This course has been approved by The Florida Bar for 13.0 general CLER credits, including 1.0 ethics and 1.0 technology (Live Credits for Webcast). 13.0 credits apply to Business Litigation, Condemnation and Planned Development Law, and Construction Law.

FL CLER

10.75 Credits, incl. 1.0 Attorney Professional Conduct Instruction Credits

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 10.75 total CLE hours, with 1.0 of attorney professional conduct instruction (Live Interactive Webcast Credits for Webcast). Credits for recorded courses not available.

OH CLE

This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for 13.5 CEH’s (Live Credits for Webcast).

FL Engineers

This course has been approved by The American Institute of Architects for 11.25 LU’s (Live Credits for Webcast). Day one is approved for 6.25 LUs and day two is approved for 5.0 LUs. Credits for recorded courses not available. The Seminar Group is an AIA CES Approved Provider.

This course has been approved by the IRMI for 6.0 hours of CRIS reaccreditation credits (Live Credits for Webcast). If you plan to attend the webcast and need CRIS credits please let us know in advance. We will need to add extra viewing verification for you to receive credits. Credits for recorded courses not available.

IRMI

Florida’s construction industry continues to move at an animated pace. This activity brings increased pressure on owners/developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and their respective counsel. Construction professionals must continue to strive towards understanding and properly allocating risk.

	This seminar will be instructed by seasoned construction attorneys and experienced industry professionals. By attending, you will learn about industry trends, including what to avoid and what to embrace. While success in construction cannot be guaranteed, knowing what to do – and when to do it – certainly increases the likelihood.

Gregory Newman is Managing Director in Bank OZK’s Real Estate Specialties Group, providing financing on marquee properties throughout the Southeast. His expertise in real estate investments, capital structuring and debt underwriting spans 35 years.

Gregory Newman

Managing Director

Hardy L. Roberts, III, is a shareholder with Carey O’Malley Whitaker Mueller Roberts &amp; Smith PA in Tampa, Florida. With nearly three decades of experience in construction litigation, Hardy is known for navigating highly complex disputes, including multiple matters with amounts in controversy exceeding $100 million.

Hardy Roberts, III

Michael J. Kurzman is a shareholder with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole &amp; Bierman PL. For the last 30 years, he has practiced exclusively in construction law, focusing on contract drafting &amp; negotiation, construction claim litigation, construction defect and delay claims, contract claims, construction lien claims and surety bond claims.

Michael Kurzman

Robert E. Ferencik, Jr., Program Co-Chair, is a partner at Hinckley Allen &amp; Snyder LLP who focuses on construction law and related commercial litigation. Bob represents individuals and companies across the construction industry, including public agencies, design professionals, contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and manufacturers.

Robert Ferencik, Jr.

Edward J. Kinberg, a member of Stewart Law CS LLC, focuses on government contract law, construction law and commercial law. He assists individuals and businesses with issues involving contract formation, business questions, formations and disputes, construction issues, bid protests, interpreting terms and conditions, preparing and submitting claims and litigating simple or complex disputes.

Edward Kinberg

David E. Gurley is the principal shareholder of Gurley &amp; Associates PA. For the last thirty-five years, his practice has concentrated on matters relating to the construction and design of private and public development projects including, construction &amp; design defects, scheduling &amp; delay claims, and surety indemnity actions.

David Gurley

Diane S. Perera has worked in the private sector in construction law since 2002. She also has 6 years’ experience as an Adjunct Professor teaching legal courses to graduate and undergraduate construction management majors at Florida International University, Department of Construction Management.

Diane Perera

Scott P. Pence, Program Co-Chair, is a shareholder at Carlton Fields and a member of both the Real Estate &amp; Finance Practice Group and the Construction Practice Group. He represents developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors &amp; design professionals in construction &amp; development transactions.

Scott Pence

Kelly Carey Bagge is an attorney with Carey O’Malley Whitaker Mueller Roberts &amp; Smith PA in Tampa, Florida. Her practice focuses on construction litigation, commercial litigation, and the regulation of contractors, architects, and engineers in Florida.

Kelly Bagge

Reese J. Henderson, Jr. is a shareholder with GrayRobinson PA. For over 20 years, he has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, sureties and manufacturers in every kind of construction dispute, including lien and bond claims, delays, defects, and wrongful termination claims.

Reese Henderson

Gilbert K. Squires is the managing member of Squires International Law PLLC. He serves as an arbitrator, advocates in Global Arbitration Tribunals, and has mediated multimillion-dollar domestic and international claims. Additionally, he litigates and practices in State and Federal Courts.

