Four Cohen Seglias attorneys are speaking at the 2023 North American Steel Construction Conference (NASCC), the premier education and networking event for the structural steel industry.
The Art of Contract Negotiation (Or Horse Trading Until You Get to Yes)
Wednesday, March 20 | 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM
Edward Seglias, George Pallas, and Jason Copley will role-play the fabricator and general contractor in a contract negotiation setting. The steel fabricator will identify the key terms in a form contract that are troublesome and negotiate more favorable terms. The general contractor will explain why those terms are necessary for its protection. Together, the presenters will share with attendees why each side takes the position that it does.
Design-Assist: Updates from AISC and AIA specifically for Steel Fabricators
Wednesday, March 20 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edward Seglias and Jason Copley will review the work of AISC and AIA in Part 2 and what are the important provisions to consider in the event a steel fabricator is required to provide design-assist services.
Recovery of Shop Fabrication Costs for Delay: Where to Start and How to Present.
Wednesday, March 20 | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Edward Seglias and Matthew Skaroff will identify common events that cause delays and disruption and the potential cost impacts to your company. They will also discuss the damages presentation of those claims and the likely defenses to those claims.
Construction Contracts 101: An Introduction to Important Contract Provisions and How They Impact Your Responsibilities
Thursday, March 21 | 12:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Edward Seglias, Jason Copley, and Matthew Skaroff will introduce you to important contract provisions that impact not only your responsibilities but also those of the general contractor and the structural engineer. For example, they will review scope of work provisions, scheduling provisions and payment provisions. They will also cover provisions of the Code of Standard Practice to better understand the requirements that impact the work of the steel fabricator and structural engineer.
Unveiling the Courtroom Chessboard: Legal Advocacy for and Against the Steel Fabricator Part 1 of 2
Thursday, March 21 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edward Seglias, George Pallas, Jason Copley, and Matthew Skaroff will take you into the courtroom where attorneys for the steel fabricator, general contractor and engineer of record will argue factual and legal positions concerning scope of work issues and cost impacts to a steel fabricator caused by design and project delays. The audience will participate in this interactive presentation by responding to questions via text messaging following the presentation of an issue, similar to what a judge or jury would have to decide.
Unveiling the Courtroom Chessboard: Legal Advocacy for and Against the Steel Fabricator Part 2 of 2
Thursday, March 21 | 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Edward Seglias, George Pallas, Jason Copley, and Matthew Skaroff will take you into the courtroom where attorneys for the steel fabricator, general contractor and engineer of record will argue factual and legal positions concerning scope of work issues and cost impacts to a steel fabricator caused by design and project delays. The audience will participate in this interactive presentation by responding to questions via text messaging following the presentation of an issue, similar to what a judge or jury would have to decide.