Events

The Ins and "Outs" of Contractual Performance in Today's Economy

May 19, 2009

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 there was a complimentary presentation and webinar on litigation strategies that parties may attempt to use to avoid long-term contractual obligations.

Topics to be Discussed

As the global financial crisis continues to unfold, what litigation tactics will be used to avoid long-term contractual obligations? The distinguished panel discussed the increased use of force majeure claims, “material adverse effects” clauses, "changed circumstances“ and "demands for adequate assurances” in high profile litigation and international arbitration cases. How will typical and standard contract clauses dealing with such issues in existing contracts fare under attack? How can lawyers draft more effective clauses going forward?

Program

9:00 - 9:30: Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:30 - 11:00: Moderated Panel
11:00 - 11:30: Questions & Answers

Introductory Remarks

Gov. George E. Pataki, Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Panel

Oliver J. Armas, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Thomas J. Hall, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Alex San Miguel, General Counsel, GLG Partners, Inc.
Prof. Jack F. Williams, Managing Director, BDO Consulting, A division of BDO Seidman, LLP

Moderated by

J. Allen Miller, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

To access presentation materials from the conference, please click the links below:

Ins & Outs Program Outline

Ins & Outs PowerPoint Presentation

Ins and Outs Fact sheet/Hypothetical

NY CLE Credit Available
*Certain restrictions apply for Webinar participants