Download or read book The Manager s Guide to Understanding Commonly Used Contract Terms written by Frank Adoranti and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Examples are given from "real life" business situations * Practical information and "Golden Rules" on what to do and what not to do * Plain English explanations of legal terms * Helpful resource for corporate managers This book will familiarize the reader with the look and feel of particular contract clauses (often called boilerplate clauses) that are important in commercial contracts. In negotiations, some executives will only scrutinize the commercial or "deal" terms of the contract. The rest is usually left "for the lawyers to sort out." However, the boilerplate clause will usually govern or regulate the other commercial or "deal" clauses. They play a vital part in the contract. It is only through the process of familiarization that you can begin to understand their effects. The important thing is to be able to identify these clauses and to understand what they are trying to achieve by their inclusion in the contract, which will place you well ahead of most other business executives in this area.
Download or read book Understanding Commonly Used Contract Terms written by Frank Adoranti and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every manager from the CEO down needs to have a basic understanding of commercial contracts and their ramifications and this publication will help them spot potential contractual negotiation issues before they become a problem. In the event of a lawsuit it will also help them work more effectively with their lawyers.
Download or read book Managers Guide written by Frank Adoranti and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every manager from the CEO down needs to have a basic understanding of commercial contracts and their ramifications. The current climate of business is one of heightened awareness of risk. This series of books gives managers and employees an understanding of how organizations need to deal with these risks. Failure to detect such risks can have a devastating effect on the organization. By gaining an understanding of the potential problems managers will be better able to ensure the risks are reduced. No manager or anyone dealing with contracts can afford to be without these titles. The set is comprised of the following volumes: The Manager's Guide to Understanding Confidentiality Agreements 9780852977576 The Manager's Guide to Understanding Effective Contract Evaluation 9780852977736 The Manager's Guide to Understanding Commonly Used Contract Terms 9780852977583 The Manager's Guide to Understanding Indemnity Clauses 9780852977606 The Manager's Guide to Understanding Commercial Contraction Negotiation 9780852977200 The Manager's Guide to Understanding Tenders 9780852977613
Download or read book The Managers Guide to Understanding Commercial Contract Negotiation written by Frank Adoranti and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Examples are given from "real-life" business situations * Practical information and "Golden Rules" on what to do and what not to do * Plain English explanations of legal terms You've been involved in weeks, or sometimes even months, of hard-fought negotiations. However, the deal is not done until it is written up--not until the final form of contract is agreed upon and executed. You have to have a basic understanding of commercial contracts and all their ramifications every step of the way. This series explains the basics of commercial contract law, highlights how to spot potential issues before they become a problem and then how to work with a lawyer more effectively if things go wrong. It is a practical series definitely intended for corporate managers rather than lawyers.
Download or read book The Managers Guide to Understanding Indemnity Clauses written by Frank Adoranti and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Examples are given from 'real life' business situations * Practical information and 'Golden Rules' on what to do and what not to do * Plain English explanations of legal terms This book explains the differences between fair indemnity clauses and those that are unduly onerous and will give readers an understanding of the nature of indemnities and their potentially devastating effects. This series explains the basics of commercial contract law, highlights how to spot potential issues before they become a problem, and then how to work with a lawyer more effectively if things go wrong. It is a practical series definitely intended for corporate managers rather than lawyers.
Download or read book Understanding Boilerplate written by Ethan Mobley and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short book examines common contract clauses known as "boilerplate" and explains them in simple English. The book is written for businesspeople that want to have a better understanding of the contracts that surround them. For each boilerplate clause examined, this book takes a formulaic approach. First, the book provides examples of each clause. Second, the book translates the overall meaning as simply as possible. Third, the book explains why each particular clause is used in contracts and their importance.
Download or read book The Managers Guide to Understanding Confidentiality Agreements written by Frank Adoranti and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Examples are given from "real life" business situations * Practical information and "Golden Rules" on what to do and what not to do * Plain English explanations of legal terms This book explains the essential elements necessary for a complete confidentiality agreement. You will learn how unscrupulous players use confidentiality agreements to gain an unfair advantage and how to avoid getting "caught." This series explains the basics of commercial contract law, highlights how to spot potential issues before they become a problem and then how to work with a lawyer more effectively if things go wrong. It is a practical series definitely intended for corporate managers rather than lawyers.
