45th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar 2024

Why Attend?

• Earn an entire year’s worth of Virginia MCLE credit, including two hours of ethics for construction lawyers.
• Receive an excellent review and analysis of the significant federal and state reported decisions and legislative changes involving construction and public contracts topics from the past year.
• Enjoy this year’s delightfully diverse lineup of topics, including:
  • Dueling contracts;
  • Payment on construction projects;
  • Overview of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project;
  • Issues in mechanic’s liens;
  • Teaming agreements and joint venture agreements on federal construction projects;
  • Scheduling for construction lawyers;
  • Cybersecurity;
  • A summary of the year’s most important developments in Construction and Public Contracts law.
• Network with your colleagues, judges, and some of the most talented professionals in the construction and public contracts field at the beautiful Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville
• Option to attend the full program virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone: Enjoy this can’t-miss program from the convenience of your home or office and still be able to ask questions of the speakers.

Cosponsored with the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar

For more than four decades, this two-day gathering has been the destination of choice for both lawyers and industry representatives with a stake in construction law or public contracts matters. This seminar provides a full year’s worth of CLE credit for Virginia attorneys and an indispensable educational and networking opportunity for all attendees. The offerings once again will range from annual ethics and legal updates to specific programs on the most pressing industry and governmental issues.

This year, you may attend the full 12-hour seminar: (1) in person, live on site at the Boar’s Head Resort, where attendees can network, exchange ideas, and enjoy the Thursday evening cocktail reception, OR (2) virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

BRING YOUR FAMILY!

Nestled in Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, the recently renovated Boar’s Head Resort promises world-class amenities in a setting uniquely Southern in character, charm, and natural beauty.

This exceptional resort includes AAA Four Diamond award-winning dining, attentive service, and first-class accommodations. Visitors enjoy golf, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hot air balloon rides, and a fitness club and spa, all within the grounds of the lush 573-acre estate. Add in the many attractions of Charlottesville and picturesque surroundings, and you will find the perfect venue for a long getaway with your family.

For more detailed information about The Boar’s Head’s championship golf and tennis facilities, for an overview of the treatments and services at the Spa, and for a schedule of fitness classes at the Sports Club, please visit The Boar’s Head’s website at www.boarsheadresort.com.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

We have a limited number of rooms available at The Boar’s Head Resort (seminar location).

Boar’s Head Resort
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Please use the following link for web reservations:

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=79183&Chain=22591&theme=RBE&arrive=2024-11-06&depart=2024-11-08&adult=1&child=0&group=9030

Please note: the block has been set up for check-in on November 6, 2024, with a check-out date of November 8, 2024. If you need a reservation for before or after these dates, or if you need to book more than two rooms, please call the Boar’s Head Resort at the number below to speak with a Reservations agent and reference the following Code for your block: 9030.

To make a reservation by phone, please call the Reservations Office at 1-800-476-1988.

The cut-off date for the group rate at the Boar’s Head Resort is Monday, September 23, 2024.

We also have room blocks available at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson and Hyatt Place Charlottesville:

Country Inn & Suites by Raddison
1600 Emmet Street North
Charlottesville, VA 22932

Reservations can be made by directly by using the following link:

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CF23D5

Or by calling the hotel at 434-326-4133. In doing so, please request the group rate for Virginia CLE—Construction Law Group.

The cut-off date for the group rate at Country Inn & Suites by Raddison is Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Hyatt Place Charlottesville
2100 Bond Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Reservations can be made by directly by using the following link:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/virginia/hyatt-place-charlottesville/chozc?corp_id=G-VLN4

Or by calling 800-993-4751. Please mention the group code G-VLN4 or the name and date of the event to receive the group rate:

November 6, 2024–November 8, 2024—Virginia Law Foundation

The cut-off date for the group rate at Hyatt Place Charlottesville is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Registration Deadlines:

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $99 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.

Can’t Attend?

E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.

• Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
• Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.