Core Principles of Contract Drafting (On-Demand)

Course Description

This program will dive into the basics of effective contract drafting. Through a series of real-life examples from legal practice, participants will learn key aspects of well-crafted (and not-so-well-crafted) provisions and strategies to help avoid future disputes.

Principles

• The Foundations of Effective Contract Drafting
• Building Blocks of a Contract
• Additional Provisions of a Contract
• Pitfalls in Contract Drafting and How to Avoid Them

Syllabus

1. The Foundations of Effective Contract Drafting
   • Why Contracts Should Be in Writing / Statute of Frauds
   • Types of Contracts
2. Building Blocks of a Contract
   • Parties’ Obligations and Responsibilities
   • Payment Terms
   • Term and Termination
   • Representations and Warranties
   • Breach and Remedies
   • Contract Modification
3. Additional Provisions of a Contract
   • Indemnification
   • Limitation of Liability
   • Insurance
   • Force Majeure
   • Independent Contractor Issues
   • Intellectual Property Rights
   • Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Competition
   • Severability
   • Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation)
   • Governing Law / Venue
   • Entire Agreement
4. Pitfalls in Contract Drafting and How to Avoid Them