Learn about contractual issues and potential solutions to help your business.
Every business will enter into legally enforceable contracts with vendors, manufacturers, customers, renters and contractors. Businesses must learn how to anticipate favorable outcomes and unfavorable contract provisions. Every contract must be negotiated with an understanding that a breach of contract will cause costly and time-consuming litigation. This topic will help businesses understand the process of contract formation. Contract negotiation begins with an understanding of the crucial issues in contracts and how to negotiate a contract on favorable terms. The topic will also highlight examples of contractual issues and offer guidance on how to best position your business in the face of contract disputes. The material will explain critical problems that can occur if a diligent approach is not utilized in negotiating a contract. Every business needs to understand its contractual obligations and remedies. Businesses will be able to assess their outstanding responsibilities and learn how to navigate contract negotiation with skill and confidence.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe how to obtain the results you want in a business contract.
- You will be able to identify contractual issues and potential solutions to help your business.
- You will be able to recognize risks that exist in any discussion with a party.
- You will be able to discuss risks that may arise out of information technology.
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Agenda
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Understanding How a Contract Is Formed | |
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Analyzing Digital Contracts | |
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Evaluating Information Technology Contracts | |
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
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- Arizona CLE 1.5
- CA MCLE 1.5
- CT CLE 1.5
- HI CLE 1.5
- ME CLE 1.5
- NJ CLE 1.8
- NV CLE 1.5
- VT CLE 1.5
- WV MCLE 1.8
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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This course was last revised on July 14, 2020.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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- AL CLE 1.5
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.5 hours credit.
- AR CLE 1.5
- This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.5
- The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.5
- Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.5
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.5 CLE credit(s).
- HI CLE 1.5
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credit hours.
- IL CLE 1.5
- This course was approved for a total of 1.5 hours of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
- ME CLE 1.5
- This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.5 hours of CLE credit under M. Bar R. 12.
- NH MCLE 1.5
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 90 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.8
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.8 hours of total CLE credit.
- PA CLE 1.5
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
- RI CLE 1.5
- This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.
- VT CLE 1.5
- This program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.
- WA CLE 1.5
- This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 hours of Law & Legal Procedure credit.
- WI CLE 1.5
- This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 hours for use toward the Wisconsin Mandatory CLE requirement.
- WV MCLE 1.8
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.8 MCLE hours.
CPE 1.8 including Business Law 1.8
- Lorman Education Services is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpas/complaints. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 866-352-9539. CPE Credit: Maximum Credit Hours: 1.8 each session (based on a 50 minute credit hour). You must attend at least 50 minutes to obtain credit. Field of Study: Business Law for 1.8 hours. Prerequisite: . Level of Knowledge: Intermediate. Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture. Advance Preparation: None. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Please refer to the information in this brochure for outline, course content and objectives. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of attendance. Final approval of a course for CPE credit belongs with each state's regulatory board.
Please note: In order to receive CPE credit for this course you MUST use the streaming audio option, as well as enable and complete the required progress checks.
Who should attend?
This live webinar is designed for business owners and managers, presidents, vice presidents, directors, office managers, purchasing professionals, supervisors, accountants and attorneys.
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
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Mark H. Zietlow
Innovative Law Group
Mark Zietlow
- Attorney in the office of Innovative Law Group
- Frequent lecturer on business law
- Represents innovative companies on the cutting edge of technology, retail stores, distributors, service firms, manufacturing companies, and suppliers
- Admitted to practice in Michigan, Ohio, and the U.S. Tax Court
- J.D. degree, The Ohio State University College of Law; M.S. degree, the Grand Valley State University Seidman School of Business; M.A. degree, The Ohio State University Graduate School of Public Policy and Management; B.A. degree, Capital University in Columbus, Ohio
- Can be contacted at 616-392-4100 or [email protected]
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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