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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 20, 2008
April 9 breakfast to examine equipt liability
Are you at fault if you lease a lull or scissor-lift that injures one of your workers? You might be! It depends on the agreement you signed. Find out what to look for in the fine print, by attending ASM's Business Breakfast on April 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Westin Hotel. Construction attorney Thomas Federico will join Greg Julian of Julian Crane and John Gallo of NES Rentals for a panel discussion focusing on the different indemnity and insurance provisions that appear in equipment lease agreements, and what you need to understand to avoid claims that can disrupt or destroy your business.
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