Why a Contract Can Disappear After It's Signed Imagine a company negotiates a $500,000 supplier agreement with what appears ...

A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a legal malpractice lawsuit that a lower court had dismissed as untimely, highlighting how critical timing and discovery rules are in professional ...

A federal appeals court ruled the contract with Danos was not covered by maritime law. Instead, Louisiana law applies, which blocks the indemnification clause Genesis wanted. The case involves a Danos ...

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Adrienne Koch's third in her a four-part series that examines how litigation can shape the evolution of best practices in the real estate industry. This article focuses on circumstances in which ...

Contract law, a cornerstone of common law systems, governs the creation and enforcement of legally binding promises between parties. Its framework is built on fundamental principles such as freedom of ...

The existence of a valid and binding written or oral contract between the parties. The plaintiff’s performance, partial performance (in some cases), or excuse for nonperformance of its contractual ...

A checklist of strategies and tips for effectively drafting commercial contracts, including guidance on how to effectively plan the contract drafting process, select the proper form of contract, and ...