SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: MANAGING ENGINEERING LIABILITY AND RISK - OCTOBER 25, 2018
Join Q&H's Bruce Schoumacher at an upcoming seminar on Engineering Liability - the Agenda follows:
Seminar Date: October 25, 2018
Seminar Location: Lombard, IL
Hyatt Place Chicago - Lombard/Oak Brook2340 South Fountain Square Drive
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630-932-6501
Agenda:
Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 - 4:00 pm
Managing Risk in the Practice of Engineering
J. Weisberg
Identifying engineering risks
Reviewing consequences of potential risks
Understanding principles of risk management
Complying with professional and ethical standards
Identifying strategies to minimize engineering risk and maximize positive results
Minimizing Risk by Maximizing
Compliance with Rules of Professional Conduct
J. Weisberg
Complying with rules of professional conduct
Preventing conflicts of interest
Complying with rules on sealing of documents and plans
Preventing the unauthorized practice of engineering
Discussion of ethics hypotheticals/case studies
Understanding How Contracts Can Shift,
Reduce (or Increase) Risk
W.M. Bryant
An overview of contract law and key concepts
Understanding contract formation and revision
Recognizing liability exposure under contract
Reviewing standard contract provisions and understanding their impact on risk
• Guarantees, warranties and indemnities
Understanding consequences for delay, disruption,
nonperformance, inadequate performance
Using contract terms to manage risk
Professional Liability Law
J. Baker
Reviewing the grounds for professional liability claims
Identifying who can bring a claim
Examining common sources of professional liability claims
Reviewing defenses to liability claims
Determining damages
Participating in dispute resolution: arbitration, mediation, litigation
Managing Risk with General Liability and
Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
B. Schoumacher
Understanding business insurance coverage:
general liability vs. professional liability policies
Additional insureds: obtaining certificates of insurance
Understanding insurance policies:
• Indemnities
• Assignment
• Insurance availability
• Warranties, guarantees and certifications
Recognizing and responding to claims