October 27, 2017 / by Denise Abeita / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
In General, it’s Not Enforceable Unless it’s in the Contract A merger clause, also known as an integration clause, is a common contract provision. The clause provides that the written contract is the final and complete agreement and any prior or contemporaneous agreements between the parties is superseded by the written contract. Simply put, the […]
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What is Fair Pay for Work Done?
April 21, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Suppose you have a small manufacturing shop. A customer you have made parts for in the past calls and says he has an emergency. He asks that you manufacture, right away, dozens of parts- identical to parts you have made for him in the past. You send your client an e-mail letting him know that […]
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The Contract: Details are Important
May 28, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Let’s say your business is expanding quickly and you are looking to hire a new employee. You are busy managing the day-to-day, so you don’t really have time to interview. You decide your best option is to hire someone from a temp agency. You contact an agency, and the contract they give you says that […]
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Contract Tip: What is a Merger Clause?
October 27, 2017 / by Denise Abeita / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
In General, it’s Not Enforceable Unless it’s in the Contract A merger clause, also known as an integration clause, is a common contract provision. The clause provides that the written contract is the final and complete agreement and any prior or contemporaneous agreements between the parties is superseded by the written contract. Simply put, the […]
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Likelihood of Confusion — Don’t Be Confused by Trademark Law
March 16, 2017 / by David Ferrance / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
One of the things I like about helping trademark clients is that I get to spend a lot of time educating them on how the law works. This is one of the advantages of hiring a law firm to help you with your trademark–unlike a document preparation company, a lawyer can actually advise you as […]
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What is Detrimental Reliance and Can an Oral Contract Become Enforceable?
February 2, 2015 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
Suppose you are propositioned by your neighbor to work on your lawn, and you say “Thank you, I’ll think about it,” and unbeknownst to you, your neighbor proceeds to work on your lawn. Can your neighbor hold you accountable? Suppose we change the facts somewhat. Suppose you see him working on your lawn, even though […]
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