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Overview
Protect Clients Against New and Enduring Risks
The past few years have brought many changes - especially to construction law. Have you adapted your drafting and negotiating strategies, or could outdated knowledge and practices be leaving clients exposed? This program will bring you up to speed with the latest case law, AIA Contract Documents, and best practices for drafting and negotiating the most litigated provisions. Get up-to-date insights, hone your skills, and confidently guide clients through 2024 and beyond - register today!
- Get practical guidance on drafting the most-litigated construction contract provisions.
- Review important takeaways from recent contract law cases.
- Discover the biggest contract mistakes construction attorneys are making right now.
- Examine modifications you should be making to AIA Contract Documents.
- Safeguard clients against current indemnification, insurance, and additional insured pitfalls.
- Learn how to ensure electronic signatures and contracts are binding.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Most Litigated Provisions in Construction Contracts
- Construction Case Law Updates and Lessons for Drafting
- Drafting and Negotiation Mistakes Attorneys Are Making Right Now
- AIA Contracts: Current Documents, Pitfalls, and Changes You Should be Making
- Indemnification Provisions, Insurance, and Additional Insureds 2024
- Scope of Work, Price, Payment, Time, and Changes Clauses: Building in Protections
- Delays, Damages, and Force Majeure Provisions Post-Pandemic
- Termination Clauses and Dispute Resolution
- E-Signatures and Electronic Contracts: Ensuring Enforceability and Security
- Legal Ethics
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Agenda
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The Most Litigated Provisions in Construction Contracts
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Construction Case Law Updates and Lessons for Drafting
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Drafting and Negotiation Mistakes Attorneys Are Making Right Now
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AIA Contracts: Current Documents, Pitfalls, and Changes You Should be Making
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Indemnification Provisions, Insurance, and Additional Insureds 2024
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Scope of Work, Price, Payment, Time, and Changes Clauses: Building in Protections
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Delays, Damages, and Force Majeure Provisions Post-Pandemic
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Termination Clauses and Dispute Resolution
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E-Signatures and Electronic Contracts: Ensuring Enforceability and Security
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Legal Ethics
- Conflicts of Interest in the Construction Context
- Truth and Honesty
- Attorney Fees
- Keeping Things Confidential
- Communications With Clients and Others
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Construction professionals, insurance professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Mark R. Becker
is a shareholder with the nationally recognized construction law boutique firm of Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson. In his construction law practice, he represents large and medium sized general contractors, specialty subcontractors, owners, and design professionals on all types of projects including bridges, roads, stadiums, office and apartment towers, condominiums, schools, universities, museums, industrial plants, ethanol plants, and power plants. Mr. Becker negotiates contracts for his clients at the beginning of a project, counsels them during the project, and prosecutes or defends claims that arise out of the project either in mediation, arbitration or litigation, and sometimes all three. With a degree in civil engineering, cum laude, from Northwestern University; and his law degree from the University of Iowa, with high distinction. Mr. Becker's clients retain him for matters involving deep legal, factual, and technical complexities. His dedication to the construction industry is proven by his service on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Construction Association, on several committees of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, and as an officer of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Construction Section. Mr. Becker has been named a Rising Star on multiple occasions, and is recognized as a leading construction attorney in the Midwest. He is licensed in Minnesota and Illinois, and actively practices in both states.
Speaker bio
Lucas T. Clayton
is an attorney at Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, where he practices in commercial litigation and construction law. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Carleton College; and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Minnesota Law School.
Speaker bio
Colin Bruns
is an shareholder at Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction, real estate, and trust and estate litigation. He is admitted in the state of Minnesota. Mr. Bruns earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Minnesota Law School.
Speaker bio
Leon P. Wells
is an attorney at Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, where he practices in commercial litigation and construction law. He earned his B.A. degree from University of Illinois and his J.D. degree from University of Minnesota Law School.
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