A legal contract outlines the obligations of each party to the contract. Each party to the contract relies upon the other for the fulfillment of obligations under the contract. For instance, an independent contractor agreement requires the independent contractor to fulfill his or her obligations on an agreed task or role. The company pays the […]
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Illinois business and contract law attorney Danya Shakfeh explains how to assess risk in a business transaction. She explains key terms you should review in a contract including covenants (promises), warranties, and liability capping. (Video length: 3 minutes, 58 seconds)
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It’s easy to confuse a contract with a memorandum of understanding (MoU). After all, both talk about agreements, and they’re made between two or more parties. But what’s the difference between the two? While both documents set expectations in a relationship, a contract is a legally binding document, while the Memorandum of Understanding is not.
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Illinois business and contract law attorney Danya Shakfeh explains what business lawyers actually do, what makes a business lawyer good at what they do. In sum, the hallmarks of good business lawyers are: 1) creating a legal protection strategy, 2) not creating an adversarial relationship when it is not called for (and should also manage
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For any business owner, it is imperative that all agreements related to the company are put in writing in order to protect his or her rights and interests. However, business contracts are important for outlining the expectations of the parties on all sides, whether a business, vendor, or employee. In simple terms, a contract is a legal document that
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As a business owner or an employee, it is important to understand the contracts you are signing, whether you are a new employee accepting a job or an employer offering a job. Regardless of your level or position at the company, you should not overlook the details of any contract. Business contracts can be complicated with a lot
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