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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Court Upholds Covenant Not to Compete
FindLaw's overview of the growing trend in Maryland of judicial enforcement of covenants not to compete and what this means going forward.
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Making Money In Multimedia Means Bridging The Gap Between Industries
Learn more about making money in multimedia and bridging the gap between the entertainment and publishing industries at FindLaw.com.
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Maryland Adopts Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act
FindLaw's discussion of the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) and its adoption in Maryland.
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Revisiting Key Provisions in Software and Outsourcing Agreements
FindLaw's analysis of changes in the role of information technology in today's business environment and corresponding changes in the law with a focus on ways in which businesses can change their practices and projects to accommodate the new technological environment.
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Real Property Transfer and Recordation
FindLaw's analysis of ways in which companies can limit their exposure to real property transfer and recordation taxes in Maryland.
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Legal Considerations Involved In International Debt Tender Offers And Other Repurchase Transactions
FindLaw's legal analysis of ways to manage risks when purchasing international debt securities, a common practice especially in emerging markets.
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Technology Law: Not Just for Lawyers
FindLaw's legal analysis of the importance of understanding technology law throughout a corporation, beyond just the corporate counsel's office.
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Industry Custom & Practice: The Important of Arbitration Clauses in International Entertainment Contracts
FindLaw's legal primer on contracts with overseas companies and the use of standard arbitration clauses designating the governing law and the forum where disputes will be arbitrated.
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Priming Liens With Less Than 100% Consent: Important Issue For Agent Banks and Syndicate Members
FindLaw's analysis of concerns that the ability of less than 100 percent of the lenders under a secured syndicated credit agreement agree to subordinate the liens securing the credit agreement to liens securing new financing.
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Courts Refuse to Enforce Arbitration Agreements
FindLaw's analysis of two cases in which California courts have refused to enforce employment arbitration agreements.