How will that contract you just drafted stand up to the scrutiny of a judge or jury? Each year some of the largest jury verdicts in the United States are awarded in breach-of-contract cases. In this seminar, our commercial litigators discuss lessons learned from trying contract cases to help you evaluate, prepare for, and win contract-related litigation. Our panel will also feature Greg Jones, who will discuss his experience as a Novell in-house lawyer testifying at a recent trial on contract issues.
Topics Will Include:
- Unique issues that arise in trying contract claims
- Testifying as a lawyer on contract issues at trial
- How commonly used contractual clauses can backfire at trial
- Minimizing risk in contract drafting and negotiation
- Restricting application of fiduciary duty and the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
- Damages
Speakers:
- Greg Jones, Vice President of Technology Law, Novell, Inc.
- James Bennett, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Kenneth Kuwayti, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Michael Jacobs, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Linda Shostak, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Morrison & Foerster LLP (Provider #2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State of California for a maximum of 1.5 hours.