June 18 Roundtable at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Standard of Care – Is it changing?
Eric Howard and Kristen Ragosta will lead a discussion on the Standard of Care. Standard of Care is an issue in every lawsuit or claim against an Architect or Engineer. This roundtable will discuss the recent developments surrounding this important topic. We look forward to seeing you at the Boston Harbor Hotel on June 18. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 am.
Read MoreMay 8 Roundtable at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Alternative Project Delivery Methods: What is driving the interest, do they solve the perceived problems with Design-Bid-Build, and what are the risks and other issues for design professionals.
David Hatem will lead the discussion addressing the reasons motivating project owners to consider and select project delivery methods alternative to traditional Design-Bid-Build. We look forward to seeing you on May 8 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Registration begins at 7:30.
Read MoreUNH Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Conference
Eric Howard, Esq. and David J. Hatem, PC will be presenting “Being an Expert Witness” on May 1 from 1:30-2:45. This session will take alumni Tony Coviello and Eric Olsen through a mock expert witness case to demonstrate a deposition and trial. Eric and David will demonstrate mistakes expert witnesses make and how to avoid them.
Read MoreDavid J. Hatem PC will be the Program Moderator for the Alternative Delivery Methods – ACEC/MA Breakfast Program
On January 22, 2014 the ACEC/MA Program Committee and Private Sector Committee will present the Alternative Delivery Methods Breakfast Program Hosted by: CDM Smith. Program Moderator: David Hatem, Esq., Donovan Hatem LLP
Read MoreAnnouncement: Ross Wecker presenting at the Annual Steel Design Conference
Ross Wecker was a speaker at the 32nd Annual Steel Design Conference at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute on June 5, 2013. Ross spoke on the recent developments in the law for consideration by fabricators, engineers, architects and detailers.
Read MoreAnnouncement: Kenneth B. Walton speaking at Boston Bar Association Event
Donovan Hatem LLP Partner, Kenneth B. Walton will be the speaker at the Boston Bar Association’s event on March 22, 2013 – The Trial of a Professional Liability Case. The presentation will focus on the trial of a professional liability case that includes the defense of a malpractice claim and the prosecution of a counterclaim for unpaid fees.
Read MoreRoundtable: Boston: Risk Allocation Issues for Design Professionals on Design-Build and Public-Private Partnerships Projects
Risk Allocation Issues for Design Professionals on Design-Build and Public-Private Partnerships Projects
Please join us on Wednesday, December 6th as David Hatem delivers this timely presentation.
Increasingly, Project Owners on major projects are selecting the alternative project delivery approaches of Design-Build and Public-Private Partnerships. In most instances, Project Owners resort to these alternative delivery approaches in an effort to achieve Owner objectives that include costs and time efficiencies, promote team building, develop mutual and common incentives and reduce tension and adversity among key project participants. Increasingly some Project Owner risk allocation decisions in these alternate delivery approaches are out of alignment with the conceptual underpinnings of, and best practices in, those approaches, and will lead to unfairness and the very resultant design and construction dysfunctionality and conflicts, disputes and claims that these approaches seek to avoid. Further, many of those risk allocation decisions create significant disconnects and challenges for the application of traditional liability insurance coverages for project participants (especially, professional liability insurance for Design Professionals).
Roundtable: New York: In 2012, What Are The Ten Most Common Areas Of Design Professional Liability
In 2012, What Are The Ten Most Common Areas Of Design Professional Liability
Please join us on November 15th as Sue Yoakum and Scott Winikow deliver this timely presentation.
Sue and Scott will be discussing the ten most common areas of exposure for design professionals, including a discussion on managing clients, recognizing risky projects, contracts and awareness of issues during construction that may give rise to a claim. Specifically, this seminar discusses situations, scenarios, and predicaments that often create exposure for design professionals. Mindful of Francis Bacon’s observation that “knowledge is power”, the goal of this presentation is to prepare and provide the necessary tools for design professionals to mitigate and/or eliminate such exposure.
