Contracts establish transparent and professional partnerships between companies and individuals. However, it’s vital to have an exit strategy. Termination clauses are critical to sound and enforceable contracts, but they can be tricky.
What is a Real Estate Purchase Agreement?
When a piece of commercial or residential real estate exchanges hands, this process requires the execution of a real estate purchase agreement.
Why a Written Contract Is Better Than a Verbal Agreement
Contracts govern nearly every aspect of day-to-day life in ways one may not even realize. From accepting the Terms and Conditions of an app on our smartphones to haggling over prices at a neighborhood yard sale, contracts are a fundamental part of modern life.
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are confidentiality contracts that allow businesses to entrust confidential information to others. They’ve been in the news lately as a way to cover up sexual harassment issues and whistleblower claims.
Parties to a contract strive to get all the essential details in writing the first time, but life happens. Parties must amend contracts when they obtain new information or discover gaps in the agreement, or if unanticipated situations arise.
No matter your industry, contracts are an integral part of day-to-day operations. Business lawyers and in-house counsel review, negotiate, and manage hundreds if not thousands of contracts per year.
Are Anti-Assignment Clauses Enforceable?
Contracts, in general, are freely assignable, which means that either party can transfer its contractual obligations or rights to a third party.
How Natural Language Processing Can Improve Legal Search Results
Legal research lies at the heart of the legal profession. Any legal advice attorneys provide has to stay in line with constitutional, statutory (as created by legislators), and case law (as created by judges).
How to Write a Breach of Contract Clause
Contracts — legally-binding agreements between people or business entities — serve as the foundation of business as well as many social interactions.
The Role of AI in Contract Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly marching into the legal industry, and many attorneys are nervous about its potential impact. We should not fear the evolution of AI in the legal profession; we should welcome it.