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What laws can be overridden by contracts?

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overridden by contracts What laws can be overridden by contracts? Generally speaking, courts will uphold legislation over a competing contract. Some laws, meanwhile, either expressly or tacitly permit contracts to supersede them in particular circumstances. For instance, the Federal Arbitration Act in the…
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Can a contract prohibit something that is legal?

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https://lawadvocategroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/prohibit-something-that-is-legal.jpg Can a contract prohibit something that is legal? It is entirely possible to make and enforce a contract that forbids you from doing anything that is within your legal rights. One illustration would be a parent offering their child money…
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What happens when both parties breach a contract?

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breach-a-contract What happens when both parties breach a contract? The contract is not instantly terminated when one side violates it. Usually, the agreement is still valid, and both parties are still obligated to abide by its provisions. This enables a court…
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Posted in Business Law, Corporate Law, General

What is an alternative dispute resolution?

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alternative dispute resolution What is an alternative dispute resolution? Any way of resolving conflicts without going to court is referred to as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR describes all methods and procedures for resolving disputes that take place independently of any governing body.…
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How do you handle disputes?

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handle disputes_L How do you handle disputes? When one party wants to dispute a contract, they can start by sending a letter of termination to the party who issued the signed contract. A contract termination agreement describes the conditions for cancellation. This…
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What are the remedies of breach of contract?

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breach of contract What are the remedies of breach of contract? A breach of contract occurs when one party violates any agreed-upon terms and conditions contained in a legitimate contract. Any action or inaction, from a late payment to a more serious infraction,…
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Is Laches A Defense To Breach Of Contract?

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laches a defense Is Laches A Defense To Breach Of Contract? Laches Defense If an unreasonable amount of time has passed after the incident actually happened, you may be entitled to use the laches defense in a civil case. When a legal claim…
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What is meant by government litigation?

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government litigation What is meant by government litigation? Different from other types of litigation, government litigation refers to disputes involving the government, in which legal considerations like sovereign immunity that are uncommon in private litigation can play a crucial role. Private litigants…
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What’s a class action suit?

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Class action lawsuit What’s a class action suit? One of the most efficient ways to hold negligent parties accountable is through class action lawsuits. Class actions are intended to assist people in uniting and securing outcomes when it would have been difficult for…
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What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

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Mediation and Arbitration What is the difference between mediation and arbitration? Both mediation and arbitration are types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), that offer alternatives to the costly and time-consuming litigation of a prolonged court battle. Although they each have a different approach,…
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