2010 Seminars and Workshops
The attorneys of Porter Law Group, and other attorneys at the firm regularly conduct seminars on legal topics vital to the construction industry. We believe that informed clients are more successful clients. We encourage you to expand your knowledge about the legal issues that affect your business. If you would like to attend a seminar, please contact us for signup information.
Construction Collections
Feb. 17 |
3 – 5 pm |
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Apr. 13 |
3 – 5 pm |
| June 8 | 3 – 5 pm |
| Aug. 10 | 3 – 5 pm |
| Oct. 12 | 3 – 5 pm |
| Dec. 14 | 3 – 5 pm |
This is a basic two-hour course on the fundamentals you need to know about how the construction collection process works. The discussion identifies the proper documents to use, the timelines in which to use them, and to whom the documents must be provided in order to successfully pursue construction claim rights. Specific topics include the Preliminary 20 Day Notice, Conditional and Unconditional Waivers and Releases, Notices of Completion, Notices of Cessation, Mechanics’ Liens, Bonded and Unbonded Stop Notices, Payment Bond Claims, Miller Act Claims, Prompt Payment Remedies, the Affidavit-Counteraffidavit Process and the Construction Lawsuit. Important industry forms, deadline diagrams, articles, additional helpful materials and tips from a construction industry legal professional are provided.
Sacramento Builders Exchange
1331 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Register online at www.sacregionbx.com
or contact Chris Costi at 916-442-8991 ext. 105
Understanding and Negotiating Your Construction Contract
Mar. 9 |
3 – 5 pm |
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May 11 |
3 – 5 pm |
| July 13 | 3 – 5 pm |
| Sept. 14 | 3 – 5 pm |
| Nov. 9 | 3 – 5 pm |
Whether you’re signing someone else’s contract or drafting your own, you need to understand the meaning of important contractual terms. Otherwise it is impossible to allocate risk or negotiate terms. In this 90-minute seminar, you’ll learn the meaning of important contractual terms, the consequences of those terms and how to revise the terms for your own benefit. Some of the subjects covered include: What exactly are “indemnity,” “defense” and “hold harmless” clauses and how do I revise those terms for my own benefit? Can I be held liable for the work of other contractors and subcontractors on a project? How do I eliminate this liability? Can I be forced to perform work without a written change order? Can I be required to wait for the general contractor to be paid before I get paid? How do I convince the owner or general contractor that my roposed changes should be accepted? What should I do if the owner or general contractor will not accept my proposed changes? Presented by William Porter and Conor McElroy.
Sacramento Builders Exchange
1331 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Register online at www.sacregionbx.com
or contact Chris Costiat 916-442-8991 ext. 105
Seminars at Safety Expo (Statewide Safety Training and Construction Management Expo), Mar. 30 – Apr. 1
Understanding, Interpreting and Negotiating Your Construction Contract
Mar. 30 |
8 – 10 pm |
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See seminar description above. Seminar taught by Bill Porter and Conor McElroy of Porter Law Group.
Claim to Judgment Panel: Answering Your Legal Questions
Apr. 1 |
1 – 3 pm |
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A thoughtful discussion about the twists and turns of a hypothetical construction dispute, including demand letters, settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration trial and collection. Bill Porter of Porter Law Group and Mike Cable of Atkinson, Anderson, Loya, Ruud & Romo will answer your questions.
Claims Management: Procedures, Deadlines & Questions
Apr. 1 |
8 – 10 pm |
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See the seminar description for “Construction Collections” above.
Cosumnes River College, Sacramento
For information or to register, contact Heidi Hughes at Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange, 916-442-8911 ext. 105
www.sacsafetyexpo.com