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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Public Law 95-507
FindLaw's summary of Public Law 95-507, passed in 1978, and revisions to the Small Business Act.
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Letters of Credit Under Revised UCC Article 9
FindLaw's analysis of the revisions to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC''), as pertaining to letters of credit.
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Private Mortgage Insurance And The Homeowner’s Protection Act of 1998
FindLaw's summary of the Homeowner's Protection Act of 1998 (the "Act"), which became became effective July 29, 1999.
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New Florida Statute on Restrictive Covenants
FindLaw's primer on Florida statutes governing the use of non-compete agreements.
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Software Computer Piracy and Your Business
FindLaw's primer on computer software privacy and steps to take to protect your organization.
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High Rate High Fee Loans: Section 32 Mortgages
FindLaw's overview about the "Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994."
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Security Interests in Investment Property
FindLaw analysis for all persons who are currently or may become either a lender or a borrower in a secured debt financing in which the collateral includes one or more types of investment securities.
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North Carolina Employment Law-FAQs
FindLaw's answers to common questions about North Carolina's employment laws.
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The Risks of Open Source Software
FindLaw's legal overview of the dangers and risks of using open source software.
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Letters of Intent and the Duty to Negotiate in Good Faith
FindLaw's summary of the Pennsylvania Superior Court's recent affirmation of a trial court order granting summary judgment to the defendant in a matter which raised issues concerning the enforceability of a letter of intent.
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