Tag: Contracts
Contract Law, Fiduciary Duties, Good Faith and the Legal Status of LLC Operating Agreements
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Lawyers understand that not all agreements are contracts. A significant amount of energy is spent on this matter in the beginning of the standard contracts course in law school.
CobbleStone Systems Releases MS Word App for Contract Insight Enterprise
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CobbleStone Systems, a provider of contract lifecycle management software, announced it has launched an enhanced Microsoft Word App for Contract Insight Enterprise Edition.
Why Your NDA Does Not Work For China
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A contract with Chinese companies must make clear that whether the information provided is a secret or not, the Chinese factory agrees not to use the information in competition with you.
How to Execute a Chinese Contract So It Will Work
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Chinese courts are hyper-technical when working with written documents, writes Steve Dickinson of Harris Moure in an article published on the China Law Blog.
7 Things to Look for When Reviewing a Contract
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Chris Brown, founder of Kansas City law firm Venture Legal, offers seven quick factors to review in every contract to help you protect your interests.
Insurance Requirements in Commercial Contracts (Part 2)
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Jonathan Reich of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP discusses the difference between an insurance policy with a deductible compared to one with a self insured retention and how that impacts business contracts.
3 Essential Soft Skills for Exceptional Contract Managers
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ContractRoom considers what character traits and soft skills are most important for contract managers.
Third Circuit Derails ‘Executive Fast Track’ Case
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A ruling in a Third U.S. Court of Appeals case, Steudtner v. Duane Reade, Inc., shows that contracts that aren’t in writing can be much harder to enforce, writes Jason M. Knott of Zuckerman Spaeder.
When Pre-Bid Information Turns Out to Be Wrong
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When conditions are encountered on a construction project that are contrary to the information provided to bidders, the parties’ contract should provide a roadmap for how the parties ought to proceed, writes Timothy W. Gordon.
Click it to Stick it: Guide to Creating Binding Online Agreements
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By following certain guidelines, manufacturers and sellers can improve the likelihood that their online contracts and attempt to inform consumers will be enforced and upheld by the courts.
Extension Of Legal Protections In Employee Contractual Settings
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The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could create an air of uncertainty for any healthcare business with employment contractual situations.
Avoid Getting Locked into an Unfavorable Cloud Contract
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In the cloud model, buyers do not own the software license. Instead, the software is leased and accessed, while the purchaser owns the data.
Nine Factors for Measuring Your Contract Managers’ Productivity
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ContractRoom asks: What factors do you take into account when measuring your contract managers’ performance?
Contract Says Terminable on 30 Days’ Notice – But Court Says, Not Really
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The most important lesson is to review carefully the interplay and relationship of sections in the agreement, even those that seem to have no connection with each other, writes Stephen M. Proctor.
Covenant Not to Challenge in a Patent License Does Not Bar a PTAB Review
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There is significant risk of damage to a patent licensor from a post-license IPR challenge, whether or not a “covenant no to challenge” is enforceable.
Benefits of Negotiating a Source Code Escrow Agreement in a Software Vendor Contract
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Many companies have software licenses tailored to their needs and are for business operations on a day-to-day basis. But what happens if the software provider goes out of business or discontinues support for the software?
Contract Negotiation: Stopping Redlining in its Tracks
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ContractRoom discusses how the new wave of contract management is reducing time spent in negotiations.
What Every Tech Company Needs to Know About Assumption of Its Contracts in Bankruptcy
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Far less effort is required to preserve IP rights than what may be involved in a major piece of litigation; but, in almost every case, the company must take timely steps to ensure that its interests are protected.
Open Online Course – Contract Management: Build Relationships in Business
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The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management will present a free, three-week online course offering ideas and insights into the world of business and trading relationships.
8 Essential Data Points to Collect from Contract Managers
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It is important that a business captures its contract manager’s information so that when an manager leaves the company, these gems do not exit with them and can be leveraged for future use, reports ContractRoom on its blog.
