Statutory liability for misleading or deceptive conduct, and contractual risk allocation in construction contracts

CPD units: 1   

Knowledge area: Substantive law

This videocast covers:

- Refresher on statutory liability for misleading or deceptive conduct

- Discussion of the authorities to the effect that one cannot contract out of statutory liability for misleading or deceptive conduct

- Exploring scenarios where this is relevant to contractual risk allocation in construction contracts, and the consequences it can have for claims brought by contractors and principals that were otherwise excluded by the express terms of the contract

- Discussion of what can be done (if anything)

Facilitator: Jonathan Light, Managing Associate, Allens

Recorded: 20 February 2020