A standard sales contract obligates one party to purchase goods or services for a predetermined price established in the contract. Some sales contracts are ongoing and can include a buyout clause.

Breach of contract on sales of goods can only occur if the sale involves a legally binding purchase contract between a buyer and a seller. Purchase agreements can be absolute or conditional, meaning ...

Beware the fine print is the oft-repeated expression heard in almost any deal or contract negotiation. It’s good advice that too often is ignored in daily life and job situations—especially among ...

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Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. This is the second article in a multi-part ...

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New laws are a clear indication that smart contracts will be impactful. Smart contracts are tied to the emerging blockchain technology platform. Smart contracts could automatically execute ...

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Forward contracts hedge risk by locking in future asset prices. Unlike futures, forward contracts are private, non-tradeable agreements. Forward deals can lead to gains or losses, depending on market ...

Since its introduction in 2014 the Solidity programming language has become the de facto standard to write smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network. Solidity is so popular that numerous ...