Download or read book A Short Guide to Contract Risk written by Helena Haapio and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savvy managers no longer look at contracting processes and documents reactively but use them proactively to reach their business goals and minimize their risks. To succeed, these managers need a framework and A Short Guide to Contract Risk provides this. The foundation of identifying and managing contract risk is what the authors call Contract Literacy: a set of skills relevant for all who deal with contracts in their everyday business environment, ranging from general managers and CEOs to sales, procurement and project professionals and risk managers. Contracts play a major role in business success. Contracts govern companies' deals and relationships with their suppliers and customers. They impact future rights, cash flows, costs, earnings, and risks. A company's contract portfolio may be subject to greater losses than anyone realizes. Still the greatest risk in business is not taking any risks. Equipped with the concepts described in this book, business and risk managers can start to see contracts differently and to use them to find and achieve the right balance for business success and problem prevention. What makes this short guide from the authors of the acclaimed Proactive Law for Managers especially valuable, if not unique, is its down-to-earth managerial/legal approach. Using lean contracting, visualization and the tools introduced in this book, managers and lawyers can achieve legally sound contracts that function as managerial tools for well thought-out, realistic risk allocation in business deals and relationships.
Download or read book Model Contract Terms and Conditions with Annotations and Case Summaries written by X. Paul Humbert and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THIS BOOK This book assists the reader and provides value in three ways: First, model contract language in the form of commercial terms and conditions are provided. Second, the contract language is annotated with explanations and suggestions for each of the key articles. Third, summaries of actual litigated cases are provided in synopsis form. This triple combination of language, annotations and key case synopses all work together to instruct and enlighten the reader. WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS BOOK "This book is a superb tool for anyone who relies upon contracts in their business dealings..." Nick Conca, Esq. Chief Claims Officer, Markel Corporation "The authors have hit the ball out of the park! They have crafted an easy to read and easy to understand contracts primer that all supply / demand chain professionals will embrace..." Dan Klepacki, MBA, BS Engineering Adjunct Professor - Rutgers Business School and Senior Industry Advisor Rutgers SCM Program "This book should be required reading for any Project Manager..." Frank V. Cielo, PMP Head of Operational Excellence KEMA Laboratories Chalfont DNV GL Energy "After having read Model Contract Terms and Conditions With Annotations and Case Studies, by Paul Humbert and Robert Mastice, I hope that this treatise becomes a standard manual in any situation where personnel have to develop and draft contracts in any business setting...." Glenn A. Montgonery, Esq., B.A., M.A., J.D. Montgomery, Chapin & Fetten, P.C. "Finally, a concise, annotated source of model contract terms and conditions with case summaries and citations prepared by those with actual, hands-on experience with complex project management transactions..." Glen Clark, Esq. Managing Partner Riker Danzig, Esqs. "The authors' practical experience and technical knowledge combine to provide a valuable guide for executives in the industry. This book contains valuable, real-world framework for successful capital project execution..." Guy Cipriano, P.E. President-EI Associates "Authors Paul Humbert and Robert Mastice do an exquisite job of simplifying and decomposing a complex topic in a pragmatic way..." Charlie White Entrepreneur & Principal Partner Thwakk, Inc "Contracts make the commercial world go round. The authors have done a stellar job of demystifying the contracting process, and what can be intimidating "legal" terms and conditions..." James A. Silva VP Solution & Business Development HD Supply - Power Solutions "Paul Humbert and Robert Mastice have written an invaluable resource for any business person or attorney who deals with commercial contracts. They provide section by section explanations of the purpose of, and rationale for, a wide range of common commercial contract provisions. Their commentary is illuminating for anyone who deals with those types of provisions. I have practiced law for more than 35 years. I wish that a resource like this had been available to me when I began to practice. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone, lawyer or non-lawyer, who would like to increase his or her understanding of commercial contracts." Richard Cogen, Esq. Partner Nixon Peabody, LLP OTHER BENEFITS OF THIS BOOK This book also facilitates the creation of a project or transaction specific Contract Management Plan. ("CMP"). A CMP is essentially an internal document prepared by either the Company or the Contractor for use by their respective employees in managing the transaction that is the subject of the Contract. The CMP is not shared with the other party since it deals exclusively with the internal considerations and mechanics associated with one party's administration and management of its rights and responsibilities under the Contract. The CMP supplements the Contract and also permits a documented methodology for applying lessons learned from past transactions.
