This helpful resource covers both the basics of contract law in an accessible style and using a thoroughly practical approach to understanding and negotiating the key terms in a business contract.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• List of Abbreviations
• Glossary
• Preface
• PART I CREATING AND WRITING CONTRACTS
• 1 Contract Basics
• 2 Reaching and Recording Agreement
• 3 Planning More Complex Contracts
• 4 Common Contract Terms and Clauses
• PART II KEY LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING CONTRACTS
• 5 Confidentiality, Privacy and Data Protection
• 6 Dealing with Companies and Partnerships
• 7 Risk, Exemption Clauses and Insurance
• 8 Restrictions and Competition Law
• PART III CONTRACTS FOR SALES AND SERVICES
• 9 Sales of Goods – Implied Terms and Standard Terms of Business
• 10 Sales to Consumers and Website Sales
• 11 Agency and Distribution Contracts
• 12 Contracts for Services
• PART IV TECHNICAL CONTRACTS
• 13 Outsourcing Agreements
• 14 Intellectual Property and IP Contracts
• 15 Technology Contracts
• 16 Internet-related Contracts
• PART V THE WIDER WORLD, CHANGES AND BREAKDOWNS
• 17 The International Dimension
• 18 Transfers, Changes and Problem Contracts
• 19 Contract Disputes and Remedies
• 20 Termination and Afterwards
• Appendix A: Archaic Language and Suggested Alternatives
• Appendix B: Example (Short-form) Product Sale Agreement
• Appendix C: The Contract Planner/Rolling Memorandum
• Appendix D: Sample Trademark Licence
• Appendix E: Sample Technology Agreement Checklist
• Stop Press!
• List of Cases Cited
• List of Relevant Legislation