Risk
Legal and Regulatory
How to Transfer Some of That Risk
Contractors may think hold harmless, indemnification and duty to defend have the same meaning, but each has different and serious implications.
By Patrick Barthet
March 29, 2019
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Risk
Legal and Regulatory
by Patrick Barthet
Patrick Barthet is founder and principal of The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction practice which has been serving South Florida’s construction industry for over 25 years. Publisher of the award winning blog, thelienzone.com, the firm provides regular advice to construction professionals. Also instructive is thelienzonepodcast.com, regularly presented by fellow principal, Alex Barthet.
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