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Basics of Contract Drafting

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Overview

A "nuts & bolts" discussion with practical tips for drafting agreements that are designed to prevent misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and litigation.  In the lecture, Mr. Newman uses business purchase agreements, real estate contracts, divorce settlement agreements, and other types of contracts to illustrate a solid technique for creating almost airtight documents.

Speakers

  • William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Agenda for Friday, the 25th of September 2015

    Webcast begins at 1:00pm Central Time (please log in approximately 10 minutes before the start time)

    Agenda is approximate and tentative

    1:00pm  - 1:20pm  -  The Dispute-Prevention Mindset of Good Contract Drafting

    1:20pm  - 1:45pm  -   Problematic Language

    1:45pm  - 2:30pm  -  A Step-by-Step Walk through a Business Sale Contract (used to illustrate universal drafting techniques)

    2:30pm  -  2:45pm  - Break

    2:45pm  -  3:15pm  -  Business Sale Contract Continued

    3:15pm  -  3:30pm  -  What You Should Know about Standard Boilerplate Language

    3:30pm  -  4:15pm  -  An Illustrative Look at Employment Contracts, Divorce Settlement Agreements, and More

     

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