by David A. Ericksen, Esq. In the world of claims-related contract clauses for design professional agreements, the indemnity and defense clauses get all the attention. However, lurking in the shadow of the indemnity clause is a menacing cousin with potentially even...
By Mark E. Jackson and Erin L. Johnson Design Professionals are expected to meet a standard of care when providing professional services. This standard of care, similar to that imposed on doctors, lawyers and other professionals, requires them to provide professional...
by Colleen M. Palmer, Esq. The construction phase is a dynamic time of a project and a design professional’s involvement is significant from a risk management perspective since it allows the design professional the opportunity to provide input during the construction...
By Mark E. Jackson, JCJ Insurance Agency There are two important contract clauses that design professionals should include with every client contract. The first clause provides protection to individuals and the second limits the firm’s liability. Individual Protection...
Tips and tricks for editing risk out of standard business agreements By Glen R. Mangold and Charles W. Kopplin When a design professional reviews a contract, the sight of certain words or phrases can make them uncomfortable. This uneasy sensation is caused by an...
Professional Liability insurance companies have long highlighted the risks to design professionals regarding language in the indemnity provision requiring the design professional to defend the client and have stressed the importance of ensuring the provision is...