Read MoreA Panel Discussion on Claim Scenarios and Efficient Legal Defenses
September 20, 2012
8:00-10:00 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Roundtable: Boston: An Update on the Big Three: Green/LEED, Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery
An Update on the Big Three: Green/LEED, Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery
Please join us on Wednesday, October 24th as Sue Yoakum and Patricia Gary deliver this timely presentation.
Sue and Patricia will lead a discussion on:
1. Sustainability/Green/LEED: How to Manage this Changing Risk?
2. Building Information Modeling (BIM): What Do I Need to Know and Keep It Simple?
3. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD): Are we seeing IPD projects? Why would I want to do an IPD project if my profits are at risk?
In 2012, What are the Ten Most Common Areas of Design Professional Exposure
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In 2012, What are the Ten Most Common Areas of Design Professional Exposure
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June 14, 2012
8:00-10:00 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
North Atlantic Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on June 14th as Sue Yoakum,
Read MoreAlternative Project Delivery Approaches, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Insurance: Moving Forward or Back
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Alternative Project Delivery Approaches, Risk Allocation and Professional Liability Insurance: Moving Forward or Back
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May 3, 2012
8:00-10:00 am Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
Wharf Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on May 3rd as David J.
Read MoreAn Update on the Big Three: Greeen/LEED, Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery
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An Update on the Big Three: Green/LEED, Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery
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March 29, 2012
9:30-11:00 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 9:00 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 212.244-3333 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Westin New York at Times Square
Plymouth Room
New York, NY
Description:
Please join us on March 29th as Sue Yoakum and Douglas Marrano deliver this timely presentation.Sue and Doug will lead a discussion on:1.
Design Professionals – Practices, Projects, and Professional Liability Risks – The Last 50 Years and Beyond: Where We Have Been, Where We Are, and Where We Appear to be Headed
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Design Professionals – Practices, Projects, and Professional Liability Risks – The Last 50 Years and Beyond: Where We Have Been, Where We Are, and Where We Appear to be Headed
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March 15, 2012
8:00-10:00 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
Wharf Room
Boston,
Justice Delayed: A Case Study Demonstrating Successful Claims Management
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Justice Delayed: A Case Study Demonstrating Successful Claims Management
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February 16, 2012
9:30-11:00 am Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9:00 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Westin New York at Times Square
Minetta Room
New York, NY
Description:
Please join us on February 16th as Matt Tuller delivers this timely presentation.
Justice Delayed: A Case Study Demonstrating Successful Claims Management
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Justice Delayed: A Case Study Demonstrating Successful Claims Management
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January 12 , 2012
8:00-9:30 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
Wharf Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on January 12th as Matt Tuller delivers this timely presentation.Matthew Tuller will lead a case study discussion of an Architectural Firm’s six year defense of an Owner’s claim highlighting the contractual defenses utilized to succeed in this action.
Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling, a Discussion and Case Studies
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Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling, a Discussion and Case Studies
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December 7, 2011
8:00-9:30 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
Wharf Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on December 7th as Sue Yoakum delivers this timely presentation.Sue Yoakum will lead a discussion relating to integrated project delivery (IPD) and building information modeling (BIM).
Review of Recent Cases Involving Design Professionals
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Review of Recent Cases Involving Design Professionals
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December 1, 2011
9:30-11:00 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 9:00 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Westin New York at Times Square
Minetta Room – 8th Floor
New York
Description:
Please join us on December 1st as Scott Winikow and Douglas Marrano deliver this timely presentation.They will provide a review of court decisions that have affected the legal roles,
Troubled Project — Stopping or Starting — What You Need to Know
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Troubled Project — Stopping or Starting — What You Need to Know
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October 27, 2011
8:00-9:30 amRegistration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
North Atlantic Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on October 27th as Sue Yoakum delivers this timely presentation.With the effects of the economy on the design and build communities many projects were stopped.
Dispute Resolution — Before, During, After
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Dispute Resolution — Before, During, After
Date/Time:
September 22, 2011
8:00-9:30 am
Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 am. If you have not registered and would like to, please call 617.406.4504 or email roundtable@donovanhatem.com. AIA credits and attendance certificates will be available upon request.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
The Wharf Room
Boston, MA
Description:
Please join us on September 22nd as John B. Connarton, Jr. delivers this timely presentation.
