Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause
“Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. It is not uncommon for parties to simply re-use the indemnity language from a prior agreement without considering whether it is a good fit for their current project.” Aimee Cook Oleson discusses in Sheppard Mullin’s Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog.
“Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.”
She lists a few issues to keep in mind when reviewing your next indemnification clause: