Review your next contract with confidence and get a firm understanding of contract formation, essential terms, and enforcement.
Gain an understanding of basic contract law, including Article 2 of the UCC. Participants will learn how contract law developed and became part of American Common Law, how contracts are formed, when performance of a contract is excused, when non-performance is a material breach, and the remedies for material breach. Furthermore, the program will discuss common disputes in contracting, including rules for contract interpretation, modifications, and mistakes.
Agenda
Contract Formation
- Written Contracts
- Oral Contracts
- Implied Contracts
- RFPs
- Competitive Bids
Breach of Contract
- Excused Performance
- Inexcusable Breach
Damages and Remedies
- Specific Performance
- Restitution
- Money Damages
Common Issues in Litigation
- Contract Interpretation
- Practical Construction
- Oral Modifications
- Contract Modifications
- Termination for Convenience
- Bid Protests
Other Material Issues
- Good Faith
- Fair Dealing
- Mistake
Speakers
Carol A. Sigmond ,
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC- Managing partner of the New York office of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
- Concentrates her practice on construction industry matters, including contract preparation, mediation, litigation, suretyship, bid protests, appeals, and arbitration
- Extensive experience litigating construction disputes for public works and buildings in both the public and private sectors
- Represents New York clients in construction defect litigation relating to issues that arise when adjacent owners develop their properties
- Current Vice President of the New York State Bar Association and the former President of the New York County Lawyers Association
- Frequent speaker and author on topics relating to construction law and publishes The Co-Op Condo Help Line appearing monthly in various Mann Report publications
- Member of Law360‘s 2019 Construction Editorial Advisory Board
- Sits on the Lawyers Council of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City and is a member of the Construction Lawyers Society of America
- J.D. degree, The Catholic University of America School of Law; B.A. degree, Grinnell College
- Can be contacted at csigmond@cohenseglias.com or 212-871-7400
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, associates, and other legal professionals.
