Learn and understand how to draft and enforce liability and release clauses.
This program will explain the differences between liability waivers, releases, and other forms of liability limitation. It will discuss the state-by-state approach to the enforceability of liability waivers and releases and provide you with the tools needed to draft and review liability and release clauses to determine their enforceability. This program will also discuss a number of emerging issues in the enforceability of liability waivers and releases, such as waivers used in e-commerce transactions, waivers on behalf of minors, and employee waivers in the Me Too Era.
Agenda
Overview of Liability Waivers and Releases
- Liability Waivers and Releases vs. Other Types of Exculpatory Clauses
- Types of Liability Waivers and Releases
- Concerns Presented by Liability Waivers and Releases
Drafting Tips
- Rules of Construction/Wording
- Scope Issues
- Placement/Appearance
- Statutory and Public Policy Limitations
Developing Areas
- E-Waivers
- Waivers by or on Behalf of Minors
- Employee Waivers in the Me Too ERA
Questions and Answers
Speakers
Thomas A. Marrinson,
Reed Smith LLP- Partner in the Chicago office of Reed Smith LLP
- Practice focuses on commercial litigation and contracts, with a special emphasis on insurance coverage and other forms of contractual risk transfer
- Regular speaker and presenter on topics involving insurance coverage and risk transfer, and is the author of numerous publications, including Professional Liability Insurance and co-author of Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Member of the Board of Legal Aid Chicago and a Governing Member of the Brookfield Zoo
- J.D. degree, UCLA School of Law; A.B. degree, Columbia University
- Can be contacted at tmarrinson@reedsmith.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.
