The term commercial law describes a wide body of laws that govern business transactions. The primary authority that governs commercial transactions is the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). By definition, commercial contracts represent a combination of commercial and legal factors. For businesses and organizations, the key requirement is to ensure that the legal arrangements allow the full commercial benefits to be realized. This is FindLaw's collection of Commercial Contracts articles, part of the Business Operations section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Commercial Contracts Articles
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Is Franchising For Me?
INTRODUCTION IS FRANCHISING FOR ME? WORKBOOK Training Module - 1 Workshop Objectives By the end of this workshop, you should be able to: * Define franchising. * Determine whether franchising is the best business option for you - evaluate your skills ...
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How To Resolve Your Consumer Complaint: Self-Help or Class Action?
Each year, millions of consumers experience problems with a product or service. There are several strategies for resolving those complaints. First contact the seller. If that does not work, contact a consumer complaint agency. If that does not bring ...
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Florida Documentary Stamp Taxes
FindLaw's discussion of the Florida Documentary Stamp Tax and how it has been amended to apply to various transactions.
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The New UCC: Article 9's Revised Filing and Perfection Requirements
FindLaw's look at the Article 9 revisions that took place in 1998 and 2010 which streamlined and clarified filing requirements for UCC statements.
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Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: An Introduction
FindLaw's discussion of the changes made to Article 9 of the UCC in 1998 and 2010 addressing some of the difficulties in filing UCC statements and perfecting liens on collateral.
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Using Stock To Exercise Options
FindLaw's analysis of the advantages and favorable tax consequences of shareholders using a stock-for-stock option to purchase new shares in a company rather than cash.
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Letter of Credit Litigation
FindLaw's legal overview of letter of credit law in the United States and issues related to litigation.
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Lender Liability: Agent Liability in Syndicated Credits
FindLaw's legal primer into lender liability, and specifically agent liability in syndicated credits.
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Estate Planning Benefits Of Transferable Stock Options
FindLaw's legal overview of developing a plan for highly compensated executives to transfer their hard-earned wealth to their heirs in the most tax efficient manner possible.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down "No-Hire" Provision Governing Temporary Employees
Findlaw's legal analysis of Wisonsin Supreme Court's ruling in Heyde regarding "no-hire" agreements for temporary employees.