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Business Contract Drafting Fundamentals

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New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
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Jonathan Bench
Gary Boyle
Daniel Ward
Cecelia Gans
With Jonathan Bench from Kirton McConkie PC + 3 others

Fri, Dec 12, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Clear Terms, Fewer Disputes

Poorly drafted contracts put you and your clients at risk. This essential program walks you through the structure, language, and clauses that form the backbone of reliable business agreements. Explore how to avoid ambiguity, allocate risk, use tech tools to streamline review, and stay within ethical boundaries. Gain practical strategies you can apply to your next draft - register today!

  • Recognize the essential elements that make a business contract enforceable and functional.
  • Draft effective and fair payment arrangements suited to different business scenarios.
  • Create legally sound restrictive covenants that protect business interests without overreaching.
  • Implement damages caps and indemnification provisions with confidence.
  • Draft clear and enforceable dispute resolution clauses tailored to your client's needs.
  • Use modern tools like AI and redlining software for drafting, review, and collaboration.
  • Navigate the ethical responsibilities tied to contract drafting, including confidentiality and conflicts of interest.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Business Contract Basics
  2. Payment and Performance Terms
  3. Restrictive Covenants 101
  4. Risk Allocation and Liability Management
  5. Dispute Resolution Provisions
  6. Drafting Dos and Don'ts
  7. Technology in Contract Drafting and Review
  8. Ethics of Business Contract Law

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Product ID 101309

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Business Contract Basics

    1. Common Types of Business Contracts
    2. Recitals, Definitions and Operative Clauses
    3. Defining Clear Scope, Term, and Renewal Provisions
    4. Entire Agreement/Integration Clauses
    5. Drafting for Flexibility: Amendments and Severability

  2. Payment and Performance Terms

    1. Choosing the Right Payment Structure
    2. Invoicing Terms, Late Fees, and Interest on Overdue Payments
    3. Drafting Clear Deliverables, Deadlines, and Completion Criteria
    4. Performance Standards and Service Level Agreements

  3. Restrictive Covenants 101

    1. Stand Alone vs. Embedded: Pros and Cons
    2. Drafting Non-Compete Clauses: Duration, Scope, Geography
    3. Structuring Non-Solicitation Provisions for Employees, Clients, and Vendors
    4. Defining Confidential Information and Non-Disclosure Terms
    5. Enforceability Tips and Traps

  4. Risk Allocation and Liability Management

    1. Indemnification: Scope, Trigger, and Duration
    2. Limitation of Liability and Damages Caps
    3. Insurance Requirements and Best Practices
    4. Force Majeure and Business Interruption Clauses

  5. Dispute Resolution Provisions

    1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction Clauses: Affect on Dispute Resolution
    2. Arbitration and Mediation Provisions
    3. When is Litigation Needed?
    4. Attorney's Fees and Cost-Shifting Clauses

  6. Drafting Dos and Don'ts

    1. Plain Language vs. Legalese: Balance and Consistency
    2. Avoiding Ambiguity: Tips for Clear and Concise Contracts
    3. Creating Measurable Obligations and Standards
    4. Steering Clear of Unintended Obligations
    5. Formatting and Organization Tips
    6. Review and Revision Best Practices

  7. Technology in Contract Drafting and Review

    1. Utilizing AI for Business Contracts
    2. Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Word: Tools and Tips
    3. Technology for Redlining and Comparing Drafts
    4. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Software

  8. Ethics of Business Contract Law

    1. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
    2. Preserving Confidentiality
    3. Duty of Honesty, Candor, and Fair Dealing
    4. Handling Clients Who Don't Read the Document(s)
    5. Ethical Dangers of Using AI and Other Technology

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Jonathan Bench
Jonathan
Bench
Kirton McConkie PC
Gary W Boyle
Gary W.
Boyle
Boyle Law Office
Daniel I Ward
Daniel I.
Ward
Daniel I. Ward & Associates, LLC
Cecelia C Gans
Cecelia C.
Gans
Jensen & McComas, LLC
Speaker bio
Jonathan Bench

