Indemnity Provisions in Business & Commercial Transactions
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Alabama CLE Credit
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- Categories:
- Business Law
- Faculty:
- Joel R. Buckberg
- Original Program Date:
- Sep 08, 2025
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Indemnity provisions are a cornerstone of business transactions, and understanding their nuances is essential for protecting your clients. This session will explore how to draft, negotiate, and analyze indemnity clauses in business and commercial agreements. Learn how to identify potential risks and ensure that indemnity provisions align with your client’s goals.
Schedule:
• The legal foundation of indemnity provisions and their purpose.
• Key considerations when drafting indemnity clauses.
• Common negotiation challenges and strategies to overcome them.
• Risk allocation and practical steps to minimize liability.
• Real-world examples of indemnity disputes and lessons learned.
Handouts
| Handout 1 (536.3 KB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Joel R. Buckberg Related Seminars and Products
Baker, Donelson LLP
Joel R. Buckberg is a shareholder in the Nashville office of Baker, Donelson LLP. and chair of the firm’s commercial transactions and business consulting group. He has more than 45 years’ experience structuring and drafting commercial, corporate and business transactions. He also counsels clients on strategic planning, financing, mergers and acquisitions, system policy and practice development, regulatory compliance and contract system drafting. Prior to joining Baker Donelson, he was executive vice president and deputy general counsel of Cendant Corporation.
