Understand the process for preparing contracts that are clear and legally enforceable.
We will review best practices for drafting contracts, and how such drafting will make your contracts more enforceable in court. We will dig into dispute resolution, including how to decide whether to fight or settle, and what types of dispute resolution are available. We will conclude with practical tips from a seasoned litigator on how to avoid or win contract issues.
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Agenda
Principles of Contract Drafting
- Use Precise Language
- Removal of Unnecessary Words and Outdated Legalese
- Definition of Terms, Use of Capitalization and the Dangers of Synonyms.
- Use of Boilerplate Terms and Provisions
- How and When to Use Form Contracts
Contract Modification
- Document Changes Using the Change Order Model
- Avoid Unilateral Modification Trap
Drafting for Enforceability
- Document the Meeting of the Minds
- Defining Performance With Specificity
- Establish Clear Due Dates
- Pricing Models
- Correct Payment Terms
- Specification Sheets, Exhibits, and Other Attachments
Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration or Litigation?
- Tiered Dispute Resolution
- Choice of Law Clauses
- Forum Selection Clauses
- Indemnification Clauses
Litigation Tips
- Getting Legal Counsel Involved
- Implementing Legal Holds
- Typical Claims
- Typical Defenses
- Value of Early Case Assessment
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on August 21, 2024.
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- AK CLE 0.75
- Alaska attorneys may receive 0.75 hours of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.0
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 hours credit.
- Arizona CLE 0.75
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 0.75 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 0.75
- Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 0.75 CLE hours of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 0.5
- 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: 0.5 CLE credit(s).
- IL CLE 0.75
- This course was approved for a total of 0.75 hours of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
- MO CLE 1.2
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- ND CLE 0.75
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 0.75 hours of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 0.9
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 58 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.1 hours of total CLE credit.
- NV CLE 0.5
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 0.5 CLE hours.
- NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
- This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
- RI CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- TN CLE 0.97
- This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 0.97 hours of credit.
- WI CLE 1.0
- This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
- WV MCLE 1.2
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.2 MCLE hours.
- NALA 0.97
- This program is applicable for continuing legal assistant education credit. Please check with your accrediting board to see if this course will qualify towards your recertification requirements.
Program Length: 0.97 hour(s).
To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
Audio & Reference Manual
- AK CLE 1.0
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
MP3 Download
- AK CLE 1.0
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0
- CT CLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- MO CLE 1.3
- NJ CLE 1.3
- NM CLE 1.0
- NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
- VT CLE 1.0
- WV MCLE 1.3
- WY CLE 1.0
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty
Mark P. Henriques
Womble Bond Dickinson
- Partner in the Charlotte office of Womble Bond Dickinson, your transatlantic firm close to home
- Practice focuses on pragmatic resolution of complex business disputes
- Strength in quickly focusing on key issues and developing a comprehensive strategy to win cases
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on contract drafting, e-discovery, litigation strategy, and managing legal spend
- J.D. degree and B.A. degree, Law Review and Order of the Coif, University of Virginia
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or on Twitter® @cltlawyer
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