Limitation of Liability and Economic Loss Doctrine for A/E Professionals

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Hall & Company, http://www.hallandcompany.com invites you and your staff to participate in an online presentation regarding Limitation of Liability and Economic Loss Doctrine for A/E Professionals. This free event, presented by David Eckberg, Principal of Skellenger Bender Attorneys at Law will discuss the following topics:

 

• Participants will gain an understanding of how the law treats economic losses (such as construction delays and lost profits) that may be caused by a design professional's errors or omissions;

• Participants will learn what a limitations of liability clause is and how it can be an effective risk management tool;

• With the understandings in 1) and 2) above, participants will then learn the importance of different insurance coverages; and

• Participants will learn how to properly draft and negotiate contract clauses to account for economic loss and enhance the enforceability of limitation of liability clauses.

 

David focuses his practice in the areas of corporate affairs and commercial transactions, environmental law, employment law, construction law, real estate law, and general counseling and representation of design and construction firms doing business in the environmental industry. He also represents owners and operators on transactional matters, environmental disputes, and compliance matters. His practice also includes advising health care professionals on business law matters.

 

David has authored both technical and legal articles for the construction industry and has published or spoken on topics including:

• Contracting with Environmental Professionals

• Directors and Officers Liability

• 'National Environmental Policy Act Issues

• Government Contracting

• Corporate Governance Issues

• Loss Prevention for Design Professionals

 

When: Thursday, November 17, 2011

 

Time: 1:00 pm EST/12:00pm CST/10:00am PST

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND -

CEOs, Owners, Principals, CFOs, Project Managers.

 

This webinar has been approved for 1 LU AIA continuing education credit.

 

Sign up today: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/447959806