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Contract Basics: The Pen Actually Can Be Very Mighty
Business Law, Civil Law, ContractsYou would be hard-pressed to find an adult in the United States who never has signed a contract. You rent an apartment; you sign a contract. You enroll your children in daycare; you sign a contract. You borrow money for school; you sign a contract.…
The Importance of Putting it in Writing
Business Law, Contracts
One of the most common causes of legal disputes is the failure to get an agreement, however small, in writing. Today, on the Cornerstone Law Blog, we want to tackle why it is so important to put your thoughts in writing when you and a friend…
Independent Contractor vs. Employee – Does it Matter?
Business Law, Contracts
If you have signed a contract of employment, you may have noticed a line that stated you are an “independent contractor” or an employee. Perhaps it’s a full paragraph dedicated to the topic, or maybe it’s simply assumed in the title…
Breach of Contract Damages
Contracts
Whenever you sign a contract, you hope that the other party will fulfill their obligations that they’ve agreed to. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. So, when someone else breaches a contract, what are your rights if you decide…
Contracts Promote Business
ContractsContracts are the fabric of society. Contracts promote business by clarifying parties' expectations and facilitating better working relationships. They hold us together, allowing commerce to go forward quickly and securely, and allow the conscientious…