COURSE DESCRIPTION
Discover how seemingly standard contract provisions can determine the outcome of major business disputes and create unexpected liability exposure for unsuspecting parties. This eye-opening program examines the critical importance of carefully crafting provisions often relegated to form files and template documents. Transform routine contract language into strategic advantage while avoiding hidden pitfalls that catch experienced practitioners off guard.
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Identify integration clauses, modification provisions, and waiver language that can void important client protections
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Navigate choice of law and forum selection provisions that determine where and how disputes will be resolved
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Address notice provisions and cure periods that can affect client rights in breach and default situations
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Master indemnification, limitation of liability, and force majeure clauses that allocate risk in unexpected ways
Speaker:
Shannon M. Bell is a member with Kelly Law Partners, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues. Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen. She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions. She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.