Legal contracts are the tools through which everyday business transactions are concluded. A contract is an agreement between two or more people to exchange valuable promises, but for it to be valid, ...

It doesn't matter if it's typed or written by hand. Nor does it have to be any particular length. But for a business contract to be legally binding, it must contain six specific elements. As a ...

Andrew Bloomenthal has 20+ years of editorial experience as a financial journalist and as a financial services marketing writer. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics ...

Ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphics as a form of communication around 3100 BC. Fast forward 5,000 years, and they’re back. People today regularly communicate with the use of emojis or emoticons, ...

Can contractors “shop” bids after obtaining and using them to obtain contract awards? Generally speaking, the answer is yes under Virginia law. However, the law varies in other jurisdictions. While ...

As stipulated in the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, a child, whether male or female, becomes a major upon reaching the age of 18 years. Similar to persons of unsound mind, minor children under the age of ...

The Office of General Counsel assists university departments with many types of university contracts. We also draft contracts and assist departments and administrators with contract negotiations as ...

It isn’t always easy living with teenagers. Ask Ozzy Osbourne. It’s even tougher doing business with them. This week’s e-mails deal with the delicate topic of contracting with minors. QUESTION: My ...