Partner David Hatem Receives TECET Leadership Award
Donovan Hatem is proud to announce that partner David J. Hatem has been honored with the Engineering Center Education Trust (TECET) “Leadership in Professional Practice Legal Services” award. Donovan Hatem, under the inspired leadership of David Hatem, is committed to supporting the growth of the engineering and architectural industries and TECET, a nonprofit organization focused on educating professionals, students and the public about engineering and land surveying in the natural and built environment.
Read MoreRecent Court Decisions: Trends in Liabilities and Litigation Impacting Design Professionals
Legal interpretations are constantly evolving based on court decisions, forcing professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest legal trends to avoid stumbling into costly litigation. Donovan Hatem litigation partners David Gorman and Colin Black will recap some of the most important recent case decisions involving professional liability claims against design professionals.
Read MoreManaging Digital Risks: Cyber and Data Security for Design & Construction Professionals
In today’s fast-paced digital world, most would agree that the convenience and ease of working online outweigh the risks, but is it possible to keep digital work safe? When it comes to managing risk, you can never be too prepared. Online hackers, shifting compliance standards and misconceptions regarding insurance can all pose threats to your projects and workplace. Fortunately, you can meet these challenges head-on with the right tools.
The Design and Construction Management Professional Reporter: September 2016
Inside this issue:
Supreme Court Rules That Grounds for Judicial Review of an Arbitration Award Cannot be Altered by a Contract
Colorado Supreme Court Finds Tort Claims Not Barred by the Economic Loss Rule if Supported by an Independent Duty
New York Appellate Court Enforces the Economic Loss Doctrine and Bars Contribution Claim
Resentful Homeowner Lacks Reliance and Proper Timing
Defense Verdict Highlights Importance of Defining Beneficiaries in Contracts
Read MoreBeing an Expert Witness
Expert witnesses are hired to provide their extensive insight into a particular subject in support of their client’s case. Join us for an overview of what it takes to work as an expert witness and what to expect when engaging an expert.
Nicholas MacInnis and Lauren King Join Donovan Hatem
Donovan Hatem is pleased to welcome Nicholas MacInnis to the firm’s New York office and Lauren King to the Boston office. Nicholas and Lauren both bring design professional risk management knowledge to Donovan Hatem.
Read MoreDavid J. Gorman Joins Donovan Hatem
Meet our newest Partner – David J. Gorman, Esq.
Attorney Gorman brings nearly 30 years of litigation and architecture/engineering industry experience to the firm’s Professional Practices, Business Litigation, and Insurance & Tort Litigation Groups. David’s practice focuses on addressing complex engineering and construction disputes and providing risk assessment and analysis of litigation claims. David has defended architects, engineers, land surveyors, attorneys and real estate brokers in malpractice, insurance coverage and breach of contract cases. He is well-versed in evaluating potential risk exposure. His extensive legal career includes working on numerous large construction claims, including those arising out of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project.
Central Artery/Tunnel Project: Perspectives, A Decade Later
A decade has passed since substantial completion of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the “CA/T Project”). Despite all of its tremendous benefits and achievements, the CA/T Project continues to be controversial. For some in Boston and elsewhere, the CA/T Project represents a special and contradictory destiny and legacy, from conception, planning and funding, to design and construction, through final completion. For others of us, the celebration of success is warranted, well-deserved and long overdue.
Join us for a panel discussion that will reflect on the CA/T Project experience from different perspectives, address lessons learned for other megaprojects, and provide insights and analysis as to how the delivery, funding and financing of present and future megaprojects has been and will be influenced by those lessons learned.
Read MoreEmployment Practice Issues for Design Professionals
Understanding legal requirements governing the employment relationship and immigration rules is critical for a successful and effective business. Join Cheryl Waterhouse, Esq. and Gwen Weisberg, Esq. for an overview of employment law including developments in state and federal laws and tips for staying in compliance. Learn best practices for addressing accommodation and leave requirements, discrimination and harassment complaints, as well as classification and wage issues. The program will also explore immigration topics including I-9s, site visits and verifications.
Read MoreThe Design and Construction Management Professional Reporter: April 2016
Inside this issue:
Mississippi Appeals Court Uses Seven Factors to Determine Whether Supervisory Powers Extend Beyond Contract Provisions Contained in A/E Contract
General Contractor’s Case Against Design Professional is not Barred by the Theory of Claim Preclusion
Maryland Court of Special Appeals Upholds Dismissal in Duty of Care Case Based on Purely Economic Losses
By Lucas M. Blackadar, Esq.
