WebCredenza 2026 Indemnification and hold harmless agreements in real estate transactions

Recording available after original program date, 3/9/26.

Transform potential liability exposure into strategic advantage through carefully crafted indemnification provisions that protect clients while facilitating successful real estate transactions. This program examines the nuanced drafting and negotiation strategies that determine whether indemnification clauses provide meaningful protection or become sources of unexpected liability. Master the art of allocating risk effectively in complex real estate deals.

• Draft indemnification provisions that survive closing and provide long-term protection for clients.
• Navigate the interplay between indemnification agreements and title insurance coverage.
• Address environmental liability and regulatory compliance issues through strategic risk allocation.
• Structure mutual indemnification arrangements that balance protection with enforceability concerns.

Note: This material qualifies for self-study credit only. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias, or Kansas credit.

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