Events

Engineering Liability

Legal Issues for Illinois Civil Engineers Seminar

October 26, 2007

8:30 AM - 4:15 PM CDT

Michael J. Hanahan, a partner is Schiff Hardin's Construction Group, will speak at the Legal Issues for Illinois Civil Engineers seminar presented by HalfMoon Seminars. The seminar will be held in Wheaton, Ill. on Friday, Oct. 26.

Mr. Hanahan's session is "Engineering Liability." His presentation will cover:

  • Engineers' duties and obligations
  • Who does the engineer owe a duty to?
  • Common theories of liability
    • Negligence
    • Misrepresentation
    • Breach of contract
    • Fraud
  • Defenses to liability
  • Methods of limiting liability
  • Professional liability insurance issues

More information is available at https://www.halfmoonseminars.com/continuing_education_seminar.php?seminar_location_id=359.

 
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