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The clauses near the end of a contract often decide who pays the lawyers, where a dispute is heard, and how much you can recover. Here is why Indiana business owners have them reviewed before signing.

Most of you—if not all—have previously entered into a contract, and most of you—if not all—did not hire a lawyer. Your reason was probably t

We encounter hundreds of contracts throughout our lives. For example, we frequently enter into contracts for employment, housing, and even online shopping. While many of these contracts are simple, all of them bear significant legal implications. The consequences of entering into a contract you do not fully understand can be dire; therefore, we encourage you to review your contracts with a lawyer before signing it. What is a contract. Simply put, a contract is a legally enfor

In Indiana, not all agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. In fact, an oral agreement often carries as much legal weight as a written one. However, there are certain agreements that MUST be in writing. The Indiana law that enforces this requirement is called the Statute of Frauds. What is the Statute of Frauds? The Indiana Statute of Frauds establishes the types of agreements that must be in writing. The purpose of the Statute of Frauds is to prevent a party from fr

For a business to succeed, it needs to maintain stable relationships with both its employees and with its partners. One way to achieve this is through effective contracts. Here are 5 ways that a contract can benefit your business relationships and help your business succeed. 1. Contracts can increase contentment. Before signing a contract, parties often go through a negotiation process that can last for months. Therefore, the resulting final contract tends to be the best