Related Reading: Contract Lawyers
Force Majeure Events
The meaning of force majeure, in civil law is said to be “causes you cannot prevent and for which you are not responsible”. This article explores ...more
Negotiating in Good Faith : The Role of Contractual Obligations
Many contracts include dispute resolution clauses that include an obligation to participate in good faith negotiations. This article examines the ...more
Recoverable Damages from a Breach of Contract : The rule of Remoteness
This article examines recoverable damages from a breach of contract and the rule of remoteness. When parties enter into a contract, they agree to ...more
Franchising Agreements
Franchising is the creation and distribution of a brand and franchise system which allows an individual (franchisee) to do business under an ...more
Unfair Contract Terms : Recent Legislation
This article discusses the amendments to unfair contract term legislation that came into effect in November 2023. In light of the amendments, it is ...more
Contracts, Deeds and Agreements : What is the difference?
This article discusses the difference between contracts, deeds and agreements. An agreement is a colloquial term that can be documented in the form of...more
When is an agreement legally binding?
This brief article discusses what makes an agreement legally binding. This legal definition may not be as straight forward as you might imagine and ...more
Breach of Contract : Direct vs Consequential Loss
This article examines the terms “direct loss” and “consequential loss” which are used to distinguish between different types ...more
Put and Call Options
Put and call options are agreements that allow people to purchase or sell property at some point in the future. Option agreements are commonly used ...more
Confidentiality Agreements : Possible Pitfalls
Confidentiality agreements, also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or secrecy agreements, are common in commercial dealings. Many business ...more
Website contract problems : Agreeing to T&C can be Risky
This article highlights website contract problems. In particular, that there may be a risk of accepting possibly unreasonable or onerous terms and ...more
Restraint of Trade Clauses
Restraint of trade (RoT) clauses are often found in contracts, typically in employment and business sales contracts. Their purpose is to preserve ...more