Download or read book Understanding Effective Contract Evaluation written by Frank Adoranti and published by Cork University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Managers Guide to Understanding Effective Contract Evaluation gives managers and employees an understanding of how organizations review and evaluate contracts in the course of business. The current climate of business is one of heightened awareness of risk and of continued attempts to outsource and transfer such risk, wherever possible. Failure to detect attempts to unfairly transfer such risk can have devastating effects upon an organization. Executives do not wish to be exposed to personal liability for having committed their company to a major loss-making contract or one that lacked basic and necessary safeguards. Worse still would be the case where valuable proprietary rights were actually surrendered. The differences between the competing methods that organizations employ in the evaluation of contracts are explained. The merits and disadvantages of these differing methods are considered, as well as illustrating the impact of each method on the effectiveness of the contract evaluation process. By gaining an understanding of these methods, the reader will be equipped to consider the effectiveness of their own organization's methods and to assist in reassessing and improving them. Other key points: Not all managers and employees understand the nuances of contract documents. Indeed, some have been encountering them for many years, sometimes without an appreciation of their full significance and potential ramifications. Reactive or proactive? When dealing with contracts, it all comes down to whether your organization wishes to be reactive or proactive: ** Does your organization focus on plugging holes after they have been seen and their effects have been felt? If your answer is "yes" you belong to a reactive organization. ** Does your company focus on finding holes before they leak and cause a disaster? If your answer is "yes" you belong to a proactive organization. It is a simple difference in execution, producing a drastic difference in outcome. This is the very essence of devising and implementing effective risk management strategies. The focus of this book is on organizations adopting a proactive mindset and attitude to contractual risk planning. In contract evaluation, preventative measures and safeguards are the best tools available. Once you have committed to an unduly onerous contract that has not been properly scrutinized, it is often too late to renegotiate. Remembering that you cannot "unring" the proverbial bell.
Download or read book Contract Management Body of Knowledge Sixth Edition written by National Contract Management Association and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Business Contracts written by Speedy Publishing and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a student in a Business Contract course, having a study guide can be of tremendous help. A book like this is an easy reference tool of the most important material taught on the subject. This is a summary of the information that the teacher must include on the test because it is also contained in the textbook.
Download or read book Contract Law Terminology and Definitions Speedy Study Guide written by Speedy Publishing and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contract law terminology book can be very beneficial for a law student, especially in the beginning of law school. While studying law, there are many new and unfamiliar words that are used in text books. In order to fully understand the material, the student must understand what the words are saying. With a contract law terminology book available at all times, a student can discover the meaning and continue with studying. The student can also use the book to understand terms in other classes as the wording can cause confusion if the student is not familiar with it.
Download or read book A Short Happy Guide to Business Contracts written by Rachel J. Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Softbound - New, softbound print book.
Download or read book NCMA s Contract Management Dictionary written by National Contract Management Association and published by National Contract Management Association. This book was released on with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NCMA’s Contract Management Dictionary provides useful information on the fundamental meaning and everyday use of more than 4,000 contracting terms from over 100 sources. This publication has greatly expanded upon our previous series, the Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms, to include new and recent terms contract managers may encounter on the job. All terms and their definitions have been compiled from official sources or from publications by recognized experts in the field. Entries have been adapted and edited for content, consistency, and clarity of meaning. Where appropriate, contextual relevance has been provided. NCMA encourages using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its agency supplements, the United States Code (U.S.C.), the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and other official sources for more detailed information. Source codes accompany the definitions. These have been listed with their corresponding source information in the Source Code List beginning on page 301). If a definition is not accompanied by a source code, it is considered original to this edition. The NCMA’s Contract Management Dictionary serves as a training tool and on-the-job reference for both new entrants into the field and more seasoned practitioners, as well as a study tool for certification examinations. Other study manuals and resources for professional certification examinations are also available from NCMA.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Contracts and Other Essential Knowledge written by Dondi Day and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contracts are a large part of business, and a successful project often starts during contract negotiations. But contracts are often complicated and time-consuming to read, negotiate, and interpret, leaving many business professionals frustrated and confused. This guidebook is for people at every level interested in learning more about contract and project management. The guidance that is offered is from lessons learned the hard way. While its focus is primarily on understanding commercial terms and conditions (in a non-legalistic manner), it also provides guidance on managing disputes and claims. It will help executives evaluate the contract's associated risks. It will also help salespeople interact with their customers and stakeholders and discuss terms and conditions intelligently. As you turn the pages, you will see that it provides information not taught in courses or textbooks related to managing contracts, disputes, and claims.
Download or read book A Short and Happy Guide to Business Contracts written by RACHEL J. BARNETT and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contracts play a large part in advising companies as they transact business in today's unique environment. This book modernizes the teaching of contract law by providing a current perspective on negotiating contracts, thoughtfully explaining complex legal concepts and providing useful practitioner tips and insights based on decades of hands-on experience. Written by an experienced General Counsel and lecturer at Columbia Law School, A Short & Happy Guide to Business Contracts empowers readers to learn the main terms found in nearly all business contracts. The newly released updated version explores in greater depth contract clauses that have become particularly relevant in recent times, such as force majeure clauses and data security and privacy terms, as well as many other key provisions that have become a focal point during these unique and unprecedented times. A Short & Happy Guide to Business Contracts is a must read for anyone who wants to truly understand how practitioners negotiate business contracts and avoid common pitfalls. It will be an essential playbook that will be kept on your desk and referenced frequently when learning how to draft effective business contracts.
