DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
A sample design-build contract will be discussed along with the benefits and pitfalls in the design-build approach to project delivery. Specific attention will be given to design versus build liabilities, unique insurance requirements, and product liability issues.
Robert L. Meyers, III, Dallas

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER LIABILITY
A discussion of theories of liability against architects and engineers, including recent developments affecting claims against them.
William R. Allensworth, Austin

BANKRUPTCY
A discussion of construction-related bankruptcy issues emphasizing recent developments in this area.
Patrick L. Hughes, Houston

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION UPDATE
A discussion of recent cases and developments regarding alternate dispute resolution techinques.
Edward F. Sherman, Austin

WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING
A discussion of labor law issues affecting construction including developments in the area of drug testing.
Dawn Bruner Finlayson, San Antonio

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A demonstrative presentation and panel discussion on construction mediation with a question and answer sesion.
Kenneth P. Gudgen, Fort Worth
Hollye Carson Fisk, Dallas
Steven D. Nelson, Dallas
Donald O. Pratt, Fort Worth

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION
Practical presentations covering construction claims preparation and negotiation including discussion of federal contract procedures and extended overhead claims
James F. Canterbury, Jr., Dallas
Timothy Davis, Dallas
Thomas E. Hill, Dallas
Jonathan D. Schwartz, Jr., El Paso

SURETY-BAD FAITH CLAIMS
A discussion of theories and recent developments regarding "bad faith" claims against construction sureties.
Joel C. Thompson, Houston

INSURANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT
A general discussion of sophisticated risk management programs designed to define and coordinate insurance coverages on construction projects.
Frank J. Iuen III, Dallas

LENDER LIABILITY
A discussion of the theories and recent developments regarding claims against construction lenders.
Rick Triplett, Austin

PRODUCTS LIABILITY
A discussion of products liability claims in the construction area.
Allison J. Snyder, Houston

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTEXT
A discussion of environmental considerations in construction including an overview of CERCLA liability, contractor and surety indemnification, and specific environmental issues in project management.
Kirk F. Sniff, Dallas

LITIGATION
A discussion of construction discovery strategies and techniques, litigation support, effective use of legal assistants, evidentiary presentation aids, and the conduct of court charge conferences.
William W. Sommers, San Antonio
Honorable Carlton B. Spears, San Antonio
John s. Torigian, Houston
Robert W. Wachsmuth, San Antonio

RISK SHIFTING IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This collection of papers focuses on several of the more common risk shifting clauses found in the industry today. The appendices attached provide useful checklists and sample clauses.
Richard P. Flake, Houston
Robert K. Roach, Wichita Falls
Elaine E. Nelson, Dallas