In a past column about gossip, a manager asked how to deal with a subordinate employee upset about the abrupt firing of her contractor friend. I recommended explaining to the subordinate that ...

A contract is an agreement between two parties that creates an obligation to perform (or not perform) a particular duty. A legally enforceable contract requires the following elements, all of which ...

When negotiating a contract or any agreement, no matter how meticulous the parties are, there are times when some important provisions are left out. Contract addendums are the solution. As with any ...

Discover what constitutes an act of God, its implications on insurance policies, and learn how events like floods or earthquakes can affect coverage and liability.

Discover the role of bailees, their responsibilities, and real-world examples like dry cleaners and valet services.

Everyone makes mistakes, including lawyers and businesspeople drafting contracts. Usually, a simple typographical or grammatical mistake will not change the meaning of the agreement in a significant ...

The Athletics gave their fans a present on Christmas Day, announcing a seven-year, $86 million extension with left fielder ...

Editor's note: With the 2025 summer transfer window in full swing and just under a month to go before it closes, we have republished this piece from 2023 explaining the nuances of soccer contracts.

Jeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the ...