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POSTPONED – ANATOMY OF INDEMNITY AND COPYRIGHT CLAUSES: WHAT ARCHITECTS NEED TO KNOW

Mar 18

Unfortunately, today's presentation has been postponed due to COVID-19. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Click here for more on the AIA Chicago website.

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Jeremy Baker to Present at AIA Chicago Lunch-and-Learn March 18th at 12pm CST

Feb 26

Jeremy Baker from Baker Law Group LLC (previously a Partner at Schiff Hardin LLP), will present an hour lunch-and-learn that will closely examine two heavily-negotiated and important contract clauses: 1) indemnity, defense, and hold harmless clauses; and 2) intellectual property, copyright, and licensure clauses. Jeremy will examine...

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FCPA Primer for International Design Agencies

Feb 04

Written by Jeremy Baker in May 2015. Originally posted on https://www.schiffhardin.com/ Introduction to FCPA Settlements Design professionals tempted by the lure of overseas work need to understand the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). FCPA compliance is an important loss prevention issue. While exchanging gifts and...

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Clients Want Lawyers Who Know How to Settle Disputes Early: Thoughts on Guided Choice Mediation

Feb 04

This post was written by Paul M. Lurie, one of Jeremy Baker's mentors at Schiff Hardin LLP. Paul helped Jeremy to understand that clients want lawyers who know how to settle disputes early. The discussion that follows first appeared at www.stradley.co - Clients Want Lawyers...

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What Types of Risky Contract Terms Concern Smart Architects and Engineers?

Feb 04

When negotiating contracts, architects and engineers face a variety of risky contract terms – but a few kinds of clauses stand out as being particularly risky and prone to misuse. Uninsurable Contract Terms First, it is common for project owners to ask architects and engineers...

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Jeremy Baker selected as Leading Lawyer for fourth consecutive year

Jan 30

Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer in Construction Law for 2020, marking his sixth consecutive year of recognition by Law Bulletin Media. This is the fourth year that Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer, which recognizes the top 5% of licensed attorneys in...

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Jeremy Baker recognized as Illinois Super Lawyer again by Thompson Reuters

Jan 30

Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thompson Reuters’ 2020 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his second consecutive year as a Super...

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The AIA’s Sustainable Projects Exhibit: E204-2017

Dec 13

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) simplified the process of targeting project-specific “Sustainable Objectives” by releasing its Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017, in its 2017 Contract Document rollout. The E204 exhibit is compatible with Owner-Architect Agreements (like B101-2017), Owner-Contractor Agreements (like A101-2017), and other contract forms....

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Contact

Contact Jeremy S. Baker, a Chicago-based design and construction attorney who served at “big law” firms for nearly 18 years before launching Baker Law.

(312) 621-7184

Cook County Office 33 N. Dearborn,
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60602

Office meetings by appointment only.

Lake County Office 790 Estate Drive,
Suite 200
Deerfield, IL 60015

Office meetings by appointment only.