Jonathan Bench

Kirton McConkie PC
Jonathan Bench

is a shareholder with Kirton McConkie PC in Salt Lake City, Utah. He assists companies, entrepreneurs, and investment funds in international and domestic commercial transactions. He has extensive experience guiding clients to creative and pragmatic solutions in their mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and foreign direct investments. His global clientele spans Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. He has worked and consulted in the U.S., Asia, and South America, and he is fluent in Chinese and Cantonese and is working toward Spanish fluency. He is passionate about diving deep into cutting-edge industries and difficult markets to make sense of the chaos in those fast-paced and often murky legal environments. Mr. Bench represents a variety of manufacturers, brokers, and retailers in their global supply chain structuring and restructuring projects, typically involving China or nearshoring away from China to Southeast Asia and Latin America. He has particular interest and expertise in emerging technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Mr. Bench represents founders who are developing AI tools for a range of industries and use cases across consulting, marketing, education, customer service, and middleware to automate AI processes. His blockchain experience encompasses layer-2 blockchain developers, international DAO communities, NFT artists and studios, metaverse companies, and celebrity brand influencers. Mr. Bench is a sought-after speaker and writer for national and global organizations on U.S. and international business development. He has written over 150 blog posts and articles and presented on various business and legal topics over 80 times on four continents. He serves on various boards and dedicates time to mentoring entrepreneurs and students through several nonprofit organizations. His contributions have earned him recognition as a top author on Lexology and accolades from various industry groups as a prominent lawyer. Most recently, he was named to Utah's Legal Elite 100 and described as "an excellent attorney but also a thought leader in two very different industries: international business and blockchain."

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Gary W Boyle

Gary W. Boyle

Boyle Law Office
Gary Boyle

is the founder of Boyle Law Firm in Santa Fe, where his practice is focused in corporate law, family law and litigation. He currently serves as the virtual general counsel for ADL High Voltage, Inc. (Texas), EnergyComNetwork, Inc. d/b/a PayGo Utilities (Georgia), and Flask, Inc. (New Mexico). Mr. Boyle maintains an active litigation practice in New Mexico emphasizing family law. He is licensed to practice in the state courts of New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, and in various federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Boyle earned his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Tulsa College of Law.

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Daniel I Ward

Daniel I. Ward

Daniel I. Ward & Associates, LLC
Daniel Ward

has been in private practice for over 38 years and is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. He earned his degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, his J.D. degree from Rutgers University (with tax honors), and his masters degree in tax from NYU. Mr. Ward's firm has a second office in Laurel Springs, New Jersey and satellite offices in Mt. Holly, New Jersey and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. His practice is concentrated in the areas of tax, estate and trust administration, business and personal planning, and corporate and entity transactions. Mr. Ward has been a speaker for numerous presentations and organizations over the years and currently is of counsel to two other firms.

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Cecelia C Gans

Cecelia C. Gans

Jensen & McComas, LLC
Cecelia Gans

concentrates in both transactional law and estate and trust law. On the business side, she advises clients in connection with commercial transactions, leasing, intellectual property, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to helping business owners with transactional matters, Ms. Gans addresses their personal legal needs, including estate and trust planning and administration, special needs planning, and guardianship. Likewise, individual estate and trust clients often require help with their businesses. She thus counsels clients on succession planning, preparing business owners and their families for long-term success and prosperity. Ms. Gans is an active member of the Estate and Trust Law and Business Law sections of the Maryland State Bar Association. Additionally, she serves on the board of Cornerstone Community Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to helping men experiencing homelessness. Ms. Gans earned his B.A. in degree in political science from Seton Hall University. She graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she served as a Rule 19 Student Attorney in the Community Development Clinic and staff editor of the University of Baltimore Law Forum. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Gans served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Shannon E. Avery of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

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