November
Meeting
On Monday, November
13, 2006 the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter, CSI will present
a lunch presentation on Proprietary Specifications: Hypotheticals.
The presentation will focus on the state of proprietary specification
law in Minnesota and a discuss a number of hypothetical situations
surrounding proprietary specifications. This is an excellent opportunity
to learn more about the legal issues surrounding proprietary specifications
from all view points (architect, specifications writer, contractor,
etc.).
The presenters for the program are:
Robert Smith, Attorney at Law, Leonard, Street, and Dienard
Selected in 2005 as a "Rising Star" in the construction
law field by his peers, and noted in Minnesota Law & Politics
magazine, Robert represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers,
owners, and design professionals in a wide variety of construction-related
matters. Robert is currently a member of the American Bar Association
- Forum on the Construction Industry; Minnesota State Bar Association
- Construction Section; and Hennepin County Bar Association.
Mary Schwind, Attorney at Law, Leonard, Street, and Dienard
With significant experience representing members of the construction
industry who are contracting with American Indian tribes for construction
and design services, Mary brings a unique perspective of the business
to the discussion of proprietary specifications. She also has
experience in matters of bid protests, mechanic's lien actions,
and defective design and construction claims. Mary is currently
a member of the American Bar Association - Public Contracts Section
and Forum on the Construction Industry; Minnesota State Bar Associate
- Construction Law Section; Hennepin County Bar Association; Ramsey
County Bar Association; Minnesota American Indian Bar Association;
and Minnesota Women Lawyers.
When:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Registration: 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m.
Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Program: 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Double Tree Hotel - Minneapolis Park Place
1500 Park Place Boulevard
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Click here for direction:
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml?ctyhocn=MSPPHDT
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