| DESIGN PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
9:00-9:45, Vincent W. King
- Contractual Liability
- Ownership of Drawings, Plans, Specs and Reports
- Liability Associated With Design Submittal and Review
- Negligence Liability
- Defect Liability
- Unforeseen Liability From Work Performed by Others or Used in an Unintended Manner
- The Spearin Doctrine
RECENT UPDATES TO THE AIA GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION (FORM A201-2007)
9:45-10:45, Charles J. Schoenwetter
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Liability Provisions
- Problematic Provisions
- Modifications to Meet Unique Project Specifications
RISK MANAGEMENT
11:00-11:30, Vincent W. King
- Risk Management Strategies
- Minimizing Damages
DEFENSES AGAINST CLAIMS
11:30-12:00, Charles J. Schoenwetter
- Contractual Defenses
- Immunity Defenses
- Statutes of Limitations and Repose
LITIGATING THE NEGLIGENCE CLAIM
1:00-2:15, Erik F. Hansen
- Trial Preparation
- Discovery and E-Discovery Tactics
- Reconstructing the Project Through Exhibits
- Getting the Most Out of Expert Advisors and Witnesses
- ADR Strategies: Settling the Claim Out of Court
Q&A ROUNDTABLE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE LATEST CASES
2:30-3:30, Erik F. Hansen, Vincent W. King, Charles J. Schoenwetter and Chad J. Stepan
- Economic Loss Doctrine
- Warranty Claims
- Determining Damages
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
ETHICS IN REPRESENTING PROFESSIONALS IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3:30-4:30, Chad J. Stepan
- Conflicts of Interest
- Conflicting Rules of Professional Conduct
- Alteration of Documents
- Attorneys' Fees: Settlement vs. Trial
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