

Excuse my French: the Importance of Force Majeure
Force majeure is French for superior power. Why then, is this phrase included in most American contracts? A typical force majeure clause...


What is the Consequence of Consequential Damages?
Many contracts have a provision like this: Neither party will be responsible or held liable for any consequential, special, or...


Don’t Risk Ignoring the Indemnity Clause
An indemnity clause is often one of those “boilerplate” clauses that makes a business owner’s eyes glaze over. This is a contractual...


