Construction Law

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Construction Contracts Under Construction: The Latest Insights and Best Practices

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
Susan Eccles
Elizabeth Gordon
Claire Sauls
Steven McCommon
Joseph Haftek
With Susan N. Eccles from Adams and Reese LLP + 4 others
Recorded October 30, 2025.
Product ID 101063

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Overview

Beyond the Boilerplate: What Your Construction Contracts Need in 2025-2026

Can your construction contracts weather current and future turbulence? Today's construction contracts need to do more than just outline scope and payment - they need to anticipate risk, adapt to change, and stand strong under scrutiny. This fast-paced, issue-packed CLE program breaks down the hottest topics in modern construction contracts and arms you with strategies for drafting smarter, negotiating tougher, and protecting your clients in real-world conditions. Register today!

  • Stay on top of AIA contract documents updates.
  • Know where the contract battles are happening and how to circumvent them.
  • Evaluate how rapid government changes have and will impact construction contracts.
  • Draft with foresight and resilience in challenging economic times.
  • Stay ahead of key rulings that are shaping how contracts are interpreted.
  • Review current best practices for drafting and negotiating indemnification provisions.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2026 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. AIA Contracts: Current Documents, Pitfalls, and Changes You Should be Making
  2. Indemnification Provisions, Insurance, and Additional Insureds 2025-2026
  3. Policy Whiplash: Governmental Impacts on Construction Contracts
  4. Drafting and Negotiation Mistakes Attorneys Are Making Right Now
  5. The Most Litigated Provisions in Construction Contracts Today
  6. Construction Case Law Updates and Lessons for Drafting
  7. E-Signatures and Electronic Contracts: Ensuring Enforceability and Security
  8. Scope of Work, Price, Payment, and Changes Clauses: Building in Protections
  9. Termination Clauses and Dispute Resolution

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Construction

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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0-Construction Law.

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0-Construction Law.

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 6: "Construction Contracts Under Construction: The Latest Insights and Best Practices" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 0.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Louisiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Real Property Law

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for real property law specialization certification credit.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for real property law specialization certification credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Areas of Professional Practice

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. AIA Contracts: Current Documents, Pitfalls, and Changes You Should be Making

  2. Indemnification Provisions, Insurance, and Additional Insureds 2025-2026

  3. Policy Whiplash: Governmental Impacts on Construction Contracts

    1. Current Issues in Government Contracting
    2. Policy Shifts on Energy, Environmental Regs, Infrastructure Funding, and DEI
    3. Tariffs, Volatile Material Prices, and Construction Contracts
    4. Project Timelines and Delays: Labor Shortages and Other Headwinds
    5. Construction Contracts in Economic Downturns

  4. Drafting and Negotiation Mistakes Attorneys Are Making Right Now

  5. The Most Litigated Provisions in Construction Contracts Today

  6. Construction Case Law Updates and Lessons for Drafting

  7. E-Signatures and Electronic Contracts: Ensuring Enforceability and Security

  8. Scope of Work, Price, Payment, and Changes Clauses: Building in Protections

  9. Termination Clauses and Dispute Resolution

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Construction professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Susan N Eccles
Susan N.
Eccles
Adams and Reese LLP
Elizabeth L Gordon
Elizabeth L.
Gordon
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels
Claire Sauls
Claire
Sauls
Adams and Reese LLP
Steven R McCommon
Steven R.
McCommon
S.R. McCommon Law PLLC
Joseph R Haftek
Joseph R.
Haftek
Gartner + Bloom PC
Speaker bio
Susan N Eccles

Susan N. Eccles

Adams and Reese LLP
Susan Eccles

serves as the Baton Rouge office partner in charge at Adams and Reese LLP, while maintaining a diverse legal practice centered on construction, state and federal procurement/government contracts, commercial litigation, and professional liability. Since assuming her leadership role in 2022, Ms. Eccles has helped double the size of the national law firm's Baton Rouge office, developing incoming talent, mentoring younger attorneys, and instilling a commitment to the community. Within her legal practice, she is a leading member of the Adams and Reese construction team. Ms. Eccles stays abreast of the latest trends in the construction industry, including Louisiana code changes, proactive tips to prevent construction defects, latest requirements on OSHA workplace inspections, and risk allocation strategies for design professionals, among other pressing topics. She is a published author and guest speaker on construction law. Ms. Eccles has a post-baccalaureate degree in construction management from LSU. She earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from Loyola University New Orleans.

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Elizabeth L Gordon

Elizabeth L. Gordon

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels
Elizabeth Gordon

is a senior counsel at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, where she concentrates her practice in the areas of construction/surety law and commercial litigation. She has experience representing owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all aspects of construction; from construction contract negotiation and drafting, claim drafting and counseling during the construction and resolution of claims through the use of appropriate state or federal courts or before arbitration panels. Ms. Gordon earned her B.S. degree from Tulane University Freeman School of Business and her J.D. degree from Loyola Law School. She is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Women in Construction, Federal Bar Association, Surety Claims Institute, National Bond Claims Association, Surety Association of Louisiana, Louisiana Associated General Contractors, and Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Ms. Gordon is licensed to practice in Louisiana state courts; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle districts of Louisiana; and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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Claire Sauls

Claire Sauls

Adams and Reese LLP
Claire Sauls

is an attorney at Adams and Reese LLP. She primarily practices in construction defect matters, premise liability claims, breach of contract issues, and commercial insurance defense. Ms. Sauls is a member of the Adams and Reese Construction Team, one of the largest construction practices in the nation with more than 90 attorneys licensed in more than 30 states, and serving the legal needs of the construction industry across the firm's footprint. She earned her B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

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Steven R McCommon

Steven R. McCommon

S.R. McCommon Law PLLC
Steven McCommon

is an attorney at Adams and Reese LLP, where he focuses his practice on construction law, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. Within these practice areas, he represents clients in contract review and drafting, contract negotiation, lien law, bond law, building code violations, construction defect litigation and environmental compliance. Mr. McCommon has been selected by his peers among Florida Super Lawyers' Rising Stars in construction litigation and among the Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in construction law. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Joseph R Haftek

Joseph R. Haftek

Gartner + Bloom PC
Joseph Haftek

is a partner at Gartner + bloom PC. He prides himself on assisting a broad base of clients with a variety a business and legal needs. From years of handling development projects and contract drafting and negotiation to experience in complex commercial disputes with a focus on construction law and commercial litigation, Mr. Haftek aims to be the outside general counsel firm clients can rely on to efficiently and effectively address a wide range of concerns. He handles all phases of commercial and construction law and litigation, construction/municipal mechanics' liens, public bid protests, delays, extra work, collections, and contract negotiation and drafting. Mr. Haftek's work has been recognized with selection as a New Jersey Super Lawyers' Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the area of construction litigation. He is a frequent speaker for attorneys and business professionals on topics ranging from contract drafting to government procurement. Mr. Haftek graduated from Villanova University and Villanova University School of Law. He is admitted in New Jersey, New York, and the D.C. Court of Federal Claims.

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