Gain a better understanding of contract drafting fundamentals and termination provisions.
Many parties are unaware of critical contract provisions that can substantially affect their rights during a project and upon termination. This presentation will discuss contract drafting fundamentals, including termination provisions, and provide insight into the contract language to include to protect respective parties’ rights and interests. The discussion will also include critical information related to parties’ rights related to payment and defective work.
Agenda
Owner Perspective
- Payment Procedure
- Architect’s Role
- Defective Workmanship
- Termination Provisions in Favor of Owner for Cause and for Convenience
- Owner Protections: Payment/Performance Bonds, Lien Waivers, Discharge of Mechanic’s Liens
Contractor Perspective
- Allocating Risk of Payment
- Shifting Risk Down to Lower Tiers
- Termination Provisions in Favor of Contractor
Subcontractor Perspective
- Change Order Approval
- Delays
- Notice of Defects and Opportunity to Cure
Speakers
Ms Danielle Cohen,
Tesser & Cohen- Associate at Tesser & Cohen
- Focuses her practice on construction litigation
- Has represented a diverse range of construction clients, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers
- Involved in both prosecuting and defending claims on private and public projects in New Jersey and New York, including delay claims, construction lien, and mechanic’s lien foreclosure actions, defective work claims, bond claims, prompt payment act claims and trust fund issues
- Co-secretary, New Jersey State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
- Can be contacted at 201-343-1100, dcohen@tessercohen.com, or https://www.tessercohen.com/danielle-cohen.html
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal, construction, and environmental professionals may also benefit from attending.
