How Beneficial Are Retention Clauses?
In most states, employees work under an “at-will” contract. This means that the employer can terminate...
Category: Contract Law
Contract Formation in the Construction Industry
In most contracts, formation is pretty simple: two people exchange promises. Once the contract is...
Should I Include an Arbitration Clause in My Contract?
Regardless of whether you are negotiating a simple lease agreement to rent office space or...
The Statute of Frauds: What Contracts Need to Be in Writing?
Let’s look at the following scenario: You own a retail store that sells sporting goods. One...
How to Avoid Forming an Accidental Contract
Imagine your company manufactures and sells farming equipment. A potential buyer contacts you via email...
When Does the UCC Not Apply?
If you read our previous blog about the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"), you know that the UCC provides...
When Four Corners Become Eight: The Single Instrument Rule
Sometimes lawyers use the term “four corners” when describing a contract. This shorthand simply means...
“That’s Not What You Said” – When the Parties Say One Thing, but Write Another
You might already know that an oral contract can be enforced if proven properly. However,...
VLF Schools Contractor Who Tries to Learn on the Job
VLF is pleased to announce that it obtained an arbitration award against a general contractor...
Faustian Bargains in Texas? Say it Ain’t So.
The axiom pounded into all Texas lawyers and business people is that Texas is a...