Contract Law for Non-legal Professionals

  

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Managers, company directors, executives and businessmen need to clearly understand contract law. Learn how to interpret the contractual clauses and what the terms and conditions actually mean. Now it is even more important to understand how contracts can be made electronically through the email and the world wide web over the internet. Participants will learn how to make a valid contract – oral or written. Learn how a contract may be discharged by novation, by performance and frustration and how to terminate a contract and know the remedies available for breach of contract, including liquidated damages and penalty clauses, specific performance and injunctions.

Get a thorough understanding of the principles of contract law through this course taught by a well-known author of 31 law books, including the best-seller book "Contract Law". Rules on contract drafting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the terms and clauses frequently used in the drafting of contracts and agreements, including boiler plate clauses, e.g. entire agreement clauses etc.

Video training materials will be used to enhance learning. Course materials will be given which are useful and invaluable references. Case studies and case presentations will be discussed. You will learn how to conduct your businesses effectively within the laws of business and companies.

Course Outline:

  • Roles and responsibilities of a contract manager
  • Understanding Contractual Materials and Terms
  • Construction of the Contract
  • Vitiating Factors in a Contract
  • Managing Contract Performance
  • Essential Negotiation Skills
  • Enforceability – Is the contract enforceable?
  • Enforcement methods
  • Termination of Contracts
  • Remedies for the Breach of Contract

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