Contracts & Law
Grasp the legal principles governing contracts and agreements. Articles clarify terms, obligations, dispute resolution, and how contract law protects you.
A Legally Binding Contract That You Didn't Mean to Enter?
Verbal agreements can legally bind you to contracts without written signatures, especially in business energy deals where one call can lock you in.
A Sample Confidentiality Agreement
Use a confidentiality agreement to protect your ideas and inventions from being copied or misused without permission.
Breach of Contract
When one party fails to follow the terms of a contract, it's a breach that can result in legal claims for damages.
Confidentiality Agreements Explained
Confidentiality agreements legally bind you to keep sensitive information private, and breaking them can have serious consequences for your career and finances.
Contract Clauses Explained
Know what contract clauses actually say so you don't get caught off guard by hidden terms and penalties.
Contracts and Risk
When goods move between buyers and sellers, someone bears the risk if they're lost or damaged, here's how to decide who in your contract.
Contracts for Goods: Your Statutory Rights
Consumer goods must match their description, be of satisfactory quality, and be fit for purpose under UK law.
Copyright & The Law
How copyright law protects creators of original work and what materials are legally protected from unauthorised use.
Implied Terms in Contracts
When a contract doesn't spell everything out, courts can add implied terms to match what the parties actually agreed to.
Jurisdiction in Contracts
Jurisdiction clauses determine where disputes get resolved when contracts go wrong, and they matter more than you might think.
Legally Binding Contracts
Verbal and written contracts are equally binding in law when they include offer, acceptance, consideration and mutual intent.
Making Your Own Contracts
You can write your own contracts without legal training by following basic guidelines about offers, acceptance and clear terms.
Patents & The Law
Patents protect your invention and give you legal control over who can make, sell, or use it for up to 20 years.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney lets someone trusted make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf if you can't.
Remedies for Breach of Contract
When a contract gets broken, you can pursue damages or take other legal steps depending on how serious the breach is.
The Law & Verbal Agreements
Verbal agreements can be legally binding in court, but you'll need to prove the terms were clearly agreed upon.
The Law of Contracts
Contract law requires offers, acceptance, and mutual consideration to create an enforceable agreement that courts will uphold.
Trust and Contracts
Contracts protect you when trust runs out, but most business deals still need both to actually work.
Unfairness in Contracts
Contract fairness rules differ between business and consumer agreements, with courts checking if terms are reasonable under UK law.
What is a Constructive Trust?
A constructive trust lets someone claim property rights when they've been wrongfully deprived or unfairly disadvantaged by another person's actions.