Thursday, January 17, 2013 - Thursday, March 28, 2013

2013 stands to be a transition year for the construction industry. There is optimism for new projects and opportunities, but there remain substantial challenges and obstacles. Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. is pleased to partner with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin and AGC of Greater Milwaukee to present a webinar series focused on providing strategies for managing risks and protecting assets. After each webinar, attendees should be armed with additional tools to move forward with a successful 2013 and beyond.

REGISTRATION—AGC of Wisconsin                          REGISTRATION—AGC of Greater Milwaukee

LITIGATION: Avoiding Litigation Bear Traps (January 17, 2013)
Contractors face a myriad of decisions on every project. This webinar focuses on making sure that those decisions do not have unintended litigation consequences. In particular, the webinar will address the consequences of not properly handling documents, communications and evidence and provide recommendations for managing your litigation risks.

Presenters: Eric Meier, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.; and Jason Greves, in-house counsel at M.A. Mortenson Company

INSURANCE: Insurance Coverage and Other Solutions to Protect Contractors From Claims of Faulty Workmanship (January 31, 2013)
Many contractors are unaware of the limitations of standard commercial liability insurance until faced with a claim for defective construction. This webinar will educate contractors and construction industry professionals on the scope of their liability coverage for claims of faulty workmanship, and offer some suggestions for protecting their businesses from unexpected liability exposure through contract negotiation and drafting, alternative insurance products, and improved risk management.

Presenters: Paul Cranley, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.; and John Wallen, CPCU, Integrated Risk Solutions

TAX: Identifying Federal, State and Local Tax Opportunities and Traps in 2013 (February 14, 2013)
The construction industry is subject to complex federal, state and local tax rules and regulations. These rules and regulations change frequently, thereby creating new opportunities, but also setting new tax traps for unwary taxpayers. This webinar will cover both tax savings opportunities and tax traps at the federal, state and local levels.

Presenters: Joseph Pickart, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.; Stephen VanderBloemen, CPA, The VanderBloemen Group LLC; and Craig Cookle, Partner, Wipfli LLP

ENVIRONMENTAL: Environmental Permitting Requirements That Can Impact Construction (February 28, 2013)
This webinar will address a number of considerations that contractors must be mindful of relative to environmental permitting including: (1) new developments in Wisconsin wetland, stormwater and chapter 30 permitting; (2) co-liability with a property owner for lack of permit; (3) how timing of getting a permit can impact scheduling and penalties in contracts; and (4) permit conditions that could impact project planning and bids.

Presenters: Phillip Bower, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.; and David Ruetz, Senior Project Manager, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT: Preventing and Responding to Employment Issues in the Construction Workplace (March 14, 2013)
This webinar will focus on employee challenges to employer actions, such as discrimination, wage and hour claims, grievances from employees and unions regarding work assignment, responding to challenges of harassment by employees, and collective bargaining challenges.

Presenters: Thomas Godar, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.; and David Bohl, AGC of Wisconsin

CONTRACTS: Understanding What Really Matters in Contracts and Negotiating Key Protection Points (March 28, 2013)
Not all construction contract provisions are created equal. This webinar will focus on some of the key provisions that should form each contract to protect your interests, the typical negotiating pressure points for contractors and subcontractors, and the options available to strengthen your enforcement position.