Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times (New York)

Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times

Date:
March 26, 2009

Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. will lead this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.

Announcement: $25 Million Lawsuit Dismissed Against Architect

The law firm Donovan Hatem LLP represents the architect in the lawsuit, which was filed over 12 years after construction was completed.

Donovan Hatem LLP Welcomes Two New Litigation Partners to Its Boston and New York Offices

Duncan G. Cameron and Thomas J. Schlesinger have joined the firm as partners in the Business Litigation and Professional Practices Groups

Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times

Title:
Risk Management Precautions for Design Professionals in Down and Uncertain Economic Times

Date:
March 5, 2009

Description:
The current economy is posing significant challenges for A/E firms trying to do business in this recessionary climate. Understanding how these business issues are impacting the pulse of the design professional community, David J. Hatem, P.C. led this relevant roundtable presentation focusing on how to prevent and manage exposure in the midst of today’s economic challenges.

The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues

Title:
The Prime Consultant and Subconsultant Relationship—Sensitive Issues

Date:
February 5, 2009

Description:
Eric Howard and Matthew Tuller of Donovan Hatem LLPfocused this roundtable on the relationship between the Prime consultant and its subconsultants—including an overview of contract provisions to include in the Prime/subconsultant agreement regarding coordination of scope of services, budget, schedule and quality control. They provided a contract overview involving a discussion of payment provisions, dispute resolution, and ownership of documents. Additionally, 

Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunities and Risks for Engineering Consultants (New York)

Title:
Bridge, Tunnel, Dam, and Levee Inspections: Opportunties and Risks for Engineering Consultants

Date:
January 29, 2009

Description:
Given the sad state of the nation’s public infrastructure and the growing trend of public entities outsourcing their infrastructure inspection needs, there is a heightened demand for inspection services by civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering firms. The opportunities that coincide with this demand are coupled with exposure to huge risks associated with a catastrophic failure of the inspected facility.

Brian Newberry Elected Rhode Island State Representative

Brian C. Newberry, Partner, was elected State Representative for District 48 in Rhode Island on November 4, 2008

Donovan Hatem LLP Announces Attorney Promotions and New Attorney Hire in New York

Eric A. Howard and Douglas M. Marrano have been elected partners, effective January 1, 2009.

Donovan Hatem LLP’s Wellesley Office Consolidates with Boston Office

The firm will be consolidating the Wellesley office with the firm’s main Boston office.

Donovan Hatem LLP Attorneys Selected as 2008 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Law & Politics has named three Donovan Hatem partners Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2008

“TBM Roundtable: Design-Build. Will One of the Oldest Construction Models Build Tomorrow’s Tunnels?”

David Hatem participates in the Tunnel Business Magazine roundtable discussion

Leading Litigator John J. Ryan, Jr. to Join Donovan Hatem LLP as Partner on July 28, 2008

John J. Ryan, Jr. will be joining the firm on July 28, 2008 as a Litigation Partner in our Professional Practices Group

David Hatem to Receive ACEC/MA Distinguished Service Award

David J. Hatem, PC, Founding Partner and Chair of the Professional Practices Group, has been selected as the 2008 ACEC/Massachusetts Distinguished Service Award honoree

Statement Of Clarification On Recent Press Coverage

Over the last few weeks, two articles were posted on the web that presented a unilateral view on recent events surrounding our efforts toward resolution of lingering disputes related to the July departure of partners from Donovan Hatem.

Donovan Hatem Announces Partner Promotions and Attorney Hires

Donovan Hatem LLP is pleased to announce the recent election of two Partners and the addition of twelve attorneys, further expanding and strengthening the firm’s risk management, litigation, and transactional capabilities.

Suffolk County Jury Awards Troy Industries $505,000, a Verdict In Favor of Proprietary Trade Secrets; Judge Issues Permanent Injunction

Late last week, in a significant victory for the protection of company trade secrets, a Suffolk County Superior Court jury rendered a verdict in favor of Troy Industries, Inc. of West Springfield, Massachusetts.