increasing in recent years. With heightened whistleblower activity and aggressive DOJ enforcement, that upward trend is not expected to break for 2025. This program will bring you up to speed with the latest developments so you can provide clients with up-to-the-minute legal guidance. Register today! Reveal DOJ priorities and patterns for FCA investigations and enforcement. Unpack the US v. Regeneron ruling and implications of adopting the "but-for" causation standard in FCA cases. Review the impacts of the Supreme Court's decisions in SuperValu and Wisconsin Bell.
Recorded April 28, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 3 minutes
Best SellerConstruction LawAttorneys' Complete Guide to Construction Documents
Construction documents can pave the way for success - or be the reason a project gets mired down in disputes and financial disaster. Whether you're reviewing documents on the front end or trying to detangle a dispute at the back, it's important to know what you're looking for. Join experienced faculty in this a-z construction documents guide and learn how to draft, negotiate, and review everything from construction loans to contracts, liens, and more. Build your construction legal knowledge - register today! Secure construction loans, leases, easements, permits, and other preliminary documents. Learn how to make sense of plans, drawings, and specifications. Walk through key clauses of the construction contract with tips for preventing disputes. Comb through project diaries, change orders, and other documents detailing daily operations and issues. Delve into indemnities and insurance to determine if your client is protected or exposed to significant risk. Get practical tips for handling mechanic's lien notices, claims, waivers, and releases.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 20, 2:00 PM
Construction LawFastTrackConstruction Law and Contracts: Tariffs, Immigrant Workers, and Other Hot Topics
Changes under the new presidential administration are coming at breakneck speed, and construction is unduly impacted. Join us for a timely exploration of the new policies, their implications, and practical strategies to help clients effectively adapt. Ensure you're providing up-to-the-minute legal counsel to construction clients - register today! Review best practices for construction contract negotiation and risk management in light of new trade policies. Mitigate the fallout of labor shortages exacerbated by stricter immigration policies. Anticipate the implications of executive orders revoking environmental and green energy regulations.
Recorded March 19, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Best SellerConstruction LawThe Top 6 Pain Points in Construction Contracts
Delve into the most pressing challenges attorneys face in drafting and negotiating construction contracts in this advanced-level CLE course. Explore critical topics, including indemnity clauses, scope of work documentation, and government procurement complexities. Gain insights into negotiating robust insurance provisions, managing change orders, and navigating liability for delays under force majeure clauses - all with a focus on mitigating disputes and protecting client interests. Designed for seasoned construction law practitioners, this course combines practical strategies, real-world examples, and recent case law updates to ensure attendees are equipped to handle high-stakes construction contract issues with confidence. Elevate your career - register today! Discover how to best draft tailored indemnity clauses that align with a project's risks. Explore scope of work contractual provisions and the importance of clarity. Learn about government contract complexities. Dive into insurance coverage clauses and client protection via contract. Discuss change order contractual language and considerations associates therewith. Identify recent case law and best practices pertaining to force majeure clauses.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 5, 2:00 PM
Construction LawShielding Against Liability: Indemnification Clauses in Construction Contracts
Construction projects are rife with risks, and the key to managing those risks lies in indemnification provisions. Can you navigate these complex and high-stakes provisions effectively? Join our veteran faculty as they cover all the essentials you need to know, from the latest case law to the ins and outs of drafting and negotiating these crucial provisions. Create clauses that protect your clients and their bottom line - register today! Learn what indemnification provisions look like in AIA, ConsensusDocs, and other contract templates. Get expert tips on negotiating indemnification provisions that are fair, enforceable, and tailored to your clients' needs. Ensure indemnification provisions are supported by solid insurance policies and additional insured clauses.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 23, 6:00 PM
Environmental LawStormwater Runoff Hot Topics and Case Law Updates
Get a front-row seat to the latest developments in stormwater law and policy! Join our expert faculty as they provide up-to-the-minute insights on emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and pivotal case law updates. Understand what's changing, why it matters, and how it will impact key stakeholders. Equip yourself with the knowledge to help clients navigate today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities - register today! Stay up to date on the latest trends in stormwater litigation and court rulings. Examine how courts are addressing stormwater management obligations and liability in the face of extreme weather events. Review the latest developments in permitting practices and pollution control standards.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 3, 5:00 PM
Construction Law4.45Construction Disputes and Litigation: Start to Finish
When disputes arise on their construction projects, your clients will come to you looking for a favorable resolution. This program will walk you through the basics of litigating and resolving construction claims. Our seasoned faculty will teach you how to calculate damages, clarify complex insurance and indemnification issues, and provide real-world advice on working with expert witnesses and evidence uncovered in discovery. Be prepared to handle construction disputes from initial claim to litigation and trial - register today! Stop disputes before they begin by fine-tuning key contract provisions. Know how to handle payment issues, bid protests, defects, and other common construction claims. Support damage claims with air-tight proof of damages or loss. Understand how limitation of liability clauses interact with insurance and indemnification provisions. Draft and negotiate dispute resolution provisions that protect your clients. Get practical tips on preparing the case for trial.
