Rebroadcast:
"Last Kick at the Can": Thursday, December 11, 2014; Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Original course: Wednesday, May 21, 2014)
Who should attend: Lawyers who advise clients in all areas of construction law.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
Adapting to a changing practice
“Every year I am privileged to be able to cajole a few very accomplished lawyers into speaking on construction law topics that interest me. Although I have been at this for 30 years, I always take away practical tips that help me in my practice on a daily basis. I recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in construction law, at any stage of their career.”
John S. Logan, Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Your yearly construction law update presents you with a focus on structuring contracts, dealing with issues commencing, during, and at the conclusion of a project, and resolving post-project disputes. Take away some gems of practical grounded information and insight to help you provide better service to your clients.
At this course you will learn about...
- how a changing market for construction legal services means new opportunities for you
- how best to work through business and legal conflicts and determine retainer arrangements
- the best way to deal with issues around setting up, working through, and ending a project, including contract forms, insurance, and tips and technology to make you more efficient
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Pricing
"Last Kick at the Can" Rebroadcast: $450
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CLEBC Program Lawyer
Teresa M. Sheward
tsheward@cle.bc.ca
Course Chairs
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Faculty
Tyler S. Galbraith — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
William Knutson, QC — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Karen Martin — Dentons Canada LLP, Vancouver
Brian M. Samuels — Samuels & Company, Vancouver
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Robert R. Shouldice — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Douglas R. Stollery, QC — Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, Edmonton
Craig A. Wallace — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver
Bill Woodhead — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Welcome and Introduction
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Upcoming Opportunities for BC Construction Lawyers
- liquified natural gas
- infrastructure projects
Robert R. Shouldice — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
A Changing Market for Construction Legal Services
- in-house counsel
- a different approach to dispute resolution
Douglas R. Stollery, QC — Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, Edmonton
The Latest on Conflicts and Retainer Arrangements
- business conflicts/legal conflicts
- working around conflicts
Karen Martin — Dentons Canada LLP, Vancouver
Networking Break
The Critical Front End Advice/Adding the Most Value
- what early and avoidable mistakes cause the most problems?
- contracting with the designer
- general contractor or construction manager?
- custom contracts or standard forms?
- the various standard forms
- contract terms most often referred to in disputes
- tips and technology to make you more efficient
- insurance considerations
- surety considerations
- procurement considerations
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Bill Woodhead — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Lunch (on your own)
Dealing With Common Issues During the Project
- delays
- extras
- required notices
- progress payments
- liens
- insolvency
- resolving disputes during the project
- default and termination decisions
Tyler S. Galbraith — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Dealing With End of Project Issues
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liens
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payment of lien holdback
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statutory declarations
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deficiency holdback
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warranty
Brian M. Samuels — Samuels & Company, Vancouver
Networking Break
Post-Project Dispute Resolution
- 20,000 foot advice
- insurance issues
- efficiency in resolving disputes
- dumb construction mediation mistakes
- dumb construction arbitration mistakes
- dumb construction litigation mistakes
William Knutson, QC — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver
Craig A. Wallace — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver
Questions and Discussion