The Employment Contract: Legal Principles, Drafting, and Interpretation provides a detailed analysis of the content of the employment contract. It explains the way in which the general principles of contract law operate in respect of the employment contract, discusses the significance ofimplied terms in interpreting the employment contract, and includes guidance on the drafting of effective employment contracts. Offering a balance between a reliable guide to the current law and an analysis of how the employment contract might develop, the book will be of equal interest to thepractitioner and the academic.

The focus of this manual is not what provisions to include in a given contract, but instead how to express those provisions in prose that is free ofthe problems that often afflict contracts.

From concept to closure, A Practical Guide to Drafting Contracts provides detailed instruction for drafting contracts. Moreover, it teaches readers how to adapt existing contracts and forms to the specific needs of their client--as is frequently done by lawyers in legal practice. Step-by-step instruction and examples unpack the purpose of each provision for a wide range of contracts and integrate the basic principles that apply to both domestic and international transactions. Practice exercises further develop students’ drafting skills, as well as their working knowledge of the language and syntax of contract law. New to the Second Edition: Enhanced coverage of negotiating and drafting contracts in the United States Mind-mapping exercises that help learners think deeply about key contract provisions and their effect on other important aspects of the contract New contract simulations and drafting exercises Clear signposting of text and exercises specifically written for non-native speakers Professors and students will benefit from: Step-by-step instruction through the entire drafting process In-depth explanations and helpful examples Insights into the strategic decisions behind drafting contracts Hands-on exercises that: Raise awareness of commonly occurring contract provisions Encourage use of phrasing appropriate to audience and purpose Build familiarity with the legal principles of contracts Provide practice modifying forms and contracts drafted by other parties Discussion of U.S. law regarding key contract provisions and drafting issues Online Student Resources including: Additional exercises A wealth of sample APA contracts, Consulting Agreements, and Distribution Contracts that students are encouraged to mine for appropriate language and provisions in the process of drafting new contracts

About the book This all-inclusive, well delved into book is a one stop solution pertaining to the drafting nightmares of the legal professionals, HR professionals and the students. The book has been so designed that it caters to their everyday requirements. With an aim to be a remedy to all the possible pitfalls while drafting the contracts, service rules, appointment letters etc., this book is extensive but to the point. The language is coherent and well suited to the content of the book. Measures have been taken to carefully examine and include all the important points while drafting the samples for the reference of the readers. A large numbers of sample drafts included in the book make the day to day working of the professionals easy and hassle free. All in all, it is a go to book for professionals in search of a scrupulous yet relevantly put together book of draft appointment letters and service rules. “the book stands true to its name”. Key features ? Covering: - Appointment Letter with policy of Work from Home. - Samples of appointment letters along with guidelines for drafting. - Common Formats of Leave, TA, DA, LFC, Housing Loan and Furniture Loan application. - Guidelines for drafting Service manual. - Samples of Probation, Transfer, Resignation, Retirement, Exit Interview and Relieving Letter. - Different types of Memorandum, Show Cause Notices & Chargesheet. ? Detailed coverage of The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. ? Meticulously integrated. ? Simple and crisp language. ? Sample draft for various letters/contracts. ? Eye for every minute detail. ? Covers common concerns in the industry. ? Highlights the common pitfalls while drafting the letters/contracts. ? New Chapter on Force Majeure. ? New Chapter on Force Majeure.

An eagerly anticipated second edition of this established and highly regarded text teaches the key practice skill of contract drafting, with emphasis on how to incorporate the business deal into the contract and add value to the client's deal. Features: More exercises throughout the book, incorporating More precedents for use in exercises Exercises designed to teach students how to read and analyze a contract progressively more difficult and sophisticated New, multi-draft exercises involving a variety of business contracts New and refreshed examples, including Examples of well-drafted boilerplate provisions More detailed examples of proper way to use shall Multiple well-drafted contracts with annotations Revised Aircraft Purchase Agreement exercise to focus on key issues, along with precedents on how to draft the action sections and the endgame sections. Expanded explanations of endgame provisions, along with examples and new exercises

In two comprehensive volumes, Commercial Contracts: Strategies for Drafting and Negotiating, Second Edition presents the insights and guidance of over 30 leading specialists, all experts in their fields. These noted authorities examine the growing influence of New York law on multi-jurisdictional transactions, discuss the general expectations of parties to commercial transactions, and identify critical issues that drafters and litigators need to consider when dealing with different types of agreements, from joint ventures and strategic alliances to government contracts, from employment agreements to shareholder agreements, and many others. By putting the expert analysis, practice tips and illustrative forms needed to draft or negotiate a contract in just hours within easy reach, Commercial Contracts: Strategies for Drafting and Negotiating makes laboring over voluminous contract law references a thing of the past. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of contract law or a particular kind of commercial agreement. The reference provides an extensive array of time-saving drafting tools for preparing transaction documents or closing the deal more quickly and with less effort, including: In-depth drafting suggestions and sample documents Practical guidance from seasoned experts in each area of the law Quotes from rulings, citations to cases, law reviews and other works Detailed checklists and forms Extracts from relevant laws and regulations Case and statutory references And much more

Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice presents an overview of the stages in the contract process and offers a comprehensive introduction to the substantive areas addressed in transactional documents. In fourteen lessons, readers will learn how to work from prior documents to produce effective and complete legal documents that protect the client's interests.

This book is an essential handy guide for any draftsman and in-house counsels as it not only contains the practical and usable templates that can serve as a prototype for the various contracts but also provides a sense about the purpose and critical points of the contract. For each of the chapters, along with the templates, there is an introduction and drafting notes, allowing a reader to grasp the essence and importance of the clauses. It comprises of chapters on Partnership; Procurement of goods, services and assets; Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures; Real Estate; Employment; Confidentiality; Franchise; Trademark; Patent; Copyright publishing, broadcast reproduction and performer's rights; Agency; Hire Purchase; Turnkey/EPC; and Project Finance. One chapter is exclusively devoted to one of the most important clauses in any contract ie the Dispute Resolution clause, and it covers the intricacies of this clause with respect to different contracts. This book will prove useful for professionals/students in understanding the practical details of varied contracts, act as a beginning point for practitioners, and be useful for all considering the vast number of contracts dealt with. Key Features A must to have for in-house legal teams, consultants, legal practitioners, and fresh lawyers. Templates of important and day-to-day contracts, acting as a beginning point for practitioners. Practical and business-oriented templates for day to day contracts with introduction and drafting notes. Special focus on Dispute Resolution clauses in most of the agreements. Useful for professionals/students to understand the practical details of varied contracts.

This resource serves to educate lawyers and business professionals on how to draft the many types of "boilerplate" provisions, a legal term that refers to the standardized, one-size-fits-all provisions of a contract. Each chapter tackles one of 20 provisions and analyzes why it is important, the key legal and business issues raised, and how to draft the provision to suit a particular transaction. Such analysis not only helps readers better understand how to draft these provisions in their contracts, but also helps them better understand the other party's process.