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The Critical Importance of Exhaustive Discovery
Let’s get into the fascinating world of discovery. I remember my initial experience of the term like it was yesterday. During my early years in private law practice I assisted the seasoned attorneys with discovery. It sounded beyond exciting, as if we’d be tackling fast-paced scientific exploration, investigating stem cell research, or doing something even…
Read MoreCreating A Customer Service Revolution by John DiJulius
About John DiJulius John DiJulius is redefining customer service in corporate America today. He didn’t read the books on customer service, he wrote them. One of the most captivating and charismatic speakers today, John’s keynotes and workshops are used by world-class service companies to provide unforgettable customer service every day. In his high-energy presentations, he…
Read More8 FAQ Regarding Contracts
What is a contract? A contract is a promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law recognizes as a duty. In other words, a contract is a promise that is enforceable by law. What are the requirements for proving the existence…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Breach of Contract with Fraud Claims
Contracts are used in business to create legally binding agreements between parties. Violating any of the conditions or terms of the contract is referred to as a breach of contract. A contract breach can result in a civil cause of action that may result in a variety of damages, including monetary damages and specific performance.…
Read MoreThree Types of Buy-Sell Agreements
There are three general types of buy-sell agreements. They are often defined as: fixed price, formula price, and valuation process. Fixed price agreements are exactly as they are advertised – the price is set in the agreement, and that price stands until the agreement is updated. Fixed price agreements tend to result in a fairly high…
Read MoreWinning Big In Court: End Goal, or Idealized Outcome?
We live in a society that’s familiar with the legal process, but most everywhere we look we see a version of the legal world that isn’t true to reality. A key player in this misleading charade is the “big win.” Entertainment plays it up, as do sensational news stories. After so much exposure to the…
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