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Contract Drafting
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Legal Writing Prof Blog
interpreting outline format in a contract
Here's a good cautionary tale about understanding outlining and about proofreading carefully: the interpretation of a contract turned on whether "8(h)(i)" referred to a subsection of "8(h)" (the "i" as…
ContractsProf Blog
The Hobbit, the Weinstein Brothers and Contract Interpretation
I took a break from grading exams this weekend to see the second installment of "The Hobbit." It was rather engaging and the special effects were amazing (although some of…
M & A Law Prof Blog
Cheap Trick sent back to Illinois
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Following along the same theme as yesterday - multi-forum litigation, we have a ruling from Chancellor Strine in the Cheap Trick litigation. In short, Chancellor Strine dismissed the case without…
Legal Writing Prof Blog
Helpful Blog on Contract Drafting!
If you're looking for a well-written blog with tips and discussion about contract drafting, look no further than Drafting Points. Written by Vincent Martorana, Counsel at Reed Smith, the blog offers thoughtful…
Land Use Prof Blog
Maryland appellate court okays Johns Hopkins’ development plans for smart growth advocate’s farm donated to university
A Maryland appellate court held last week that Johns Hopkins University could develop land donated to it by one of Montgomery County, Maryland's most outspoken smart growth advocates who thought…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Spell Out Your Intentions When It Comes To Your Divorce Agreement
Although none of us can see the future (not yet anyway), when drafting a divorce agreement it is absolutely imperative to include as many potential future scenarios that you foresee…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Book Review: A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
I had been planning to write a review of the book, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, (3rd edition) for some time before I recently corresponded with the book's…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Guest Post: “Moral Turpitude” Is Drafting Turpitude
Today, I'm pleased to share a guest post from Kenneth A. Adams, the author of the terrific book, "A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting." After I submitted a guest…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
An action by an insured for disability benefits
An action by an insured for disability benefits. The action was dismissed. Olfman v. RBC Life Insurance Co. [2013] M.J. No. 203, June 17, 2013, Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench, C. Suche J. …
ContractsProf Blog
Ken Adams on Contracts Drafting Courses
Over at Ken Adams' blog on contract drafting, he has a new post on the need for drafting courses.According to Ken's post, he offered his services as a drafting instructor…