Learn leading trends in contract formation and drafting techniques which can simplify and streamline the content of good agreements.
Technology is changing the way businesses conduct transactions. Forms and legal advice are widely available on the internet. Artificial Intelligence is claimed to improve many business tasks and even replace some workers. Every business will enter into legally enforceable contracts with vendors, manufacturers, customers, and contractors. This course will take a deep dive into preparing contracts and intelligently using technology to maximize the effectiveness of your contracts. This presentation will help businesses understand the process of contract for-mation. Contract negotiation begins with an understanding of the crucial issues in contracts, and how to negotiate a contract on favorable terms. The presentation 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 contract must be negotiated with an understanding that a breach of contract will cause costly and time-consuming litigation.
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Agenda
What Should I Consider Before Preparing a Contract?
- Should I Use a Form From the Internet?
- Who Will Be Reviewing the Contract?
- What Is My Bargaining Power?
How Can I Be Sure My Contract Is Legally Enforceable?
- Meeting of the Minds?
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Consideration
How Can I Use AI to Help Me Write a Contract?
- Should I Have a Smart Contract?
- Should I Have AI Prepare My Contract?
- Should I Have AI Give Me Comments Regarding My Contract?
What Provisions Should I Include in Different Types of Contracts?
- Important Provisions
- Purchase and Sale of Products
- Service Contracts
- Information Technology Contracts
- Construction Contracts
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This course was last revised on September 11, 2025.
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- CPIM/CFPIM/CSCP 1.0
- This program may qualify for 1.0 certification maintenance points toward the CSCP, CPIM and CLTD designations through The Association for Operations Management.
- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 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 1.1
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hours credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- 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 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.0
- 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: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hours.
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours.
- IL CLE 1.0
- This course was approved for a total of 1.0 hours of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
- IN CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive up to 1.1 hours of Distance Education credit.
- KY CLE 1.0
- This activity has been approved by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 credits.
- LA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Louisiana State Bar MCLE Committee for 1.0 CLE hours.
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- MS CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours.
- ND CLE 1.0
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- NE CLE 1.08
- This activity has been approved for 1.08 hours of CLE credit in the State of Nebraska.
- NH MCLE 1.0
- 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: 65 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.3 hours of total CLE credit.
- NM CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of credit.
- NV CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 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.
- OH CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours. To fulfill CLE requirements for self-study, web-based programs, you must complete 100% of the polling questions during the program. Your hours will be filed electronically within thirty (30) business days by Lorman Education Services provided you fulfilled 100% attendance and polling questions answered.
- PA CLE 1.0
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
- TN CLE 1.08
- This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.08 hours of credit.
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WI CLE 1.0
- This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
- WV MCLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.3 MCLE hours.
- WY CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Wyoming State Bar.
- ISM 1.0
- Participants who successfully complete this program will receive 1.0 hours of continuing education. They may be applied toward ISM CPSM, CPSD or C.P.M. recertification. ISM's consent to approve hours for this educational event is not an endorsement of this program or its content by ISM.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0
- CT CLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- MO CLE 1.3
- NM CLE 1.0
- 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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Cynthia Mulder
Innovative Law Group
Cynthia K. Mulder
- Legal assistant at Innovative Law Group
- Works with government programs and compliance.
- Prepares and files documents and reports in response to government requirements, including international business matters.
- Bachelor’s Degree from Hope College
- Has completed numerous post-graduate courses in a variety of fields
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or online at innovative.lawyer
Mark H. Zietlow, Esq.
Innovative Law Group
- Attorney at Innovative Law Group
- Represents innovative companies on the cutting edge of technology, retail stores, distributors, service firms, manufacturing companies, and suppliers
- Frequent lecturer on business law
- Admitted to practice in Michigan, Ohio, and the U.S. Tax Court
- Member of the State Bar of Michigan and State Bar of Ohio
- J.D. Degree, The Ohio State University College of Law; M.S. Degree, 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
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 616-392-4100
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