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Mitigating Losses and Impacts on a Troubled Project—A View from Multiple Perspectives

The premier substantive and networking program in the region!

Cosponsored with the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar

Program Level: Basic-Intermediate

A Few Comments from Last Year's Program
"Excellent speakers, very practical."
"Good materials, good speakers, and great networking!"
"Good topics. Excellent written materials!"
"Excellent subject matter choices; clear presentations; knowledgeable presenters."
"Very high quality program, once again!"

COURSE OVERVIEW

For over thirty years, this two-day gathering has been the destination of choice for both lawyers and industry representatives with a stake in construction law or public contracts matters. As usual, the seminar offers a full year's worth of CLE credit for Virginia attorneys and an indispensable educational and networking opportunity for all attendees. The offerings once again will range from annual ethics and legal updates to specific programs on the most pressing industry and governmental issues.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Friday, November 4

8:00	Registration
8:15	Introductory Remarks Shannon J. Briglia, Chair, Program Planning Committee Todd Metz, Immediate Past Chair, Virginia State Bar Construction and Public Contracts Law Section
8:30	Legal Ethics An entertaining update on common ethics scenarios from one of the nation's leading experts. Thomas E. Spahn
10:30	Break
10:40	The Troubled Project from the Subcontractor's Perspective Onerous contract language (pay if paid, DSC, lien or bond waivers) Slow/no-pay by general contractors—what are the options? Mechanics' liens Payment bond claims Alternative dispute resolution Kavita Knowles Turkessa Rollings
11:40	The Troubled Project from the General Contractor's Perspective Onerous contract language Owner financing issues Slow/no-pay by owner Mechanics' liens Failure of subcontractor Liens/claims by suppliers of subcontractors K. Brett Marston David Hodnett
12:40	Lunch (provided at program)
1:00	Lunch Presentation: Preparing and Defending Construction Claims on a Troubled Project—A Consultant's Perspective William M. Kerns
2:00	Break
2:15	The Troubled Project from the Owner's Perspective Careful contract drafting Statutory protections (for the public owner) Performance issues Danger signs (liens/claims/schedule slip) Supplementation Termination Mechanics' liens Performance bond claims Kristan B. Burch Richard F. Sliwoski
3:15	Break
3:25	The Troubled Project from the Surety's Perspective Types of bond forms Liens/claims (Miller Act, Little Miller Act, common law bonds) Notice of intent to default and cure Trigger for surety obligation Options upon default Request for voluntary default Indemnity Lauren P. McLaughlin
4:25	The Troubled Project from the Insurer's Perspective Defective work claims Collapses/failures/accidents Worker's compensation Stephan "Hobie" Andrews
5:25	Adjourn
5:25	Cocktail Reception

COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 5

8:00	The Troubled Federal Project—Additional Complications Contracting officer authority Payment issues Claim certification False claims Michael A. Branca
9:00	Break
9:10	Litigating or Arbitrating the Troubled Construction Project—A View from the Bench Perceptions Preparation Presentation tactics Hon. Stanley P. Klein (Ret.) Hon. Robert W. Wooldridge, Jr. (Ret.)
10:40	Break
10:50	Recent Developments in Construction and Public Contracts Law in Virginia An efficient overview of the year's most important developments in Construction and Public Contracts law. Thomas M. Wolf
12:20	Concluding Remarks Shannon J. Briglia Todd Metz

FACULTY

Hon. Stanley P. Klein (Ret.), The McCammon Group / Richmond
Hon. Robert W. Wooldridge, Jr. (Ret.), George Mason University School of Law and Mediator with The McCammon Group / Arlington
Stephan "Hobie" Andrews, Vandeventer Black / Richmond
Michael A. Branca, Peckar & Abramson, PC / Washington, DC
Kristan B. Burch, Kaufman & Canoles / Norfolk
David Hodnett, Balfour Beatty / Washington, DC
William M. Kerns, The Duggan Rhodes Group / Pittsburgh, PA
Kavita Knowles, Fullerton & Knowles / Clifton
K. Brett Marston, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP / Roanoke
Lauren P. McLaughlin, Briglia McLaughlin, PLLC / Vienna
Turkessa B. Rollings, Fullerton & Knowles / Clifton
Richard F. Sliwoski, Department of General Services / Richmond
Thomas E. Spahn, McGuireWoods / McLean
Thomas M. Wolf, LeClairRyan / Richmond

PROGRAM PLANNERS AND MODERATOR

Shannon J. Briglia, Briglia McLaughlin, PLLC / Vienna
Kristan B. Burch, Kaufman & Canoles / Norfolk
J. Barrett Lucy, Freeman Dunn Alexander Tiller Gay & Lucy, PC / Lynchburg
Richard T. McGrath, Office of the Attorney General / Richmond
Todd Metz, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald / McLean
Derrick E. Rosser, Derrick E. Rosser, PC / Ashland
Gregory T. St. Ours, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC / Harrisonburg

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

In making your reservation, please mention that you will be attending the Virginia CLE^® Construction Law Seminar. Requests for reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, October 5.

We have room blocks available at:

The Boar's Head Inn (Conference Location), Route 250 West (800) 476-1988
Hampton Inn, 2035 India Road (434) 978-7888

LIVE LOCATION AND DATE

Charlottesville / Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5   

Boar's Head Inn
200 Ednam Drive (434) 972-2230

Directions to Seminar Site

Click here if you wish to register three or more people from the same firm.
A special 15% discount and free shipping on Virginia CLE^®–published books will be available for purchases made at the seminar site.

NEW: Lower Registration Fee and Greater Functionality with Downloadable E-Book Seminar Materials

ALL seminar registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials. E-book materials are searchable, easily accessible, and efficient to use.

When registering, please be sure to provide a legible, valid e-mail address to which Virginia CLE^® can send a link to the e-book materials.

Registrants who elect a registration option that includes downloadable e-book seminar materials only and not the printed materials will receive, at the seminar, a short, printed seminar outline with space to take notes.

Printed Materials: You still have the option of receiving a complete set of printed materials for a higher registration fee. Registrants who choose this option will receive printed materials at the program.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

To receive access to the downloadable e-book materials BEFORE the seminar AND register for the lower fee, your registration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. ONE WEEK BEFORE the seminar. A link to the downloadable e-book materials will be e-mailed to you two business days before the seminar. Once you download the materials, you can review them and print the portions you want to bring with you to the seminar.

After 5:00 p.m. ONE WEEK BEFORE the seminar, only the registration options that include printed materials will be available.

REGISTRATION FEES (Lunch, reception, and continental breakfasts included)
(All registrants will receive access to a complete set of downloadable e-book seminar materials.)

$370.00* regular registration (without printed materials).
$400.00 regular registration plus printed materials.
$355.00* preregistering VSB Construction Law and Public Contracts Section members (without printed materials).
$385.00 preregistering VSB Construction Law and Public Contracts Section members plus printed materials.
$415.00 on-site registration (if space is available) (printed materials included).

*Available until one week before the program.

Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored through 5:00 p.m. of the DAY BEFORE the seminar. You will, however, be charged $90 for the materials if you cancel your registration for the seminar, or transfer registration to a different seminar, after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodation, please contact Virginia CLE^® well in advance of the program date.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.

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