Construction Law Forum 2024 5.25 General, 1 Dual

Courses Included

• Construction Law Forum 2024: Legislative and Case Law Update
  
  

  Notwithstanding a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and inflation issues, the construction industry in Tennessee continues to thrive as a result of its ability to quickly react and adapt to changes. To ensure the industry continues to grow and successfully complete projects, it is imperative to stay on top of pending legislative changes. This session will review several bills pending before the Tennessee legislature and their potential effect on the construction industry.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:0.75

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • J. Wally Irvin, Lewis Thomason, Nashville
    J. Wallace Irvin, is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason's Nashville office, where he focuses his practice on construction law with an emphasis on the representation of architects and engineers...
• Construction Law Forum 2024: The Prompt Pay Act: Want to Delay? Don’t Forget the PPA!
  
  

  This session provides an overview of Tennessee’s Prompt Pay Act. It will delve into the provisions regarding retainage, progress payments, and withholding payment based on defective construction and/or breach of contract. The session will also cover the remedies available when there has been a violation of the PPA and the conundrums associated with the act.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Abigail Stephens, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, Memphis
    Abigail (“Abby”) Abide Stephens practices in both Tennessee and Mississippi.  Her practice is focused on litigating and resolving disputes for clients including business...
  • Shea Wellford, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston PC, Memphis
    Ms. Wellford is a skilled litigator representing large and small businesses, financial institutions, and individuals in civil litigation.  She has broad experience representing clients for more...
• Construction Law Forum 2024: Mechanics’ Liens: The Basics and the Pitfalls
  
  

  Mechanics’ liens are one of the strongest tools in construction litigation for contractors to get paid. But liens also have many pitfalls and gotchas with the variety of strict deadlines and requirements. This session covers the basics of establishing and enforcing liens as well as practice pointers to watch out for the pitfalls.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Melody McAnally, Butler Snow LLP, Memphis
    Melody is a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group and focuses her practice on data privacy and security, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and product liability defense. She...
  • Andrew Schrack, Butler Snow, Memphis
    Andrew Schrack focuses his practice on commercial litigation and construction disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in Arkansas. Andrew represents clients in a variety of...
• Construction Law Forum 2024: Ethics – Some Common and Not So Common "Gotchas" in the Everyday Practice of Construction Law
  
  

  According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition, "gotcha" (among other definitions) is "a potential problem or source of trouble." A potential problem or source of trouble might make a good subtitle for the Rules of Professional Conduct. Let's discuss some ways to avoid getting on the radar of the Board of Professional Responsibility. Part one of the program will cover ethical considerations for contracts and dispute resolution related to construction law.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Jerry Martin, Attorney at Law, Knoxville
    Jerry M. Martin is a solo practitioner in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he routinely practices in state and federal court. He is a trial lawyer who concentrates on personal injury, liens and...
• Construction Law Forum 2024: The Gotchas of Dispute Resolution in Construction Law
  
  

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • James Crenshaw, Schulman LeRoy & Bennett P.C., Nashville
    Tim is counsel to the firm of Schulman, LeRoy & Bennett, P.C. in Nashville and is currently serving as the Chair of the TBA Construction Law Section for 2014-2015. His practice is focused on...
  • Theresa Critchfield, TLC Law Office, PLLC, Chattanooga
    Theresa began her legal career as a litigator representing:small & large business ownerscommercial landlords & tenantsregional & national developersgeneral contractors &...
  • Mary Beth Hagan, Hagan Jenkins Law Group, PLLC, Murfreesboro
    Mary Beth Hagan is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice assisting clients in the construction industry, advising small to medium sized business owners and managers, and representing...
  • Joshua Jenkins, Hagan Jenkins Law Group, PLLC, Murfreesboro
    Josh Jenkins is highly involved in the litigation practice of Hagan Law Group, PLLC, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and focuses his practice on assisting clients in the construction industry,...
• Construction Law Forum 2024: The "Gotchas" of Contracts in Construction Law
  
  

  Avoiding “gotchas” on a construction project starts with the drafting and negotiation of the construction contract. This session will examine common contract “gotchas” and will provide insight on how to mitigate risk during the contract drafting and negotiation phase of the construction project.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.50

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Joseph Getz, Evans Petree PC, Memphis
    Joseph Getz leads the Construction and Surety Law Practice Group and has focused his practice exclusively on construction and surety bond contract claims for more than 25 years. He has worked...
  • Vic McConnell, Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC, Nashville
    Vic L. McConnell is a partner with the law firm of Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC, where he represents owners, developers, contractors and design professionals and concentrates his practice in the areas...