Recorded March 26, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 57 minutes
Construction Law4.45Construction Law Starter Pack
Immerse yourself in construction law! This back-to-basics guide will familiarize you with key laws, regulations, contractual elements, and other foundational aspects of construction law. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills - register today! Review fundamental laws and common compliance issues in construction projects. Explore the phases of the construction process and the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders. Uncover the most critical provisions of construction contracts. Ensure proper documentation to protect clients throughout the project lifecycle. Explore risk management mechanisms and find out who picks up the tab when things go awry. Get insights for navigating delay claims, payment disputes, and other common disputes in construction projects.
Recorded June 04, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 58 minutes
Construction Law4.37Advanced Construction Law
Current construction law intricacies make the demand for knowledgeable legal practitioners even more pressing. Do you have the knowledge it takes to handle modern construction contract headaches, project delay difficulties, and insurance coverage landmines? These are just some of the issues your clients expect you to handle. This advanced-level construction law program will get you up to speed on the contemporary challenges your clients expect you to tackle. Don't be caught off guard when clients ask you to handle their biggest construction legal problems. Register Today! Craft construction contracts that cover your clients from the most difficult issues facing the construction industry today. From supply chain issues to labor shortage, handle the most challenging project delay issues your clients face. Disentangle thorny pricing issues in light of current market conditions when handling change orders. Tackle troublesome indemnification clauses and determine their validity and legality. Work with insurance rate hikes and more restrictive coverage terms to keep projects on track and under budget. From force majeure risks to price escalations, stay up to date on today's most challenging construction law issues.
Recorded December 23, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Contract LawFastTrackTariff-Proofing Contracts: Drafting for Disruption
In today's volatile trade environment, tariffs and regulatory changes can upend even the most carefully negotiated contracts. This course is designed to help you proactively draft and negotiate commercial agreements that withstand sudden cost increases, supply chain disruptions, and legal uncertainty. You'll learn how to build flexibility into pricing, allocate financial risk, and plan exit strategies when deals become unsustainable. Ensure clients stay protected and competitive - register today! Make sure that clients can back out or renegotiate contracts when terms turn unfavorable. Clarify who bears tariff- and logistics-related burdens. Create effective and enforceable dispute mechanisms should tariffs and trade policies lead to performance disputes.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 30, 4:00 PM
Construction LawConstructing Clarity: Legal Paths When Change Orders Are Refused
What do you do when a change to construction plans is required and one party refuses to sign off? What steps can the construction company take to ensure that they are paid and not sued for noncompliance with building codes and regulations? How can owners avoid expensive delays or incomplete work? Let our distinguished faculty walk you through practical solutions for both sides when change orders are refused. Navigate change order disputes with confidence - register today! Draft clear provisions and advise clients on best practices to prevent refusal issues in the first place. Enforce contract provisions to put conflicts to rest before they escalate even further. Review best practices for mediating, arbitrating, and litigating change order disputes. Invoke mechanics' liens and prompt payment laws to ensure that contractors get paid.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 30, 5:00 PM
Local Government LawGovernment Contracting 101
Whether you're new to the field, or you're just looking to enhance your knowledge, this course is tailored to help you navigate the complexities of government contracting. Figure out how to identify the target agency that fits with your client's services, determine how to interpret a solicitation, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to build your understanding of the government contracting process - register today! Find out how to register in the System Award Management (SAM) Vendor Database. Uncover practical guidance for fitting your client's product with the correct agency. Discover how to handle unique problems in the application process. Gain tips for preparing a response and ensuring compliance with key regulations.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 10, 6:00 PM