Construction Law

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Construction Law Starter Pack

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Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois 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 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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania 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 59 minutes
Hugh Brown
Michael Hogue
Elizabeth Gordon
Larry Hollander
Andrew Crabtree
With Hugh D. Brown from Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. + 4 others
Recorded June 04, 2024
Product ID 98734

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Overview

Build a Foundation for a Successful Practice

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.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Key Laws, Regulatory Bodies, and Compliance Issues
  2. The Construction Process and Players
  3. Construction Contracts and Subcontracts
  4. Project Documentation Essentials: Bidding Documents, Change Orders, and More
  5. Risk Management: Indemnification, Insurance, and Bonds
  6. Payment and Liens
  7. Common Construction Project Disputes and Resolutions
  8. Legal Ethics
Product ID 98734

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois 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 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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania 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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Agenda

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  1. Key Laws, Regulatory Bodies, and Compliance Issues

    1. Federal and State Laws
    2. OSHA
    3. EPA
    4. Building Codes and Regulations
    5. Permitting
  2. The Construction Process and Players

    1. Phases of Construction Projects
    2. Common Terminology Defined
    3. Key Players and Their Responsibilities: Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Suppliers
  3. Construction Contracts and Subcontracts

    1. Lump Sum vs. Cost-Plus vs. Time and Materials vs. Guaranteed Maximum Price
    2. AIA Contract Documents
    3. Key Provisions in Construction Contracts
    4. Best Practices for Negotiating Construction Contracts
    5. The Importance of Subcontracts
  4. Project Documentation Essentials: Bidding Documents, Change Orders, and More

  5. Risk Management: Indemnification, Insurance, and Bonds

    1. Indemnification in Construction
    2. Types of Construction Insurance
    3. Key Insurance Policy Provisions and Exclusions to Read
    4. Bonds in Construction Projects
  6. Payment and Liens

  7. Common Construction Project Disputes and Resolutions

    1. Delay Claims
    2. Change Order Disputes
    3. Payment Disputes
    4. Defective Work
  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Balancing Duties to Various Parties
    3. Professional Responsibility in Negotiations and Contracts
    4. Confidentiality and Privilege
    5. Electronic Communications and Document Management

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Hugh D Brown
Hugh D.
Brown
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A.
Michael R Hogue
Michael R.
Hogue
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Elizabeth L Gordon
Elizabeth L.
Gordon
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels
Larry B Hollander
Larry B.
Hollander
Hollander Law Group PLLC
Andrew L Crabtree
Andrew L.
Crabtree
Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C.
Speaker bio
Hugh D Brown

Hugh D. Brown

Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A.
Hugh Brown

is a shareholder at Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. He represents contractors, subcontractors and owners in construction disputes in federal and state court, and in arbitration. Mr. Brown is experienced in bond and mechanics' lien claims and in the drafting and negotiating of construction and design contracts. He also advises participants in the construction industry in regulatory issues. Mr. Brown has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers' Rising Star's list every year since 2014,  former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Construction Law Section Council. He is also a contributing editor to the American Bar Association Construction Law Forum's preeminent construction-related journal, the Construction Lawyer. Mr. Brown earned his B.A. degree from Carleton College and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Speaker bio
Michael R Hogue

Michael R. Hogue

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Michael Hogue

is a shareholder in the Las Vegas, San Francisco, and San Diego locations of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He maintains a multi-disciplinary practice serving the construction, commercial real estate, digital infrastructure, aviation, and financial services industries, where Mr. Hogue represents a broad cross-section of clients in transactions, disputes and restructuring/bankruptcy matters. In his construction and commercial real estate practice, Mr. Hogue focuses particularly on medium and large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, transportation, energy, and industrial projects. He represents parties at all stages of the commercial development life cycle, from initial design and contract negotiation through pre- and post-completion dispute resolution and litigation, as well as restructuring and bankruptcy for stalled projects. Mr. Hogue has represented large commercial owners and developers in real estate and construction litigation in both state and federal court, including claims for breach of contract, fraud, delay claims, negligence, defective design, failure to inspect, and construction defects. He regularly advises developers and contractors on regulatory and licensing issues, particularly in California and Nevada. Mr. Hogue also advises on trademark, copyright, trade dress and trade secret matters. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in California and Nevada.

Speaker bio
Elizabeth L Gordon

Elizabeth L. Gordon

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels
Elizabeth Gordon

is a senior counsel at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC, 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; United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle districts of Louisiana; and United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Speaker bio
Larry B Hollander

Larry B. Hollander

Hollander Law Group PLLC
Larry Hollander

is a member with Hollander Law Group PLLC, where he practices in the areas of construction litigation, commercial law, public contract law and trials. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his J.D. degree from Albany Law School. Mr. Hollander is admitted to practice in New Jersey; and before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Federal Claims, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut.

Speaker bio
Andrew L Crabtree

Andrew L. Crabtree

Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C.
Andrew Crabtree

is the principal of the Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C., where his firm focuses on transactional and litigated real estate, landlord-tenant, construction and general commercial business matters. Mr. Crabtree has a broad background in residential condominium development and sales in commercial leasing, and represents commercial owners, developers, purchasers and tenants, including a national franchise chain, in commercial leasing and landlord and tenant matters. He represents businesses and individuals in federal and state trial courts, as well as in arbitrations and before administrative tribunals involving commercial disputes, constitutional claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, unfair competition, employment claims, trade secrets and intellectual property cases. Mr. Crabtree also represents contractors, owners, developers, design professionals, municipalities and state agencies relating to public and private construction and development projects, mechanics' liens, commercial lease disputes and landlord-tenant matters. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association. Mr. Crabtree earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany; and his J.D. degree from Fordham University Law School.

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