Contract Fundamentals

$149.00

SKU: 409524

Description

Gain a better understanding of the process of drafting and reviewing contracts.
Every business will engage in discussions and negotiations with customers, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, and many third parties. How do you know if you have a legally enforceable contract or not? Businesses must learn how to anticipate favorable outcomes and recognize unfavorable or poorly drafted contract provisions. Every contract must be prepared and reviewed with an understanding that a breach of contract will cause costly and timeconsuming litigation. This program will help attendees understand the process of drafting and reviewing contracts. Recognizing effective contracts begins with an understanding of the crucial issues in contracts and how contracts are interpreted and enforced. The presentation will then illustrate how this knowledge can aid businesses in forecasting and mitigating the common pitfalls associated with contracts. This topic will explain critical problems that can occur if a diligent approach is not utilized in preparing and reviewing a contract. Every business needs to understand its contractual obligations, liability, and remedies. Businesses will be able to assess their outstanding responsibilities and potential liabilities by navigating contractual provisions with skill and confidence.

Date: 2022-08-23 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to identify contractual issues and potential solutions to help your business.

* You will be able to explain and mitigate risks while reviewing and preparing contracts.

* You will be able to recognize key contractual provisions that you should include in every contract.

* You will be able to review the results you want in a contract.

How a Contract Is Formed
• What Is an Offer
• What Constitutes Acceptance of an Offer
• What Constitutes Consideration
• Meeting of the Minds on Contract Terms
• Classification and Types of Contracts

How Contracts Are Enforced and Interpreted by the Courts
• What Makes a Contract Enforceable or Unenforceable Under the Law
• How Do Courts Address Ambiguity in Contractual Provisions
• How Do Courts Proceed Where a Contract Is Silent on a Particular Issue

An Overview on Drafting Effective Contracts.
• Basic Contract Formalities
• Identifying and Clarifying Potentially Ambiguous Terms
• Specifying and Allocating Liability; Indemnification
• Confidentiality
• Boilerplate Provisions

Provisions for Nonperformance and Breach
• Non-Performance and Default
• Termination of the Contract
• Remedies and Damages
• Choice of Law, Forum, and Dispute Resolution

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,CPE ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Mason Van Gorp-Innovative Law Group, Mark H. Zietlow, Esq. – Innovative Law Group