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Boiled Up in “Boilerplate” – Crafting Contracts Navigating Ethical Challenges and Pitfalls
Join LawPay's Director of Education, Claude Ducloux, in this informative one-hour CLE webinar as he delves into the perils of relying on outdated contract templates and the ethical considerations associated with negligent drafting. Claude will cover key topics, including defining boilerplate, strategies for ensuring mutual understanding, and the importance of considering additional provisions that may expand legal duties. Gain valuable insights into the dangers of choice of law provisions, torts implications, and the use of waivers and dispute resolution requirements. This session will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of damages, indemnity, and ethical rules surrounding contracts, along with practical strategies to safeguard yourself and invaluable advice on best practices for effective contract provisions.
Claude Ducloux, Director of Education, Lawpay
Attorney at Law, Board Certified in Civil Trial and Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; LawPay’s Director of Education, Ethics, and State Compliance.
Claude E. Ducloux is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado, and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses.
Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation. He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.
