Notice
Talks about why notice provisions matter, what information they typically include, and why.
Category
Boilerplate
Courses
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2 min
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5 min
Force Majeure
Discusses the components of typical force majeure clauses, including the definition of a force majeure event, excusal of non-performance, and the parties’ obligations if an event occurs.
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3 min
Disclaimer of Implied Warranties
Discusses what implied warranties are and why sellers disclaim them in their agreements. Walks through a sample provision and explains which language is important to each party.
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2 min
Amendments and Waivers
Describes why agreements have amendment and waiver provisions, and the concepts and language these provisions generally include.
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7 min
Survival
Explains what survival clauses do, the reasons provisions in an agreement might need to survive, and the language typically used in these clauses. Also examines which sections of agreements are usually included in survival clauses.
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6 min
Assignment
Explains what assignment provisions do, why certain language is included, and how change of control relates to assignment.
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1 min
Counterparts
Explains what counterparts provisions are, why they’re used, and the main concepts these clauses typically include.
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3 min
Schedules and Exhibits
Discusses the types of information that parties put in schedules, and why schedules and exhibits clauses are used in agreements. Also looks at a sample clause.
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2 min
Entire Agreement
Explains the purpose of entire agreement clauses, when they become important, and the language they generally include.
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2 min
Severability
Discusses what a severability clause says, why parties include them in their agreements, and how these clauses are treated by courts.