Contracts
Top Six Tools to Monitor Contract Performance
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The contracting officer’s representative (COR) is the principle representative of the contracting officer (CO) for post-award management of the contract.
Executive Order Proposed to Cover ‘Blacklisting’ for Government Contractors
White Paper
The new regulations will add an employer’s workplace law compliance record as a criterion to determine whether an employer should be awarded, or be allowed to retain, federal contracts.
Requirements Contracts and the Duty to Act in Good Faith
White Paper
Whether you are a supplier or purchaser, a requirements contract will have a material impact on your rights and obligations, writes Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale.
9th Circuit Again Clarifies That Arbitration is Creature of Contract
White Paper
Arbitration remains a preferred forum for many employers, yet courts are often wary of enforcing arbitration agreements against employee-plaintiffs.
Texas Court Rules Fractionalized Life Settlement Interests are Investment Contract
NEWS
The Texas State Securities Board and some investors sued Life Partners Inc. and Life Partners Holdings Inc. in 2012.
10 Things Every Business Lawyer Should Know about Contract Management
White Paper
Berkman Solutions has compiled a list of 10 techniques to enhance the value of legal services after a contract is signed, with a goal of helping build deeper, sustainable relationships for every outside legal counsel.
First Circuit Affirms Confirmation of Arbitration Award
White Paper
The agreements between the parties contained an honorable engagement provision, which directs the arbitrators to consider each agreement as an honorable engagement, not merely a legal one.
Can a Non-Signatory to a Contract Enforce an Arbitration Provision?
White Paper
Apart from comporting with common law principles of agency, the enforcement of an arbitration provision by a non-signatory agent conforms with traditional notions of justice and fair play
Contract Management Assessment: Identify Your Business Need for a New Solution
Online assessment
Merrill Datasite offers a free online assessment designed to give a business manager a better understanding of a company’s internal business need and help make a business case for a new contract management system.
Limitations on the Government’s Right to Terminate a Contract for Default
White Paper
When appealing the contracting officer’s decision, contractors should make sure that they have sound documentation of communications that could work in their favor on appeal.
The Importance of Contracts for Joint Infringement in Patent Cases
White Paper
It’s a good idea to obtain contracts early in discovery to determine the strength of positions, and practitioners drafting contracts should be mindful of potential joint infringement implications, writes Foley & Lardner.
Webcast: Services and Contract Accounting
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Silicon Valley software revenue recognition expert and lecturer Jeffrey Werner discusses revenue recognition for services and contracts.
Fifth Circuit Finds Parties Can Authorize Arbitrators By Their Conduct
White Paper
Appellate court’s ruling reverses a district court finding that the court was the proper decision-maker on contract formation.
IACCM Launches Journal of Strategic Contracting and Negotiation
NEWS
JSCAN is an outlet for research and theory about practices that challenge the status quo in strategic contracting and negotiations, and the commercial implementation of business strategy or policy.
Uncovering Risks in Your Business
White Paper
There are many reasons why businesses fail or suffer great losses – but risks that are uncovered and properly planned for aren’t one of them.
Vendor Risk Management: Conducting Pre-Contract Due Diligence
White Paper
If one of your vendors takes a hit, you could take the fall. Which begs the question: Do you have a clear picture of your vulnerability?
From Contract Management to Risk Management
White Paper
Besides explaining risk management for legal professionals and contract managers, the article also outlines steps to develop and implement a framework to identify and track legal and compliance risks using contract examples.
Introduction to Document Assembly and Contract Management
White Paper
The white paper provides an overview of document assembly and contract management solutions and gives an insight into what questions to consider when choosing software.
Government Contracts Group Joins Covington From McKenna, Long
NEWS
These additions double the size of Covington’s government contracts group and place it among the nation’s largest.
Planning for Breach Notification Requirements in Your Customer Contracts
White Paper
Companies should re-examine indemnification provisions and scale back open-ended obligations in light of the current data breach and regulatory environment.
