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I've Got Your Back! Understanding, Drafting, & Enforcing Indemnity Agreements


Average Rating:
   1026
Available Credit:
Ethics |  General
Faculty:
Claude Ducloux
Duration:
1 Hour 06 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Type:
On Demand
License:
Access for 365 day(s) after purchase.


Description

Join LawPay's Director of Education, Claude Ducloux, for a 60-minute presentation covering:

  • Understanding the purposes of indemnity clauses and how they differ from hold harmless, guaranty, and surety;
  • Three types of agreements usually requiring indemnity;
  • The three components of an indemnity claim;
  • Examples and forms for numerous options, conditions, or alternatives;
  • Understanding terminology, including caps, baskets, and thresholds;
  • The importance of clear “causation” clauses (“due to” or “arising out of”);
  • Understanding what “damages” will include;
  • How waivers can work in indemnity;
  • The express negligence doctrine; and
  • Fair notice requirements.

Credits


Alaska Credit Statement (MCLE Reciprocity may be available)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Alaska, including 1.0 hours General credit.


Arizona Credit Statement

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 1.0 hours General credit. 

Do not return this form to the State Bar unless you are audited. You are only required to file the Affidavit of Compliance on an annual basis. 

THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA DOES NOT MAINTAIN CLE RECORDS FOR ATTORNEYS. KEEP THIS IN YOUR CLE FILE.

REMINDER: To ensure compliance with Rule 45(f), Ariz.R.Sup.Ct., records of continuing legal education are to be maintained by the member for three years after the filing of your annual MCLE affidavit. Records may be maintained in an electronic format. Record retention requirements for other MCLE jurisdictions are the responsibility of the member to determine. 


State Bar of California Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. 


State Bar of Colorado Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Connecticut Credit Statement

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Connecticut, including 1.0 hours General credit.


The Florida Bar Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours is for General credit.  This activity also qualifies for 1.2 hours Business Litigation Certification credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Hawaii Credit Statement (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Hawaii, including 1.0 hours General credit.


Illinois Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Indiana Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Maine Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Maryland State Bar

Certificate to show completion only.  MCLE is not required in Maryland.


State Bar of Mississippi

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit.


State Bar of Montana Credit Statement

There is 1.0​ hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Nebraska

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


New Hampshire Credit Statement (Note: Sponsor has not requested course accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New Hampshire, including 1.0 hours General credit.


State Bar of New York (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New York, of which 1.2 hours is General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of New York​.


Nonspecific Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of Completion only: 1.2 hours training completed. Sponsor has not sought accreditation.


State Bar of North Carolina Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Pennsylvania Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit.


Rhode Island Credit Statement (Sponsor has not sought accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Rhode Island, including 1.2 hours General credit.


State Bar of South Carolina Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Texas Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Utah Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit.


State Bar of Wisconsin Credit Statement

There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit.


State Bar of Wyoming Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit.



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Faculty

Claude Ducloux's Profile

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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.