Gilbert Squires

George R. Truitt, Jr. is the managing partner of Cole Scott &amp; Kissane PA’s Construction Group, which is dedicated to the counseling and litigation of construction-related matters. For the past twenty-six years, he has devoted his practice to construction litigation and risk management. He is a Board Certified Specialist in FL Construction Law.

George Truit, Jr.

Paul J. Del Vecchio is the Founder and Principal of Paul J. Del Vecchio Construction Consultants, Inc. For over 19 years he has provided construction consulting, arbitration and mediation support as well as expert witness testimony to an array of clients which include owners, law firms and their clients, sureties, insurance companies, and state agencies.

Paul Del Vecchio

Founder/Principal

Blake Stewart is the Managing Attorney at Stewart Law CS LLC. He practices contractual and transactional law, specializing in equipment supply, service, and construction contracts. Blake has worked extensively in matters involving international trade negotiations, U.S. Export Compliance, intellectual property, and confidentiality in the power generation, electronics, and supply chain industry.

Blake Stewart

Debbie Sines Crockett is a shareholder in the Tampa office of Cheffy Passidomo PA. As a trial attorney, she concentrates in construction disputes and litigation, insurance coverage, and commercial civil litigation from the trial level through appeal, in both state and federal courts.

Debbie Crockett

Elena Otero is a transactional attorney in Holland &amp; Knight LLP’s Miami office primarily practicing in the areas of real estate, finance and banking law, with a focus on commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions. She counsels local, national and international financial institutions and lenders.

Elena Otero

Hon. Howard O. McGillin, Jr. is a Judge with the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Prior to taking the bench, he served in the Army, retiring in 2005 as a full Colonel. He was in private practice from 2005-2014 when he was appointed to the Bench as a Circuit Judge.&nbsp; He ran for, and was elected to, a full 6-year term in 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Howard McGillin Jr.

J. Derek Kantaskas&nbsp;is a partner at Sivyer Barlow &amp; Watson PA. He is a construction litigator who represents a diverse clientele in complex business disputes. He has experience counseling and representing construction clients during contract negotiation and formation, throughout a project, and litigation proceedings.

J. Derek Kantaskas

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Construction Law

Live Webcast broadcast from Miami, FL

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	Due to growing health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, The Seminar Group has opted to hold the Construction Law seminar&nbsp;strictly webcast.</div>


	Welcome and Overview - Day One


Welcome and Overview - Day One


	Legislative and Court Updates


Legislative and Court Updates


	Building Codes Update &ndash; New in 2020


Building Codes Update &ndash; New in 2020


	Break


Break

State of delay claims; owner perspective; builder perspective; Force Majeure; COVID impact on insurance (case law and legislative update, business interruption, general insurance considerations &ndash; OCIP, CCIP, and WRAPs)


	Business Interruption and the Impact of COVID 19


Business Interruption and the Impact of COVID 19


	Midday Break


Midday Break

Multifamily/mixed use; commercial; transportation; owner perspective on the future of construction in Florida


	Trends in Construction


Trends in Construction


	Construction Defects and Litigation Update


Construction Defects and Litigation Update

General construction and interpretation; parties eligible to claim a Mechanic&rsquo;s Lien; property subject to the lien; personal liability; enforcement and preparation for litigation; options regarding enforcement; preparing, filing and serving the lawsuit; prosecuting and defending lien claims; the general agreement of indemnity


	Surety Issues &ndash; Lien and Bond Updates


Surety Issues &ndash; Lien and Bond Updates

How to help clients recognize when contractors and subcontractors have legally required 
	workers compensation coverage (and when they do not); consequences of failing to 
	recognize coverage


	Workers Compensation Issues


Workers Compensation Issues


	Adjourn


Adjourn


	Welcome and Overview &ndash; Day Two


Welcome and Overview &ndash; Day Two

Project interruption; lender perspective; foreign investments; challenges to the sources of funding


	Construction Finance &ndash; What&rsquo;s Happening in the Marketplace


Construction Finance &ndash; What&rsquo;s Happening in the Marketplace


	Contract Provisions Related to COVID-19


Contract Provisions Related to COVID-19


	Forum Selection for Construction Disputes Against the United States and Its Agencies


Forum Selection for Construction Disputes Against the United States and Its Agencies

Zoom and other new technologies


	Technology


Technology

Foreign investment; disciplinary activity; conflicts in relations to sureties and their principles; zoom/remote depositions and ADR