Contractor’s Delay Claim Against the Architect Survives Motion to Dismiss in Virginia
Expecting the Unexpected: Using Standard Construction Contingency to Establish Minimum Design Standard of Care
Read MoreLessons Learned: Design-Build Case Studies for Engineers
Avoiding or mitigating major liability claims is a vexing concern for design professionals involved in Alternative Delivery Systems (ADS).
Join David J. Hatem, PC and Paul Kelley for a program offering sound advice for engineers regarding Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership initiatives. Learn where others went wrong and how to avoid making those same mistakes. This essential program will provide attendees with a “path forward” and risk mitigation strategies.
Read MoreSave the Date! Central Artery/Tunnel Project: Perspectives, A Decade Later
A decade has passed since substantial completion of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the “CA/T Project”). Despite all of its tremendous benefits and achievements, the CA/T Project continues to be controversial. For some in Boston and elsewhere, the CA/T Project represents a special and contradictory destiny and legacy, from conception, planning and funding, to design and construction, through final completion. For others of us, the celebration of success is warranted, well-deserved and long overdue.
Join us for a panel discussion that will reflect on the CA/T Project experience from different perspectives, address lessons learned for other megaprojects, and provide insights and analysis as to how the delivery, funding and financing of present and future megaprojects has been and will be influenced by those lessons learned.
Read More2016 Legal Food Frenzy
Donovan Hatem is proud to once again participate in the Legal Food Frenzy, a friendly competition open to law offices, law school groups and any interested organization within the legal community to raise funds for the Greater Boston Food Bank. All of the funds and food collected will serve 550 member agencies across eastern Massachusetts in a dedicated partnership to End Hunger Here.
Read MoreRisk/Crisis Management in Construction Projects
Donovan Hatem Partner Scott Winikow will share his knowledge of project risk management as a panelist for the New York City Bar program “Risk/Crisis Management in Construction Projects” on Monday, May 16.
Read MoreAlternative Delivery Systems: Optimizing Your Firm to Win More Work with Less Risk
Join David Hatem and other seasoned legal, financial and A/E industry experts for a full-day workshop on Alternative Delivery Systems: Optimizing Your Firm to Win More Work with Less Risk.
Read MoreLegal Aspects of BIM
Whether you’re new to Building Information Modeling (BIM) or have been using it for years, join Sue Yoakum as she examines past, present, and future legal concerns associated with BIM, “noise” surrounding the use of BIM, and best practices for claim avoidance. Register now for the ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit April 17-20.
Read MoreBeyond Cost, Schedule and Quality: What Other Risks Do Project Owners Need to be Concerned About?
In today’s fast-paced digital world, most would agree that the convenience and ease of working online outweigh the risks, but is it possible to keep digital work safe? When it comes to managing risk, you can never be too prepared. Online hackers, shifting compliance standards and misconceptions regarding insurance can all pose threats to your projects and workplace. Fortunately, you can meet these challenges head-on with the right tools.
Read MoreDonovan Hatem Celebrates 15 years
March 1, 2016 marks the firm’s 15th anniversary. The Boston office celebrated this important milestone with a party and champagne toast.
Read MoreJoin us in New York for “Design Professional Agreements: Trending Topics and Key Provisions That Can Prevent or Terminate a Lawsuit”
2015 was a busy year for the architecture, engineering and design industries. Join us as we discuss some of the most interesting questions posed by design professionals this past year.
Read MoreThe Design and Construction Management Professional Reporter: January 2016
Inside this issue:
Owners, Take Heart – Amendment to Texas Condominium Law Gives Unit Owners a Voice in Construction Litigation
By Lucas M. Blackadar, Esq.
Risk Associated With Differing Site Conditions Can Be Expressly Assumed
By Amanda E. Mathieu, Esq.
Nullum Tempus Occurrit Regi? No, But the King Still Has a Long Time
By Lucas M. Blackadar, Esq. and Jonathan A. Barnes, Esq.
The Importance of Carefully Reviewing Contract Terms Including Those Incorporated by Reference
A Resident Engineer Providing Inspection Services Owes No Duty to a Subcontractor
By James M. Boyce, Esq.
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