The Elements of Fraudulent Inducement of a Contract
January 27, 2020The fraudulent inducement of a contract occurs when someone deceives another party into entering into a contract. It can be made in several different ways — spoken, inferred, by a gesture, or even keeping silent when there is a duty to speak. There are six elements that must be satisfied in order for fraudule…
DetailsFair Use as a Defense to Copyright Infringement Claims
December 23, 2019A copyright protects the expression of an original idea and provides the holder with the exclusive rights to copy, modify, distribute, display and perform the work. Typical examples include protection for written works, music, dramatic works, films, artwork, architecture, software, and website design. A copyright d…
DetailsWhen is a Statement or Promise Considered a Binding Contract?
December 16, 2019People make statements and promises every day that they have no idea may, under certain circumstances, obligate them legally to follow through. If another person interprets your statement or promise as an offer, this could create a contract obligation that you may never have intended. Of course, there is a vast dif…
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