Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am EDT
Break
11:45 am – 12:15 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
12:15 – 4:30 pm EDT
Contract Law Primer for Engineers E. Pempus
Reviewing the necessary elements of any contract
Understanding contract “legalese”
• The importance scope of services
• What constitutes a breach of contract?
• What are damages and remedies?
• Liability-shifting contract provisions: warranties, guarantees, indemnifications,
limitation of liability, consequential damages, betterment
Making changes to contracts
Professional Liability Law E. Pempus
Reviewing the grounds for professional liability claims
Identifying who can bring a claim
Examining common sources of professional liability claims
Reviewing defenses to liability claims
Determining damages
Participating in dispute resolution: arbitration, mediation, litigation
Obtaining Insurance coverage for professional liability claims
Complying with Rules of Professional Conduct E. Pempus
Sealing of documents
Standards for responsible charge of engineering work
Unauthorized practice of engineering
National Society of Professional Engineers’ Code of Ethics
Professional and General Liability Insurance for Engineers J. Snyder
Understanding business insurance coverage:
general liability vs. professional liability policies
Additional insureds: obtaining certificates of insurance
Understanding insurance policies:
• Indemnities
• Assignment
• Insurance availability
• Warranties, guarantees and certifications
Recognizing and responding to claims
Intellectual Property Essentials for Engineers: M. Schonauer
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets
Securing ownership of your designs through patents, trademarks,
copyrights, and trade secrets
Leveraging your intellectual capital through licenses, franchises, and other technology agreements
Policing intellectual property rights and preventing infringement
Resolving intellectual property disputes
Handling Ethical Issues in Professional Engineering Practice W. Delaney
Promoting health, safety and welfare vs. managing risk:
complementary or conflicting duties?
Fiduciary duty inapplicable to deign professionals
Protecting the environment: meeting or exceeding legal requirements
Watching the bottom line: identifying and balancing economic pressures
in design and construction
Integrating new technologies: identifying and balancing the benefits and risks
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Credits
Ohio Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs (2.0 Ethics/Rules)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs, including 2.0 Ethics/Rules hours to professional engineers licensed in Ohio. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Ohio.
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Speakers
William Dulaney
Mann Dulaney, LLC, Powell
Mr. Dulaney has maintained a private construction law and real estate practice for over 25 years in the greater Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton area. During this time he has represented design professionals, owners and contractors in the areas of construction, safety, labor, employment and government/agency regulation. He has represented clients before the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors and has spoken before American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sections statewide regarding legal issues for design professionals. Mr. Dulaney received his B.S. degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, his M.B.A. degree from Xavier University and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton. He is admitted to practice law before all state and federal courts in Ohio. He represents other professionals including physicians, pharmacists and nurses regarding licensure issues before their respective state regulating authorities.
Eric O. Pempus, FAIA, Esq., NCARB
DesignPro Insurance Group-A Wichert Insurance AgencyMr. Pempus has been a risk manager for more than 18 years, with experience in architecture, engineering, land use, law and professional liability insurance, and a unique and well-rounded background in the construction industry. Prior to risk management, he had 25 years of experience in the practice of architecture and engineering, and as an adjunct professor teaching professional practice courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the last 35 years. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and AIA National Ethics Council 2021 chair, he has demonstrated his impact on architectural profession. He is a licensed architect, attorney and property and casualty insurance agent.
Matthew J. Schonauer
Attorney with Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cincinnati.Mr. Schonauer’s practice focuses on intellectual property prosecution. He has a variety of experience with federal trademark and copyright registration; patent prosecution; patent, trademark and copyright infringement litigation; trademark licensing; UDRP domain name disputes; and the representation of clients in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings. His practice includes the preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications involving mechanical, electrical, aviation device, medical device, food and beverage preparation, business method, artificial intelligence, and software inventions. He also counsels clients on nationwide trademark licensing programs, branding strategies, Amazon marketplace disputes and brand protection, and international intellectual property portfolio protection. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Schonauer gained engineering and technical experience while working in the printed circuit board, quality control, network consulting, software development, and mechanical product design industries.
Jason A. Snyder
Ulmer & Berne LLP
Mr. Snyder focuses his practice on resolving construction disputes and assisting clients in all phases of construction projects. He represents public and private owners, contractors, architects, and engineers in construction-related matters. Mr. Snyder also assists with catastrophic loss cases and has experience representing plaintiffs and defending companies in personal injury and wrongful death tort litigation.