Commercial Contracts
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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Standby Letters of Credit
Findlaw's analysis of the International Standby Practices (ISP 98) and how its provisions relate to those set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code in the U.S. and the Uniform Customs and Practices published by the International Chamber of Commerce.
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Managing International Transactions
FindLaw's guide to effective management of international transactions, with a specific focus on factors such as the selection of local counsel, disputes related to choice of law selection, and the need to understand local law, language and cultural issues.
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Protecting Yourself When Having Car Repaired
FindLaw's discussion of consumer protections that apply to auto repair shops, to include remedies available for faulty or fraudulent service.
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Third-Party Guarantors And Waiver of Defenses Based on Impairment of Collateral
FindLaw's review of authorities relating to the impairment of collateral defense and whether it extends to third-party guarantors.
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At-Will Employment and Wrongful Discharge
FindLaw's analysis of exceptions to the at-will employee doctrine, including those related to unlawful discrimination, promissory estoppel, implied contract, and retaliation.
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Cable Franchise Renewal and Local Right of Way Management
FindLaw's guide to the formal and informal processes for cable franchise renewal, which includes analysis of applicable state and federal laws and other factors to be considered during the renewal process.
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The Anatomy of a Business Sale Term Sheet
FindLaw's article dissecting business term sheets and their use in concisely listing terms of proposed sales.
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Important Information About The Fair Credit Reporting Act
FindLaw's analysis of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how it applies to employers seeking information on job applicants or employees from outside agencies.
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Job Offer Letters Can Destroy At-Will Status
FindLaw's analysis of job offer letters and how even inadvertent language in such letters can convert an employee's at-will status into one based in contract.
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Pros and Cons for Use of Mediation to Resolve Disputes
FindLaw's discussion of the pros and cons to use in evaluating the decision whether or not to mediate a case.
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