Construction Law-2011 Update

This book is essential for: lawyers who advise clients in all areas of construction law.

Current to: April 2011 

Are you as smart as you think?
As a lawyer, you are clearly smarter than a fifth grader, but are you really as smart as you think? In this recent publication, we look in depth at such topics as: consultant contracts, dispute resolution, and also some common mistakes (and how not to make them!). Test your knowledge and learn what you need to know to advise your clients through successful construction projects.

CONTENTS

• consultant contracts—scope of retainer and limitation of liability clauses: duties of the consultant and administration of the contract, limitation of liability clauses
• dispute resolution—designing a suitable dispute resolution process for major construction projects: steps in the process, identifying categories of potential disputes, expert determination, project referees and dispute boards, multi-party and multiple contract relationships, and project protocols
• mistakes and how not to make them: construction bonds; misuse of experts in construction litigation; construction law and the Lawyers Insurance Fund; contractual notice mistakes