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January 26, 2027
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
L.I.V.E. from Anywhere! Killer Contracts Clauses
Killer Contracts:
Construction Contracts - Clauses to Adopt and Avoid
Eric Kjellander
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Eric is a partner in Taft's Construction Law Group and represents owners, contractors, developers, specialty trades, manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, surety companies, design professionals and lenders throughout all aspects of construction law. His experience includes contract drafting, project management, alternative dispute resolution and litigation.
Know What You're Signing
Construction contracts can have a major impact on profitability, project risk and legal exposure. A seemingly routine clause involving payment, damages, insurance, liens or dispute resolution can create significant financial consequences when a project goes wrong.
Join Eric for a practical L.I.V.E. discussion that takes you inside some of the most important provisions found in construction contracts, including clauses to adopt, clauses to avoid and language that deserves a closer look before you sign.
What We'll Cover
| Payment Clauses Payment timing, pay-if-paid, retainage, change orders and cash flow |
Damages & Delays Liquidated damages, delay claims and limitations of liability |
| Liens & Insurance Protecting lien rights, insurance requirements and additional insured provisions |
Dispute Resolution Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation and attorney's fees |
| Killer Clauses Termination, notice, flow-down and other provisions that deserve scrutiny |
Ohio's New Law What the Bidding Transparency Law means for standard-form contracts |
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