WORKSHOP A

COMPARATIVE CHALLENGES IN OBTAINING THIRD PARTY DISCOVERY
What are the best strategies for obtaining discovery, especially e-discovery, from non-parties?How do you best overcome challenges to your discovery request?  An in-house lawyer and a seasoned construction arbitration and trial lawyer will provide effective strategies for overcoming challenges to your reasonable discovery requests in court and in arbitration.

WORKSHOP B

STRATEGIES FOR TECHNICAL DEFENSES
How do you effectively use the following technical defenses:  lien notices, lien claim notices, waivers, pay clauses, NDFD clauses, failure to exhaust contractual/administrative remedies, statutes of limitation and repose, forum non-conveniens licensing issues.

WORKSHOP C

THE MOONSCAPE OF DRBS/DABS
Why include DRBs/DABs in contracts, are they really just frills?  Is it appropriate to include DRB/DAB provisions in contracts, if so, when?  Understanding the features and roles of DRBs and DABs is essential for the contract drafter.  Knowing and applying the right strategy when using DRB/DAB systems is critical for those who enforce DRB/DAB provisions.  How do domestic DABs and DRBs differ from their international siblings?  What are the lessons to be learned from the application of a DRB/DAB provision?

WORKSHOP D

THE STRANGE LANDS OF ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD PROCEEDINGS
You just learned you must prosecute your client's federal contract claim to a Board of Contract Appeals.  If your first question is: What is a Board of Contract Appeals, this program is for you.  What are the best strategies for presenting your client's case to an administrative board?  Understanding the Contract Disputes Act and the special rules that apply in various board proceedings are good starting strategies, but what are the best strategies for presenting your case?